Friday, January 2, 2026

Foreign tourists complain about Phu Quoc homestay after New Year farce

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Foreign tourists have complained about being ripped off by a Phu Quoc homestay during the New Year holidays, with some apparently being told to sleep in hallways despite booking in advance.

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Thursday, January 1, 2026

Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy expects 36.7 million tourists this year

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Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, has set its target of welcoming 36.7 million foreign arrivals this year, a 13% increase from last year, and earning tourism revenue of 2.78 trillion baht (US$88.3 billion), up 7%.

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

South Korea extends group visa fee waiver for 6 Asian countries

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South Korea’s Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun Cheol on Dec. 31 announced that the country will extend the waiver of visa processing fees for group tourists from six Asian countries, including Vietnam, for another six months.

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Asian country with world's 3rd most powerful passport to cut application fee by nearly half

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Japan plans to lower the application fee for a 10-year passport for people aged 18 and older to about 9,000 yen (US$58), almost halving the current fee of around 16,000 yen.

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Asia's 'most beautiful island' receives 8.1 million tourists in 2025

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Phu Quoc Island, voted the most beautiful in Asia by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, received an estimated 8.1 million visitors in 2025, surpassing its initial target of 7.25 million.

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Phu Quoc celebrated by international media as top Asia destination

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Phu Quoc is emerging as one of the most closely watched destinations in Asia, following a wave of recognition from leading international travel publications.

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Sun Group bets on Phu Quoc as the next Phuket or Bali: CAPA

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The Center for Aviation (CAPA), the world's leading aviation data and analytics platform, assessed that Phu Quoc holds a rare advantage in having established a relatively comprehensive aviation ecosystem, comprising an expanded international airport and an airline bearing the island's name, Sun PhuQuoc Airways.

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