Southeast Asia's largest economy among world's top 10 retirement destinations

Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, has been ranked the world's 10th best retirement destination this year as voted by France-based website Retraite sans Frontières.

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Tet airfares from Vietnam to Thailand double as holiday demand soars

Round-trip airfares to Thailand from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have doubled during Tet, causing many people to reconsider travel plans.

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Asia's 'most beautiful island' experiences unprecedented rise in interest among Korean tourists

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, has seen an unprecedented spike in interest from South Korea, with volumes shooting up by as much as 71% year-on-year, according to Booking.com data.

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19 additional aircraft to be deployed to serve growing travel demand during Vietnam's biggest holiday Tet

Carriers have added 19 additional aircraft, four more than a year earlier, bringing the total number of planes in service during the peak Tet (Lunar New Year) period to about 216-218.

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Tourists generate twice as much plastic waste as locals in Vietnam: UNDP study

Tourists visiting major destinations such as Da Nang and Ninh Binh generate twice as much plastic waste as locals, a study by the United Nations Development Programme has found.

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6-year-old Indonesian tourist dies after being struck by car in Singapore's Chinatown

A six-year-old girl from Indonesia was confirmed dead after she and her mother were struck by a car in Singapore's Chinatown, a famous tourist attraction in the city-state, on Feb. 6.

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Rome no longer world's best food destination

London has overtaken Rome to become the world's best food destination in Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards.

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Asia's 'most beautiful island' sees 60% growth in tourist arrivals in January

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, enjoyed a good start to the year with 983,387 arrivals in January, a 60.7% year-on-year increase.

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Bac Kim Thang reintroduces Vietnamese culinary traditions through hydro-thermal steaming

Bac Kim Thang, inspired by a Vietnamese folk song, is being developed as a modern culinary concept centered on hydro-thermal steaming, a cooking method that reflects traditional techniques alongside contemporary health trends.

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World's first Pokemon theme park opens in Tokyo amid record tourism boom

The world's first permanent Pokemon theme park opened in Tokyo on Feb. 5, featuring rides and a woodland area where visitors can try and catch them.

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Scoot passengers wait two hours onboard for take-off as Singapore closes airspace for airshow

Passengers on a Scoot flight waited about two hours onboard before take-off on Feb. 1 due to disruptions linked to the Singapore Airshow.

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Vietnam returns to world's 25 best food destination list after last year's absence

Vietnam's Hanoi ranked 11th among the world's 25 best food destinations this year as voted by Tripadvisor readers, marking its return to the list after last year's absence.

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Foreign tourists rank scams as top safety concern in Thailand

Tourist-targeted scams, including taxi-fare gouging and fraudulent tour operators, are the biggest safety concerns for foreign visitors in Thailand, a survey has found.

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Phu Quoc a hidden gem worth a 16-hour flight, US journalist says

After a 16-hour journey from San Francisco, a writer for U.S.-based travel publication TravelPulse described Phu Quoc as a destination that offers a sense of discovery beyond more established beach locations such as Bali or Thailand.

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Southeast Asia's 2nd most visited country promotes night tourism

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is advancing creative tourism by showcasing Bangkok's vibrant cultural scene through "The Night by Amazing Thailand: Threads of Silk in the Moonlight" event, aiming to promote night tourism and boost the economy.

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Vietnam tourism infrastructure pulls ahead of Thailand: hotel executive

Vietnam is emerging as a formidable challenger to Thailand in tourism, with its infrastructure pulling ahead propelled by faster airport and hotel expansion, according to a senior hotel industry executive.

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Noi Bai Airport tightens round-the-clock health checks to prevent Nipah virus infections

All passengers arriving at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi are undergoing automatic temperature screening immediately after landing, as part of measures to prevent the spread of the Nipah virus.

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Quy Nhon only Southeast Asian representative among world's top trending destinations

Vietnam's beach town Quy Nhon ranked fourth among the world's top 25 trending destinations in Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards and was the only city from Southeast Asia to make the list.

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Quy Nhon wins ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award 2026

Quy Nhon in central Vietnam has been honored with the ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award 2026, marking the third time it has received this regional recognition.

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World's 'most favorite destination' welcomes record number of Vietnamese tourists

Japan, named the "world's most favorite destination" last year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, received a record 678,500 Vietnamese tourists in 2025, a 9.2% increase year-on-year and the highest level since pre-Covid levels in 2019.

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6 beloved Vietnamese restaurants abroad that served their final bowls

A growing number of long-established Vietnamese restaurants across the U.S., Australia, and the U.K. have closed recently as mounting challenges force them to shut their doors, disappointing many loyal customers.

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China urges citizens to avoid travel to Asia's safest country after $2.7M street robbery

The Chinese Embassy in Tokyo on Jan. 30 renewed a safety advisory recommending that Chinese nationals reconsider travel to Japan following a major street cash robbery in the capital.

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China cancels all flights on 49 routes to Japan

All scheduled flights on 49 air routes between China and Japan have been canceled for February as Chinese airlines extended special ticket change and refund policies for Japan-related travel.

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The $15 New York banh mi that requires 2-hour wait

Banh Anh Em, which does not accept reservations but sells out daily, has earned Michelin recognition for its cooking and is changing how New Yorkers see Vietnamese food.

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Sun Group and 13 elite brands join hands to shape hotel city in Phu Quoc

Accor, Hilton Worldwide, Marriott International and Lotte are among the hotel groups participating in a large-scale urban resort complex in Phu Quoc developed by Sun Group, which broke ground on Jan. 28.

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China expects record 9.5 billion passenger trips during Lunar New Year

China expects a record 9.50 billion passenger trips to be made during the 40-day spring festival holiday travel period, higher than the 9.02 billion domestic trips last year, a state planning official said.

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Why Australia still has no Michelin restaurants

Australia, despite having some celebrated chefs and restaurants, remains absent from the Michelin Guide, held back by cost concerns, uncertain tourism gains, and Michelin's focus on other markets.

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Singapore Airlines flights rescheduled, canceled due to airspace closure for airshow

Several Singapore Airlines flights to and from Singapore between Jan. 29 and Feb. 8 will be affected by the temporary airspace closure for the Singapore Airshow.

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China relaxes visa rules for UK citizens

China agreed to relax rules to allow some visa-free travel for British citizens on Jan. 29 during a visit by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Beijing, as part of a partnership deal which London hopes will help expand its service sector.

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Chinese tourist killed after car overturns on frozen Lake Baikal in Russia

A Chinese tourist has died after a car carrying visitors overturned on the frozen surface of Lake Baikal in Russia, with investigators later saying the driver had never held a license.

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Malaysia welcomes record 42.2 million visitors in 2025, becoming Southeast Asia's tourism champion

Malaysia's tourism sector recorded 42.2 million visitors in 2025, an 11.2% year-on-year increase and 20.4% higher than 2019 benchmarks, making it the most visited country in Southeast Asia.

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World Cup flight, hotel bookings spike amid safety fears

Flight bookings to North America have spiked since the football World Cup match schedule was announced in December, data from travel technology firm Amadeus showed on Tuesday, with 18% of those reservations made by British travelers.

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Singapore's Changi Airport steps up health checks after India confirms 2 Nipah virus cases

Two cases of the deadly Nipah virus in India have prompted authorities in Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia to step up airport screening in an effort to prevent the infection from spreading.

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Phu Quoc named one of Asia's lowest-cost flight destinations in 2026

As travel demand in 2026 increasingly reflects sensitivity to costs as well as experiences, Phu Quoc has emerged as a beach destination that combines relatively affordable air access with a growing range of tourism offerings.

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Phu Quoc records 49% rise in accommodation searches from international tourists

Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island recorded a 49% year-on-year increase in accommodation searches from international tourists in 2025, reinforcing its growing appeal as a global travel destination, according to travel platform Agoda.

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China, Vietnam tipped as next spa hotspots by British magazine

British travel magazine Time Out lists several places in Asia among the world's top spa destinations for 2026, with Vietnam seeing growing interest from travelers.

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Hanoi named Asia's second best destination this year: Tripadvisor

Vietnam's capital Hanoi ranked second in a list of Asia's 25 best destinations as part of Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Destinations, up five places from last year.

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Asia among top global spa hubs: British magazine

British travel magazine Time Out lists several places in Asia among the world's top spa destinations for 2026, with Vietnam seeing growing interest from travelers.

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Thailand monitors tourists from India following Nipah virus outbreak

The Thai government has stepped up health surveillance of travelers arriving from India where Nipah virus outbreak has been confirmed in the eastern state of West Bengal.

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Thousands of flights canceled as major winter storm moves across US

Thousands of flights across the U.S. set to take off over the weekend were canceled as a monster storm started to wreak havoc Saturday across much of the country, knocking out power and snarling major roadways with dangerous ice.

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Asia's 'most beautiful island' braces for deluge of visitors during Tet holiday

Tourist arrivals to Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, have surged since the start of 2026, far outpacing last year's figure, and the island is bracing for a deluge of visitors during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

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World's best airport records China, Indonesia, Malaysia as top passenger markets in 2025

China, Indonesia and Malaysia were Changi Airport's largest passenger markets in 2025 as the airport handled a record 69.98 million passengers over the year.

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Son of Asia's richest billionaire Mukesh Ambani and wife take private jet trip to the Maldives

Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani, and his wife have drawn attention after arriving by private jet at one of the Maldives' most luxurious resorts.

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A billboard hangs on for nearly 100 years in Japan

The Glico's running man in Japan's Osaka city for more than 90 years has evolved from being a mere advertisement billboard to a cultural icon and must-visit photo spot.

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Vietnam Airlines to operate more than 1,300 night flights during Tet holiday

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines plans to operate more than 1,300 night flights from Feb. 1 to March 3, offering nearly 300,000 seats to meet surging travel demand during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

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Global tourism hit new record level in 2025, driven by strong increases in Asia: UN

Global tourism hit a new record level in 2025 with 1.52 billion international tourist arrivals recorded worldwide, driven by strong increases in Asia and Africa, UN Tourism said Tuesday.

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Roasted pork belly banh mi tops list of 100 best dishes in Vietnam

Banh mi heo quay, Vietnamese sandwich stuffed with roasted pork belly, surpassed Vietnam's iconic dishes such as pho and bun bo Hue to top a list of 100 best Vietnamese dishes, according to a ranking by global food magazine TasteAtlas.

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Phu Quoc gets record number of international flights

Phu Quoc International Airport received 47 international flights on Jan. 17, its highest yet, amid a surge in tourist numbers, according to information from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

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2 Vietnamese condiments make global top sauce rankings

Vietnamese dipping sauces nuoc cham and mam nem have been ranked among the world's finest in TasteAtlas' latest "Top 100 sauces in the world."

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Tourists criticized for yoga poses at Thai temple

Foreign tourists who posed in yoga positions at a temple in Chiang Mai have drawn criticism from many Thais, who view the behavior as offensive and culturally inappropriate.

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