A new international train service connecting Bangkok and Vientiane will begin on July 19, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) announced on July 3.

Vietnam's economy grew 5.66% in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, the highest for the first quarter since 2020, the General Statistics Office (GSO) announced at a press conference in Hanoi on March 29.

The Apple Pay digital payment system, developed by Apple, has expanded its reach to Vietnam, making it the third nation in Southeast Asia to support the service, following Malaysia and Singapore.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will launch direct flights between Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam and India’s commercial hub of Mumbai, and launch online check-in service for passengers departing from Mumbai International Airport from May 20.

Vietnam Airlines Group, which comprises Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and Vietnam Air Services Company (VASCO), has completed online check-in systems at all domestic airports.

Vietnam’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of this year was estimated to increase 5.03 percent year-on-year, higher than the 4.72 percent growth rate in the same period last year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

The resumption of international flights and the borders reopening in March will not only benefit Vietnam’s hospitality sector but also drive demand for serviced apartments, according to Savills Vietnam.

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines operated nearly 30 flights on January 24 to carry nearly 400 delegates attending the 13th National Party Congress.

Vietnam's former imperial capital of Hue plans to pilot a public bicycle service that will provide hundreds of tourists with an option to view its downtown streets.

The retail sales and service revenue in Ho Chi Minh City reached more than 94.91 trillion VND (4.07 billion USD) in April, up 2.3 percent from the previous month.

Economic growth in Laos is expected to remain stable in 2019 and 2020 – backed by the expansion of the agriculture, energy, industry, and service sectors – according to the Vientiane Times’ quoting of the latest report of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on April 4.

Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 6.79 percent in the first quarter of 2019, heard a press conference in Hanoi on March 29.

The Japanese government passed a plan to sign a revised free trade agreement (FTA) with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at a Cabinet meeting on February 26, according to Kyodo News.

With a gorgeous coastline, Da Nang sea tourism has bloomed in recent years, thanks to proper investment, favourable entry policies and quality services.

Same-day tailoring services for custom suits, especially Ao Dai (traditional dress ) in Hoi An are making tours to the ancient town in the central province of Quang Nam more attractive.

In 2018, three sectors of agro-forestry-fishery, industry and construction, and service recorded positive growth compared to that of 2017.

The People’s Committee of the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has recently approved a pilot project to develop a 180-ha green urban village in Tho Xuan commune, Da Lat city.

Large coaches have been permitted in tourism hubs like Hanoi and Da Nang cities. The movement has improved tourism service quality in the localities, yet it also strains the transport infrastructure.

Vietnam and Israel reached progress during the fifth round of negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two nations which was recently held in Jerusalem city.

Every year, when the flood season comes in the Mekong Delta, traditional craft villages that make fishing nets and boats are busy serving fishermen.