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<title>Japanese arrivals to Ho Chi Minh City surge, boosting Vietnam&#45;Japan tourism ties</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nearly 385,000 Japanese tourists visited Ho Chi Minh City in 2025, reflecting an average annual growth rate of about 28 percent and signaling strong potential for deeper tourism ties between Vietnam and Japan. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:06:30 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnamese travelers scramble for routes home as Middle East disruptions cancel flights, drive up fares</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnamese travelers in the Middle East and Europe have been seeking alternative routes home after airspace disruptions linked to conflict in the Middle East led to flight cancelations and rising airfares. ]]></description>
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<title>Hoi An named Vietnam’s most welcoming destination for 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hoi An, a ward in Da Nang City, central Vietnam and home to Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been named Vietnam’s most welcoming destination for 2026 in the 14th edition of Booking.com’s Traveller Review Awards, which was announced on Wednesday. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnam suspends tours to Middle East conflict zones</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism has issued a directive requiring travel companies to halt outbound tours to conflict-affected areas. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:06:30 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>American family pays $3,000 each to wash dishes, catch fish in Vietnam</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A family of four from the United States spent some US$3,000 per person on a 10- to 12-day year-end journey through Vietnam, choosing not luxury resorts or crowded tourist attractions, but the rhythms of everyday rural life. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Airlines roll out support measures as Vietnam’s Lien Khuong airport closes for 6&#45;month upgrade</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnamese airlines have announced a series of support measures for passengers affected by the temporary closure of Lien Khuong International Airport, the key aviation gateway to Da Lat in the Central Highlands region. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:06:30 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Stranded, rerouted, returning home: Vietnamese travelers caught off guard by Middle East conflict</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Flight cancellations, sudden route changes, being stranded abroad, returning home or continuing their journeys under heightened caution have become unwanted, unforgettable experiences for many Vietnamese travelers as armed conflicts have erupted across parts of the Middle East. ]]></description>
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<title>Hello, is it me you&amp;apos;re looking for?: Nha Trang fruit vendor goes viral after greeting tourist with Lionel Richie hit</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A video capturing a lively exchange in English between a fruit vendor on Nha Trang Beach, south-central Vietnam and a British tourist has gone viral on social media, drawing over 1.5 million views on Instagram. ]]></description>
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<title>International tourists embrace hands&#45;on river experiences in Phu Quoc</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Foreign visitors to Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island in An Giang Province, Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, are increasingly seeking immersive activities along the Cua Can River, including traditional fishing and riverside tree planting, in addition to the island’s famed beaches. ]]></description>
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<title>Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City make Time Out’s list of best cities for 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Two Vietnamese cities -- Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City -- have been included in a global ranking of the world’s best cities for 2026 published by British magazine Time Out. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:06:29 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnam’s Ha Long bay cruise listed among Time’s greatest places to stay in 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A wellness-focused cruise in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay has been named among the world’s greatest places to stay in 2026 by U.S.-based magazine Time. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026 tickets priced up to $153</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tickets for the 2026 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) will cost as much as VND4 million (US$153), with the annual event scheduled to run from May 30 to July 11 along the Han River in Da Nang City, central Vietnam. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Over 13,000 accommodation places in Vietnam receive Booking.com Traveler Review Awards</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In Vietnam, 13,052 accommodation partners have been recognized with a Booking.com Traveller Review Award, the travel booking website announced in its press release early this month. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnam welcomes 4.7mn int’l visitors in first 2 months of 2026, up 18% year on year</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam received nearly 4.7 million international visitors in the first two months of 2026, up 18.1 percent year on year, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance. ]]></description>
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<title>Ho Chi Minh City to launch helicopter tours next week</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ho Chi Minh City will officially introduce scenic helicopter tours on Wednesday next week, offering visitors a premium way to admire the city and nearby coastal landscapes from above. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>World&amp;apos;s most expensive passport revealed and it&amp;apos;s not Singapore</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Australian passport is the most expensive in the world, with its citizens paying AU$422 (US$302) to obtain the international travel document, following a price increase in January 2026. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:06:24 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>US approves up to $40M to evacuate Americans from Middle East on charter flights amid travel disruptions</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The State Department has authorized the use of up to US$40 million in emergency funds to pay for evacuation charter flights for Americans to leave the Middle East because of disruptions in transportation caused by the Iran war. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:06:23 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Chinese woman accused of offering $75 bribe to Changi Airport officer for entry into Singapore</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/chinese-woman-accused-of-offering-75-bribe-to-changi-airport-officer-for-entry-into-singapore</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A 38-year-old woman from China has been charged in Singapore after she allegedly attempted to give bribe of S$100 (US$78.61) to an immigration officer at Changi Airport last year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:06:22 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Thailand&amp;apos;s Phuket airport sole runway reopens after Air India Express plane fault</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/thailands-phuket-airport-sole-runway-reopens-after-air-india-express-plane-fault</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The sole runway of Thailand&#039;s Phuket airport reopened late on Tuesday, Phuket&#039;s governor said, after an Air India Express plane suffered a problem with its nose wheel when landing, causing the runway to close for several hours. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:06:21 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnam passport rises to 84th in 2026 ranking, ahead of Cambodia&amp;apos;s</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/vietnam-passport-rises-to-84th-in-2026-ranking-ahead-of-cambodias</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam&#039;s passport has climbed up two places from January&#039;s version to 84th in the Henley Passport Index&#039;s 2026 ranking, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 48 out of 227 destinations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:06:20 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Singapore Airlines, Scoot extend flight cancellations amid escalating Middle East conflict</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/singapore-airlines-scoot-extend-flight-cancellations-amid-escalating-middle-east-conflict</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its budget subsidiary Scoot have again extended the cancellation of their Middle East flights amid the ongoing conflict. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:06:18 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Southeast Asia&amp;apos;s 2nd most powerful passport achieves highest ranking ever</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Malaysia&#039;s passport has jumped three places to rank sixth most powerful globally in the latest Henley Passport Index 2026, marking its highest position in the 20-year history of the index. ]]></description>
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<title>Australia police recover two bodies in search for missing Chinese backpackers</title>
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<title>Malaysian tourist says ChatGPT helped her through late&#45;night taxi scare in China</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:06:15 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Vietnam&amp;apos;s roasted pork belly banh mi second best dish in Southeast Asia: TasteAtlas</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Banh mi heo quay (Vietnamese roasted pork belly banh mi) ranked second in a list of 100 best Southeast Asian foods as voted by readers of international food magazine TasteAtlas. ]]></description>
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<title>UAE passport ranked world&amp;apos;s 2nd most powerful, highest ever</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The United Arab Emirates&#039;s passport has climbed three places since January to rank as the world&#039;s second most powerful in the latest Henley Passport Index 2026, marking the highest position it has achieved in the 20-year history of the ranking. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Japanese girl offers $6 to Chinese tourist to pay bus fare</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A young Japanese girl has touched many netizens after helping a Chinese tourist who was struggling to navigate Okinawa&#039;s public transport system, even offering her money to pay the bus fare. ]]></description>
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<title>Southeast Asia&amp;apos;s second most powerful passport among world&amp;apos;s 10 cheapest</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/southeast-asias-second-most-powerful-passport-among-worlds-10-cheapest</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A Malaysia&#039;s passport costs US$51.88, making it one of world&#039;s 10 cheapest, according to a study by British comparison website Compare the Market. ]]></description>
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<title>Thailand&amp;apos;s Bangkok named best city in Asia in 2026 DestinAsian ranking</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/thailands-bangkok-named-best-city-in-asia-in-2026-destinasian-ranking</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:06:11 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Vietnam&amp;apos;s two largest metropolises join list of world&amp;apos;s 50 best cities</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hanoi ranked 25th and Ho Chi Minh City at 38th in a list of world&#039;s bets cities this year as voted by British magazine Time Out. ]]></description>
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<title>Japan Airlines no longer most punctual carrier in Asia&#45;Pacific</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/japan-airlines-no-longer-most-punctual-carrier-in-asia-pacific</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Japan Airlines, which was named the most punctual airline in the Asia-Pacific region in 2024, has lost its title to Philippine Airlines in the latest ranking by London-based travel data analytics firm Cirium. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:47:35 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Da Nang emerges as rising star in tourism firmament</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The central city of Da Nang received 345,000 foreign visitors during New Year, three times Hanoi&#039;s arrival numbers and nearly five times Ho Chi Minh City&#039;s. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:47:34 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Tourist nearly misses flight after sending passport onto Changi Airport baggage conveyor belt</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A male tourist nearly missed his flight after accidentally sending his passport onto a baggage conveyor belt while checking in for his flight at Singapore&#039;s Changi Airport. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:47:33 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Vietnam wraps up 2025 with 21.2 million foreign arrivals, an all&#45;time high</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam welcomed a record number of foreign tourists in 2025 with 21.2 million, up 20.4% from the previous year and the highest ever, according to General Statistics Office. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:47:32 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>JW Marriott Phu Quoc marks Lunar New Year with &amp;apos;Blooming Season&amp;apos; program</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ JW Marriott Phu Quoc is hosting &quot;Tet - The Blooming Season,&quot; a nine-day Lunar New Year program that brings together cultural activities, dining events, and wellness offerings at Emerald Bay. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:47:31 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Air route connecting Kuala Lumpur with Singapore named world&amp;apos;s third busiest</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/air-route-connecting-kuala-lumpur-with-singapore-named-worlds-third-busiest</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kuala Lumpur-Singapore was named the world&#039;s third busiest international route for 2025 with 5.6 million seats, up 4% year-on-year, according to data from British aviation firm OAG. ]]></description>
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<title>Which country has world&amp;apos;s second best cuisine?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Greek cuisine ranked second in a list of 100 best in the world last year by international food magazine TasteAtlas, just after Italian cuisine. ]]></description>
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<title>IHG to open large&#45;scale hotel complex near Asia&amp;apos;s most visited theme park</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/ihg-to-open-large-scale-hotel-complex-near-asias-most-visited-theme-park</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ U.K.-headquartered hotel operator IHG said it plans to open an 817-room triple-branded hotel development in Osaka in 2029 to capitalize on growing travel demand amid a record number of tourist arrivals in Japan. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam beats Thailand in attracting Chinese tourists</title>
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<title>Vietnam&amp;apos;s pho to be proposed for UNESCO intangible cultural heritage listing</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/vietnams-pho-to-be-proposed-for-unesco-intangible-cultural-heritage-listing</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has agreed in principle to the preparation of scientific dossiers on pho (rice noodle soup) and water puppetry as intangible cultural heritage, to be submitted to UNESCO for inscription on its heritage lists. ]]></description>
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<title>Etihad Airways beats Vietjet Air to be named world&amp;apos;s leading airline for customer experience</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/etihad-airways-beats-vietjet-air-to-be-named-worlds-leading-airline-for-customer-experience</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Etihad Airways, one of the two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates, has surpassed nine other competitors including Vietnam&#039;s Vietjet Air to be named &#039;world&#039;s leading airline for customer experience&#039; at the 2025 World Travel Awards. ]]></description>
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<title>Which is Asia&amp;apos;s fastest&#45;growing tourist destination?</title>
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<title>Asia&amp;apos;s leading beach destination lags behind regional peers in tourist arrivals</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines welcomed 5.6 million foreign visitors in 2025, nearly equal to the figure it logged in 2024, but lagged behind Southeast Asian peers. ]]></description>
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<title>3 Singaporean tourists caught littering in Malaysia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Five people, including three Singaporean tourists, were slapped with fines of RM2,000 (US$490) each for littering in public places in Malaysia&#039;s Johor Bahru on Monday. ]]></description>
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<title>World&amp;apos;s largest economy adds 25 more countries whose citizens must post up to $15,000 bonds to apply for visas</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Trump administration is nearly tripling the number of countries whose passport holders will be required to post bonds of up to US$15,000 to apply to enter the U.S., the world&#039;s largest economy. ]]></description>
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<title>Fansipan becomes Christmas wonderland as ice grips northern Vietnam</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/fansipan-becomes-christmas-wonderland-as-ice-grips-northern-vietnam</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Temperatures plunged on Thursday on Fansipan, the highest peak in Hoang Lien Son range in Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam, leaving its summit blanketed in white frost as the rising sun revealed a breathtaking winter scene. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam targets 25 million foreign visitors in 2026 after record&#45;breaking year</title>
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<title>Foreign tourists surprised by packed streets on Christmas Eve</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:03:18 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Flight attendant, 25, stabbed to death in luxury Dubai hotel room</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A 41-year-old man has been arrested following the fatal stabbing of a Russian flight attendant in a luxury hotel room in Dubai. ]]></description>
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<title>Peak Fansipan blanketed in ice on Christmas Day</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Visitors reaching the summit of Fansipan in the northern province of Lao Cai were delighted to witness a rare natural scene as ice coated the peak in white early on the morning of Dec. 25. ]]></description>
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<title>Which is world&amp;apos;s busiest international air route this year?</title>
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<title>Chinese man jailed for theft targeting business&#45;class passengers after Singapore Airlines alert</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:03:15 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Sa Pa&amp;apos;s vanishing pink: the last cherry blossoms above O Quy Ho</title>
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<title>InterContinental Phu Quoc marks Year of the Horse with Tet&#45;themed activities</title>
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<title>Direct route launched to connect Vietnam&amp;apos;s economic hub and northwestern region</title>
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<title>Southeast Asia&amp;apos;s 2nd largest economy records 33% drop in Vietnamese tourists this year</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The number of Vietnamese tourists to Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, reached 600,000 so far this year, down 33% from last year amid growing safety concerns. ]]></description>
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<title>Sniffer dogs intercept prohibited pork products from Vietnamese passenger at Thai airport</title>
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<title>Da Nang man opens farm, offers free English classes for locals to boost community tourism</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Driven by a desire to bring change to the land where he grew up, a man from central Quang Nam Province, now part of Da Nang City, has built a farm and launched free English classes for local residents, helping them develop community-based tourism. ]]></description>
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<title>Int’l visitors crowd tourist attractions in Vietnam’s Phu Quoc</title>
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<title>Churches in Da Nang draw crowds as Christmas lights switch on</title>
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<title>International visitors enchanted by ‘Beautiful Hanoi Sound’ night experience</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ ‘Ha Noi Dep Sound,’ branded in English as ‘Beautiful Hanoi Sound,’ is a three-day tourism program showcasing Vietnamese culture, music, and art that has captivated foreign visitors as a distinctive night-time tourism product in Hanoi, offering an intimate way to experience the capital after dark. ]]></description>
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<title>Stunning red Formosa sweet gum evokes European autumn in Vietnam’s Quang Tri</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Toward the end of the year, the Formosa sweet gum forest in western Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam turns a brilliant red and, together with its setting beside a reservoir, creates a majestic yet poetic landscape that is drawing growing numbers of visitors. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam welcomes 20&#45;millionth foreign visitor of 2025 in Phu Quoc</title>
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<title>Da Lat, Phu Quoc most searched Vietnamese destinations during Tet holiday: Agoda</title>
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<title>Thai cuisine 24th best in the world, behind Indonesia, India, Vietnam: TasteAtlas</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Thailand has been ranked 24th in a list of 100 best cuisines in the world this year by international food magazine TasteAtlas, up four places from last year but trailing behind Asian food hubs such as China, Indonesia, India and Vietnam. ]]></description>
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<title>41,800 foreigners denied entry to Singapore this year</title>
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<title>6 Indonesian men face jail, caning for illegal entry into Singapore</title>
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<title>10 Christmas&#45;ready cafes in Ho Chi Minh City</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ As the year comes to a close, Ho Chi Minh City&#039;s cafes glow with Christmas spirit, from snow-themed interiors to vinyl corners that invite guests to savor the season. ]]></description>
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<title>Singapore among world&amp;apos;s most expensive cities for tourists: Time Out</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Singapore joined a list of 15 most expensive cities for tourists in the world as voted by British travel magazine Time Out based on a survey of over 18,000 people. ]]></description>
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<title>Lao cuisine ranks near bottom in world&amp;apos;s 100 best: TasteAtlas</title>
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<title>British porn star Bonnie Blue banned from entering Indonesia for 10 years</title>
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<title>Which is world&amp;apos;s second most visited city for international travelers this year?</title>
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<title>Southeast Asia&amp;apos;s largest economy welcomes nearly 13 million tourists in 10 months</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, received 12.76 million foreign arrivals between January and October this year, marking a 10.32% year-on-year increase. ]]></description>
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<title>Oman Air to launch non&#45;stop flights from Singapore Changi next year</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/oman-air-to-launch-non-stop-flights-from-singapore-changi-next-year</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Oman Air will operate non-stop flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Muscat, the capital of Oman, four days a week starting July 2 next year. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Southern gold: rice harvest season in Mekong Delta valley</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ta Pa Valley in southern Vietnam comes alive during harvest season, with rice fields glittering at dawn alongside sugar palms and Khmer temples. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Southeast Asia&amp;apos;s 2nd largest economy welcomes nearly 32 million tourists this year</title>
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<title>Singapore beats Tokyo as second most searched Asian destination by Vietnam travelers for Tet</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Singapore has surpassed Tokyo to become the second most searched Asian destination after Bangkok by travelers in Vietnam during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, according to online platform Agoda. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>380 passengers stranded for two days after New York, Istanbul flights to Singapore delayed</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ About 380 passengers on two Singapore Airlines flights to Singapore, one from New York and the other from Istanbul, were stranded for two days due to adverse weather conditions and technical issues. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnamese athletes explore Thailand after attending SEA Games</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nguyen Tien Trien, a member of Vietnamese ju-jitsu team, and track and field athlete Huynh Thi My Tien enjoyed Thai cuisine and strolled through downtown streets in Bangkok after completing their duties at the 33rd SEA Games. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Hanoi joins Chiang Mai, Jakarta among world&amp;apos;s most affordable cities for tourists</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ British travel magazine Time Out ranked Hanoi at sixth in a list of world&#039;s most affordable cities for tourists based on a survey of over 18,000 people. ]]></description>
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<title>KiN Hotel opens new lifestyle property in central Ho Chi Minh City</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ KiN Hotel, a design-oriented lifestyle hospitality brand, has opened a new property in Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, marking its sixth hotel in operation within two years. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 21:48:13 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>World&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;most favorite destination&amp;apos; sees record 39 million foreign visitors in 11 months</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Japan, named the &quot;world&#039;s most favorite destination&quot; this year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, welcomed an estimated 39.06 million foreign visitors from January to November, surpassing last year&#039;s record of 36.87 million. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 21:48:12 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Filipino cuisine 25th best in the world, behind Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand: TasteAtlas</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines has been ranked 25th in a list of 100 best cuisines in the world this year by international food magazine TasteAtlas, trailing behind Southeast Asian neighbors Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 21:48:11 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Southeast Asia&amp;apos;s safest country step up security in tourist areas following Bondi Beach shooting</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Singapore, named Southeast Asia’s safest country by online platform Numbeo, has increased patrols in some tourist areas after the Bondi Beach shooting in Australia that killed 15 people. ]]></description>
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<title>Danish executive chef recognized at Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/danish-executive-chef-recognized-at-gourmet-vietnam-awards-2025</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Benjamin Werge Jensen, Executive Chef of Topas Ecolodge, was recognized at the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025, receiving the title of Vietnam&#039;s Rising Star Chef. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Australian tourist dies after smashing through Phuket restaurant glass door</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 21:48:08 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Indian cuisine 13th best in the world, ahead of Vietnam, Thailand: TasteAtlas</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Indian cuisine ranked 13th in a list of 100 best in the world this year by international food magazine TasteAtlas, up one place from last year and surpassing Southeast Asian food hubs such as Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>World&amp;apos;s 2nd most visited destination fines Airbnb $75M for unlicensed rental listings</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spain has fined vacation rental firm Airbnb 64 million euros (US$75 million) for advertising unlicensed tourist rental homes, the Consumer Rights Ministry said on Monday, as the government cracks down on excessive tourism that is driving up housing costs. ]]></description>
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<title>South Korean man removed from Ho Chi Minh City–Busan flight over alleged harassment</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A South Korean male tourist was removed from a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Busan following allegations that he harassed a female passenger seated next to him. ]]></description>
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<title>Southeast Asia&amp;apos;s largest economy identifies 15 priority tourism markets for 2025–2026</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/southeast-asias-largest-economy-identifies-15-priority-tourism-markets-for-20252026</link>
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<title>A December trek through central Vietnam&amp;apos;s red forests</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/a-december-trek-through-central-vietnams-red-forests</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ December brings red foliage to Khe Sanh’s Chinese sweet gum forest in central Vietnam, where trekkers follow a 14-kilometer trail and boat across the waters of Lake Rao Quan. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 21:48:04 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Vietnam’s Nha Trang tourism ramps up for year&#45;end travel despite flood damage</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/vietnams-nha-trang-tourism-ramps-up-for-year-end-travel-despite-flood-damage</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Nha Trang tourism sector in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, is recovering quickly and preparing to welcome a rising number of year-end visitors despite recent severe flooding in the beach destination, according to local authorities and industry representatives. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam emerges as leading int’l family destination for year&#45;end holidays: Agoda</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam has become a top choice for international families planning their year-end holidays, with searches for stays in the country rising sharply year on year, according to digital travel platform Agoda. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam’s Dong Van Karst Plateau wins top regional cultural destination award</title>
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<title>Manila beats New York, London to be named world&amp;apos;s leading city destination</title>
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<title>Malaysian influencer faces criticism for promoting Singapore tourism</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A one-minute promotional video for Singapore has thrust Malaysian influencer Sofian Mohamad Sofian into a surprising cross-border controversy. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnamese cuisine 16th best in the world, ahead Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore</title>
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<title>Vietnam&amp;apos;s blood pudding cracks global top 50 duck dishes</title>
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<title>Phu Quoc Island most searched Vietnamese destination by international travelers: Agoda</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Phu Quoc, voted the most beautiful in Asia by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, was the Vietnamese destination most sought-after by international travelers for the winter holiday, with a 47% increase in searches, according to online platform Agoda. ]]></description>
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<title>Without enough money, European tourist denied entry into Thailand</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A 23-year-old European tourist claimed she was denied entry into Thailand after immigration officers at Don Mueang International Airport determined she did not have sufficient funds on hand. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam emerges as favorite destination of Korean, Singaporean and Malaysian families: Agoda</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Digital travel platform Agoda says Vietnam has become a preferred year-end destination for international families, especially South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia. ]]></description>
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<title>Indian billionaire couple stage lavish 7&#45;day wedding on Phu Quoc, but identities not revealed</title>
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<title>Southeast Asia&amp;apos;s 2nd largest economy receives over 30 million tourists</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, welcomed 30.2 million foreign visitors as of Dec. 7, a 7.19% decrease compared to the same period the previous year. ]]></description>
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<title>American tourist arrested for allegedly molesting 6&#45;year&#45;old girl at Singapore Changi Airport</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A 46-year-old American man was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly molesting a child in the departure transit area of Changi Airport. ]]></description>
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<title>Singaporean cuisine near bottom in ranking of world&amp;apos;s 100 best: TasteAtlas</title>
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<title>Italian cuisine becomes world&amp;apos;s first to be awarded UNESCO status</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ U.N. cultural agency UNESCO recognized Italy&#039;s national cuisine on Wednesday as an &quot;intangible cultural heritage&quot;, a formal accolade for a cookery tradition passed down through generations, and one that Italy hopes will boost tourism. ]]></description>
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<title>Asia&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;most beautiful island&amp;apos; welcomes new direct flights from India</title>
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<title>Vietnam’s int’l tourist arrivals hit record 19.15 million in 11 months</title>
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<title>Singapore Changi named world&amp;apos;s least stressful airport</title>
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<title>Foreign tourists limit night activities, demand refund as Phu Quoc vacation disrupted by power outage</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Phu Quoc Island vacations have turned sour for many international tourists whose long-planned trips were marred by a major power outage projected to last for weeks. ]]></description>
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<title>China&amp;apos;s three major airlines extend refunds and Japan flight changes to March 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Three major Chinese airlines will offer refunds and charge-free changes to Japan-related flights until March 28, 2026, state-owned news outlet Yicai reported on Dec. 5, extending an existing policy set to expire at the end of 2025. ]]></description>
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<title>Phu Quoc Island most searched Vietnamese destination for New Year</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Data from Dutch-based platform Booking shows Phu Quoc was the most-searched destination by Vietnamese tourists for the upcoming New Year holiday, with searches rising 86% compared with the same period last year. ]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam welcomed nearly 19.2 million international visitors in the first 11 months of this year, a 21% year-on-year increase and the highest figure ever recorded, according to the General Statistics Office. ]]></description>
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<title>World&amp;apos;s leading airport for customer experience revealed and it&amp;apos;s not Singapore Changi</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hong Kong International Airport has been named the &quot;world&#039;s leading airport for customer experience&quot; for the first time at the 2025 World Travel Awards. ]]></description>
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<title>2 Vietnamese dishes among world&amp;apos;s 100 best in 2026: TasteAtlas</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bun bo Nam Bo (Southern-style beef noodle) ranked 81st and pho bo (beef noodle soup) at 83rd in a list of 100 Best Dishes in the world for 2026 released by international food magazine TasteAtlas on Saturday. ]]></description>
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<title>Phu Quoc honored with world&amp;apos;s leading regional beach for first time</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kem Beach on Vietnam&#039;s largest island Phu Quoc off the southern coast has been named the world&#039;s leading regional beach at this year&#039;s World Travel Awards. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam leads Asia in AI adoption for travel planning: Agoda</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnamese travelers are at the forefront of using artificial intelligence (AI) for travel planning, according to a recent report by online platform Agoda. ]]></description>
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<title>Saigon Notre&#45;Dame Cathedral&amp;apos;s Christmas splendor captivates throngs</title>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnamese cuisine dominates world&amp;apos;s 100 best noodle dishes: TasteAtlas</title>
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<title>UK media highlights Phu Quoc&amp;apos;s tourism boom, cites Sun Group&amp;apos;s role</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/uk-media-highlights-phu-quocs-tourism-boom-cites-sun-groups-role</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Sun, one of the U.K.&#039;s most widely read newspapers, recently noted the surging demand for flights to Phu Quoc among international travelers and suggested the island is on track to outpace Bali and Phuket as a premier destination. ]]></description>
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<title>Which Southeast Asian city is global leader in international arrivals this year?</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/which-southeast-asian-city-is-global-leader-in-international-arrivals-this-year</link>
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<title>Vietnam, China launch cross&#45;border QR payments for tourists</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/vietnam-china-launch-cross-border-qr-payments-for-tourists</link>
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<title>Hearty 6&#45;dish Hue meal for less than $2 surprises diners</title>
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<title>Hanoi, Luang Prabang linked by new direct flight</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/hanoi-luang-prabang-linked-by-new-direct-flight</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam and Laos now have a direct flight connecting Hanoi and the UNESCO World Heritage city of Luang Prabang, offering travelers faster and more convenient travel options, Thai AirAsia said on Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam tourism may hit record in 2025 as travelers increase spending: report</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam could attract more than 18 million foreign visitors in 2025, surpassing its pre-pandemic peak, supported by strong domestic demand and rising travel, a report by Vietnam Report showed on Monday. ]]></description>
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<title>BTS’s Jimin, Jungkook praise Da Nang grilled pork in new travel video</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ South Korean boyband BTS’ members Jimin and Jungkook praised Vietnamese food in a new video promoting the second season of their Disney+ travel series, saying a grilled pork belly dish they tried in Da Nang was one of the most memorable meals of their trip. ]]></description>
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<title>Indonesia brings ‘Gateway to Paradise’ tourism showcase to Ho Chi Minh City</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Indonesian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City organized a tourism exhibition on the weekend Indonesia’s diverse travel offerings, aiming to bring the archipelago closer to Vietnamese travelers. ]]></description>
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<title>Ho Chi Minh City eatery evokes hometown memories with bowls of &amp;apos;bun ca Nha Trang&amp;apos;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A small eatery in Nhieu Loc Ward, Ho Chi Minh City serving &#039;bun ca Nha Trang&#039; (Nha Trang fish noodle soup) has touched the homesickness of coastal natives living in the city over the past seven years. ]]></description>
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<title>American, Australian tourists die at Thai resorts</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Thai authorities are investigating the deaths of two foreign tourists, one American and one Austrian, in separate incidents at popular resort destinations in Chonburi and Phuket. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:11:25 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Southeast Asia&amp;apos;s 2nd largest economy lifts decades&#45;old ban on afternoon alcohol sales</title>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Continuing power outages on Phu Quoc frustrate tourists</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tourists are frustrated with the massive power outages on Phu Quoc Island, and hotels are reporting losses of tens of millions of dong daily due to generator fuel costs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:11:23 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Singapore&amp;apos;s East Ocean Teochew Restaurant to shut down after 33 years of operation</title>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Visa requirements remain key barrier for Asian tourists: Agoda</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A recent survey by online travel platform Agoda reveals that visa requirements continue to significantly affect travel plans for Asian tourists, with 35% of respondents citing visas as a limiting factor. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:11:21 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnam adds 41 more international border gates eligible for e&#45;visa entry including Long Thanh Airport</title>
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<title>Asia&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;most beautiful island&amp;apos; receives 7.6 million tourists in 11 months, exceeding 2025 target</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Phu Quoc Island welcomed nearly 7.6 million tourists including 1.6 million foreign arrivals in the first 11 months of this year, up 35% year-on-year and surpassing this year&#039;s target. ]]></description>
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<title>3 Vietnamese sweets make top 100 in Asia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam&#039;s coconut jelly, three-color dessert, and sticky rice ball sweet soup have been named by international food magazine TasteAtlas among Asia&#039;s top 100 desserts this year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:11:18 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hanoi says goodbye to 70&#45;year&#45;old ice&#45;cream icon</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ After decades on Hanoi&#039;s Trang Tien Street, popular ice-cream shop Bodega has been pushed to the sidewalk, and is now a hawker stall selling two basic flavors. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Passenger arrested after bomb hoax delays flight at Kuala Lumpur International Airport</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/passenger-arrested-after-bomb-hoax-delays-flight-at-kuala-lumpur-international-airport</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A passenger was arrested after triggering a bomb hoax at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:11:15 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Cambodia to offer visa&#45;free entry for Chinese amid growing regional tourism competition</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/cambodia-to-offer-visa-free-entry-for-chinese-amid-growing-regional-tourism-competition</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/cambodia-to-offer-visa-free-entry-for-chinese-amid-growing-regional-tourism-competition</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cambodia is set to waive visas for Chinese nationals next year under a trial program to stay competitive with other Southeast Asian destinations. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Inside world&amp;apos;s best hotel this year</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Rosewood Hong Kong, voted the World’s Best Hotel for 2025 by industry experts and travelers, boasts a prime waterfront location on Tsim Sha Tsui Harbor and offers luxury amenities, including a 25-meter infinity pool and cocktail bar. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:11:14 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Southeast Asia&amp;apos;s safest country to ban high&#45;risk travelers from boarding flights</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/southeast-asias-safest-country-to-ban-high-risk-travelers-from-boarding-flights</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/southeast-asias-safest-country-to-ban-high-risk-travelers-from-boarding-flights</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Singapore will implement stricter measures from Jan. 30 to prevent travelers deemed undesirable or who do not meet entry requirements from boarding flights to the city-state. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Tourist says Bangkok is 400 times more developed than Kuala Lumpur</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A Thai tourist recently claimed that Bangkok is 400 times more developed than Kuala Lumpur, triggered mixed reactions from netizens. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:11:12 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Tokyo&#45;Shanghai flight makes emergency landing after man demands to change seats to be with girlfriend</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A Spring Airlines flight from Tokyo to Shanghai was forced to make an emergency return on Dec. 1 after a dispute between a male passenger and a flight attendant over a seat change. ]]></description>
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<title>Malaysia’s low&#45;cost carrier launches direct flight to Cambodia’s Siem Reap</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Budget carrier Firefly Airlines on Thursday launched its first-ever direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cambodia’s Siem Reap province. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:40:09 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnam to have 33 airports by 2030</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/vietnam-to-have-33-airports-by-2030</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam is set to have 33 airports with a total capacity of 297 million passengers by 2030, according to a newly adjusted master plan from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:40:08 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Hanoi welcomes highest&#45;ever number of visitors in 2025</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hanoi welcomed 30.94 million visitors in the first 11 months of 2025, a 22.1% year-on-year increase and the highest figure on record while tourism revenue climbed 20.7% to VND120.6 trillion (US$4.57 billion). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:40:07 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>World&amp;apos;s most visited museum hikes ticket price by 45% for most non&#45;EU tourists</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/worlds-most-visited-museum-hikes-ticket-price-by-45-for-most-non-eu-tourists</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Paris&#039;s Louvre, the world&#039;s most-visited museum, said it would raise ticket prices for most non-EU visitors, meaning U.S., British and Chinese tourists among others will have to pay US$37 to get in. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:40:06 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Hanoi pho legend soon to leave its alley home</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/hanoi-pho-legend-soon-to-leave-its-alley-home</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pho Thin Bo Ho, the 70-year-old Hanoi eatery known for its rich broth, is preparing to leave its home as redevelopment reshapes the edge of Hoan Kiem Lake. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Japan&amp;apos;s biggest airline ANA cancels 65 flights after Airbus A320 recall</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/japans-biggest-airline-ana-cancels-65-flights-after-airbus-a320-recall</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ ANA Holdings, Japan&#039;s biggest airline, says it canceled 65 flights on Saturday after the Airbus A320 recall forced it to ground some aircraft. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:40:04 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>6 must&#45;try Vietnamese fried dishes, according to TasteAtlas</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/6-must-try-vietnamese-fried-dishes-according-to-tasteatlas</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ TasteAtlas recommends six Vietnamese fried dishes ranging from spring rolls to sticky rice-wrapped chicken, naming four of them in its Asia top 100 deep-fried dishes, and recommending the other two for their standout flavors. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:40:03 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>How Vietnamese coffee became a New York sensation</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a city of oversized lattes and mild Americanos, a tiny cart serving Vietnamese phin (filter) coffee surprises and draws in New Yorkers with its strong and sweet taste. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:40:02 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>From just smiles to conversations: a H&amp;apos;Mong man&amp;apos;s journey as Ha Giang Loop guide</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/from-just-smiles-to-conversations-a-hmong-mans-journey-as-ha-giang-loop-guide</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A ninth-grade dropout who once did not speak a word of English, H&#039;Mong man Giao is now a sought-after and charming tour guide on the Ha Giang Loop. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Nampan: bringing Vietnam&amp;apos;s family meal to Germany</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/nampan-bringing-vietnams-family-meal-to-germany</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ At Nampan in Berlin, dishes from all over Vietnam bring diners together, capturing the warmth of family meals and delighting both locals and homesick Vietnamese. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:40:00 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Inside Ha Long Bay&amp;apos;s dolphin&#45;shaped $11M superyacht</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/inside-ha-long-bays-dolphin-shaped-11m-superyacht</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ha Long Bay welcomes a new marvel: a dolphin-shaped superyacht that spans nearly 100 meters long, offering a saltwater pool, multiple bars and entertainment venues like no other. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:40:00 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Inside, Long, Bays, dolphin-shaped, 11M, superyacht</media:keywords>
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<title>Most Asian tourists prefer accommodations under $100 per night: Agoda</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/most-asian-tourists-prefer-accommodations-under-100-per-night-agoda</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nearly three in four Asian travelers (73%) say they prefer booking accommodations that cost less than US$100 per night, according to a report by online travel platform Agoda. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:39:59 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Strict visa rules deter Vietnamese from traveling abroad: Agoda</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/strict-visa-rules-deter-vietnamese-from-traveling-abroad-agoda</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/strict-visa-rules-deter-vietnamese-from-traveling-abroad-agoda</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Six out of ten Vietnamese respondents said visa restrictions affect their travel plans, according to a report by online platform Agoda. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:39:58 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Visitors experience chocolate&#45;making in southern Vietnam</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/visitors-experience-chocolate-making-in-southern-vietnam</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tourists in southern Vietnam are getting a hands-on look at the chocolate-making process from bean to bar at a riverside attraction in Dong Thap Province. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:36:44 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Vietnam’s Hue welcomes charter flight from China as tourism grows</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/vietnams-hue-welcomes-charter-flight-from-china-as-tourism-grows</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hue City authorities in central Vietnam on Saturday received passengers on a charter flight from Shenzhen, China, as part of efforts to expand international air connections, according to the Vietnam News Agency. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:36:44 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Hanoi’s ‘train street’ cafés resume operations days after police sweep: media</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/hanois-train-street-cafes-resume-operations-days-after-police-sweep-media</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cafés along Hanoi’s popular ‘train street’ resumed placing tables beside active railway tracks just two days after police cleared the area and ordered businesses to stop encroaching on the rail corridor, local media reported on Friday. ]]></description>
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<title>Museums in Ho Chi Minh City set to welcome 4 million visitors in 2025</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/museums-in-ho-chi-minh-city-set-to-welcome-4-million-visitors-in-2025</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ With 25 museums in operation, Ho Chi Minh City is projected to receive around four million visitors in 2025, a surge that is expected to intensify pressure on institutions to sharpen their identities and upgrade service quality. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:20:34 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnam tourism authorities warn of cyberattack targeting hotels, resorts</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/vietnam-tourism-authorities-warn-of-cyberattack-targeting-hotels-resorts</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) has issued a warning about a large-scale global cyberattack campaign known as ClickFix, which is rapidly spreading and targeting accommodation facilities across the country, including hotels, homestays and resorts. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:20:13 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Thousands gather for Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Phu Quoc</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/thousands-gather-for-christmas-tree-lighting-ceremony-in-phu-quoc</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Christmas tree lighting event, &quot;Sunny Go Around,&quot; held on Nov. 25, illuminated the center of Sunset Town, Phu Quoc, with music, lights, and a fireworks display. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:20:12 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Malaysia’s low&#45;cost carrier launches first&#45;ever direct flight to Cambodia’s Siem Reap</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/malaysias-low-cost-carrier-launches-first-ever-direct-flight-to-cambodias-siem-reap</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Budget carrier Firefly Airlines on Thursday launched its first-ever direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cambodia’s Siem Reap province. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:20:11 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Chinese tourist dies after falling from Japan&amp;apos;s Kansai International Airport</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/chinese-tourist-dies-after-falling-from-japans-kansai-international-airport</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/chinese-tourist-dies-after-falling-from-japans-kansai-international-airport</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A Chinese tourist has died after falling from a height at Kansai International Airport’s T1 terminal building in Osaka, prompting police to launch an investigation. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>German tourist donates $380 to flood&#45;hit central Vietnam before flying home</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/german-tourist-donates-380-to-flood-hit-central-vietnam-before-flying-home</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Before leaving Ha Long for Germany, Andreas Scholz wrote a letter and gave an envelope containing VND10 million (US$380) to his hotel owner, requesting that the money be used to purchase rice for people affected by recent floods and natural disasters. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:20:10 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnam Airlines launches signature scent ecosystem</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/vietnam-airlines-launches-signature-scent-ecosystem</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/vietnam-airlines-launches-signature-scent-ecosystem</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Beginning in November 2025, Vietnam Airlines passengers will be greeted by a signature fragrance infused with Vietnamese cultural identity throughout their entire journey, from the check-in counters and lounges to the aircraft cabin. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:47:20 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Tourists try new flood&#45;season experiences in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/tourists-try-new-flood-season-experiences-in-vietnams-mekong-delta</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Flood levels in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta have risen by nearly a meter from last year, prompting locals to supplement their fishing income by taking tourists on boat trips across the inundated fields in a practice known as ‘living with floods.’ ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:47:20 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnam Airlines, Etihad Airways launch codeshare to expand Middle East connections</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/vietnam-airlines-etihad-airways-launch-codeshare-to-expand-middle-east-connections</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/vietnam-airlines-etihad-airways-launch-codeshare-to-expand-middle-east-connections</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam Airlines and United Arab Emirates flag carrier Etihad Airways have launched a codeshare partnership that becomes effective on Friday, expanding seamless connections for travelers moving between Vietnam, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:47:20 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>S.Korean flights set to make up 35% of Da Nang’s int’l arrivals</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/skorean-flights-set-to-make-up-35-of-da-nangs-intl-arrivals</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ International flights to Da Nang City, central Vietnam are expected to surge over the next three months, with services from South Korea projected to account for some 35 percent of total arrivals, according to Da Nang International Airport. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:47:20 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Int’l airlines expand routes, elevate service quality in Vietnam</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/intl-airlines-expand-routes-elevate-service-quality-in-vietnam</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/intl-airlines-expand-routes-elevate-service-quality-in-vietnam</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A growing wave of international airlines is expanding routes and upgrading services in Vietnam, creating both cooperation opportunities and competitive pressure for local carriers as the global aviation market accelerates after the pandemic recovery. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:47:20 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>World&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;most favorite destination&amp;apos; witnesses record number of Russian tourists this year</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/worlds-most-favorite-destination-witnesses-record-number-of-russian-tourists-this-year</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Japan, voted &quot;world&#039;s most favorite destination&quot; this year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, received a record 159,300 Russians between January and October, surpassing its pre-Covid peak in 2019. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:47:15 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Many passengers bring overpacked carry&#45;ons, sneak extra airport purchases onboard</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/many-passengers-bring-overpacked-carry-ons-sneak-extra-airport-purchases-onboard</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ I&#039;ve observed some passengers dragging carry-ons so heavy that airline staff must lift them into the cabin, while others attempt to stuff additional purchases into already-full luggage. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:47:13 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Ho Chi Minh City street among world&amp;apos;s coolest</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/ho-chi-minh-city-street-among-worlds-coolest</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vinh Khanh Street in Ho Chi Minh City, famous for dozens of seafood grills on both sides, was named one of world&#039;s 31 coolest streets by British magazine Time Out. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:47:12 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Chi, Minh, City, street, among, worlds, coolest</media:keywords>
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<title>How to declare your temporary residence while traveling in Vietnam?</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/how-to-declare-your-temporary-residence-while-traveling-in-vietnam</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/how-to-declare-your-temporary-residence-while-traveling-in-vietnam</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &quot;I am planning to travel to Vietnam and stay at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Do I need to make a temporary residence declaration with local authorities?&quot; - a foreign reader asked. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:47:12 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, declare, your, temporary, residence, while, traveling, Vietnam</media:keywords>
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<title>Australian tourist criticizes social media for portraying India negatively</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/australian-tourist-criticizes-social-media-for-portraying-india-negatively</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/australian-tourist-criticizes-social-media-for-portraying-india-negatively</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An Australian tourist has gone viral after saying India has many beautiful places and criticizing the way social media portrays the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:47:10 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Foreign tourist&amp;apos;s 72&#45;hour ordeal as floods strand train in central Vietnam</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/foreign-tourists-72-hour-ordeal-as-floods-strand-train-in-central-vietnam</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A Czech tourist has recounted his experience of being stranded on a train for three days after the historic floods in south-central Vietnam paralyzed travel. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:47:09 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Is it safe to travel to Southeast Asia amid severe flooding?</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/is-it-safe-to-travel-to-southeast-asia-amid-severe-flooding</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/is-it-safe-to-travel-to-southeast-asia-amid-severe-flooding</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia, Southeast Asia&#039;s most popular destinations, are being hit by severe flooding that caused chaos and paralyzed traffic in major tourist destinations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:47:08 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>safe, travel, Southeast, Asia, amid, severe, flooding</media:keywords>
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<title>Indonesia boosts shopping tourism to draw foreign visitors</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/indonesia-boosts-shopping-tourism-to-draw-foreign-visitors</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Indonesian Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana has affirmed shopping activities as one of the key attractions for tourists visiting the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:47:07 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Indonesia, boosts, shopping, tourism, draw, foreign, visitors</media:keywords>
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<title>Asia&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;most beautiful island&amp;apos; among top picks of Russian tourists for winter holiday</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/asias-most-beautiful-island-among-top-picks-of-russian-tourists-for-winter-holiday</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/asias-most-beautiful-island-among-top-picks-of-russian-tourists-for-winter-holiday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Besides the traditionally popular Nha Trang, Russian tourists are shifting part of their winter travel demand to other Vietnamese destinations such as Phu Quoc, voted the most beautiful in Asia by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:47:06 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Malaysia&amp;apos;s second largest state Johor to impose hotel tax for overnight visitors</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/malaysias-second-largest-state-johor-to-impose-hotel-tax-for-overnight-visitors</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/malaysias-second-largest-state-johor-to-impose-hotel-tax-for-overnight-visitors</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Overnight visitors to Malaysia&#039;s Johor can expect to pay an extra RM3 (US$0.72) for their trip starting Jan. 1, 2026, as the local government has announced plans to impose a hotel tax. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:47:05 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>16 Taiwanese tourists insulted for ordering only 5 pizzas at Italian restaurant</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/16-taiwanese-tourists-insulted-for-ordering-only-5-pizzas-at-italian-restaurant</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/16-taiwanese-tourists-insulted-for-ordering-only-5-pizzas-at-italian-restaurant</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A pizzeria owner in Italy&#039;s Tuscany has provoked outrage after posting a video in which he verbally abused 16 Taiwanese tourists who ordered five pizzas at his restaurant. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:47:04 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Hoi An&amp;apos;s Japanese Pagoda Bridge, ancient houses damaged after historic floods</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/hoi-ans-japanese-pagoda-bridge-ancient-houses-damaged-after-historic-floods</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The wooden walls of the Japanese Pagoda Bridge in Vietnam&#039;s tourism city Hoi An have faded and peeled, while ancient houses suffered severe damage following consecutive floods in October and November. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:47:03 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>20 tourists stuck for 9 hours after lightning strikes Japan&amp;apos;s tallest Ferris wheel</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/20-tourists-stuck-for-9-hours-after-lightning-strikes-japans-tallest-ferris-wheel</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/20-tourists-stuck-for-9-hours-after-lightning-strikes-japans-tallest-ferris-wheel</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ About 20 tourists were rescued after being stranded for nine hours on Japan&#039;s tallest Ferris wheel in Osaka Prefecture on Tuesday after a lightning strike forced the attraction to make an emergency stop. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:47:03 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Nguyen Hue Tet &amp;apos;flower street&amp;apos; to feature food stalls for 1st time</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/nguyen-hue-tet-flower-street-to-feature-food-stalls-for-1st-time</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/nguyen-hue-tet-flower-street-to-feature-food-stalls-for-1st-time</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nguyen Hue in downtown Ho Chi Minh City will take its annual &quot;flower street&quot; avatar for eight days during Lunar New Year, and have food stalls for the first time. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:47:02 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>US to charge foreign tourists $100 to enter national parks, triggering tourism backlash</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/us-to-charge-foreign-tourists-100-to-enter-national-parks-triggering-tourism-backlash</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/us-to-charge-foreign-tourists-100-to-enter-national-parks-triggering-tourism-backlash</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A US$100-per-person charge for foreigners entering Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and other popular national parks is stoking apprehension among some tourist-oriented businesses that it could discourage travelers, but supporters say the change will generate money for cash-strapped parks. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:47:01 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Da Lat in the 1960s through American photographer&amp;apos;s lens</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/da-lat-in-the-1960s-through-american-photographers-lens</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/da-lat-in-the-1960s-through-american-photographers-lens</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The University of Texas has for the first time published a series of photographs of Da Lat in 1961, showing Xuan Huong Lake and several central streets as captured by American photographer John Dominis. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:00:19 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>10 best fine dining restaurants in Vietnam</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/10-best-fine-dining-restaurants-in-vietnam</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hanoi dominated this year’s list of the best luxury restaurants in Vietnam as voted by readers of U.S. travel site Tripadvisor with seven representatives, followed by Ho Chi Minh City with two and one in Hue. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:00:18 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>An American&amp;apos;s afterlife in Vietnam</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/an-americans-afterlife-in-vietnam</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/an-americans-afterlife-in-vietnam</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Burned out after 25 years in software consulting, an American woman discovered a new definition of wealth in Da Nang, one built on connection, kindness and seaside calm. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:00:17 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Where Hanoi eats late: a pho gem in the Old Quarter</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/where-hanoi-eats-late-a-pho-gem-in-the-old-quarter</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ After 10 p.m. steam rises from Hang Chieu Street, where a family-run pho stall draws night owls with wok-seared beef and broth recipes handed down from mother to son. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:00:16 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort ushers in the festive season</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/intercontinental-phu-quoc-long-beach-resort-ushers-in-the-festive-season</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort unveiled its annual festive program, Golden Magic by the Sea, igniting a series of family-friendly activities, culinary experiences, and seasonal entertainments from early December through New Year&#039;s Day. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:00:15 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>InterContinental, Phu, Quoc, Long, Beach, Resort, ushers, the, festive, season</media:keywords>
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<title>Indonesia to turn Bali into Asia&amp;apos;s next medical tourism hotspot</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/indonesia-to-turn-bali-into-asias-next-medical-tourism-hotspot</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/indonesia-to-turn-bali-into-asias-next-medical-tourism-hotspot</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Indonesia is stepping up efforts to reduce the number of citizens seeking treatment abroad and turn Bali into Asia&#039;s leading medical tourism hotspot. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:00:14 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Hong Kong says Japan is less safe for tourists</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/hong-kong-says-japan-is-less-safe-for-tourists</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hong Kong authorities have warned residents to be vigilant and put personal safety first while traveling in Japan after reporting an increase in attacks targeting Chinese nationals. ]]></description>
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<title>CNN names Vietnam&amp;apos;s banh mi one of world&amp;apos;s best sandwiches amid food poisoning scandal</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:00:12 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Korean tourism agency thanks Phu Quoc man for finding Korean tourist&amp;apos;s mother</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A delegation from the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) in Vietnam traveled to Phu Quoc Island to thank a fruit shop owner for helping a South Korean tourist locate his 70-year-old mother who suffers from dementia. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Popular Malaysian shopping mall flooded after thunderstorm</title>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Asia&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;most beautiful island&amp;apos; receives 7.1 million tourists in 10 months</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Phu Quoc, voted the most beautiful in Asia by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, welcomed nearly 7.1 million tourists in the first 10 months of this year, up 34.2% year-on-year. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Tourist returns 14 kg of pebbles taken from Vietnam&amp;apos;s Co To Island a decade ago</title>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Japan fears decline in Chinese visitors after government travel warning over Taiwan statement</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/japan-fears-decline-in-chinese-visitors-after-government-travel-warning-over-taiwan-statement</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Japan&#039;s tourism industry has expressed concern about a fall in Chinese visitor numbers after Beijing issued a travel warning to its citizens against visiting the country amid mounting tensions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:00:08 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnam&amp;apos;s tourism icon banh mi under pressure amid recent scandal of mass food poisoning</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ To many travelers, Vietnam is first discovered through taste rather than landmarks. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:00:07 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>President Donald Trump to make it easier for World Cup fans to get US visa appointments</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The United States will expedite visas for foreign visitors with tickets to FIFA World Cup matches taking place next year in 11 U.S. cities, President Donald Trump said on Monday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:00:06 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnam’s Bac Ninh Province launches campaign to promote heritage tourism</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam’s northern province of Bac Ninh on Friday launched an online campaign called ‘Go to Bac Ninh’ to promote its cultural tourism and increase visitor traffic to the cradle of ‘quan ho’ folk singing. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:26:31 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Visitors enchanted by persimmon gardens in Vietnam’s Central Highlands</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Travelers from across the country have flocked to Da Lat, a popular tourist destination in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam’s Central Highlands, over the past few days to capture the famed persimmon season. ]]></description>
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<title>5 Chinese tourists killed in minibus accident in Indonesia&amp;apos;s Bali</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ At least five Chinese tourists were killed, and eight others were lightly injured on the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Nov. 14 after their rental minibus plunged into a shallow ravine, an official said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:26:24 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Tour guide escapes death after being strangled by 6&#45;meter python</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A tour guide in Indonesia was rescued after a 6-meter python dragged him into a river and wrapped around his neck. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Southeast Asia&amp;apos;s 2nd largest economy lifts afternoon ban on alcohol sale</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Thailand&#039;s National Alcohol Policy Committee has decided to lift the long-standing ban on alcohol sales between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., aiming to encourage spending during peak tourist seasons. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:26:23 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnam hotel favored by global billionaires among world&amp;apos;s 100 most incredible</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Sofitel Legend Metropole in Hanoi, a longtime favorite of global billionaires and state leaders, has been named one of world&#039;s 100 most incredible hotels by American magazine Fodor&#039;s Travel. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:26:22 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Kuala Lumpur Airport has &amp;apos;indoor waterfall&amp;apos; like Changi, netizens mock following water leakage</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Many travelers arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport&#039;s Terminal 1 in Malaysia were startled on Friday when heavy rain caused a ceiling panel to leak, sending water pouring down into the terminal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:26:21 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Flooded restaurant in Thailand brings delight with swimming fish among diners</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A restaurant in central Thailand was bursting with a stream of customers coming for a unique dining experience: Enjoying a meal while sitting in flood waters, surrounded by live fish they bring into the establishment. ]]></description>
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<title>World&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;most favorite country&amp;apos; plans to triple departure tax to tackle overtourism</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Japan, voted as &quot;world&#039;s most favorite country&quot; this year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, is considering tripling its departure tax to 3,000 yen (US$19) per person to address overtourism. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:26:20 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Da Nang to welcome 72,000 Russian, CIS tourists on charter flights next year</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam’s tourism authorities said on Wednesday that about 72,000 tourists from Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) will visit Da Nang on charter flights next year, as the central coastal city seeks to revive one of its key international markets. ]]></description>
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<title>Hanoi hotel hit by backlash after denying prepaid room to late&#45;arriving guest</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A hotel on Hang Chao Street in Hanoi has received more than 27,000 one-star reviews on Google Maps after a video of a female tourist being refused a prepaid room for arriving late went viral on social media. ]]></description>
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<title>Vinh airport in north&#45;central Vietnam to reopen next month after major upgrades</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vinh International Airport in Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam is scheduled to resume operations on December 19 following extensive runway, taxiway, and terminal renovations, local authorities announced on Friday. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam int’l tourism grows in October as peak season starts</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam welcomed more than 1.7 million international visitors in October, a 13.8-percent increase from the same month last year, as the Southeast Asian country entered its peak tourist season, data from the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism showed. ]]></description>
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<title>21 Taiwanese travel companies explore popular destinations in Da Nang</title>
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<title>World&#45;record Cham tower in Hue flooded after historic rainfall</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A thousand-year-old Cham tower in the central Vietnamese city of Hue has been severely flooded after weeks of heavy rain, local authorities said on Friday. ]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[ Maia Spa at Fusion Resort &amp; Villas Da Nang has been honored with three prestigious distinctions at the World Luxury Spa Awards 2025, reaffirming its position as one of the best spas in Vietnam and a leading destination for holistic wellness in Southeast Asia. ]]></description>
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<title>Two MICHELIN Keys for Banyan Tree Lang Co: A sanctuary where soul, service, setting converge</title>
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<title>Hoi An&amp;apos;s optimism during historic flooding inspires American couple, turns them into residents</title>
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<title>Public ire as airlines use mechanical scales to weigh carry&#45;on baggage at gates</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam Airlines’ use of mechanical rather than electronic scales to weigh possible excess baggage at boarding gates has sparked criticism for being unprofessional. ]]></description>
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<title>Japan pledges to eliminate prostitution amid criticism over sex tourism reputation</title>
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<title>Vegetarian Indian tourist slams McDonald&amp;apos;s Singapore staff for serving non&#45;veg burger</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A video circulating online shows an Indian woman who ordered a vegetarian burger confronting staff at a McDonald&#039;s outlet in Singapore after reportedly being served a non-vegetarian one. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:17:16 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Police question Hanoi hotel owner for turning away fully&#45;paid tourist for being &amp;apos;late&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/police-question-hanoi-hotel-owner-for-turning-away-fully-paid-tourist-for-being-late</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Hanoi police are investigating a woman&#039;s complaint that a local hotel canceled her fully paid three-night stay because she arrived late to check in. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:17:15 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Japanese passport ranked less powerful than Malaysian</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Global citizenship and financial advisory firm Arton Capital has ranked the Japanese passport fourth most powerful globally with visa-free access to 173 destinations, placing it behind Singapore and Malaysia. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:17:14 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Google removes 30,000 one&#45;star reviews of Hanoi hotel accused of refusing fully&#45;paid tourist</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/google-removes-30000-one-star-reviews-of-hanoi-hotel-accused-of-refusing-fully-paid-tourist</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Over 30,000 negative one-star reviews targeting a Hanoi hotel for refusing a fully paid three-night stay for a female tourist at 2 a.m. have been removed from Google Maps. ]]></description>
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<title>&amp;apos;One meal a day&amp;apos;: Chinese tourists slam Singapore&amp;apos;s high costs</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/one-meal-a-day-chinese-tourists-slam-singapores-high-costs</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A debate erupted on social media after many Chinese tourists complained about high cost of living in Singapore and even claimed they only eat one meal a day to save costs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:17:13 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Tourists filmed defecating on stone wall at South Korea&amp;apos;s Gyeongbokgung Palace</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A man and a woman were caught on camera defecating on the stone walls of Gyeongbokgung Palace in central Seoul, provoking online criticism from netizens. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Will hotels hold the room if you arrive late after paying in full?</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/will-hotels-hold-the-room-if-you-arrive-late-after-paying-in-full</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hotels must hold rooms for guests who have paid in full under current regulations but how long a room is held depends on each property&#039;s policy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:17:11 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>World&amp;apos;s second most visited country among most favorite destinations this year</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/worlds-second-most-visited-country-among-most-favorite-destinations-this-year</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spain, the world&#039;s second most visited country last year after France, ranked fifth in a list of world&#039;s most favorite destinations as voted by readers of U.S. magazine Condé Nast Traveler. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Thailand&amp;apos;s new midnight alcohol curfew draws criticism for hurting tourism</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/thailands-new-midnight-alcohol-curfew-draws-criticism-for-hurting-tourism</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/thailands-new-midnight-alcohol-curfew-draws-criticism-for-hurting-tourism</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Thailand&#039;s new 10,000-baht (US$300) fine for drinking after midnight has invited a backlash from tourists and industry insiders, with the latter saying it threatens the nighttime economy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:17:10 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Man fined $1,800 for failing to present Singapore passport at immigration checkpoints</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/man-fined-1800-for-failing-to-present-singapore-passport-at-immigration-checkpoints</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A man who retained his Singapore citizenship after becoming an Australian citizen was fined S$2,400 (US$1,845) for not presenting his Singapore passport upon entering the city-state for a long time. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;Nuisance tourists&amp;apos;: Malaysians face backlash for vandalizing Japan&amp;apos;s iconic bamboo forest</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/nuisance-tourists-malaysians-face-backlash-for-vandalizing-japans-iconic-bamboo-forest</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A group of Malaysian tourists were caught carving their names into a famous bamboo stalk at Kyoto&#039;s Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, sparking widespread outrage online. ]]></description>
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<title>US to deny visas to people with diabetes, obesity or chronic medical conditions</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/us-to-deny-visas-to-people-with-diabetes-obesity-or-chronic-medical-conditions</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/us-to-deny-visas-to-people-with-diabetes-obesity-or-chronic-medical-conditions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new directive by President Donald Trump&#039;s administration could make it more difficult for foreigners to visit or live in the U.S. if they have certain medical conditions such as diabetes or obesity or lack the economic resources and assets to support themselves. ]]></description>
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<title>Tourists pack Vietnam’s Hoi An despite returning floodwaters</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/tourists-pack-vietnams-hoi-an-despite-returning-floodwaters</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Floodwaters rose again in Vietnam’s central ancient town of Hoi An on Monday but large numbers of visitors continued to pack the old streets, even before residents finished clearing mud from last week’s historic deluge. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:46:13 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>From Tokyo to New York in 60 minutes: Japan firm eyes $657,000 rocket trip</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/from-tokyo-to-new-york-in-60-minutes-japan-firm-eyes-657000-rocket-trip</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A Japanese travel agency said that it plans to launch a point-to-point transport service in the 2030s that would connect Tokyo with U.S. cities such as New York, using space technology to cut travel time to just 60 minutes. ]]></description>
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<title>Tourists flock to Hoi An ancient town as historic flood recedes</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/tourists-flock-to-hoi-an-ancient-town-as-historic-flood-recedes</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Although the ancient town of Hoi An in central Vietnam has not officially resumed tourism activities after a historic flood, many foreigners are showing up to admire the travel hotspot despite its dirty roads and closed businesses. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnam&amp;apos;s Quy Nhon named among world&amp;apos;s top 25 destinations for 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Australian travel magazine Lonely Planet has named Quy Nhon in central Vietnam among the world&#039;s 25 best destinations for 2026, praising the city&#039;s beaches, cuisine, and easygoing seaside charm. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:45:41 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Maison Kayser brings world&#45;class gastronomy to Phu Quoc</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/maison-kayser-brings-world-class-gastronomy-to-phu-quoc</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Sun Group inaugurated Eric Kayser, the first Maison Kayser store in Vietnam, on Nov. 1, at Sunset Town, Phu Quoc. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Mekong magic: discover Vi Thanh when the waters rise</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ When the Mekong Delta floods each year Vi Thanh comes alive with floating markets, wetland tours and dishes celebrating the season&#039;s bounty. ]]></description>
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<title>Inside ancient villa where Vietnamese luxury retail tycoon&amp;apos;s daughter and Dubai fiancé pose for wedding photos</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Two Temple Place, where fashionista Tien Nguyen—daughter of Vietnam&#039;s luxury mogul Jonathan Hanh Nguyen—and her fiancé Justin Cohen took their wedding photos, is known for lavish Gothic architecture, commanding a daily rental fee of £8,000 (US$10,559). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:45:38 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>United Airlines returns to Thailand after 11 years with new Los Angeles – Bangkok route</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has officially welcomed United Airlines&#039; inaugural flight UA820 on the Los Angeles – Bangkok route, marking the first direct service by a U.S. carrier to Thailand in over 11 years. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Australian cruise canceled after death of tourist abandoned on island</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A cruise around Australia was canceled after an elderly passenger was left behind on a remote island and found dead a day later. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Tourism agencies urge promotions as Southeast Asia&amp;apos;s 2nd largest economy expects arrivals to drop to 32 million</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/tourism-agencies-urge-promotions-as-southeast-asias-2nd-largest-economy-expects-arrivals-to-drop-to-32-million</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ With only 32 million foreign tourist arrivals projected for this year, the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) is urging the government to offer more flight promotions, while the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) plans to request &quot;Quick Win&quot; stimulus measures. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Billionaire Jensen Huang joins Samsung, Hyundai chiefs for Seoul&amp;apos;s popular fried chicken</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/billionaire-jensen-huang-joins-samsung-hyundai-chiefs-for-seouls-popular-fried-chicken</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A dinner of three tech billionaires at a modest yet popular fried chicken franchise in Seoul has drawn global attention, highlighting how Koreans transform everyday eating habits into cultural icons. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:45:34 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>World&amp;apos;s second most visited country no longer top short&#45;haul destination for Britons</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/worlds-second-most-visited-country-no-longer-top-short-haul-destination-for-britons</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Greece has surpassed Spain to be named &quot;Short-Haul Destination of the Year&quot; in the 2025 Food and Travel Reader Awards thanks to accessible direct flights. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:45:33 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>World&amp;apos;s 2nd largest economy extends visa&#45;free policy to end&#45;2026, adds Sweden to scheme</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/worlds-2nd-largest-economy-extends-visa-free-policy-to-end-2026-adds-sweden-to-scheme</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ China, the world&#039;s second largest economy, will extend its visa-free entry policy for 45 countries including France, Germany and Spain to Dec. 31, 2026 and expand the scheme to cover Sweden, effective Nov. 10, the foreign ministry said on Monday. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Which is world&amp;apos;s cleanest airline?</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/which-is-worlds-cleanest-airline</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Based on criteria such as cleanliness, seating arrangement, carpets and lavatories, this airline was rated the world’s cleanest at this year&#039;s World Airline Awards 2025. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:45:32 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Which, worlds, cleanest, airline</media:keywords>
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<title>What tourists need to know as Thailand begins year&#45;long mourning for queen mother&amp;apos;s death</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/what-tourists-need-to-know-as-thailand-begins-year-long-mourning-for-queen-mothers-death</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Some tourist landmarks remain closed for royal ceremonies, and visitors are encouraged to wear respectful clothing as Thailand begins a year of mourning for Queen Mother Sirikit. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:45:31 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Week&#45;long flooding ruins Hoi An icons</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/week-long-flooding-ruins-hoi-an-icons</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Instead of lasting a couple days like in previous years, monsoon flooding in Hoi An has been persistent for a week and shows no signs of receding. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:45:30 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnam’s Hoi An to reopen to tourists within days after historic floods</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Authorities in Vietnam’s Hoi An said on Friday the ancient town would reopen to tourists within days after severe flooding submerged most of the area earlier this week. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:45:42 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Southeast Asia&amp;apos;s 2nd largest economy eyes 1.1 million American tourists</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/southeast-asias-2nd-largest-economy-eyes-11-million-american-tourists</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Thailand expects to attract a record 1.1 million American tourists by the end of this year, an 8% increase year-on-year, fueled by the expansion of flight services. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:28:57 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Tour guide beaten to death by hotel staff over payment dispute</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/tour-guide-beaten-to-death-by-hotel-staff-over-payment-dispute</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A 45-year-old tour guide died on Monday evening, five days after allegedly being assaulted by hotel staff during a payment dispute at a hotel in the Karmanghat neighborhood of India. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:28:56 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Thailand&amp;apos;s Pattaya among world&amp;apos;s worst cities for pickpockets and scams</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/thailands-pattaya-among-worlds-worst-cities-for-pickpockets-and-scams</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Thailand&#039;s Pattaya, which has one of the world&#039;s largest red light districts, ranked 8th in a list of 10 worst cities globally for pickpockets and scams, a report found. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:28:55 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Calm during the storm: Tourists shocked by historic flooding in Hue, Hoi An, admire unperturbed locals</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/calm-during-the-storm-tourists-shocked-by-historic-flooding-in-hue-hoi-an-admire-unperturbed-locals</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Many foreigners visiting Hue, Da Nang and Hoi An were shocked to see tourist attractions and hotels submerged under floodwaters, disrupting their travel plans. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:28:54 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Meliá Vinpearl Phu Quoc fosters all&#45;inclusive tourist bundle</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/melia-vinpearl-phu-quoc-fosters-all-inclusive-tourist-bundle</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/melia-vinpearl-phu-quoc-fosters-all-inclusive-tourist-bundle</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Meliá Vinpearl Phu Quoc has been a key player in reshaping the perception of all-inclusive vacations over the past three years. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:28:53 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnam Airlines to charge for excess carry&#45;on baggage from Nov 3</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/vietnam-airlines-to-charge-for-excess-carry-on-baggage-from-nov-3</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/vietnam-airlines-to-charge-for-excess-carry-on-baggage-from-nov-3</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam Airlines will begin charging for hand baggage that exceeds the prescribed size or weight from Nov. 3, for &quot;safety reasons and efforts to improve the passenger experience.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:28:51 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Heavy snowfall from cyclone winds halts Everest tourism in Nepal, Tibet</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/heavy-snowfall-from-cyclone-winds-halts-everest-tourism-in-nepal-tibet</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/heavy-snowfall-from-cyclone-winds-halts-everest-tourism-in-nepal-tibet</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Nepali and Chinese sides of the Everest region were closed to tourism on Wednesday due to heavy snow brought by cyclone winds, with deep snowdrifts causing a helicopter to crash as it tried to rescue stranded trekkers, authorities said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:28:51 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Thailand urges Israeli tourists to respect local laws amid rising complaints</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/thailand-urges-israeli-tourists-to-respect-local-laws-amid-rising-complaints</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/thailand-urges-israeli-tourists-to-respect-local-laws-amid-rising-complaints</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Thai authorities have called on Israeli tourists to act respectfully while visiting the country amid growing public frustration over their behavior. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:28:50 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnam food scene shines with new wealth, global attention</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/vietnam-food-scene-shines-with-new-wealth-global-attention</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/vietnam-food-scene-shines-with-new-wealth-global-attention</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As chefs and travelers turn their eyes to Vietnam, the food scene is shifting fast, with authentic food and storytelling blending and diners craving more than just a good meal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:28:49 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Australian&#45;Vietnamese chef stays connected to homeland through banh mi</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/australian-vietnamese-chef-stays-connected-to-homeland-through-banh-mi</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ From memories of the baguette during his childhood in Sydney, chef Luke Nguyen has been promoting Vietnamese banh mi throughout his culinary career. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:28:48 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>How a world&amp;apos;s banh mi record will help support disadvantaged youth</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/how-a-worlds-banh-mi-record-will-help-support-disadvantaged-youth</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/how-a-worlds-banh-mi-record-will-help-support-disadvantaged-youth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ More than VND550 million (US$20,900) has been raised after a Guinness World Record was set for the &quot;largest number made from bread&quot;, achieved as an initiative by KOTO, a social enterprise dedicated to transforming the lives of disadvantaged youth. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>World&amp;apos;s most expensive coffee goes on sale in Dubai at $1,000 a cup</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/worlds-most-expensive-coffee-goes-on-sale-in-dubai-at-1000-a-cup</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Selling for nearly $1,000 a cup, a cafe in Dubai is offering the world&#039;s most expensive coffee, brewed from Panamanian beans sold at a premium price. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:28:46 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>When autumn softens Ban Gioc&amp;apos;s wildness</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/when-autumn-softens-ban-giocs-wildness</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As rains fade in northern Vietnam, Ban Gioc Waterfall trades its summer spirit for jade-green water and fields glowing gold beneath the mist. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Tourists return to Hue Imperial Citadel after historic flooding</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/tourists-return-to-hue-imperial-citadel-after-historic-flooding</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/tourists-return-to-hue-imperial-citadel-after-historic-flooding</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As floodwaters that had submerged Hue for four days began to recede on Friday, international tourists returned to visit the Imperial Citadel and royal tombs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:28:45 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnam beats Thailand, Malaysia as Asia&amp;apos;s best culinary destination</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/vietnam-beats-thailand-malaysia-as-asias-best-culinary-destination</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/vietnam-beats-thailand-malaysia-as-asias-best-culinary-destination</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam has outperformed regional neighbors such as Thailand and Malaysia to be named Asia&#039;s best culinary destination at this year&#039;s World Culinary Awards. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:28:44 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Runway at Asia&amp;apos;s leading airport resumes operation after fatal plane crash</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/runway-at-asias-leading-airport-resumes-operation-after-fatal-plane-crash</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:47:41 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>&amp;apos;Symphony of the Sea&amp;apos; previews rehearsal ahead of 2nd season</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/symphony-of-the-sea-previews-rehearsal-ahead-of-2nd-season</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A series of fireworks, lighting, and extreme sports performances of &quot;Symphony of the Sea&quot; Season 2 were rehearsed on Oct. 26, in Sunset Town, Phu Quoc, offering a preview of the show&#039;s official return on Nov. 1. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:47:40 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Water lilies paint Tam Coc in vibrant hues, stun visitors to Vietnam’s Ninh Binh</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/water-lilies-paint-tam-coc-in-vibrant-hues-stun-visitors-to-vietnams-ninh-binh</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ After its famous golden rice harvest season, Tam Coc, a popular tourist destination in Ninh Binh Province, northern Vietnam, once again enchants visitors with the rosy shades of water lilies blooming along the Ngo Dong River. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:02:33 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Inside Vietnam’s yin&#45;yang roofed stilt house village named among world’s best</title>
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<title>China safari offers $7,000 monthly salary for feeding tigers</title>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Which is Asia&amp;apos;s best fine dining restaurant?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Koma Singapore was voted the best fining restaurant in Asia as part of the 2025 Travelers&#039; Choice &quot;Best of the Best&quot; Restaurants Awards based on an analysis of reader reviews on travel platform Tripadvisor. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>World&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;most favorite country&amp;apos; seeks to attract digital nomads amid overtourism</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Japan, voted as &quot;world&#039;s most favorite destination&quot; last year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, has stepped up efforts to attract more digital nomads to combat overtourism in major cities. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Asia&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;most beautiful island&amp;apos; to welcome new direct route from South Korea&amp;apos;s Incheon</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ South Korean carrier Parata Air announced on Oct. 27 that it will operate new routes to five Asian destinations including Phu Quoc, which was voted the most beautiful in Asia this year by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Which is world&amp;apos;s second worst city for pickpockets and scams?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ France&#039;s Paris was named the world&#039;s second worst city for pickpockets and scams by U.K.-based insurance price comparison website Compare the Market. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:02:22 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Tourists evacuated as floodwaters submerge Hoi An streets</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/tourists-evacuated-as-floodwaters-submerge-hoi-an-streets</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Continuous rainfall and discharges from hydroelectric power plants have caused severe flooding in Hoi An ancient town, with waters reaching nearly 2 meters deep in the Hoai River area, forcing tourists to be evacuated by boat. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort &amp;amp; Spa named among Asia&amp;apos;s top 5 resorts</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort &amp; Spa has been recognized as one of the top five resorts in Asia by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, cementing its status as a benchmark of luxury hospitality in the region. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:02:21 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>2 Chinese tourists kicked out of Japanese restaurant over inappropriate clothing</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Two Chinese tourists recently claimed they had been kicked out of a well-known Japanese restaurant for wearing sports vests and loose trousers, which the manager deemed &quot;too revealing.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:02:20 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Hanoi beats Singapore in list of Asia&amp;apos;s happiest cities: Time Out</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/hanoi-beats-singapore-in-list-of-asias-happiest-cities-time-out</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hanoi ranked fifth in a list of 10 happiest cities in Asia, surpassing regional neighbors such as Jakarta, Bangkok and Singapore, according to a survey by British magazine Time Out. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:02:19 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Two tourists drown on Asia&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;2nd most beautiful island&amp;apos;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Two tourists drowned while swimming at Pantai Cenang beach on Malaysia&#039;s Langkawi, voted the second most beautiful island by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Japanese tourist dies after falling from perimeter wall at Rome&amp;apos;s Pantheon</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/japanese-tourist-dies-after-falling-from-perimeter-wall-at-romes-pantheon</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A 69-year-old Japanese man died last Friday after falling about 7 meters from a perimeter wall surrounding the Pantheon in central Rome, authorities said. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Tiny mollusks called ‘don’ make a rustic delicacy of Vietnam’s Quang Ngai</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ When it comes to Quang Ngai cuisine, both locals and visitors think of &#039;don,&#039; a rustic dish that captures the essence of the countryside. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 21:43:42 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Africa’s largest airline looks to serve more Vietnamese passengers</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/africas-largest-airline-looks-to-serve-more-vietnamese-passengers</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest air carrier with 80 years of history, is setting its sights on expanding operations in Vietnam. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam’s Quang Tri to open 2,000ha ancient forest, ethnic village to eco&#45;tourism</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Quang Tri People’s Committee on Thursday approved an eco-tourism project to explore the centuries-old &#039;bach xanh da&#039; (Calocedrus rupestris Aver.) forest and Kling Cave under the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park eco-tourism, resort, and recreation plan. ]]></description>
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<title>Colorful hot&#45;air balloons light up Xuan Huong Lake in Vietnam’s Lam Dong</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The sky above Xuan Huong Lake burst into a kaleidoscope of colors on Friday morning as the Hot Air Balloon Festival officially opened at Lam Vien Square in Lam Dong Province. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 21:43:42 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>What makes this remote village in northern Vietnam one of the world’s Best Tourism Villages 2025</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ From a remote mountain village in Vietnam’s northernmost region where people once lived off rice and corn, Lo Lo Chai has transformed through tourism and emerged as one of the world’s best tourism villages. ]]></description>
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<title>Tourists in Hoi An keep calm and carry on through knee&#45;deep floodwaters</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Knee-deep water following Storm Fengshen rainfall turned Hoi An’s old streets into shimmering canals and closed down shops, yet visitors carried on, cameras and coffee cups in hand. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Singapore surpasses South Korea as Asia&amp;apos;s leading sports tourism destination</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Singapore has outperformed South Korea&#039;s Seoul to become &quot;Asia&#039;s leading sports tourism destination&quot; at this year&#039;s World Travel Awards. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Phu Quoc is Vietnam&amp;apos;s top destination for Eastern European tourists</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Phu Quoc Island was the most searched Vietnamese destination by Eastern European tourists in recent months, with searches increasing 113% year-on-year, according to online travel platform Agoda. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>World&amp;apos;s best airport handles 17.3 million passengers in third quarter</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Singapore Changi, crowned the world&#039;s best airport this year by Skytrax, handled 17.3 million passengers from July to September 2025, a 3.1% increase compared to the same period in 2024. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 21:42:36 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Which is world&amp;apos;s best international airline?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dubai-based Emirates has been named the world&#039;s best international airline by Forbes Travel Guide at its Verified Air Travel Awards thanks to its efforts in improving passenger experience. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 21:42:36 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Autumn&amp;apos;s glow settles over Hanoi</title>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>5 Vietnamese fine dining restaurants voted among Asia&amp;apos;s 25 best</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/5-vietnamese-fine-dining-restaurants-voted-among-asias-25-best</link>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Inside Cambodia’s largest airport poised to boost tourism amid scam crisis</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The US$2 billion Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh is poised to revitalize Cambodia’s tourism sector, following recent negative impacts caused by online fraud crisis. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 21:42:33 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hong Kong actress Jumbo Tsang explores Asia&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;most beautiful island&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/hong-kong-actress-jumbo-tsang-explores-asias-most-beautiful-island</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Actress and model Jumbo Tsang recently enjoyed her vacation on Phu Quoc, voted the most beautiful in Asia by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 21:42:32 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnamese localities among Eastern Europeans’ top accommodation searches: Agoda</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/vietnamese-localities-among-eastern-europeans-top-accommodation-searches-agoda</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:26:40 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Over 17mn tourists visit Vietnam’s Hoi An in 13 years</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Since 2012, Hoi An Ancient Town in Da Nang City, central Vietnam has recorded 17.4 million ticketed visitors, including over 3.3 million domestic tourists and 14 million international visitors. ]]></description>
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<title>Scoot Airlines opens Singapore&#45;Da Nang direct route</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/scoot-airlines-opens-singapore-da-nang-direct-route</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Singapore-based low-cost carrier Scoot Airlines has officially launched a new direct route linking Singapore and Da Nang City, central Vietnam. ]]></description>
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<title>Phu Quoc ranks among world&amp;apos;s top 4 destinations of 2026</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/phu-quoc-ranks-among-worlds-top-4-destinations-of-2026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Expedia, one of the world&#039;s leading online travel platforms, has named Phu Quoc among its Top 10 Destinations of the Year 2026. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>These 2 Southeast Asian countries are most open in visa policy</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/these-2-southeast-asian-countries-are-most-open-in-visa-policy</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Timor-Leste and Cambodia are the only two Southeast Asian representatives to be placed high on the Henley Openness Index 2025, granting visa-free entry to citizens from hundreds of countries and territories. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnamese bread absent from CNN list of world&amp;apos;s 50 best</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/vietnamese-bread-absent-from-cnn-list-of-worlds-50-best</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam&#039;s popular banh mi, once praised world&#039;s best by international travel magazines, is absent from this year&#039;s list of world&#039;s 50 best bread compiled by CNN. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>5 Vietnam tourism villages named world&amp;apos;s best</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/5-vietnam-tourism-villages-named-worlds-best</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Over the past four years, five Vietnamese villages have been recognized as “World’s Best Tourism Villages” by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), affirming their commitment to sustainable tourism. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:26:32 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Tourists upset as world&amp;apos;s most visited museum stays shut after jewel heist</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/tourists-upset-as-worlds-most-visited-museum-stays-shut-after-jewel-heist</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Visitors pressed against the Louvre&#039;s iron gates on Monday, peering through bars locked after thieves pulled off a daylight jewel heist inside the world-famous museum the day before. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:26:31 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Thailand approves measures to boost domestic tourism amid plunging foreign arrivals</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/thailand-approves-measures-to-boost-domestic-tourism-amid-plunging-foreign-arrivals</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Thailand&#039;s cabinet has approved new incentives to boost domestic tourism, a finance ministry official said on Tuesday, as the government tries to revive a sluggish economy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:26:30 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Visa exemption sparks increased interest in Vietnam among Eastern European travelers</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/visa-exemption-sparks-increased-interest-in-vietnam-among-eastern-european-travelers</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Data from online travel platform Agoda shows a 60% rise in interest from Eastern European travelers following Vietnam&#039;s recent introduction of a visa exemption for citizens of these countries. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Tourist claims Singapore not safe after allegedly losing $2,300 at hotel</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/tourist-claims-singapore-not-safe-after-allegedly-losing-2300-at-hotel</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A tourist from Taiwan has claimed that S$3,000 (US$2,300) was stolen from his hotel room at Sentosa, warning others to be cautious when visiting Singapore. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Passengers terrified as Malaysia Airlines flight experiences sudden loss of cabin pressure</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/passengers-terrified-as-malaysia-airlines-flight-experiences-sudden-loss-of-cabin-pressure</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has launched an investigation into a sudden loss of cabin pressure aboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH2742 on Oct. 21, which left passengers shaken. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>World&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;most favorite country&amp;apos; plans to raise visa fees for international visitors</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/worlds-most-favorite-country-plans-to-raise-visa-fees-for-international-visitors</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Japan, voted as &quot;world&#039;s most favorite destination&quot; last year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, is considering raising visa fees for foreign visitors as early as fiscal 2026 amid an inbound tourism boom. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:26:26 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Forbes Travel Guide names Singapore Changi world&amp;apos;s best international airport</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/forbes-travel-guide-names-singapore-changi-worlds-best-international-airport</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Singapore&#039;s Changi Airport, home to the world&#039;s largest indoor waterfall, has been voted the best international airport by Forbes Travel Guide for the second consecutive year at its Verified Air Travel Awards. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Japan beats Indonesia as Asia&amp;apos;s leading adventure tourism destination</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/japan-beats-indonesia-as-asias-leading-adventure-tourism-destination</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Japan has been named &quot;Asia&#039;s leading adventure tourism destination&quot; at this year&#039;s World Travel Awards, surpassing Indonesia which is last year&#039;s winner. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:59:31 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Tourists in Malaysia criticized for manhandling rare sea turtle</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/tourists-in-malaysia-criticized-for-manhandling-rare-sea-turtle</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A viral 20-second video showing tourists harassing a rare sea turtle off Redang Island in Malaysia has sparked widespread outrage and renewed calls for tougher enforcement against irresponsible tourism. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Russia&#45;Phu Quoc direct flights resume with 220 charter tourists</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/russia-phu-quoc-direct-flights-resume-with-220-charter-tourists</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island administered by An Giang Province in southern Vietnam, welcomed a flight carrying 220 Russian tourists on Sunday, marking the resumption of direct air service between Russia and the ‘pearl island’ after years of suspension. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam resort earns top honor in MICHELIN Key 2025 Awards</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Michelin Guide has expanded its legacy beyond restaurants, unveiling its first-ever global list of distinguished hotels and resorts under the new MICHELIN Key system, which honored a resort in Vietnam with a top spot. ]]></description>
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<title>2 more villages in northern Vietnam named among world’s best tourism destinations</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Two more villages in northern Vietnam have been honored among the world’s best tourism destinations, bringing the country’s total number of award-winning villages to five, according to the United Nations Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). ]]></description>
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<title>Which Southeast Asian country is landlocked?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Many countries in Southeast Asia have long coastlines, such as Vietnam or Indonesia, but this one is completely landlocked. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Chasing sunrises across Vietnam: a photographer&amp;apos;s quest</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A photographer has spent years capturing sunrises to create stories of Vietnamese people and landscapes. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>$680 cup of coffee in Dubai is world&amp;apos;s most expensive</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A cup of coffee sold for US$680 at Roasters Specialty Coffee House in Dubai has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world&#039;s most expensive. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 23:06:41 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>HCMC&amp;apos;s scoop of nostalgia, served for 50 years</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bo Gia ice cream has been a beloved spot in Ho Chi Minh City since 1975, and its traditional recipes connect generations of customers across a changing city. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 23:06:40 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Forget pho: Michelin chefs reveal Vietnam&amp;apos;s 5 icons</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pho and banh mi may be Vietnam&#039;s best-known dishes, but Michelin chefs urge visitors to also try other dishes such as jelly vegetable salad tien vua and Hanoi&#039;s tofu-and-shrimp-paste vermicelli bun dau mam tom. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 23:06:38 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>10 best eco&#45;friendly hotels in Vietnam this year</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam Authority of National Tourism has awarded the Best Green Hotel Award to 10 properties dedicated to environmental protection and sustainable development, utilizing recycled products and implementing energy-saving measures. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Why many Chinese hotels don&amp;apos;t accept foreign guests</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/why-many-chinese-hotels-dont-accept-foreign-guests</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Many foreign visitors to China say hotels have turned them away despite having confirmed bookings if they lacked a permanent residence card, leaving them scrambling for rooms elsewhere. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnam trip changes Australian&amp;apos;s view of happiness</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ After 11 days of exploring northern Vietnam&#039;s terraced hills, an Australian visitor found that happiness is not tied to wealth, but to connection and gratitude. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 23:06:36 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>China Eastern Airlines to resume Shanghai&#45;Delhi flights from Nov 9</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/china-eastern-airlines-to-resume-shanghai-delhi-flights-from-nov-9</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ State-backed China Eastern Airlines will resume Shanghai-Delhi flights from Nov. 9, the airline&#039;s website showed, as China and India resume direct air links amid a diplomatic thaw after a five-year freeze. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 23:06:35 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Ho Chi Minh City proposes reception of international cruise ships at Cai Mep–Thi Vai</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/ho-chi-minh-city-proposes-reception-of-international-cruise-ships-at-cai-mepthi-vai</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ho Chi Minh City&#039;s Department of Tourism has requested coordination between municipal agencies to support travel companies in handling international cruise passengers at the Cai Mep–Thi Vai port complex. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Asia&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;most beautiful island&amp;apos; welcomes direct flight from Russia</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/asias-most-beautiful-island-welcomes-direct-flight-from-russia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Phu Quoc Island, named the most beautiful in Asia this year by readers of the American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, welcomed a direct flight from Russia on Oct. 19, marking the reopening of the route for the 2025–2026 peak winter travel season. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 23:06:34 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Banning alcohol on flights could harm Malaysia&amp;apos;s reputation, tourism groups warn</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/banning-alcohol-on-flights-could-harm-malaysias-reputation-tourism-groups-warn</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tourism industry leaders say a blanket ban on alcohol aboard Malaysia Airlines could damage Malaysia&#039;s image as a tolerant, inclusive destination and weaken the flag carrier&#039;s competitiveness. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 23:06:33 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Amanoi honored with highest ranking in 2025 Michelin Key Hotel Awards</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/amanoi-honored-with-highest-ranking-in-2025-michelin-key-hotel-awards</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Michelin Guide revealed its inaugural list of distinguished hotels as part of the Michelin Key 2025 global hotel ranking on Oct. 8, and Amanoi is among the honorees. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 23:06:32 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Make the most of your trip: Fun attractions to explore while in Singapore for the Vietnam Phở Festival</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/make-the-most-of-your-trip-fun-attractions-to-explore-while-in-singapore-for-the-vietnam-pho-festival</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Visitors to the Vietnam Phở Festival 2025 in Singapore this weekend will have the chance not only to enjoy authentic Vietnamese bowls of pho but also to explore the many exciting attractions and cultural experiences the island nation has to offer. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 20:44:10 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnamese ‘pho’ thrives from neighborhood restaurants to premium dining in Singapore: food blogger</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ ‘Pho,’ Vietnam’s traditional noodle soup made with clear broth, soft rice noodles, and thinly sliced beef or chicken, has long been a culinary symbol of the country and found its way into the world dining scene. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 20:44:10 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>At this Ho Chi Minh City resort, modern comfort meets nature and corporate harmony</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Amid the bustling energy of Ho Chi Minh City, there lies a tranquil retreat where modern resort living meets the timeless calm of nature. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 20:44:10 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Southeast Asia&amp;apos;s most visited country boosts healthcare travel in 2026</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/southeast-asias-most-visited-country-boosts-healthcare-travel-in-2026</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/southeast-asias-most-visited-country-boosts-healthcare-travel-in-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malaysia’s medical tourism industry is expected to sustain strong growth, supported by targeted initiatives and strategic partnerships, said BMI, a Fitch Solutions company. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 20:44:04 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Southeast Asia&amp;apos;s second largest economy expects year&#45;end events to draw 12 million visitors</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/southeast-asias-second-largest-economy-expects-year-end-events-to-draw-12-million-visitors</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, aims to attract 12 million international visitors and generate a revenue of over 580 billion baht (about US$15.7 billion) thanks to the year-end tourism stimulus measures. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 20:44:03 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>China warns of cheap tours in Thailand after tourists forced to buy expensive goods</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/china-warns-of-cheap-tours-in-thailand-after-tourists-forced-to-buy-expensive-goods</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Chinese Embassy in Thailand has warned citizens about &quot;cheap tour&quot; scams that pressure tourists into buying overpriced goods and urged caution while booking travel agents. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 20:44:02 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>South Korea&amp;apos;s largest airline waives cancellation fees for all flights to Cambodia amid scam crisis</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/south-koreas-largest-airline-waives-cancellation-fees-for-all-flights-to-cambodia-amid-scam-crisis</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Korean Air, the largest airline in South Korea, announced on Thursday that it will waive cancellation fees for all flights departing from Korea to Cambodia until year-end amid growing safety concerns over online scams. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 20:44:00 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Woman dies after falling from height at Singapore&amp;apos;s Jewel Changi Airport</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/woman-dies-after-falling-from-height-at-singapores-jewel-changi-airport</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Police in Singapore are investigating the death of a 56-year-old woman who fell from a height at Jewel Changi Airport on Thursday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 20:44:00 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Foreign tourists&amp;apos; balcony sex act stuns Pattaya passersby, draws complaint</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/foreign-tourists-balcony-sex-act-stuns-pattaya-passersby-draws-complaint</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A viral video circulating on Thai social media shows a foreign couple engaging in sexual activity on a luxury condominium balcony on Pattaya Second Road, in the beach city of Pattaya, oblivious to passersby in the busy area. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 20:43:59 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Asia&amp;apos;s leading beach destination to resume e&#45;visa for Chinese visitors</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/asias-leading-beach-destination-to-resume-e-visa-for-chinese-visitors</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/asias-leading-beach-destination-to-resume-e-visa-for-chinese-visitors</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine government is set to resume its e-visa program for Chinese nationals next month after nearly two years of suspension. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 20:43:58 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>World&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;most favorite country&amp;apos; receives over 31 million foreign visitors in 9 months</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/worlds-most-favorite-country-receives-over-31-million-foreign-visitors-in-9-months</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Japan, voted as &quot;world&#039;s most favorite destination&quot; last year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, welcomed 31.65 million foreign visitors between January and September, up 17.7% year-on-year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 20:43:57 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>6 cafes for best views of Sa Pa&amp;apos;s rice terraces</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ As Sa Pa&#039;s terraces glow gold in autumn, local guides recommend six cafes for travelers to enjoy warm drinks and direct views of ripening terraces. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 20:43:56 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Capella Hanoi, Amanoi Vietnam&amp;apos;s first hotels to earn 3 Michelin Keys: A look inside</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/capella-hanoi-amanoi-vietnams-first-hotels-to-earn-3-michelin-keys-a-look-inside</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ From Hanoi’s opera-inspired luxury to coastal calm, two Vietnamese hotels have earned Michelin’s highest honor for design and guest experiences. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 20:43:55 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Chinese tourists return in large numbers to Vietnam’s Da Nang after 5&#45;year absence</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ After five years of absence, Chinese tourists have recently begun returning to Da Nang City in central Vietnam thanks to the resumption of flights from Shenzhen to Da Nang. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam named Asia’s leading destination at World Travel Awards for 7th time</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam was honored as Asia&#039;s Leading Destination 2025 and Asia&#039;s Leading Heritage Destination 2025 at the World Travel Awards (WTA) ceremony in Hong Kong on Monday, the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism announced on Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<title>Nearly 1,000 local, int’l runners to compete in Vietnam Highlands Trail 2025</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nearly 1,000 runners from Vietnam and abroad are set to compete in trail-running race Vietnam Highlands Trail 2025 in Lam Dong Province on November 21 and 22. ]]></description>
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<title>Global tourism set to rise 5%, Vietnam emerges among fastest&#45;growing destinations</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Global tourism is predicted to rise five percent in 2025, with Vietnam emerging as one of the world&#039;s fastest-growing destinations, according to the United Nations Tourism Organization (UNWTO). ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam’s Phong Nha&#45;Ke Bang wins 2 World Travel Awards</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has been named Asia’s Leading National Park and Vietnam’s Leading Nature Destination at the 2025 World Travel Awards, its management board said on Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<title>This country will impose $10,000 visa bond fee on American tourists</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/this-country-will-impose-10000-visa-bond-fee-on-american-tourists</link>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Asia&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;most beautiful island&amp;apos; forecasts record&#45;breaking influx of Russian tourists</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/asias-most-beautiful-island-forecasts-record-breaking-influx-of-russian-tourists</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ By the end of this year, a wave of direct and charter flights from major Russian cities and member countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) will head to Phu Quoc, signaling a surge in international arrivals to Phu Quoc, voted Asia&#039;s most beautiful island. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Official outlines four strategies for Vietnam to attract 25 million foreign arrivals in 2025</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Deputy Director General of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism Pham Van Thuy has outlined four key strategies to achieve the target of welcoming 25 million foreign visitors this year. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Chinese tourists threatened to be kicked off bus for refusing to shop in Thailand</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A tour guide reportedly forced a group of Chinese tourists traveling in Thailand to purchase goods at a store he recommended, threatening to kick them off a bus if they refused to buy anything. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:31:20 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Philippines crowned Asia&amp;apos;s leading beach destination for 2nd consecutive year</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/philippines-crowned-asias-leading-beach-destination-for-2nd-consecutive-year</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines, with a coastline stretching over 36,000 kilometers, has been crowned &quot;Asia&#039;s Leading Beach Destination&quot; at the World Travel Awards for the second consecutive year. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Are scams, other threats scaring away tourists from Cambodia?</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/are-scams-other-threats-scaring-away-tourists-from-cambodia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cambodia&#039;s reputation has taken a beating in the eyes of South Koreans amid growing concerns over online scams and the disappearance of hundreds of citizens who entered that country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:31:19 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort earns responsible hospitality badge</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/intercontinental-phu-quoc-long-beach-resort-earns-responsible-hospitality-badge</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort has achieved Responsible Hospitality Verified, the industry-leading sustainability standard recognized by Forbes Travel Guide. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Tourists flock to Hanoi&amp;apos;s Train Street days after crash</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/tourists-flock-to-hanois-train-street-days-after-crash</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Foreign tourists flocked to Hanoi&#039;s Train Street last weekend, just days after a train crashed into a café’s tables, sending diners into panic. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Prince Hotel Da Nang brings Japanese spirit service &amp;apos;Omotenashi&amp;apos; to Vietnam</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Prince Hotel Da Nang, formerly Sel de Mer Hotel Suites, opens in October 2025, showcasing Seibu Prince Hotels &amp; Resorts&#039; renewed focus on international growth. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:31:16 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>South Korea bans travel to Cambodia over scam centers</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/south-korea-bans-travel-to-cambodia-over-scam-centers</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ South Korea issued a &quot;code-black&quot; travel ban for parts of Cambodia on Wednesday and dispatched a team of high-level officials to help nationals lured into working in scam compounds and secure the release of those held against their will. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Blackpink&amp;apos;s Lisa appointed Thailand tourism ambassador amid prolonged crisis</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/blackpinks-lisa-appointed-thailand-tourism-ambassador-amid-prolonged-crisis</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Lisa of the South Korean girl group Blackpink has been appointed the Amazing Thailand ambassador for the next 12 months to promote Thailand&#039;s tourism image worldwide. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:31:14 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnam&amp;apos;s passport drops to 92nd on global ranking</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/vietnams-passport-drops-to-92nd-on-global-ranking</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam&#039;s passport has slipped four places from last month to 92nd, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 50 out of 227 destinations, according to the Henley Passport Index&#039;s October ranking. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Malaysian passport is now as powerful as American</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/malaysian-passport-is-now-as-powerful-as-american</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Malaysia has tied with the U.S. at 12th place on the Henley Passport Index 2025&#039;s October edition, with both countries offering visa-free access to 180 destinations out of 227 worldwide. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;Symphony of the Sea&amp;apos; returns to Phu Quoc with advance edition</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/symphony-of-the-sea-returns-to-phu-quoc-with-advance-edition</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ &quot;Symphony of the Sea&quot; will make its grand return to Sunset Town, Phu Quoc, this November, offering visitors an enhanced entertainment experience for the year-end festive season. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:16:06 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>From Hanoi to Vung Tau: Vietnamese tourist destinations shine at World Travel Awards</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/from-hanoi-to-vung-tau-vietnamese-tourist-destinations-shine-at-world-travel-awards</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A number of popular tourist destinations across Vietnam have been honored as Asia&#039;s best at different categories of this year&#039;s World Travel Awards. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:16:05 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>British travel vlogger labels Malaysia&amp;apos;s Semporna as &amp;apos;Asia&amp;apos;s dirtiest town&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/british-travel-vlogger-labels-malaysias-semporna-as-asias-dirtiest-town</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A British travel vlogger has gone viral on social media after describing Malaysia&#039;s Semporna as one of the &quot;top five dirtiest places&quot; he has ever visited. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:16:03 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Air travelers rethink plans to world&amp;apos;s largest economy amid government shutdown</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/air-travelers-rethink-plans-to-worlds-largest-economy-amid-government-shutdown</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/air-travelers-rethink-plans-to-worlds-largest-economy-amid-government-shutdown</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The federal government shutdown is hamstringing the U.S. travel industry, and its effects are worsening as the stalemate in Congress continues. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:16:02 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Which is Asia&amp;apos;s 2nd most beautiful island this year?</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/which-is-asias-2nd-most-beautiful-island-this-year</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Malaysia&#039;s Langkawi was named Asia&#039;s second most beautiful island this year only after Vietnam&#039;s Phu Quoc as voted by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:52:25 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Tourists sleep at Singapore Changi airport to avoid $400 hotel room rate</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/tourists-sleep-at-singapore-changi-airport-to-avoid-400-hotel-room-rate</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A couple chose to sleep at Singapore&#039;s Changi Airport rather than paying US$400 for a night in a hotel room, sparking a debate on social media. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:52:24 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Asia&amp;apos;s leading airport for 2025 revealed and it&amp;apos;s not Singapore Changi</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/asias-leading-airport-for-2025-revealed-and-its-not-singapore-changi</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hong Kong International Airport surpassed Singapore Changi to claim the title of &quot;Asia&#039;s leading airport&quot; at the 2025 World Travel Awards thanks to its effort to upgrade services and facilities. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Hanoi Train Street left desolate as foreign tourists ask for better security following crash</title>
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<title>Vietravel Airlines launches charter service linking Hanoi with China&amp;apos;s Huangshan</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietravel Airlines has operated the first charter flight between Hanoi and Huangshan of China, marking an important step in the carrier&#039;s plan to expand its international flight network to large Asian markets. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>India opens $2B airport in Mumbai to take on Singapore Changi</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/india-opens-2b-airport-in-mumbai-to-take-on-singapore-changi</link>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Bangkok named Asia&amp;apos;s best holiday destination for 2025</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/bangkok-named-asias-best-holiday-destination-for-2025</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bangkok has been ranked as the best city to visit in Asia for 2025 by Smart Travel Asia, a leading digital travel magazine, based on the opinions of hundreds of thousands of travelers and readers worldwide. ]]></description>
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<title>Phu Quoc surpasses Maldives to be voted world&amp;apos;s 3rd most beautiful island</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam&#039;s Phu Quoc was voted the world&#039;s third most beautiful island by readers of the American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, trailing only behind Kiawah and Hilton Head of the U.S. ]]></description>
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<title>Belavia Belarusian Airlines launches first direct flight to &amp;apos;Asia&amp;apos;s most beautiful island&amp;apos;</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:34:35 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Filipino tourist dies after stranded on 3,190&#45;meter&#45;high Northern Japan Alps</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/filipino-tourist-dies-after-stranded-on-3190-meter-high-northern-japan-alps</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Two Philippine nationals were rescued on Mount Okuhotakadake, which straddles Nagano and Gifu prefectures in the Northern Japan Alps, but one was later confirmed dead. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam&#45;Hong Kong flights surge as travel demand soars</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The air route between Vietnam and Hong Kong is witnessing a strong rebound, with airlines increasing flight frequencies and launching new international routes to meet surging travel demand. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam’s Phu Quoc welcomes first direct flight from Belarus</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The first direct flight from Minsk, the capital of Belarus, landed on Phu Quoc Island off An Giang Province in southern Vietnam on Sunday morning, marking the start of a new tourism and trade connection between the two countries. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnamese carriers ramp up hiring, route expansion as travel demand surges</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam’s domestic carriers like Vietjet, Vietravel Airlines, and Bamboo Airways are launching large-scale recruitment drives for flight attendants while accelerating the expansion of both domestic and international routes ahead of the 2026 Tet holiday. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnamese tourists prefer hotels with free breakfast</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ As culinary tourism continues to gain popularity in Asia, more Vietnamese travelers are prioritizing hotels that offer free breakfast, according to a report by online travel platform Agoda. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam debuts on Michelin Key list with 13 hotels</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The highly esteemed Michelin Guide on Wednesday unveiled its global Michelin Key hotel rankings, naming Vietnam a rising star in Asia’s hospitality scene and recognizing 13 Vietnamese hotels on the list. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 12:59:18 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Bali no longer Asia&amp;apos;s most beautiful island</title>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Thailand is world&amp;apos;s best country for food as voted by British readers</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Thailand has been voted as the world&#039;s No.1 country for food by readers of British magazine Condé Nast Traveller with a score of 98.33 points out of 100. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Phu Quoc surpasses Bali to be voted Asia&amp;apos;s most beautiful island</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam&#039;s largest island Phu Quoc has surpassed Indonesia&#039;s Bali for the first time to be named the most beautiful island in Asia this year, according to readers of the American magazine Condé Nast Traveler. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Chinese tourist criticized for eating too many free food samples, using public sink to wash hair during Japan trip</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:59:11 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Floodwater turns Ban Gioc Waterfall murky during its most beautiful season</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ban Gioc Waterfall, usually renowned for its crystal-clear emerald waters during this time of year, transforms into a muddy stream due to floodwaters from two consecutive storms. ]]></description>
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<title>Singapore jails and canes 2 Indian tourists for assaulting, robbing sex workers</title>
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<title>Chinese tourist faces backlash for allowing child to defecate in public on Jeju Island</title>
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<title>Which Southeast Asian city is world&amp;apos;s most affordable destination this winter?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam&#039;s Hoi An was named the world&#039;s most affordable destination for long-haul travelers this winter, according to a report by the Post Office, the U.K.&#039;s leading currency exchange agency. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Ho Chi Minh City welcomes over 5.8mn int’l tourists in January&#45;September</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ho Chi Minh City served more than 5.8 million international tourist arrivals in January-September, the municipal Department of Tourism reported on Thursday. ]]></description>
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<title>Doc Let Beach in Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa: A peaceful coastal escape</title>
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<title>World&amp;apos;s second most&#45;visited country sees tourism slowdown by weaker spending</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Growth in Spain&#039;s tourism industry has slowed down sharply, driven by weaker spending by European and U.S. visitors, and its contribution to this year&#039;s economic growth will be weaker than expected, industry group Exceltur said on Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:30:39 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Tourists trapped in mid&#45;air for an hour after cable car failure on China&amp;apos;s Tianmen Mountain</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A cable car malfunction at Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area in China&#039;s Hunan Province left dozens of tourists suspended in the air for more than an hour. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:30:38 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Train crashes into tables and chairs on Hanoi Train Street</title>
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<title>Dutch tourists rescued after getting lost in Vietnam forest following Google Maps route</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Two Dutch tourists, who got lost deep in a forest in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam after following a wrong turn on Google Maps, have been rescued by local police and villagers who used a farm tractor to reach them, a senior officer confirmed on Wednesday. ]]></description>
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<title>Malaysia arrests Chinese tourist at Kuala Lumpur airport for using forged travel document</title>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Heavy rains, floods ruin Hanoi holiday for tourists</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Many foreign tourists currently visiting Hanoi have expressed frustration after heavy rains and flooding in the wake of Typhoon Matmo disrupted their travel plans. ]]></description>
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<title>Nearly 2,500 Chinese tourists arrive in Da Nang on cruise ship</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Adora Mediterranea cruise ship departing from China&#039;s Guangzhou docked at Tien Sa Port in Da Nang on Monday, bringing nearly 2,500 Chinese tourists to the central coastal city. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Sun Group, Hilton partner to develop hospitality infrastructure for APEC 2027</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hilton signed a strategic partnership with Sun Group on Oct. 7 to develop five hotels with more than 2,000 rooms in Quang Ninh, Da Nang, and Phu Quoc, aiming to expand Vietnam&#039;s upscale tourism capacity and strengthen hospitality infrastructure ahead of APEC 2027. ]]></description>
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<title>Asia&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;2nd most beautiful island&amp;apos; anticipates surge in foreign visitors in year&#45;end months</title>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>World&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;most favorite country&amp;apos; is South Korean tourists&amp;apos; top choice for Chuseok holiday</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Japan, voted &quot;world&#039;s most favorite destination&quot; last year by Condé Nast Traveler readers, was the most popular overseas travel destination for South Koreans during this year&#039;s Mid-Autumn holiday, known as Chuseok, according to travel platforms. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam’s Phu Quoc prepares to welcome int’l tourists seeking winter retreats</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tourism businesses in Phu Quoc, an island off southern Vietnam&#039;s An Giang Province, are preparing facilities, training staff in foreign languages, and organizing cultural and culinary exchange programs to welcome international tourists coming for winter stays. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam attracts 15.4mn foreign tourists in January&#45;September</title>
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<title>Japanese woman travels solo around the world, 70 days across Vietnam on Vespa</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In late July this year, Yuki Nakatani arrived in Ho Chi Minh City after journeying solo through more than 30 countries around the world. ]]></description>
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<title>South Korea&amp;apos;s Jeju beats Singapore&amp;apos;s Jewel Changi in airport friendliness ranking</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Jeju International Airport in South Korea was the world&#039;s 8th friendliest airport, surpassing Singapore&#039;s Jewel Changi, according to a report by U.K.-based travel services company Airport Parking &amp; Hotels. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Almost 1,000 trapped on Tibetan side of Mount Everest by blizzard</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Rescue efforts were underway on Sunday to clear access to campsites on Tibet&#039;s eastern slope of Mount Everest, where nearly 1,000 people have been trapped by a blizzard that has blocked roads, according to Chinese state media reports. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Asia&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;2nd most beautiful island&amp;apos; reaches new milestone with 1.2 million foreign tourists</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Phu Quoc, voted the second most beautiful island in Asia last year by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, received 1.2 million foreign arrivals between January and September, up 65.8% year-on-year and surpassing this year&#039;s target. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam receives 15.4 million foreign tourists in 9 months</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The number of foreign visitors to Vietnam during January-September reached 15.4 million, up 21.5% year-on-year but still far from its target of 25 million this year. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Foreign tourists in Ha Giang thank drivers with massage vouchers for safe ride amid storm</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Eight foreign tourists traveling to Ha Giang in northern Vietnam bought massage vouchers to thank their motorbike drivers for transporting them safely amid days of heavy rains and landslides. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Singaporean man fined $2,700 for posting bomb threat joke at Changi Airport</title>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>When street vendors turn tourist attractions</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ For visitors to Vietnam, the call of street vendors is more than a food alert: it is a charming soundscape that inspires them to explore and taste the city. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Hsu Kuang&#45;han explores Ho Chi Minh City&amp;apos;s food scene during film tour</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hsu Kuang-han, Taiwanese star of TV show &quot;Someday or One Day&quot;, enjoyed spring rolls and pho in Ho Chi Minh City while promoting his latest film. ]]></description>
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<title>30 Indian firms explore Da Nang as luxury wedding destination</title>
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<title>What’s in the Vietnamese village named among the world’s 50 most beautiful?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A rural village next to Hoi An Ancient Town, with lush nipa palm forests and a long-standing farming community, has been listed among the world’s 50 most beautiful villages in 2025. ]]></description>
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<title>Shenzhen&#45;Da Nang direct flights resume after 5&#45;year halt</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ China Southern Airlines has resumed its direct route between Shenzhen and Da Nang, a city in central Vietnam, after a five-year suspension caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. ]]></description>
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<title>Tourists escape death after being attacked by 6&#45;tonne elephant</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A group of tourists narrowly escaped death after a bull elephant overturned two safari canoes in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. ]]></description>
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<title>Foreign tourists help sweep Ha Giang back to normal after floods</title>
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<title>Singapore&amp;apos;s Jewel Changi stands low in airport friendliness ranking</title>
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<title>Thailand considers plan for double tax deductions to boost tourism</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Thailand&#039;s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has said that he will propose to the Cabinet on Oct. 14 a new scheme to stimulate tourism in secondary cities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 21:08:52 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Asia&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;2nd most beautiful island&amp;apos; eyes Muslim tourists amid travel boom</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Phu Quoc Island, voted the second most beautiful island in Asia last year by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, is looking for ways to cater to a growing number of Muslim tourists. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>India and China to resume direct flights after five&#45;year freeze</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/india-and-china-to-resume-direct-flights-after-five-year-freeze</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 21:08:51 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>10 best five&#45;star hotels in Vietnam</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Most of this year’s top 10 five-star hotels in Vietnam, as selected by the National Authority of Tourism, are located in popular tourist destinations in the central region such as Da Nang, Hue and Nha Trang. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 21:08:50 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Taiwan&amp;apos;s Taoyuan surpasses Jewel Changi as world&amp;apos;s friendliest airport</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Taiwan&#039;s Taoyuan International Airport has outperformed Singapore&#039;s Jewel Changi to become world&#039;s friendliest airport as voted by U.K.-based travel services company Airport Parking &amp; Hotels. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 21:08:49 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Tourism activities on Nho Que River in northern Vietnam temporarily suspended as water levels rise</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tourism activities on the Nho Que River in Tuyen Quang Province, northern Vietnam have been temporarily suspended due to a large volume of water flowing into the Nho Que hydropower reservoir and landslides on the way to the river caused by storm Bualoi. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:54:45 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hong Kong star Nicholas Tse praises Vietnamese bread as &amp;apos;the best&amp;apos;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Actor Nicholas Tse recently shared his love for Vietnamese cuisine, calling Vietnamese bread &quot;the best I&#039;ve ever eaten&quot; in his culinary video. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:54:36 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>World&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;most favorite destination&amp;apos; is home to coolest neighborhood on planet</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tokyo&#039;s Jimbocho in Japan has been named the world&#039;s coolest neighborhood by editors at British magazine Time Out, which described the district as a &quot;bibliophile nirvana.&quot; ]]></description>
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<title>Passengers turn Indian airport into dance floor as flight delayed for 5 hours</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ After a regular local flight in India was delayed for five hours on Sunday, instead of succumbing to frustration, passengers turned Goa International Airport into a dance floor. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Doha Hamad no longer world&amp;apos;s second best airport</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Haneda Airport in Tokyo surpassed Hamad International Airport in Doha as world&#039;s second airport this year as voted by online magazine Smart Travel Asia. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:54:33 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Singapore Changi voted world&amp;apos;s best airport</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Changi in Singapore, home to the world&#039;s tallest indoor waterfall, was voted the world&#039;s best airport this year by online magazine Smart Travel Asia. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:54:33 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Southeast Asia&amp;apos;s most visited country launches ambitious campaign to attract tourists</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Malaysia has kicked off an ambitious campaign to position itself as a leading international tourism destination, with the launch of the Global Travel Meet 2025 business conference in Kuala Lumpur. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:54:31 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Australian filmmaker documents Hanoi&amp;apos;s surreal calm amid historic flooding</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ As Hanoi endured its heaviest rains in decades on Sept. 30, Australian filmmaker Carl Tomich waded into the streets with his camera to capture how people coped with the flooding. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:54:30 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>World&amp;apos;s second most popular destination hosts record number of summer tourists</title>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Da Nang welcomes back China Southern Airlines&amp;apos; Shenzhen flight after 5&#45;year halt</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Flight CZ8155 operated by China Southern Airlines carrying more than 170 passengers from Shenzhen (China) landed at Da Nang International Airport on Thursday evening. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Chinese tourist falls to death from 5,500&#45;meter&#45;high mountain after untying rope to take photos</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A Chinese tourist fell to his death while climbing a mountain in Sichuan Province after reportedly untying his safety rope to take pictures. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>World&amp;apos;s largest beer festival to remain shut after explosion in Munich</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/worlds-largest-beer-festival-to-remain-shut-after-explosion-in-munich</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich will remain shut on Wednesday until at least 5 p.m. (1500 GMT) after police said they discovered explosives in a residential building in the north of the city that caught fire and left one person dead. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Local offers shelter to Taiwanese tourists stranded by landslides in northern Vietnam</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Fifteen Taiwanese tourists were stranded on their way to Sa Pa due to a landslide and were offered free meals and accommodation by a local. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Southeast Asia&amp;apos;s 2nd largest economy fears 24% drop in Chinese tourists over Golden Week</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Thailand, Southeast Asia&#039;s second largest economy, expects to welcome about 200,000 Chinese tourists during the eight-day Golden Week holiday starting from Wednesday, a 24% drop from last year. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Malaysia is &amp;apos;400 times more beautiful&amp;apos; than Thailand, professor says</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/malaysia-is-400-times-more-beautiful-than-thailand-professor-says</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A heated debate erupted on social media after a Malaysian academic claimed Malaysia&#039;s natural landscapes are &quot;400 times more beautiful&quot; than Thailand&#039;s. ]]></description>
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<title>Madame Son named among top 100 restaurants 2025</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Madame Son Restaurant, the signature Vietnamese dining destination at Danang Marriott Resort &amp; Spa, has been named among the Top 100 Restaurants 2025 by Luxury Lifestyle Awards. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>All airports in the Philippines fully operational after 6.9&#45;magnitude earthquake</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ All airports and seaports in the Philippines are &quot;safe and fully operational&quot; following a 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu on Tuesday evening, authorities confirmed. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Le Méridien Saigon: A gem along Saigon River</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Perched on the banks of the Saigon River, Le Méridien Saigon stands as a beacon of luxury where modern elegance meets rich cultural heritage. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:26:58 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>UNESCO recognizes Indonesia&amp;apos;s Raja Ampat archipelago as biosphere reserve</title>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Thailand pushes to stimulate international tourism demand amid prolonged decline</title>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Storm Bualoi upends travel schedules of foreign tourists in Vietnam</title>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Lost German tourists found safe in Vietnam national park</title>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnam&amp;apos;s fried bananas, banh cam doughnut make global 100 best sweets list</title>
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<title>Thailand raises passenger service fees at 6 airports</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Passengers at six regional airports in Thailand will pay higher service fees, 75 baht (US$2.32) for domestic flights and 425 baht ($13) for international ones, effective from Wednesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:08:49 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Singapore&amp;apos;s Bencoolen named among world&amp;apos;s coolest neighborhoods</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:08:48 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>American tourist criticized for sleeping in airport restroom to save $17</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/american-tourist-criticized-for-sleeping-in-airport-restroom-to-save-17</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A female American tourist drew online backlash after saying she slept in a locked restroom at Serbia&#039;s Nikola Tesla Airport to avoid paying for a hostel bed. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Russian airline resumes flights to Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa after 5&#45;year hiatus</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The first flight operated by Russian air carrier Nordwind Airlines from Moscow landed at Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, at 12:35 pm on Monday, bringing 379 passengers to the province after a five-year break. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:08:43 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hanoi sees 24.5% rise in international visitor arrivals in first 9 months of 2025</title>
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<title>Le Méridien Saigon Hotel earns multiple awards in first half of 2025</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:36:10 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>South Korea begins visa&#45;free entry for Chinese tourist groups</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/south-korea-begins-visa-free-entry-for-chinese-tourist-groups</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ South Korea began offering visa-free entry for Chinese tourist groups on Sept. 29, a measure it hopes will boost the economy and help improve ties with its Asian neighbor. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:45:36 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Chinese tourist with injured arm climbs cliff to save drowning woman in Japan</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A 54-year-old Chinese tourist recovering from collarbone surgery climbed down a steep cliff to rescue a drowning woman at Jogasaki Beach in Japan, drawing widespread praise online. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:45:35 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Indonesia&amp;apos;s golden visa program lures nearly $3B</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/indonesias-golden-visa-program-lures-nearly-3b</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Indonesia has issued 1,012 golden visas to foreign citizens, securing more than 48 trillion IDR (around US$2.9 billion) in investment as of Sept. 23. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Thailand&amp;apos;s tourism revenue forecast to slump 20% in 2025</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/thailands-tourism-revenue-forecast-to-slump-20-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://hanoiexplore.com/thailands-tourism-revenue-forecast-to-slump-20-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Thailand&#039;s tourism sector is facing a significant post-pandemic challenge, with the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) forecasting that revenue from foreign visitors in 2025 will fall by over 20% compared to pre-Covid levels. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:58:35 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Thailand deploys AI for security during peak tourism season</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Thailand is launching a major security overhaul backed by advanced technology in a proactive push to welcome at least two million Chinese tourists over the next four months. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:58:34 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnam in final push to hit target of 25 million int’l visitors</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 18:08:27 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hanoi draws travelers combining work and leisure</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ As the line between work and leisure blurs, &quot;bleisure&quot;—the blend of business and leisure travel—is gaining momentum among international visitors. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 08:31:20 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Brazilian traveler finds living heritage in Vietnam’s award&#45;winning Tay village</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 21:45:34 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Vietnam’s My Son Sanctuary faces mandatory ticket price equalization for local and foreign visitors</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 14:09:14 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Thailand targets at least 2 million Chinese tourists over year&amp;apos;s last 4 months</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Thailand aims to attract at least 2 million Chinese tourists over the next four months by ensuring safety for travelers, the tourism ministry said on Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 14:09:02 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Hong Kong sees 46.6% rise in Vietnamese visitors January&#45;July: tourism board</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hong Kong welcomed more than 39,000 visitors from Vietnam between January and July, a 46.6-percent year-on-year increase, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) reported on Thursday. ]]></description>
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<title>Searches for Hanoi by Chinese tourists surge by almost 90%: Agoda</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hanoi has become a favorite destination of Chinese tourists as searches for the capital over the last two months rose by 89% year-on-year, according to a report from travel platform Agoda. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 08:57:42 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump invites international fans to World Cup and Olympics as US tightens visa policies</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ U.S. President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly that he hopes &quot;countless people from all over the globe&quot; will attend the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics hosted by the United States. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 08:57:40 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Russian tourist could be banned from Thailand for having sex on Phuket road</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Thai police have arrested a 23-year-old Russian man after a video showed him having sex with a woman on the back of a moving pickup truck in Phuket. ]]></description>
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<title>Bali police reopen probe into Australian tourist&amp;apos;s death after missing&#45;heart discovery</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bali police will resume their investigation into the May drowning of Australian tourist Byron Haddow at a villa in North Kuta after his family discovered his body was repatriated without his heart. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Australian tourists help locals haul bricks in Ha Giang</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nine Australian travelers touring Ha Giang went viral after joining villagers in manual labor, from harvesting and brick carrying to helping strangers move motorbikes through floodwaters. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Southeast Asia&amp;apos;s 2nd largest economy launches Nihao Month to attract Chinese tourists</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched &quot;Nihao Month&quot; campaign to attract Chinese travelers, the country&#039;s largest international tourist segment, on the occasion of the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and Golden Week holidays. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Asia&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;2nd most beautiful island&amp;apos; receives 6.5 million tourists this year</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Phu Quoc Island, voted the second most beautiful island in Asia last year by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, welcomed 6.5 million visitors from January to September, surpassing last year&#039;s total of 5.9 million. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Neighborhood near HCMC&amp;apos;s Ben Thanh Market named one of world&amp;apos;s coolest</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nguyen Thai Binh area in downtown Ho Chi Minh City ranked 11th on the list of the world&#039;s 39 coolest neighborhoods, as voted by editors at British magazine Time Out. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnam&amp;apos;s Phu Quoc urged to welcome growing Muslim tourist market</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Authorities and tourism businesses on Phu Quoc, an island off the coast of An Giang Province in southern Vietnam, are exploring ways to cater to an increasing number of Muslim international tourists. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Entrance fees to Nha Trang Bay officially enforced starting September 25</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Starting September 25, tourists visiting Nha Trang Bay in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam will be required to pay entrance fees ranging from VND6,000 (US$0.2) to VND40,000 ($1.5), depending on the tour, according to the bay management board. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:33:27 +0700</pubDate>
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<title>Avocado coffee: A new drink that captivates foreign visitors in Vietnam</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam’s egg, salted, coconut, and iced milk coffees are already popular with foreign visitors. Now, travelers are discovering another curiosity that soon wins their heart: avocado coffee. ]]></description>
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<title>Number of Russian visitors to Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa soars threefold in January&#45;August</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Khanh Hoa Province in south-central Vietnam saw Russian tourist arrivals in the first eight months of 2025 nearly triple year on year, driven by new direct flights, relaxed visa policies, and expanded tourism products, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines to launch codeshare deal in October</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnam Airlines and Singapore Airlines will officially begin their codeshare partnership on October 26, marking a new milestone in cooperation between the two national carriers. ]]></description>
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<title>Hanoi named second best street food city in Asia by Time Out</title>
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<title>Restaurateur eager to explore cuisine of Vietnam’s 54 ethnicities</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dao Thuy Linh, who started her business with a small frog-specialty eatery, says Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups have rich food traditions that remain little known, and she wants to share them with a wider audience. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam recreates forest village to recall wartime life in U Minh Ha</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tucked deep within the dense Melaleuca forest of U Minh Ha in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam, a new ecotourism attraction is giving visitors a window into the country’s wartime past. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam races to reach 25mn int’l visitors by end of 2025</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ With only four months remaining in 2025, Vietnam&#039;s tourism industry faces a significant challenge in achieving its ambitious goal of welcoming 25 million international visitors — a figure that would mark the highest in the country&#039;s history and match Thailand’s total for 2023. ]]></description>
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<title>Tuoi Tre newspaper to hold Vietnam Phở Festival in Singapore next month</title>
<link>https://hanoiexplore.com/tuoi-tre-newspaper-to-hold-vietnam-pho-festival-in-singapore-next-month</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper is bringing its annual Vietnam Phở Festival to Singapore next month, following successful editions in Japan and South Korea. ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnamese payment platform expands QR code scanning to 6 Asian countries</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnamese travelers can now make QR code payments across China, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia, eliminating the need for currency exchange. ]]></description>
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<title>Iconic Vietnamese restaurant in Sydney to close down after 23 years</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Red Lantern, an iconic Vietnamese restaurant in Darlinghurst, Sydney, will serve its last meals this November after nearly 25 years of operation. ]]></description>
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<title>Less popular destinations attract Vietnamese holidaymakers: Agoda</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Travelers in Vietnam are increasingly choosing lesser-known destinations over traditional tourist hubs, according to digital travel platform Agoda. ]]></description>
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<title>Visitors flock to Da Nang ancient pottery village to try hands&#45;on clay crafting</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Every full moon of the seventh lunar month, the Thanh Ha Pottery Ancestral Commemoration Festival in Hoi An Tay Ward, Da Nang City draws throngs of visitors to the ancient craft village to experience making ceramics themselves. ]]></description>
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<title>Da Nang introduces multilingual audio guides on cyclo tours</title>
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<title>New York food magazine names Singapore best city for cheap eats</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Singapore has been named the world&#039;s most affordable city for &quot;cheap eats&quot; with a casual restaurant dish costing about US$9.30, roughly 0.2% of the city-state&#039;s average monthly salary, a report says. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>How Super Typhoon Ragasa is disrupting Asian travel</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Super Typhoon Ragasa, which entered the East Sea on Monday night with maximum winds of 221 km per hour, is paralyzing major air and sea routes across the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and mainland China. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Australian tourist overcharged $46 for cyclo ride in Hanoi</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ An Australian tourist reported to Hanoi police that his family was overcharged VND1.2 million (US$46) by two cyclo drivers for a tour around the Old Quarter. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>World&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;most favorite destination&amp;apos; is Chinese tourists&amp;apos; top choice for long holiday</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Japan, voted &quot;world&#039;s most favorite destination&quot; last year by Condé Nast Traveler readers, was the most-booked outbound destination among Chinese travelers for the eight-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday starting Oct. 1, according to travel platforms. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:56:31 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>American tourist deported from Bali for organizing sexual wellness retreat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A female tourist from the U.S. was deported from Bali after holding a sexual wellness retreat at a villa in the popular tourist area of Seminyak. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Southeast Asia&amp;apos;s second largest economy faces tourism difficulties due to strengthening baht</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The baht&#039;s appreciation is threatening the Thai tourism sector and causing ripple effects on businesses, which are struggling to deal with the sluggish economy, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietjet suspends 10 international flights Wednesday as Super Typhoon Ragasa hits Hong Kong</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vietnamese carrier Vietjet announced that it will suspend 10 international flights on Wednesday as Super Typhoon Ragasa, the world&#039;s most powerful tropical cyclone this year, swept through Hong Kong. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>K&#45;pop star Wonyoung declares love for durian taste that &amp;apos;can&amp;apos;t be found in Korea&amp;apos;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Singer and model Jang Wonyoung of K-pop girl group Ive has declared her love for durian after trying it for the first time recently. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Waves triggered by Typhoon Ragasa shatter glass doors at Hong Kong&amp;apos;s Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Waves driven by Typhoon Ragasa smashed the glass doors of the five-star Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel and flooded its lobby as hurricane-force winds battered Hong Kong, toppling trees and inundating coastal areas. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:56:26 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Can Vietnam hit 25&#45;million foreign arrivals target?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ To achieve this year&#039;s target of 25 million foreign visitors, Vietnam needs to receive 2.75 million a month from now on, a stiff challenge, tourism industry insiders admit. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:56:25 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Which is world&amp;apos;s most beautiful village?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bibury in the U.K. was named the world&#039;s most beautiful village this year by U.S. luxury tour operator Unforgettable Travel Company. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:56:24 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Thailand receives 23 million visitors, earns $33B in tourism revenues in 9 months</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Thailand has recorded more than 23.45 million international tourist arrivals from Jan. 1 to Sept. 21, generating about 1.082 trillion baht (US$33.66 billion) in revenue, according to Nattareeya Thaweewong, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:56:23 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Malaysian seafood noodle chain Hai Kah Lang to open first Singapore outlet</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hai Kah Lang, the Malaysian seafood noodle brand known for rich broths and fresh seafood, will open its first overseas outlet at Singapore&#039;s Funan mall later this month. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:56:22 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Agoda flags Chinese tourists&amp;apos; growing preference for Vietnam over Thailand</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Searches for Vietnam by China travelers have risen by 90% in the past two months driven by increased flight connections, according to online aggregator Agoda. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:56:21 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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<title>Sheraton Saigon&amp;apos;s mooncake collection marking the return of iconic Grand Opera Tower</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel has launched its 2025 mooncake line, The Grand Opera Collection—a symphony of handcrafted culinary heritage, design-led packaging, and eight signature fillings, marking the return of the new hotel architectural icon. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:56:20 +0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Henry Nguyen</dc:creator>
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