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Domestic consumption, tourism fuel Vietnam's economic growth in seven months

Hanoi, Aug. 4 -- Robust domestic consumption and a thriving tourism sector continued to underpin Vietnam's economic growth in the last seven months, as retail sales, consumer services and internationa... Read More


Reasons why Phu Quoc shines even during rainy season

Hanoi, Aug. 4 -- Recently named by Expedia among the "10 Best Islands to Visit in 2026" for offering premium holidays at reasonable prices, Phu Quoc is far from being just a dry season destination. Ev... Read More


Don't get Gen Z wrong: as this age cohort's influence grows, it's vital to understand what makes them tick

New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Every few months, an event involving young people captures public attention in India. A protest, an online campaign or a social movement quickly turns into the basis for judging a... Read More


Yaduveer pitches Mysuru for Rs. 500 crore tourism mission

Mysuru, Aug. 4 -- Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has urged the Union Government to include Mysuru in the proposed "National Mission for the Development of 50 Globally Competi... Read More


A bond that must never be broken (2), By Femi Fani-Kayode

Nigeria, Aug. 4 -- What has made the situation even more tense is the fact that the spokesman of President Cyril Ramaphosa, Mr Vincent Magwenya, issued a statement on 15th July accusing Nigeria and Gh... Read More


India to host 3rd BRICS Culture Working Group meeting in Bhopal on August 5-6

New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- India, as Chair of BRICS 2026, will host the 3rd BRICS Culture Working Group Meeting in Bhopal on August 5-6, the Ministry of Culture said in a post on Tuesday. The meeting will ... Read More


From Rashidi Yekini to Rafiatu Lawal: Offa celebrates another global sporting icon

Nigeria, Aug. 4 -- Every 23 October, football lovers across Nigeria and beyond pause to remember one of Africa's greatest strikers, Rashidi Yekini. Although the Nigerian football legend died in May 2... Read More


From French pastries to world's famous fried chicken, Ba Na Hills takes visitors on a global culinary journey

Hanoi, Aug. 4 -- Perched at an altitude of 1,487 metres, Sun World Ba Na Hills captivates visitors not only with the iconic Golden Bridge and vibrant festivals, but also with an extraordinary culinary... Read More


Africa and the imperatives of leadership, By Toyin Falola

Nigeria, Aug. 4 -- Africa has had good leaders throughout its history who have been empire builders, thinkers, traders, kings, diplomats, and freedom fighters, who have established civilisations and m... Read More


Melting Himalayas

Srinagar, Aug. 4 -- Climate change is no longer a distant warning for the Himalayas-it is a harsh reality. The rapid melting of glaciers, rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, frequent cloudbursts, f... Read More