by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 16, 2024 | China, Laos, News, Travel
The China-Laos Railway handled 700,000 passenger trips in 2023, boosting tourism development, China State Railway Group reports. About 180,000 of the trips were made by passengers crossed the border on the railway, which marked the first anniversary of the...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 14, 2024 | ASEAN, Lifestyle, Southeast Asia, Travel
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has been discussing the Schengen-style joint visa initiative with his counterparts in Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Vietnam. This would boost tourism in the six countries. The joint visa would enable tourists to explore...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 12, 2024 | Culture, ASEAN, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Southeast Asia, Travel
Songkran or “Water Festival” starts officially on 13 April in Thailand, where it has developed into a tourist attraction. However, Songkran is much more than just a Thai festival. It has a history without borders in continental Southeast Asia and beyond....
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 2, 2024 | Vietnam, News, Travel
The 78 km Cam Lam – Vinh Hao Expressway is expected to be open late this month, helping to form a continuous route to halve the travel time between Nha Trang and Saigon. The Cam Lam – Vinh Hao Expressway runs through three central provinces:...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 28, 2024 | Vietnam, Environment, News, Travel
Vietnam’s picturesque Hoi An is pioneering a novel waste management initiative that charges households and businesses for waste disposal based on the volume of trash they produce. Every month, residents on Nguyen Tri Phuong Street receive 16 ten-liter trash...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 21, 2024 | Vietnam, Business, Lifestyle, Travel
The ancient city of Hoi An has been named “Asia’s Best Corporate Retreat Destination” at this year’s World MICE Awards ceremony in Germany. It beat Bali (Indonesia), Jaipur (India), Kyoto (Japan), Langkawi (Malaysia), Phuket (Thailand), and Siem Reap...
