Phu Quoc, ideal winter escape for Western travelers

Phu Quoc is quickly emerging as a popular winter retreat for global travelers, known for its affordable luxury, visitor-friendly visa policies, and rich cultural landscape.

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Chiang Mai only Southeast Asian representative among world's top 10 cities for 2025

Australian travel magazine Lonely Planet has named Chiang Mai in Thailand, renowned for its iconic lantern festival, as one of the top 10 cities in the world to visit in 2025.

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Vietnamese folk art brings new life to HCMC's bar scene

A bar in downtown Ho Chi Minh City is refreshing the experience by setting up a stage and incorporating Vietnamese theatrical art form "hat boi" into its entertainment program.

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Thailand to roll out biometric identification system at 6 airports

Thailand will roll out a new biometric identification system across its six major airports, aiming to provide passengers with a more efficient and convenient travel experience, the Airport of Thailand (AOT) has announced.

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Southeast Asia's second largest economy confident to reach 36 million tourist number target

Thailand, Southeast Asia's second largest economy, is confident that the target of 36.7 million visitors for this year will be met, with an additional 10.7 million foreign tourists expected in the fourth quarter, or averaging 3.6 million per month.

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Vietnam's 'kingdom of caves' suspends tourism amid heavy flooding

Authorities in Quang Binh Province, home to the world's largest cave Son Doong, halted all tourism activities from Tuesday due to severe flooding caused by Storm Trami.

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Will a curfew ease overtourism in Seoul's historic Hanok Village?

Kwon Young-doo, owner of a private art gallery in Seoul's historic Bukchon Hanok Village, is concerned about an impending curfew policy aimed at mitigating overtourism in the area.

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Incheon Airport scraps exclusive gate plans for celebrities amid public criticism

Incheon International Airport in South Korea has withdrawn its plan to designate exclusive security lanes for celebrities in the departure area after facing widespread public backlash.

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Two Asia's 'most loved' destinations enhance cross-border tourism

Malaysia and Thailand, Asia's "most loved" destinations, have joined hands to promote cross-border tourism through the launch of a "self-drive" initiative aimed at raising awareness of tourism routes and activities in both countries.

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Southeast Asia's second largest economy to impose $9 travel tax from next year

Thailand, Southeast Asia's second-largest economy after Indonesia, plans to impose a 300-baht (US$8.88) travel tax for air passengers beginning in mid-2025, its tourism ministry announced.

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Indonesia revives plans for 2nd airport on Bali as tourism rebounds

Indonesia’s new administration under President Prabowo Subianto is expediting a long-delayed project to build a second airport on tourist hotspot Bali Island.

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Foreign tourists say shopping in HCMC cheaper than Bangkok

Singaporeans Goh and Ong prefer clothes shopping in HCMC to Bangkok, saying it offers a wide range of choices at comparable quality but at 20-30% lower prices.

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6 Thai destinations honored for sustainable tourism

Six Thai destinations have been recognized for their efforts in sustainable tourism as part of the Green Destinations Top 100 Stories initiative.

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Vietnam Airlines launches Hanoi-Phnom Penh direct flight

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines launched a direct route between Hanoi and Phnom Penh, Cambodia on October 27, with a schedule of four flights per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

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Chinese tourist says never returning to Malaysia due to language barriers

A tourist from China recently expressed her dissatisfaction with Malaysia, stating that she would not visit the country again due to language barriers and the lack of Chinese-language signboards.

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Vietnam's Fish Sauce Festival attracts global food lovers

Vietnam's first Fish Sauce Festival from Oct. 23 to 27 has captivated international visitors on Nguyen Hue Street in Ho Chi Minh City, offering a taste of traditional flavors.

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Is Singapore's nightlife boring compared to HCMC?

After enjoying a four-day itinerary in Singapore, I found the city-state's nightlife quite boring due to the lack of entertainment options compared to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's sleepless city.

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Da Nang to launch mountain tea tour inspired by Bill Gates' visit

Da Nang plans to start tea meditation tours to Mount Ban Co, where American billionaire Bill Gates learned the traditional art of making tea while holidaying in March.

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Asia's 'most loved destination' aims for $7B in spending from Chinese tourists

Malaysian authorities expected Chinese tourism spending to surpass RM30 billion (US$6.9 billion) next year, nearly doubling pre-Covid levels, driven by an increase in tourist arrivals.

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Southeast Asia's largest economy wants to turn tourism into leading sector

Indonesia's newly appointed Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Widiyanti Putri Wardhana has emphasized strengthening competitiveness to make tourism a leading national economic sector.

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First chartered flight brings 400 tourists from Czech Republic to Vietnam's largest island

The first chartered flight from the Czech Republic carried 400 tourists to Phu Quoc, Vietnam's largest island in the southern province of Kien Giang on Thursday, marking the return of visitors from Eastern Europe.

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9 Filipinos arrested in Thailand for pickpocketing tourists

Police in Thailand arrested nine Filipino nationals, two men and seven women, on Tuesday on charges of pickpocketing foreign visitors at popular tourist attractions.

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Quiz: Which Southeast Asian airport is among world's best?

Known for its cutting-edge facilities and unique designs, this airport in Southeast Asia was frequently voted among world's best.

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Is it wasteful to spend $600 on 4 days in Singapore?

I recently spent VND15 million (US$588) on a four-day tour to Singapore, but some of my friends said it was a waste, that the island nation is too small and lacks entertainment options.

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Southeast Asia's second largest economy plans subsidy raise for domestic tourists

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand, Southeast Asia's second largest economy, is aiming to increase subsidy to local tourists in an upcoming stimulus scheme to 50%.

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Malaysia Airlines to resume Kuala Lumpur-Kolkata route after 18 years

Malaysia Airlines has announced the resumption of its direct route connecting Kuala Lumpur and India's Kolkata City after an 18-year hiatus, spurred by growing tourism demand.

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A New Zealand airport wants you to hug goodbye faster

Emotional farewells are a common sight at airports, but travelers leaving the New Zealand city of Dunedin will have to be quick.

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Thailand taps into tourism potential of national parks

133 national parks and nine forest parks in Thailand generated a total revenue of 2.2 billion baht (US$66.36 million) from Oct. 1 last year to Sept. 30 this year, up from 1.4 billion baht the previous year, or a 49.9% increase.

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Singapore is not too expensive, as I can find items under $1

Many tourists complain about the high cost of living and expensive prices in Singapore, but I found stores offering souvenir products starting at just S$1 (US$0.76) in the city-state.

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American tourists welcomed as Quang Ninh's 3 millionth foreign arrivals of 2024

The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh, home to world heritage site Ha Long Bay, held a ceremony to welcome its three millionth foreign tourists on Oct. 21.

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Con Dao loses Hanoi tourists after suspension of direct flights

Con Dao is a popular tourist destination for people in the north, but it is hard for them to visit the southern island since there are no direct flights.

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Con Dao loses northern tourists after suspension of direct flights

Con Dao is a popular tourist destination for people in the north, but it is hard for them to visit the southern island since there are no direct flights.

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Vietnam's bean sweet soup named one of Asia's best desserts

Che ba mau, a Vietnamese dessert with beans and coconut milk, has been named one of Asia’s top 100 desserts by international food magazine TasteAtlas, placing at 82nd.

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How rural life in Vietnam's southern cape is attracting global tourists

In Vietnam's southernmost province Ca Mau, 31-year-old Tran Van Bi has attracted foreign tourists by offering rural experiences, from crab fishing to harvesting plants, all while preserving the region's charm.

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Inside Singapore's heritage district where tradition meets contemporary trends

Steeped in history and culture, Kampong Glam, once named one of the most Instagrammable places in Singapore, has transformed into a trendy area filled with vibrant shophouses and colorful restaurants.

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Christmas spirit hits Ho Chi Minh City's cafés ahead of time

Since early October, many coffee shops in Ho Chi Minh City have decorated their spaces with Santa figures, Christmas trees, and nutcracker soldiers, attracting visitors looking to experience the holiday atmosphere.

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Quiz: Which island is the most beautiful in Asia?

This island, famous for long, sandy beaches with crystal blue waters and Hindu temples, was voted Asia's best island by readers of the American magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

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Tourists to Singapore dare not litter for fear of being fined

During my recent visit to Singapore, some tourists in my group from Vietnam went as far as hiding used tissues in their backpacks, too afraid to throw them away in public for fear of being caught on camera and fined.

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Experience high-quality massage spa treatments at Herbal Spa Hoi An

Herbal Spa Hoi An, the fourth branch of the renowned Herbal Spa brand, is nestled in the heart of Hoi An, offering over a decade of expertise in spa and wellness.

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Musang King durian is not Malaysia's top-rated fruit

Although Musang King is a renowned durian variety in Malaysia, it ranked eighth on the list of the 10 best-rated fruits in the country, according to international food magazine TasteAtlas.

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Japan visitors spent $39B through September, breaking annual record

Visitor spending in Japan broke an annual record in just nine months, official data showed on Wednesday, demonstrating the economic power of a tourism boom fueled by the weak yen.

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Singapore only Southeast Asian city named among world's 10 best for food

Singapore stands as the sole representative from Southeast Asia in a list of the world's top 10 cities for food, as voted by readers of U.S. magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

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Vietnam Airlines to increase flights to Thailand's Bangkok

Vietnam Airlines has announced that it will increase the frequency of flights between Vietnam's southern largest economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok of Thailand from 3 to 4 flights per day starting Dec. 1, using Airbus A321 aircraft.

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Must-try experiences in Da Nang during year-end

One-of-a-kind beer festival and Michelin-recognized cuisine are some of the the reasons why many people choose Da Nang for a memorable year-end holiday.

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Thailand, one of world's friendliest countries for tourists, extends waiver for immigration forms

Thailand has approved an extension of the waiver for TM6 immigration forms for foreign tourists entering through 16 land and sea checkpoints until April 30, 2025.

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Thailand seeks solutions to promote foreign tourists' spending

The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) is urging the government to offer 1,000 baht (US$30) in digital currency to foreign tourists who visit certain parts of the country.

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Villa le Corail, A Gran Meliá Hotel supports coral propagation in Vietnam

Gran Meliá Hotel's Villa le Corail partners with Avatar to regenerate coral reefs in Nha Trang Bay, promoting Mediterranean "Life Well Lived" and respect for land and sea.

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Quiz: Which Southeast Asian cities are among the world's friendliest to tourists?

One Southeast Asian city, known for having some of the world's toughest laws and low crime rates, was voted the world's friendliest city by readers of Condé Nast Traveler in its annual Readers' Choice Awards survey.

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Six Senses Ninh Van Bay celebrates 20 years of transformation

To mark its 20th anniversary, Six Senses Ninh Van Bay, Vietnam's first luxury resort, is offering guests a 20% discount on room rates, along with 20% off dining, recreational activities, and wellness services.

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Southeast Asia's largest economy imposes harsher penalties against tourists violating immigration laws

Foreign tourists who overstay their visas or violate immigration laws on Bali island could face life imprisonment as Indonesia enforces stricter penalties to safeguard its tourism reputation.

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