Foreign tourists struggle as Hanoi temperatures top 40 C
As Hanoi swelters under an intense heatwave, many foreign tourists have been retreating to swimming pools while limiting outdoor activities over health concerns.
Inside world’s largest train station spanning 170 football fields in China
Located in the major tourism hub of Chongqing, China’s Chongqing East Railway Station spans eight floors with a total construction area of 1.22 million square meters, equivalent to 170 standard football fields, making it the world’s largest train station by area.
World’s third biggest pizza chain Little Caesars opens first outlet in Malaysia
Little Caesars, the world’s third-largest pizza chain only after Domino’s and Pizza Hut, has opened its first outlet in Malaysia, marking the brand’s global expansion.
Tourists criticized for using baby care rooms to make instant noodles at world’s 2nd best airport
Travelers at South Korea’s Incheon International Airport are facing backlash after using nursing rooms to obtain free hot water for instant noodles, prompting complaints from parents who rely on the facilities for infant care.
Luxury brands, exclusive gifts drive summer shopping at Tan Son Nhat duty-free
Travelers passing through Tan Son Nhat International Airport this summer are increasingly turning to duty-free shopping for luxury goods, travel essentials, and limited-edition products, as airport retail evolves beyond a last-minute convenience stop.
Beijing noodle shop launches ‘jacket warrior’ meal after visit by world’s 8th richest billionaire Jensen Huang
A noodle shop in China’s Beijing has launched the “Leather Jacket Warrior” meal featuring the exact dishes eaten by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during his recent visit to China.
Southeast Asia’s 2nd largest economy welcomes 8.24 million short-haul tourists this year to date
Thailand, Southeast Asia’s second largest economy, welcomed 8.24 million short-haul foreign tourists between Jan. 1 and May 16, with Chinese visitors leading the recovery.
Thailand to quarantine travelers arriving from Congo for 21 days even without Ebola symptoms
Thailand whose economy heavily relies on tourism will require travelers arriving from or transiting through the Democratic Republic of the Congo to undergo quarantine for at least 21 days, even if they show no symptoms, under stricter Ebola prevention measures.
This volcanic island is most searched Vietnamese destination this summer
Ly Son Island off the coast of Quang Ngai Province was the most searched Vietnamese destination by tourists this summer thanks to its low profile, according to a report from travel platform Agoda.
Vietnamese chef trains 9 years and creates 240 ramen recipes before opening his own Tokyo shop
Luong Van Ha, a 36-year-old Vietnamese chef, runs one of Tokyo’s most queued-for ramen shops after nine years at Mendokoro Honda, where he rose to head chef under ramen prodigy Yuki Honda.
