The vibrant red flag of Vietnam with a yellow star waves under a clear blue sky. — photo: Bùi Hoàng Long

In world’s 2nd largest economy, Golden Week spending per trip hits four-year low

In world’s 2nd largest economy, Golden Week spending per trip hits four-year low Largest Economy is worth knowing before you plan the route. Chinese travelers’ average spending per trip fell to a four-year low during this year’s seven-day Golden Week holiday. Dashing hopes that strong travel demand would spur a broader recovery in consumer spending….

Vibrant nighttime view of Ho Chi Minh City's skyline reflecting on the river. — photo: Tường Chopper

Singapore to build 1,000-seat theater, art museum by 2030

Singapore to build 1,000-seat theater, art museum by 2030 The vision for Singapore’s Tanglin Shopping Centre redevelopment, set to complete by 2030. Thus photo by Pacific Eagle Real Estate To be built at the former Tanglin Shopping Centre site (19 Tanglin Road). it will feature a 1 000-seat theater modern art museum Minister for Culture…

Street vendor with a bicycle in the urban market of Hanoi, Vietnam. — photo: Tan Danh

Hanoi’s oldest hotel: A century of change, with guests

Hanoi’s oldest hotel: A century of change, with guests from Charlie Chaplin to Tim Cook Charlie Chaplin is worth knowing before you plan the route. The Grand Hôtel Métropole Palace was built on the site of what was once a lake. Archival photo A view of the hotel’s exterior in 1908. The hotel was co-founded…