Vietnam tour

The giant tour company suffered a loss of over VND38 billion ($1.63 million) in the second quarter, its third quarterly loss in a row, according to its latest consolidated financial statement. Revenues were down 90 percent year-on-year to VND206 billion ($8.85 million). … [Read more...] about Leading tour operator reports loss of $3.4 mln

This simplicity and uncovered earnestness make you want to open up and reach out to ask about the strange way people here handle their fruit. They cut their jackfruit into big round pieces, not like anywhere else. But beware if you have no idea what language you're hearing. Yes, it's Vietnamese, but spoken with such strong consonants and slightly twisted vowels, so you'd have to listen to it for a few times before you can figure out.  … [Read more...] about The simple delights of a market tour in Quang Binh

Phnom Penh (VNA) – The Cambodian government has decided to extend tax breaks for another two months for tourism-dependent businesses to overcome difficulties during the COVID-19 crisis, the Ministry of Tourism said on August 3. The exemption, which takes effect in August and September, is granted to hotels, guesthouses, restaurants and tour companies in capital Phnom Penh and in Siem Reap, Sihanouk, Kep and Kampot provinces, as well as in Bavet and Poipet cities, according to the ministry. It added that the government will continue transferring 40 USD per month for staff and workers in the tourism sector for another two months. Tourism Minister Thong Khon said over 3,000 tourism-related businesses in Cambodia have been closed due to COVID-19, leaving more than 50,000 workers unemployed. Last weekend, the government announced that it will continue supporting unemployed workers in the garment-textile sector for another two months. Each will receive 40 USD per month from … [Read more...] about Cambodia extends tax breaks for tourism-dependent businesses