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Southeast Asia's 4 tourism villages named among world's best of 2024

Four representatives from Southeast Asia - two in Indonesia and one each in Thailand and Vietnam - have joined a list of 55 "Best Tourism Villages" by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) this year.

High airfares dampen Tet travel demand

Airfares during Lunar New Year, Vietnam's biggest and most important holidays, cost two times the normal rates, causing many people to reconsider travel plans.

Vietnamese ‘king of bolero’ Dam Vinh Hung sues US businessman over party injury

Singer Dam Vinh Hung, known as Vietnam’s “king of bolero,” has filed a lawsuit in California against businessman Gerard Richard Williams, alleging that negligence at Williams’ home led to the singer losing several toes.

Gold price hits 2-week high

Gold price rose in Vietnam Thursday afternoon as the global rally of the safe-haven metal continued. Most Read Most Commented

Malaysia beats Singapore, Philippines in list of world's most beautiful countries

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Asia's most loved beach country named best diving destination

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Which country has Southeast Asia's largest natural waterfall?

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Two Southeast Asian islands among 15 destinations to reconsider visiting

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What is Myanmar’s Thae Su Nyein doing after losing MGI 2nd runner-up title?

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Vietnam loses out to most Southeast Asian neighbors in solo travel ranking

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The world's best-selling smartphone struggles to gain traction in Vietnam

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Da Nang to host first-ever New Year Festival to attract tourists

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Model Kim Na Jeong reports forced inhalation of unknown substance following assault in Philippines

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Beauty of Vietnamese women 100 years ago captured by foreign lenses

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Courier sentenced to death for smuggling 25 kg of drugs from Cambodia to Vietnam

A Vietnamese man has been sentenced to death for trafficking 25 kilograms of drugs across the Vietnam-Cambodia border multiple times.

Banana taped to a wall sells for $6.2M in New York

A fresh banana taped to a wall -- a provocative work of conceptual art by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan -- was bought for $6.2 million on Wednesday by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur at a New York auction, Sotheby's announced in a statement.

70 suffer diarrhea, vomiting on month-long cruise from Singapore to Los Angeles

70 people on a cruise ship's month-long voyage from Singapore to Los Angeles showed gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting due to a norovirus outbreak.

65% of workers in Vietnam believe they are underpaid: report

74% of employees in Vietnam feel their salaries are not livable, and 65% said their companies pay them lower salaries than they deserve.

Thai woman sentenced to death in first trial of 14 cyanide murder cases

A Thai woman believed to be among the worst serial killers in the kingdom's history was convicted and sentenced to death Wednesday for poisoning a friend with cyanide, in the first of her 14 murder trials.

Australia eyes $30M fine for social media flouting under-16s ban

Social media companies could be fined more than US$30 million if they fail to keep children off their platforms, under new laws tabled before Australia's parliament Thursday.

Vietnam's English proficiency ranking drops as test expands to rural areas

Vietnam's position in the global English proficiency ranking has declined this year, partly due to the inclusion of smaller provinces in the assessment, a local representative explained.

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Gasoline, diesel prices drop

Vietnam gasoline and diesel price both declined Thursday afternoon.

Dollar strengthens against dong

Shrimp exports surge 13% in 10 months

Fraud claims in Singapore jump 63%: report

Honda Vietnam recalls nearly 2,700 CR-V Hybrid

Billionaire Gautam Adani of India's Adani Group charged in US with bribery, fraud

I don’t give inheritance early for fear of becoming reliant on my children

Seoul Metro apologizes for calling Chinese tourists ‘villains’

VN-Index increases as European stocks gain

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Vietnam's 100 best places to work in 2024

The Vietnam 100 Best Places to Work list for 2024 features familiar names such as Unilever and Vingroup, while Danish toy maker Lego and property developer Capitaland make their debuts.

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Vietnam's beef pho, Thailand's tom yum goong among world's 20 best soups: CNN

Vietnam's pho bo (beef noodle soup) and Thailand's tom yum goong have been listed among the world's 20 best soups as compiled by CNN.

American, Australian tourists die in Laos alcohol poisoning incident, raising toll to 4

An Australian teenager has died after drinking tainted alcohol in Vang Vieng, Laos, and the U.S. State Department confirmed an American also died in the same party town, bringing the death toll to four.

Tourist undergoes invasive body search at Korean airport

Authorities at South Korea's Daegu Airport have defended conducting an invasive body search on a female tourist from the Philippines after a drug detection scanner falsely flagged her for carrying illegal substances.

Asia's most loved beach country named best diving destination

The Philippines, with a coastline spanning over 36,000 kilometers, has been named the best diving destination at the TripZilla Excellence Awards 2024, as voted by travel enthusiasts.

Two Southeast Asian islands among 15 destinations to reconsider visiting

Indonesia's Bali and Thailand's Koh Samui, Southeast Asia's popular islands, have been included in Fodor’s Travel's "No List" of destinations tourists are advised to reconsider visiting in 2025 due to "overtourism".

Machu Picchu security boosted after visitors spread human ashes

Peruvian authorities said on Tuesday they have tightened security at the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu after tourists there were filmed dispersing what were believed to be human ashes.

Malaysia beats Singapore, Philippines in list of world's most beautiful countries

Malaysia ranked as the 32nd most beautiful country in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, climbing six spots from last year and surpassing Singapore, the Philippines, and Vietnam.

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K-pop singer Ailee announces marriage to ‘Single’s Inferno’ actor Choi Si Hun

Korean-American K-pop singer Ailee, 35, is set to tie the knot with South Korean actor Choi Si Hun, 32, known for his role in Netflix’s "Single’s Inferno", in April 2025.

Hong Kong actress Priscilla Wong announces pregnancy, reveals past miscarriage

Hong Kong celebrity couple Priscilla Wong and Edwin Siu, married for six years, have announced they are expecting their first child.

South Korean actor Song Joong Ki’s wife gives birth to their second daughter in Italy

Katy Louise Saunders, the wife of South Korean actor Song Joong Ki, has given birth to their second child, a baby girl, in Italy, just a year after the arrival of their first child.

Chinese company provides cash rewards to help employees find love and improve happiness

Southern China-based camera company Insta360 has launched a program offering cash incentives to single employees for dating, aiming to foster workplace happiness and strengthen community bonds.

Avoid these 3 common mistakes when eating pomegranates to maximize health benefits

Eating too much of the fruit or consuming its rind are common mistakes that should be avoided to fully benefit from pomegranates’ health properties.

My mother-in-law advises me to disregard husband’s interactions with mistress

My husband’s mother suggested that I ignore his texting his mistress, asserting that as a woman, my sole focus should be on our children.

Model Kim Na Jeong reports forced inhalation of unknown substance following assault in Philippines

South Korean model Kim Na Jeong has reported an encounter in the Philippines where she was blindfolded, had her hands tied, and was forced to inhale an unknown substance by a young businessman.

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Mike Tyson doesn't plan to leave inheritance money for his children

Legendary boxer Mike Tyson said that even though he has a lot of money, he won't leave it to his children as they need to work hard to make a living by themselves.

Mike Tyson recalls spending $5M in just a few days: 'I had a great time'

Boxing legend Mike Tyson admitted that he was a big spender in his prime when he once splurged US$5 million in just a few days but has no regrets about it.

Jake Paul accepts challenge from world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has seemingly agreed to a call-out from world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois for a potential fight after sharing private messages on social media.

Indonesia surpass Vietnam, Thailand's results in World Cup third qualifiers

Indonesia have outperformed Vietnam and Thailand in terms of points in the 2026 World Cup third qualifiers after defeating Saudi Arabia 2-0 on Tuesday.

Tottenham player baned for 7 matches, fined $130,000 for racist remarks toward Son Heung-min

Midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur paid a heavy price for his comments about Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min on Uruguayan television in June.

'I have left a legacy': Rafael Nadal retires from tennis

Rafael Nadal said he has left both a sporting and personal legacy after retiring from professional tennis on Tuesday at the Davis Cup.

What runners need to know about the Hanoi Midnight Marathon route?

The VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight 2024 – Hyundai Thanh Cong Cup on Nov. 24 introduces notable changes, including new starting and finishing points, as well as adjustments to the race schedule. Perspectives Lam Vu

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Only high-earning workers can afford to live in HCMC

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is becoming increasingly suited only for high-skilled workers earning at least VND20 million (US$800) per month, according to readers as they shared experiences on how high living costs make life in HCMC challenging.

High-speed railway to surpass planes as Vietnam's top travel option

Vietnamese readers believe the proposed north-south high-speed railway, with competitive travel times and ticket costs, could become Vietnam's preferred travel option, surpassing both air travel and traditional trains.

The misconception that Elon Musk's success came without schooling

Many people would express frustration over math and physics concepts that seem irrelevant, especially when they hear stories about billionaires dropping out of school. However, they should notice the fact that the world's richest man Elon Musk needed academic foundations to succeed, readers pointed out.

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SpaceX fails to repeat Starship booster catch as Trump looks on

Migrants set out from Mexico hoping to reach pre-Trump US

UK police probe royals Windsor Estate burglary

Beijing, Shanghai announce tax breaks to boost ailing property markets