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For Duong Xuan Thi, a 26-year-old resident of Ho Chi Minh City’s Go Vap District, Saturdays are a break from the usual. Instead of heading to work, she prepares for an urban camping trip, a unique hobby she enjoys. Thi starts her weekend with a quick grab of coffee and snacks from her refrigerator before meeting up with two friends. Their destination? Go Vap Cultural Park, located just three kilometers away. City camping offers a convenient escape from the daily grind. “It sounds ‘fancy’ to go camping, but it’s actually quite simple,” Thi adds. “We just needed to find a green space, and it took us just 10 minutes by motorbike.” Thi and her friends discovered a hidden gem—a park nestled among trees, with a tranquil lotus pond and the melody of birdsong. It’s a peaceful retreat, just a stone’s throw away from the bustling city. Thi is an experienced urban camper, often changing locations to explore new settings. From Gia Dinh Park to the beaches of Can Gio and the Sai Gon Riverside i...

The cooperation agreement to bring the global hotel management brand Oakwood to the northeastern province of Quang Ninh was signed by The Ascott Limited and Sun Group on January 10. Representatives of The Ascott Limited and Sun Group officially seal the management agreement. Photo: Linh Bui Premier Village Ha Long Bay Resort will be rebranded as Oakwood Ha Long. Speaking at the management agreement signing ceremony, Serena Lim, chief growth officer of The Ascott Limited, said the Oakwood brand had been established in the local market since 2016, and with evolving guest preferences, the brand will be refreshed later this month to align with the rekindled appetite for travel. “Taking the Oakwood brand across a growing width of asset classes, the new Oakwood Ha Long will be the first property under the brand to feature an all-villa inventory,” she stated. Known for its core value of ‘Home + Beyond’, Oakwood captures the essence of comfort and convenience, offering a warm...