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1. Plane abandoned at Hanoi airport
(Regional News Headlines/Vietnam News)

Vietnamese authorities say they are mystified as to who owns a Boeing 727 which has been abandoned at Hanoi's Noi Bai airport. From the BBC. Read more...

2. Plane abandoned at Hanoi airport
(Regional News Headlines/Cambodia News)

Vietnamese authorities say they are mystified as to who owns a Boeing 727 which has been abandoned at Hanoi's Noi Bai airport. From the BBC. Read more...

3. For investors, Cambodia could be the next Vietnam
(Regional News Headlines/Cambodia News)

If private equity interest is the bellwether for the hot investments of the future, consider this: At least four new private equity funds, backed by brand-name investors, are aiming to bring $475 mill

4. Saffron mornings in Luang Prabang
(Regional Features/Laos - Features)

It is still dark when we awake to watch the monks do their morning rounds. The pre-dawn chill seeps in through a screen door leading to a veranda overlooking the Mekong River. Bundled in layers and fl

5. Jumeirah's Private Island in Phuket aims for 2009 completion
(Regional Travel News/Thailand - Travel News)

...on luxury yachts in Phuket and fuel, crew and dockage costs are up to 80% lower than those in Europe. All property owners on Jumeirah Private Island Resort will enjoy full access to both the marina...

6. Millennium Resort Patong opens in Phuket
(Regional Travel News/Thailand - Travel News)

... Patong comprises a total of 197 rooms and takes up 19,000 square metres of the built up area. Part of the property sits on top of the retail centre and caters to up-market tour groups and families...

7. Two Vietnamese charged in animal trafficking
(Regional News Headlines/Vietnam News)

Two Vietnamese were arrested for animal trafficking after two live tigers were found sedated in the back seat of a car and four dead cats were found frozen in a home, state media reported Wednesday.

8. Vietnam zoo auctioned dead tigers
(Regional News Headlines/Vietnam News)

A zoo in Vietnam has admitted it auctioned dead tigers to animal trafficking gangs. The revelation by Hanoi Zoo came after police raided a gang in the city, uncovering two live tigers, four dead on

9. Deluxe Marriott resort to open in Phuket.
(Regional Travel News/Thailand - Travel News)

...uo;Phuket is the largest and most-visited island in Thailand. When this resort opens, it will be our fifth property and third hotel brand on Phuket which positions us to offer travelers a lodging c...

10. HotelThailand.com launches Thailand LastMinute hotel deals
(Regional Travel News/Thailand - Travel News)

If you think Early Birds can only benefit from discount hotel rates - think again. Some vacationers can plan trips well ahead and others have proven it difficult. Over the past decade, HotelThailan

11. US congressional leaders urge Vietnam to match economic progress with political reforms
(Regional News Headlines/Vietnam News)

...lationship is important," Hoyer said. The two sides discussed trade issues, the protection of intellectual property rights and relations with China, Vietnam's powerful northern neighbor, Hoyer said...

12. Zippo: American icon that reflects GI sentiments on Vietnam War
(Regional Features/Vietnam - Features)

Talisman, tool, keepsake, weapon -- the Zippo lighter was a daily companion for US soldiers fighting in Vietnam, who used it for everything from lighting up marijuana joints to burning down village

13. Madonna to adopt girl from Cambodia?
(Regional News Headlines/Cambodia News)

Madonna is looking to adopt a girl from Cambodia, a report has claimed.She and husband Guy Ritchie, who adopted David Banda from Malawi in 2006, have apparently asked others to look for a sister for

14. Marchers demand speedier KR trials
(Regional News Headlines/Cambodia News)

More than 600 Buddhist monks and nuns, as well as Muslim leaders, marched to Cambodia’s UN-backed genocide tribunal last Tuesday to demand speedier trials of Khmer Rouge cadre.The group marche

15. Tourists complain of difficulties, negative experiences
(Regional Travel News/Vietnam - Travel News)

The number of foreign travelers to bordering nations, Laos and Cambodia, are half those coming to Vietnam. However, international visitors’ complaints reveal that Vietnam has much to learn fr

16. Koh Samui Airport completes new terminals
(Regional Travel News/Thailand - Travel News)

...n 1989, Samui Airport went public last year after 17 years of a private ownership by Bangkok Airways. The property worth over ten billion Baht, is the island’s only gateway by air, serving di...

17. Ha Long Bay one of world's 7 natural wonders
(Regional Travel News/Vietnam - Travel News)

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam's spectacular seascape of 1,600 limestone islands and caves, has begun its bid to be chosen as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Local tourism giants are voicing th

18. AirAsia's Vietnam venture looks at China
(Regional Travel News/Vietnam - Travel News)

Vina AirAsia, the joint venture low-cost carrier AirAsia Bhd is setting up in Vietnam, will explore the possibility of expanding to the lucrative China air travel market.  AirAsia also planned to

19. Fraser Suites Sukhumvitto open in October
(Regional Travel News/Thailand - Travel News)

...tionally branded serviced residence management company, is gearing up to open its third luxury all suites property the Fraser Suites Sukhumvit, Bangkok in the heart of the capital city, following t...

20. THAI adds flight to Vietnam
(Regional Travel News/Vietnam - Travel News)

Thai Airways International (THAI) is adding one weekly flight to its Bangkok-Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) route on Oct 28 to further consolidate its position as the largest capacity provider on the fa

21. More seats to and from Vietnam
(Regional Travel News/Vietnam - Travel News)

More foreign airlines are putting their support behind growing air capacity to and from Vietnam, showing their confidence in the destination.Thai Airways announced it will add one flight on its Bang

22. Sleeping Beauty: Colonial architecture in Laos
(Regional Features/Laos - Features)

... Beauty" slumber. Expropriated from their former owners by the communists and transformed into government property, the once proud residences often fell into a pitiful state of neglect and decay. T...

23. Latino
(Hanoi - Dining Out/American-Tex Mex Restaurants in Hanoi)

102 C8 Giang Vo Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (84-4) 846 0836 Succulent Argentinian steaks, Latin menu with a Cuban flavour - check out the huge mural of Che on one wall. Pleasant management, decent s

24. Tex-Mex
(Hanoi - Dining Out/American-Tex Mex Restaurants in Hanoi)

112 Giang Vo Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (84-4) 851 4479 Large bar and restaurant serving decent Tex-Mex dishes and other American/Western fare.

25. Cafe Au Lac
(Hanoi - Dining Out/Cafes, Ice Cream & Delicatessens in Hanoi)

57 Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (84-4) 825 7807 Wityh a great outdoor setting accross from the Sofitel Metropole, Cafe Au Lac serves excellent coffee, tasty snacks, dr

26. Diva Cafe
(Hanoi - Dining Out/Cafes, Ice Cream & Delicatessens in Hanoi)

57 Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (84-4) 934 4088 Very pleasant setting in a restored villa and its garden. Meals, drinks and snacks served.

27. Hanoi Cafe
(Hanoi - Dining Out/Cafes, Ice Cream & Delicatessens in Hanoi)

20 Nha Chung, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (84-4) 928 5969 Excellent sandwiches and snacks to eat in or take-away. Delivery service available.

28. Edo
(Hanoi - Dining Out/Japanese & Korean Restaurants in Hanoi)

@ Daewoo Hotel, 360 Kim Ma, Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (84-4) 831 5000 Excellent Japanese food - Sushi, Sashimi, Teppanyaki, Tepura etc. - served in a beautiful setting. Very good value considering

29. New GM for Vung Tau's Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa
(Regional Travel News/Vietnam - Travel News)

... also boosted its portfolio of rooms from 38 to 63 and integrated a new swimming pool onto the beachfront property. Tin's role will include training staff and bringing the resort's service to inter...

30. Thailand a key part of Best Western's plans in Asia
(Regional Travel News/Thailand - Travel News)

The world's largest hotel chain, Best Western, will double the number of hotels under its management in Asia to at least 200 within the next three years with Thailand among its strategic countries.

31. Bangkok Airways offers E-Tickets on Japan routes
(Regional Travel News/Thailand - Travel News)

Bangkok Airways has successfully launched E-Tickets on both of its Japanese routes: Bangkok-Hiroshima and Bangkok-Fukuoka – making 80% of the airline’s tickets now E-Tickets.The airline

32. Ho Chi Minh Golf Trail welcomes 9 new holes at Chi Linh Star
(Regional Travel News/Vietnam - Travel News)

One month after the inauguration of the Ho Chi Minh Golf Trail, the already impressive array of golf facilities has boosted its appeal with the addition of nine new holes at the Trail’s north

33. Variations on a theme: Thai women and foreign husbands
(Regional Features/Thailand - Features)

The main road leading through this village of 800 people in Thailand's northeast mostly runs through a scene of rural dishevelment, simple shacks with the ubiquitous rusted corrugated roofs, ragged

34. Guoman Hotel
(Hanoi - Checking In/Superior Hotels in Hanoi)

G83A Ly Thuong Kiet, Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (84-4) 822 2800 - Fax: (84-4) 822 2822 - Contact - Link Conveniently located in the heart of the Hanoi’s central business district, the b

35. Footy's first Elephant herd stomping in Laos
(Regional Features/Laos - Features)

About five months ago Mick Hassett and Marty Staples got together for a kick of the footy in Vientiane, capital of Laos. Since then, the "Lao Elephants" have grown to around 10-15 regular participan

36. Salsa Club
(Hoi An - After Hours/Bars, Pubs & Clubs in Hoi An)

Near the Japanese Bridge, Hoi An, Vietnam Link A modern venue which might be more at home in Saigon or Hanoi, the Hoi An Salsa Club is another popular entertainment option, with a pleasan

37. Hanoi Horison Hotel (Swiss Bell Hotel)
(Hanoi - Checking In/Superior Hotels in Hanoi)

40 Cat Linh Street, Dong Da District. Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (84-4) 733 0808 - Fax: (84-4) 733 0888 - Link Large, international hotel located a short drive from the CBD and downtown and convenie

38. Somerset Grand Hanoi
(Hanoi - Checking In/Deluxe Hotels & Resorts in Hanoi)

49 Hai Ba Trung, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (84-4) 825 2283 - Fax: (84-4) 934 9988 - Link A modern residential apartment building with office tower opposite offering studios a

39. Salute Hotel
(Hanoi - Checking In/Mid-Range Hotels in Hanoi)

7 Pho Hang Dau, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi,, Vietnam Tel: (84-4) 825 8003 - Fax: (84-4) 934 3607 - Contact - Link Comfortable, spacious and unpretensious accommodation at this popular mid-r

40. Fortuna Hotel
(Hanoi - Checking In/Superior Hotels in Hanoi)

6B Lang Ha, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (84-4) 831 3333 - Fax: (84-4) 831 3300 - Contact - Link New, modern four-star operation close to the US Embassay. Facilities include a choice

41. Hello Vietnam
(Hanoi - Checking In/Cheap Hotels in Hanoi)

28 Thanh Ha, Hoan kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam The pleasant Hello Vietnam Hotel is great bargain booking with shared dorm rooms with en-suite bathroom from just US$5 per night, plus nicely f

42. De Syloia Hotel
(Hanoi - Checking In/Mid-Range Hotels in Hanoi)

17 Tran Hung Dao, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (84-4) 824 5346 - Fax: (84-4) 824 1083 - Contact - Link Very well located close to the CBD and downtown, so convenient for business tra

43. Binh Minh Hotel
(Hanoi - Checking In/Budget Hotels & Guesthouses in Hanoi)

27 Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (84-4) 826 6441 Fax: (84-4) 825 7725 Well located for business and sightseeing in the Old Quarter and around Hoan Kiem Lake, the Binh Mi

44. Hanoi Star Hotel
(Hanoi - Checking In/Cheap Hotels in Hanoi)

16 Hang Bac Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (84-4) 926 0879/80 - Fax: (84-4) 926 0874 - Contact Popular mini-hotel offering decent accommodation at low rates. Friendly, personal s

45. Golden Buffalo Hotel
(Hanoi - Checking In/Budget Hotels & Guesthouses in Hanoi)

55 Hang Trong, Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (84-4) 928 6979 - Fax: (84-4) 928 6989 A fair value mini-hotel close to the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake, the Golden Buffalo offers 20 well-equipped and c

46. Spring Hotel
(Hanoi - Checking In/Cheap Hotels in Hanoi)

8A Pho Nha Chung, Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (84-4) 826 8500 - Contact Well located in the heart of the capital's historic Old Quarter close to the cathedral, the Spring offers good value accommo

47. Elegant 2 Hotel
(Hanoi - Checking In/Budget Hotels & Guesthouses in Hanoi)

107 Trieu Viet Vuong, Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (84-4) 976 0637 - Fax: (84-4) 822 9621 - Contact Good value accommodation in large rooms. All rooms are en suite and feature air conditioning, satell

48. Ha Long Hotel
(Hanoi - Checking In/Budget Hotels & Guesthouses in Hanoi)

77 Hang Luoc, Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (84-4) 825 3525 - Fax: (84-4) 828 3526 - Contact Air-con, en suite rooms decorated and furninshed in Oriental style. A decent budget choice in the centre of

49. Eden Hotel
(Hanoi - Checking In/Mid-Range Hotels in Hanoi)

78 Tho Nhuom, Hai Ba Trung Distric,t Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (84-4) 824 5273 - Fax: (84-4) 824 5619 Smallish, mid-range hotel located in the centre of town. Convenient for sightseeing, restaurant

50. Vietnam humans rights 'biggest disappointment'
(Regional News Headlines/Vietnam News)

The outgoing US ambassador to Vietnam said Thursday the country's poor human rights record was the biggest disappointment experienced during his three years in Hanoi.Ambassador Michael Marine has ur