Customers queue up to purchase milk tea outside a shop in Hà Nội. VNS Photo Đoàn Tùng HCM CITY — Investors are flocking into the bubble tea market since demand is booming across the country. Market researchers have found the market is growing at 20 per cent a year and reached US$300 million two years ago. There are over 100 brands already and many more famous names are flocking in. In large cities like HCM City and Hà Nội, it is easy to find bubble tea stores belonging to major brands like Alley, Gongcha, Phúc Long, Ten Ren, and Royaltea. There are also smaller stores with cheaper prices run by small business people. Seeing the demand, many coffee chains like Highlands and The Coffee House and restaurants have added bubble tea to their menu. Besides bubble tea simply being a popular drink for various age groups, the shops selling it have become a haunt for youngsters because of their facilities and decor. A spokesperson for a … [Read more...] about Bubble tea, a gold mine attracting investors
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Hanoi students promote local tourist attractions
Hanoi Department of Tourism launches “Supporting Thang Long-Hanoi Tourism” programme. (Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – As many as 300 students in Hanoi will promote cultural and historical values of the local tourist attractions when joining the “Supporting Thang Long-Hanoi Tourism” programme launched by the municipal Department of Tourism on March 22. The students were chosen at the Hanoi Open University, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities under the Vietnam National University-Hanoi, and the University of Languages and International Studies under the Vietnam National University-Hanoi, Hanoi Metropolitan University and the Hanoi University of Industry. All of them have good health, strict discipline and sound English speaking skills, and love voluntary activities. They will work at popular tourist sites frequented by many domestic and foreign visitors like Thang Long Royal Citadel, Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword) Lake and Ly Thai To … [Read more...] about Hanoi students promote local tourist attractions
Pictures of Thai tourist attractions showcased at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
A photo being showcased at the exhibition (Photo: thainews.prd.go.th) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) – The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is putting beautiful pictures of tourist attractions in Thailand on display for visitors to admire. A total of 124 pictures of famous and lesser-known attractions in Thailand are being showcased at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, a contemporary arts center known for its burgeoning art scene and a wide range of contemporary art, design, music, theatre, and film. The 124 pictures were among the best entries of the “Amazing Thailand” photo contest organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Royal Photographic Society of Thailand. Thirteen of them won awards from Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha. There were more than 10,000 entries in the competition. The thirteen winning photos will be featured on the TAT’s 2019 calendars to be given out to Thai and foreign tourists. The photo exhibition will come to an … [Read more...] about Pictures of Thai tourist attractions showcased at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
Top tourist attractions in November
Ha Giang The majestic nature, innocence of children or bright eyes of the elderly are several things of Ha Giang province that always impress not only first-time visitors but also frequent tourists to this northernmost province. Ha Giang people are mainly of the H’Mong, Thai, Lo Lo, La Chi ethnic minorities. The cultural characteristics in the locals’ daily life will give visitors memorable experiences. Ha Giang province. Photo: Lieu Lam The natural wildness has been attractive to young couples who love exploring. Being famous for the karst plateau, Ha Giang looks breathtaking during the ripening rice season on terraces and especially in late fall when purple and pink triangle oats are in full blossom. A field of triangle oat. Photo: Tung Duong Triangle oat, a kind of cereal plants, is annually planted by the locals after the summer-fall rice crop. At present, this kind of flower is in full blossom on the mountain side in Pho La … [Read more...] about Top tourist attractions in November
Rural market, a community tourist attraction in Thua Thien Hue
Every two years during the Hue Festival, a rural market is held at Thanh Thuy Chanh village, also known as Thanh Toan village, in Thua Thien Hue province. The market is one of the local community tourist attractions. Every two years during the Hue Festival, a rural market is held at Thanh Thuy Chanh village, also known as Thanh Toan village, in Thua Thien Hue province. The market is one of the local community tourist attractions. The north and the south of Thanh Toan tile-roofed bridge is the venue of the “Rural market on festive days” program featuring competitions on Bai Choi singing, making cakes, cooking rice noodles, making conical hats, and modeling clay. Joyful traditional junk races are also held on this occasion. Fishing towers along the two banks of Nhu Y River, water bikes, and bailers on the Thanh Toan tile-roofed bridge contribute to the hustle and bustle of the rural market. Nguyen Dang Loi, a visitor said, “The rural market during festive days is where … [Read more...] about Rural market, a community tourist attraction in Thua Thien Hue