Vietnam named Asia’s Leading Destination for second year in row
The World Travel Awards Asia and Oceania 2019 took place on Phu Quoc Island on Saturday evening
Factory activity shrinks across Asia, stokes global recession fears
Factory activity contracted in most Asian countries last month as an escalating trade war between Washington and Beijing raised fears of a global economic downturn
Vietnamese premier urges stronger Asia-Europe connectivity
He delivered a speech at the 16th Asia- Europe Business Forum, attended by over 400 delegates
Vietnam province ignores public outcry to enact pig slaughter ritual (pics)
Locals in a northern Vietnamese province went ahead with a pig slaughter rite in public as part of their traditional Lunar New Year festival on Tuesday, defying strong public reactions, cultural authorities’ warnings, and an animal rights NGO’s complaint
New wave of retailer expansion expected to materialize in 2015
Key emerging markets in Southeast Asia, such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, will be a strong area of focus due to the growing appetite for consumer goods and the relaxation of foreign investment regulations next year, according to a recent CBRE report
Tra Bong cinnamon, the new Asian record specialty gift
The Quang Ngai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently announced and promoted its hallmark Tra Bong cinnamon as one of the top Specialty Gifts of Asia.
Tourists from Asia-Pacific to become world's top spenders
Spending by tourists from the Asia-Pacific will reach nearly $753 billion by 2023, increasing the region's share of global spend to 40 percent from 25 percent in 2012, according to a report commissioned by travel technology firm Amadeus.
Asian Food Channel comes to Vietnam
The Asian Food Channel (AFC), which features cuisine programs from around the region and worldwide, will be broadcast on Vietnam’s HTVC cable network from Dec 10.
Economic situation matters most to Asia-Pacific consumers: survey
While consumers in Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand have a high level of concerns towards inflation, Aussies are the most careful spenders in the region, according to a 2-month regional survey conducted by GfK