The hot springs resort in Central Vietnam tunes guests health with detox and Reiki Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion is getting into the flow of things with new retreats that tap the healing powers of a geothermal spring at the resort’s heart. A Reiki Training and Sound Journey in March, a Hot Springs Detox Retreat […]
Leading clubs boosted as Vietnam is named World’s Best Golf Destination Two of Vietnam’s top clubs, Laguna Golf Lang Co and The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip, are teeing up a big year to come as they aim to capitalize on the nation’s newly crowned status as the planet’s top golf draw. At the World Golf […]
Five leading courses in center of country pledge to phase out single-use plastics Laguna Golf Lang Co and other members of the Vietnam Golf Coast (VGC) are in the process of completely phasing out single-use plastics after reaching their final straw with the environmentally corrosive material. The best signature golf courses in Central Vietnam joined […]
New 10-berth vessel Ylang pioneers wellness cruising on beautiful Lan Ha Bay One of Asia’s leading boutique cruise operators, Heritage Line, is charting blissful new channels by launching the first ever wellness and mindfulness focused voyage on Lan Ha Bay in Vietnam. The limestone karst-studded seascape in the northern reaches of the Gulf of Tonkin […]
Founder gears up further innovation as boutique operator celebrates landmark anniversary One of Asia’s most pioneering boutique tour operators, Trails of Indochina, is bearing down on a new set of standards in immersive tailor-made travel in the region after marking its 20th anniversary. Having recently expanded from Southeast Asia into East Asian nations such as Taiwan, […]
If you are looking to become an expat or searching for the coolest place to retire, or just need a change of scenery, you might have thought about moving abroad at some point. The Big Q: Where? The Big A: With a low cost of living, fantastic cuisine, and laidback lifestyle, Asian nations like Thailand, Vietnam, […]
Five-star Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort has appointed a seasoned executive chef with two decades of luxury hospitality experience in Africa, Asia and North America. Tunisian-born Mahdi Ghenam joins the new 17-hectare resort overlooking Ho Tram Beach, within easy reach of Ho Chi Minh City, after working as executive chef at Fusion Resort Phu Quoc. Ghenam […]
Vietnam’s new ‘It’ destination Cam Ranh has welcomed its most happening venue yet, a cool new beach club with sweeping views of Long Beach, a vast outdoor deck and live music. Aptly called the Beach Club, the venue is perched on the 12-hectare Anam resort’s finest ground right on Long Beach, renowned as one of Asia’s top beaches […]
Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort Unveils The Level Villas Five-star Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort situated a two-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City has launched a “resort within a resort” called The Level Villas that sets apart 61 upscale villas with their own private pools as well as a private lounge and a host of bespoke privileges. The […]
Azerai La Residence, Hue, the historic 122-room boutique hotel in the former imperial capital of Vietnam, has been named one of the “World’s 100 Greatest Places” for 2019 by Time magazine. The recognition by one of the world’s oldest and most respected news magazines places Azerai La Residence, Hue—the second hotel in a new group […]
LANG CO, Vietnam (August 20, 2019) – Laguna Lang Co is moving through the gears in its efforts to promote active tourism in Central Vietnam through key support to one of Asia’s premier cycling events. With pristine jungle-clad mountains pouring down to the azure East Sea, Central Vietnam has long offered huge potential as a […]
HO TRAM, Vietnam (August 7, 2019) – Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort has opened Vietnam’s first Spanish beach club, with panoramic views of one of the country’s best beaches, entertainment in spades and a distinct Mediterranean vibe. Dubbed “the place to be”, Breeza Beach Club brings the spirit of the world-famous Mediterranean chill-out beach clubs […]
The Mueller III Update: A very weak, worried, not resolute old man went before Congress and told them, and all Americans (he did not testify) that the Witch Hunt is over, there is no basis for impeachment, there was no collusion and no obstruction of justice. He left The Hill in Shame. The End When […]
NHA TRANG (July 4, 2019) — The luxury hospitality group behind some of Vietnam’s finest restaurants is expanding its portfolio, unveiling its 13th restaurant dedicated to lobster with live cooking stations that serve up Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Western and Chinese fare. Situated at Citadines Bayfront Nha Trang Hotel at 62 Tran Phu along Nha Trang […]
Rainforest Cruises, a premier provider of exotic river cruise travel packages, is pleased to introduce a new luxury cruise vessel. The Mekong Jewel, that will sail the Mekong River through Vietnam and Cambodia in 2020. The Mekong Jewel redefines luxury onboard by providing state-of-the-art facilities, service and experience. Highlights include: a panoramic sky lounge private balconies in all […]
The US Defense Department is seeking new federal funds to bolster domestic production of rare earth minerals and reduce dependence on China, the Pentagon said Wednesday, amid mounting concern in Washington about Beijing’s role as a supplier. The DOD’s request was outlined in a report that sent to the White House and briefed to Congress, […]
The US Treasury has just added Sing., Malaysia and Vietnam to a watch-list for currency (money) manipulation, putting their Fx (foreign-exchange) policies under scrutiny. Sing. (Singapore) made the list because of its large current account surplus and net foreign currency purchases of at least $17-B in Y 2018, equivalent to 4.6% of GDP, according to […]
$RACE Next year we will see an exciting new addition to the F1 calendar, with the City of Hanoi set to host the Vietnam Grand Prix. Now to mark the 12-month countdown to the event, the race organizers have staged a thrilling kick-off event, gave fans the chance to admire F1 machinery 1st hand. Based […]
FLASH: President Trump said he is fully committed to his personal diplomacy with Chairman Kim. US President Trump and NKorean leader Kim Jong Un meet Wednesday for their 2nd Summit, betting that their personal relationship can break a stalemate over the North’s nuclear weapons and end more than 70 years of hostility. Despite little know […]
The choice of Vietnam as the venue for a 2nd US-NKorea Summit this month shows the possibility of moving beyond conflict and division toward a thriving partnership, the US State Department said Thursday. State Department spokesman Robert Palladino told a news briefing that US Special Representative for NKorea Stephen Biegun was in Pyongyang to prepare […]
Feel Like ‘Chilling Out’ and Escaping the Stress of Urban Life? The world’s notable cities conjure images of gridlocked traffic, poor air quality and skylines dominated by skyscrapers. The sprawling metropolises are always on the move, and that means that escaping the stress of urban living can prove to be challenging. If you are an […]
F1: Its Official Vietnam Grand Prix in 2020 $FWONA This marks the 1st new venue in the Liberty Media Era’s Formula 1 Group (FWONA) F1 officials today announced that the series will visit the Vietnamese capital City of Hanoi for the 1st time in Y 2020 on a track that looks very good, to say the least. […]
Vietnam’s finest restaurateur takes aim at China and Singapore The luxury hospitality group behind some of Vietnam’s finest restaurants is taking its recipe for success global, opening two more dining establishments on its home turf before expanding its culinary footprint in China and Singapore early next year. After unveiling a second HOME restaurant in […]
Travel Vietnam: Halong Bay A faster future lies ahead for those wanting to visit Vietnam’s most famous natural attraction. On Sept. 1, a new highway connecting capital city Hanoi and UNESCO World Heritage site Halong Bay officially opened, cutting the four-hour drive time between the popular northern destinations in half. “This is a game-changer,” said […]
Ho Chi Minh City’s District 3 Emerges as THE Place to See the Real Saigon A neighborhood of leafy avenues, storied palaces and pagodas, meaningful museums and some of Vietnam’s most striking colonial architecture, District 3 is one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most underrated enclaves. As well as history and heritage, it is also […]
President Trump Celebrates Veterans Day in Vietnam President Donald Trump celebrated his 1st Veterans Day in office saluting American Veterans in Vietnam. Friday, President Trump on traveled to Danang, Vietnam, site of an American air base during the war, and met with 7 Vets who had returned to the country where they lost comrades. Thanking […]
No Private Meeting for Presidents Trump and Putin in Vietnam US President Donald Trump will not have a separate meeting with Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Vietnam, the White House said Friday. Presidents Trump and Putin are both attending the APEC Summit in the Vietnamese city of Danang. “Regarding a Putin meeting, […]
Mothers Man the Kitchen At Luxurious New Beachfront Resort Resorts calls in mothers of staff for new culinary initiative called ‘Mama’s Cooking’ When it comes to cooking, nothing is as sacrosanct as a home-cooked meal. That’s why The Anam has recruited a half-dozen mothers of its staff to serve up an authentic slice […]
Travel: Holidaying in Hanoi The Vietnamese capital offers an eclectic mix of culture, food, atmosphere and history on the banks of the Red River Despite often being described as a calmer alternative to buzzing Ho Chi Minh City to the South, Hanoi can certainly take your breath away. Whether it’s the hustle and bustle of […]
US EPA Accused of Helping Monsanto (NYSE:MON) Cause Cancers in Consumers $MON, $SMG, $DOW 800+ people with cancer are suing Monsanto (NYSE:MON), the maker of Roundup, claiming the glyphosate-based herbicide made them sick, and the company did little to warn the consumers, despite full well knowing cancer risks existed. In Y 2015, glyphosate, the active […]
A New World of Travel Luxury: The Anam Vietnam Set to celebrate its grand opening in April, The Anam overlooks 300 metres of absolute beachfront on Vietnam’s scenic Cam Ranh peninsula, basking in sunshine at least 300 days of the year. The luxurious five-star resort, which will celebrate its grand opening in April this year, […]