The report noted the average daily spending by foreign visitors last year in Hanoi was $119.8, a year-on-year increase of 7 percent, but far below the amounts spent in Dubai ($537), Paris ($301) and Singapore ($286). In Phuket and Bangkok in Thailand they spent $239 and $173, and in Seoul it was $181. … [Read more...] about Hanoi trails regional tourist hubs in attracting visitors
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Ministry warns of health risks from Hanoi light bulb warehouse fire
On Saturday morning, Vuong Thi Van Khanh, chief of staff of the Thanh Xuan District People’s Committee, said: "The institute provided the district test results at a public meeting, in which all statements have been recorded. The institute should be responsible for the information it provides." … [Read more...] about Ministry warns of health risks from Hanoi light bulb warehouse fire
Hanoi Train Street wears deserted look as police prevent tourists’ entry
Warning signs in both Vietnamese and English had been erected along the train street, but were mostly ignored, forcing authorities to take action. Police said that they would increase patrols around the area and ask travel agencies to advise tourists not to rush to the railway tracks for selfies and compromise public safety. … [Read more...] about Hanoi Train Street wears deserted look as police prevent tourists’ entry
Calligraphic watermelons a priced Tet offering in Hanoi
Calligraphic watermelons are sold at the Hang Luoc flower market in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. Photo: Mai Thuong / Tuoi Tre Calligraphic watermelons are sold at the Hang Luoc flower market in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. Photo: Mai Thuong / Tuoi Tre Calligraphic grapefruits are sold at the Hang Luoc flower market in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. Photo: Mai Thuong / Tuoi Tre Calligraphic grapefruits are sold at the Hang Luoc flower market in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. Photo: Mai Thuong / Tuoi Tre Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get the latest news about Vietnam! … [Read more...] about Calligraphic watermelons a priced Tet offering in Hanoi
Woman probed for pimping in Vietnam
Tran Thi Binh, 34, who hails from the northern province of Ninh Binh, worked at a nail salon in neighboring Thanh Hoa Province and often agreed to have sex with her customers for money. … [Read more...] about Woman probed for pimping in Vietnam
