Vietnam targets Halal tourism market

Vietnam essential to K-food's ASEAN expansion

Vietnam essential to K-food's ASEAN expansion

BRANDED RESIDENCES IN VIET NAM: FROM MARKET MOMENTUM TO LONG-TERM GROWTH

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Branded residences are playing an increasingly prominent role in Viet Nam's premium property market. As international hospitality brands expand their presence and high-net-worth buyers seek long-term value, service quality, and lifestyle... The post BRANDED RESIDENCES IN VIET NAM: FROM MARKET MOMENTUM TO LONG-TERM GROWTH appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Russia ranks among top three countries by number of tourists visiting Vietnam — VnExpress

Data from Vietnam's General Statistics Office show that mainland China remained Vietnam's largest international tourism market this year, with 2.69 million arrivals

India’s fragmented hotel market: An untapped opportunity

India’s fragmented hotel market: An untapped opportunity

Indonesia boosts halal products to elevate tourism quality

The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism is working to boost the availability of halal products across all tourist ...

‘In case of emergency’: Taiwan’s rising rich flock to Singapore

The city-state has overtaken Hong Kong as the top destination for Taiwanese offshore wealth over the past three years.

Exclusive beach club brand loved by Leonardo DiCaprio and Gigi Hadid forced to close Turkish location due to dispute with local provider

Exclusive beach club brand loved by Leonardo DiCaprio and Gigi Hadid forced to close Turkish location due to dispute with local provider

Thai property crackdown: Foreign buyers hit pause on villas as nominee loophole closes

Thailand’s crackdown on a loophole that effectively bypasses its restrictions on land ownership by foreigners is causing prospective buyers to delay purchase decisions on luxury villas in resort destinations such as Phuket and Koh Samui, according to agents. Bangkok has stepped up its scrutiny of business and property ownership in the country, with the Department of Business Development (DBD) flagging 11,426 companies on Koh Phangan and Koh Samui where foreigners hold stakes, accounting for...

Vietnam’s Con Dao is world’s top hidden island destination

Vietnam’s Con Dao is world’s top hidden island destination

The Thai Beef Noodle Soup That Has Been Continuously Simmering for 52 Years

As Bangkok rises into the ranks of the world’s great culinary destination cities, its restaurant scene caters to ever more well-heeled travelers. There, you can now visit establishments with not just one, and not just two, but three Michelin stars. Even so, many a Bangkok habitué will surely tell you that the city’s best food []

Passenger responds to Turkey blocking cruise ship with LGBTQ+ theme

Turkish authorities have banned a cruise ship catering to American LGBTQ+ travelers from docking in the country’s ports, citing “moral standards” and “family values,” according to the CEO of the events company behind the upcoming Mediterranean tour. CNN’s Ben Hunte reports.

Penang draws more than half a million foreign patients, accounts for 45pc of Malaysia’s medical tourism revenue

GEORGE TOWN, July 9 — Penang now contributes 45 per cent of Malaysia’s total medical tourism revenue, said C...

Penang food on the back of a motorbike

A new Penang food tour that seeks out the best island eats on a stress-free motorbike ride led by local experts

Quan Hapa ownership on rebranding, relocating to former Taste of Belgium space

One of Over-the-Rhine’s longest-tenured restaurants is moving just down the street to a space triple the size—with a new name and new menu to match. Quan Hapa, the Asian-American eatery that opened in 2012 as part of the restaurant collective Lang Thang Group, has been a staple of the community for years now thanks to [] The post Quan Hapa ownership on rebranding, relocating to former Taste of Belgium space appeared first on Cincinnati CityBeat.

‘These are the dishes I’ve wanted to cook for 17 years’: King Clarence chef opens Ashe

From a pâté en croute inspired by banh mi, to warm croissant bread spread with Vegemite curry butter, this is the most personal menu yet from Vietnamese Australian chef Khanh Nguyen.

‘They ate the shrimp, they even ate the crab’: Thai fishers count the cost of a voracious invader

Huge numbers of blackchin tilapia, a fish native to west Africa, are wreaking havoc among Thailand’s river ecosystems. Experts – and some chefs – are seeking sustainable solutionsThe menu at Kor-Tae seafood restaurant, in Thailand’s Samut Prakan province, is filled with Thai classics – from tom yum talay, a fragrant hot and sour soup, to spicy larb salads. But the restaurant’s chef is also experimenting with a more controversial ingredient: blackchin tilapia.“People are hesitant, but once they try it – [they say] it’s delicious,” says owner Adisorn Jamsuksaward, who has been offering the non-native fish free of charge to friends who request it. Continue reading...

The New Places to Shop, Eat, and Stay in the Hamptons

From in-demand diners to beloved bookstores.

China Town in Jordan's Aqaba emerges as link

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – On a hot summer afternoon in Aqaba's China Town, a bustling marketplace, shoppers wandered through aisles lined with colorful goods while Chinese merchants haggled with customers in fluent Arabic.

MarketAxess: A High-ROIC Company Trading At An Attractive Valuation

MarketAxess: A High-ROIC Company Trading At An Attractive Valuation

Bay Area Hotel Market Recovering, But Distress Still Looms

The Bay Area hotel market has taken great strides so far in 2026, leading the country in revenue per available room growth in the first quarter. But after the steep slide touched off by the pandemic and with costs rising, the market still has a long...

Shopping on a budget? These 10 Indian street markets offer bargains worth chasing

Across India, bustling street markets offer everything from export-surplus fashion and handcrafted furniture to gemstones, bangles and tribal artwork, often at prices that leave plenty of room for negotiation

‘Temu’ in the best sense: Haymarket’s new eatery welcomes the homesick and hungry

This vibrant Indonesian venture from the owner of Medan Ciak broadens the brief with a wider menu and pork-free dishes.

TheLabor Market: Moving in 2 Directions

While AI might displace office jobs, construction is hiring.

Turkey bars American LGBTQ+ cruise from ports, citing ‘moral values’

Turkey has reportedly blocked an American LGBTQ+ cruise from docking at two of its ports, citing “moral values” in the latest sign of the Islamist-run government’s increasingly hardline stance toward the LGBTQ+ community. The “Athens to Venice” voyage organized by Los Angeles-based Atlantis Events was scheduled to stop in the western Turkish port of Kuşadası []

Bali trip inspires Rs 18L per month fashion brand

Bali trip inspires Rs 18L per month fashion brand

Exempt The Bahamas’ fisheries from 12.5% tariffs, Trump urged

US seafood importers are urging the Trump administration to exempt Bahamian lobster and stone crab from punitive 12.5 percent tariffs that threaten to place up to 70m of this nation’s exports at “an economic disadvantage” against rivals with “weaker labour protections”.

Thai Ramen Eatery to Open at Original Site of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Cafe

An Upper East Side Thai ramen joint is taking over a retail space near Union Square famous for being the location for Danny Meyer’s first restaurant, Commercial Observer has learned. Bua Thai Ramen Robata Grill has signed a 4,840-square-foot lease at David Ellis Real Estate’s 21 East 16th Street in an expansion of its []

Thailand’s Luxury Hotel Boom Has a Catch: Nobody Wants to Sell

Luxury hotel assets in Thailand are becoming increasingly scarce as investor demand outpaces supply. The imbalance is driving competition for trophy properties and attracting more private wealth.