Vietnam’s pho variant makes Asia’s top 100 vegan list
Vegetarian pho is the sole Vietnamese entry in international food magazine TasteAtlas’s list of top 100 Asian vegan dishes that was published last weekend.
2 Singapore Airlines flights to Thailand delayed for 4-6 hours after technical issues
Two Singapore Airlines flights from Singapore to Thailand were delayed for four and six hours each on Aug. 15 due to technical issues with the aircraft.
Malaysia eyes to become one of Asia-Pacific’s leading air connectivity hubs
Malaysia is pursuing a vision of becoming one of the Asia-Pacific’s leading air connectivity hubs, supported by plans to expand capacity at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and establish more direct international routes.
500 pickup trucks carrying 1,000 tons of durians at Vietnam festival set Guinness World Record
The Central Highlands province of Dak Lak has received a Guinness World Records certificate recognizing the world’s largest parade of pickup trucks carrying durians, a highlight of its 2026 tourism festival.
World’s second most visited city welcomes 31 million tourists in 7 months
Hong Kong, the world’s second-most visited city for international arrivals after Bangkok, received 31.22 million visitors in the first seven months of the year, up 12% from the same period last year, driven by strong international connectivity and a packed schedule of mega events.
Where Vietnamese travelers are heading for the Sept. 2 holiday
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang are among the top five destinations in terms of bookings by domestic travelers for accommodation, flights, tours, and travel services during the National Day holiday next month.
Bun cha leads 7 Vietnamese meat dishes in Asia’s top 100 list
Hanoi’s grilled pork and noodle dish bun cha ranks 28th in TasteAtlas’s Top 100 Asian Meat Dishes list, in which six other Vietnamese items also find a place.
When draft beer costs 7 cents: A German tourist’s memories of Hanoi in early 1990s
German tourist Hans-Peter Grumpe recalled Hanoi between 1991 and 1993 as a tranquil, pre-urbanization city where VND2,000 (US$0.07) draft beer was commonplace and streets retained their old-world charm.
Why China’s high-speed rail is winning over foreign travelers
China’s high-speed trains have won travelers over also with their comfort, convenience, and affordable fares rather than just speed.
World’s second most visited country faces complaints of overcrowding, limited infrastructure
Spain has improved its tourism reputation driven by a record influx of tourists but still faced a slew of complaints over overcrowding, strained infrastructure, according to the latest edition of the Barometer of Tourist Perception prepared by consulting firm LLYC.
