Sasco Infinite Club integrates shopping, dining and lounge services at Tan Son Nhat airport

Sasco has introduced Sasco Infin ite Club, a membership program that integrates shopping, dining and airport lounge services within its service network at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

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Pakistani tourist deported, banned from entering Singapore after triggering lockdown at border checkpoint with Malaysia

A Pakistani man was deported on June 12 and banned from re-entering Singapore after triggering a temporary security lockdown at Woodlands Checkpoint, authorities said.

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World's second-richest country records 1,267 restaurant closures in first four months

Singapore, ranked the world's second-richest country by GDP per capita in 2025 behind Switzerland, saw 1,267 food business closures between January and April this year, nearly half the total number of shutdowns seen throughout last year.

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Sun Group, Ascott partner to expand hospitality offerings in Phu Quoc

Sun Group and The Ascott Limited, a Singapore-based hospitality operator, have entered a strategic partnership to introduce nearly 1,700 accommodation units in Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc.

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Southeast Asia's richest country to ease hotel restrictions in heritage districts amid tourism push

Singapore, ranked Southeast Asia's richest country by GDP per capita in 2025, is lifting restrictions on new hotels, hostels and serviced apartments at heritage precincts such as Boat Quay and Beach Road to boost tourism.

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Vietnam passport falls to 87th in global ranking

Vietnam's passport slipped three places to 87th in the latest Henley Passport Index, with holders enjoying visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 49 destinations worldwide.

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Thai prime minister samples Vietnam's iconic pho noodle soup during Hanoi visit

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and members of his delegation enjoyed a traditional Vietnamese lunch featuring chicken pho and banh xeo (crispy pancakes) at a Hanoi restaurant during his official visit to Vietnam.

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World's largest economy to offer expedited visa interviews at select embassies for $750

The State Department will offer a “premium” expedited service for foreigners seeking business or tourist visas to come to the United States that will set applicants back $750, on top of the initial fee of $185.

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Sun PhuQuoc Airways expands sales network in Russia, China, Malaysia

Sun PhuQuoc Airways has appointed General Sales Agents in Russia, China, and Malaysia while signing a cooperation agreement with Viet Media Travel, launching three new domestic routes as part of its expansion strategy on June 8.

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Tan Son Nhat competes with Singapore Changi for 'Asia's leading airport' title

Vietnam's Tan Son Nhat International Airport has been nominated for the title of "Asia's leading airport" at the 2026 World Travel Awards, competing against 10 other aviation hubs including Singapore Changi Airport and Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

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Which is Southeast Asia's largest tourism economy?

Boasting some of the world's most beautiful beaches along over 36,000 km of coastline, this country was named Southeast Asia's largest tourism economy in terms of GDP contribution by the World Travel & Tourism Council.

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Tourism hub struggles to find Russian-speaking tour guides despite $1,100 salaries

Tourism businesses in Khanh Hoa, home to beach cities Nha Trang and Cam Ranh, are facing a shortage of Russian-speaking tour guides amid a boom in visitors from that country.

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Phong Nha - Ke Bang, home to world's largest cave Son Doong, earns UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve status

Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, home to world's largest cave Son Doong, has been recognized as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, marking its third UNESCO accolade after it was recognized a World Natural Heritage Site in 2003 and again in 2015.

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9 new names join Vietnam's Michelin Selected list

From a chicken pho eatery to a zero-waste vegan fine dining room, nine new establishments across Vietnam have joined this year's Michelin Selected list.

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Sun Group makes first appearance at South Korea's largest travel exhibition

Sun Group made its debut at the Seoul International Travel Fair (SITF), South Korea's largest travel exhibition, showcasing Vietnam's tourism offerings and introducing its development vision for Phu Quoc to Korean travelers.

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11 Vietnam restaurants added to Michelin's delicious and affordable list

Michelin expanded its 2026 Bib Gourmand selection in Vietnam with 11 additions announced at this week's ceremony, recognizing restaurants that offer high-quality food at reasonable prices.

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Asia's 'most beautiful island' sees 51% surge in January-May foreign arrivals

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, received 1.17 million foreign tourists in the first five months this year, up 51% year-on-year and meeting over half of this year's target.

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World's 8th richest billionaire Jensen Huang enjoys Korean BBQ in Seoul

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang enjoyed a Korean barbecue dinner with some of South Korea's most influential business leaders before helping distribute snacks to crowds gathered outside the restaurant.

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Southeast Asia's second most powerful passport costs $86 for 10-year validity

Malaysia has introduced a new 10-year passport for adults with prices at RM350 (US$86) under a revised fee structure that took effect on June 3.

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Singapore's beloved restaurant to close after 16 years

Popular restaurant Old School Delights, located on the second floor of Singapore's Esplanade Mall, will shut down business on June 8 after 16 years of operations, it announced in a Facebook post.

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Nepali Sherpa guide survives a week on world's highest mountain without food or oxygen

A Nepali Sherpa guide has been ​rescued from Everest after surviving about a week on the slopes ‌of the world's highest mountain without food or oxygen in a rare case of survival in such conditions, a hiking official said on Thursday.

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Thailand's 2nd busiest airport to launch e-gates to prevent congestion

Thailand's Phuket International Airport will switch to automated passport control gates on June 13 as part of efforts to reduce congestion during busy travel periods.

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Vietnam gets 10th and 11th Michelin-starred restaurants

Two new restaurants received Michelin stars at a ceremony on Thursday night, taking the total number of establishments rated in Vietnam to 11.

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Tourism hub struggles to find Russian-speaking tour guides despite US$1,100 salaries

Tourism businesses in Khanh Hoa, home to beach cities Nha Trang and Cam Ranh, are facing a shortage of Russian-speaking tour guides amid a boom in visitors from that country.

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Sun Group debuts at Seoul travel fair with Phu Quoc focus

Sun Group will make its first appearance at the Seoul International Travel Fair (SITF) 2026 from June 4-7, using the event to promote Vietnamese destinations and introduce plans for Phu Quoc's development ahead of APEC 2027.

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Vietnam tightens control over outbound tours

Vietnam’s tourism authority has urged travel companies to step up oversight of outbound tours to ensure overseas trips for Vietnamese citizens are organized safely, responsibly and in compliance with the law.

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Da Nang tops summer travel searches in Vietnam: Booking.com

Da Nang has claimed top spot among Vietnam's most searched summer destinations, data from Dutch travel agency Booking.com shows.

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Vietnamese airlines adjust Japan flight schedules due to Storm Jangmi

Vietnamese airlines operating routes to and from Japan have adjusted flight schedules for June 3 due to the impact of Storm Jangmi.

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Soaring prices during the Iran war jeopardize travel to tourism-dependent Southeast Asian countries

With summer around the corner, soaring prices and other complications from the war with Iran are straining the tourism-dependent economies of countries in Southeast Asia including Thailand and Cambodia.

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Southeast Asia's second safest city steps up crime crackdown following tourists' complaints

Authorities in Jakarta, ranked Southeast Asia's second safest city after Singapore in the 2026 Global Residence Index, are intensifying efforts to combat a surge in street crime following a series of violent robberies and muggings targeting foreign tourists that have triggered public concern and widespread discussion online.

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Asia's 'most beautiful island' welcomes 4.7 million tourists in first five months

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, received 4.76 million tourists in the first five months this year, up 34% year-on-year and meeting over half of this year's target.

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Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy launches mobile app to cut immigration wait times

Thailand's Immigration Bureau has rolled out a cloud-based mobile application aimed at streamlining border entry procedures, allowing most travelers to complete arrival registration in less than three minutes while maintaining stringent security checks.

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Vietnam's coffee capital named one of world's best culinary destinations: National Geographic

Buon Ma Thuot, the coffee capital of Vietnam in the central province of Dak Lak, has been named by National Geographic one of the world's best culinary destinations in its prestigious "Best of the World 2026" list.

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Vietnam to open new route to world's second richest country

Vietjet announced it would launch a direct route connecting Vietnam's Nha Trang tourist city with Singapore, the world's second-richest country by GDP per capita in 2025 after Switzerland, from December amid growing travel demand.

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Pokemon Center at Singapore's Changi Airport to reopen with a durian Pikachu

Pokemon Center Singapore will reopen at Jewel Changi Airport on July 1 after the brand's first full-scale store revamp outside Japan, Pokemon Singapore said on May 29.

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Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc to demolish illegal tourism site on 700-m mountain

Authorities in Vietnam's largest tourist island Phu Quoc will demolish The Peak tourist site on Dien Tien Mountain in June due to a series of long-standing land-use and construction violations.

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From K-pop to K-glow: Lasers, facial firming drive South Korea's new tourism wave

Mexican Maria Zu first visited Seoul eight years ago to tour the cafes and parks of the South Korean capital, but spent a key part of her latest trip in April in skincare clinics, under the gaze of doctors wielding laser wands and injection needles.

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British tourist finds McDonald's in Singapore cheaper than UK

A British tourist has sparked debate online after claiming that meals at McDonald's in Singapore are cheaper than in the U.K., challenging the common perception that the city-state is one of the world's most expensive destinations.

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Italian hotels allowed to refuse to serve tap water following tourist's complain

Italian hotels can refuse to serve their guests tap water, Italy's highest court ruled ​in response to a tourist's complaint against a ‌luxury hotel in a ski resort in the Dolomites.

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Hong Kong Airport opens new terminal to compete with Singapore's Changi

Hong Kong International Airport opened its long-awaited second passenger terminal on May 27 as part of a US$14.5 billion expansion aimed at strengthening its position against global aviation hubs including Singapore Changi and Dubai International Airport.

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World's 8th richest billionaire Jensen Huang offers to pay for everyone to be first in line at Taiwan food stall

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, the world's eighth-richest person with an estimated net worth at US$185.6 billion as updated by Forbes, has gone viral after offering to pay for everyone waiting at a grilled corn stall in Taiwan so he could get his order first.

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Sweltering in Hanoi? Here's where to escape the 41 C heatwave

As temperatures in Hanoi have soared to a blistering 41 degrees Celsius during one of the most intense heatwaves of the year, here are some options for cooler escapes, from misty mountain towns to breezy coastal destinations.

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Vietnam teams up with CNN to promote tourism worldwide

Vietnam and CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) will continue their tourism promotion strategy in the new phase, as agreed at a recent meeting in Hanoi between Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Phan Tam and CNNIC Executive Vice President Phil Nelson.

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Philippines island named fastest-growing summer international destination for Vietnamese tourists

Cebu, one of the Philippines's most famous islands, was the fastest-growing international destination among Vietnamese tourists this summer, according to a report by online travel platform Agoda.

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Foreign tourists struggle as Hanoi temperatures top 40 C

As Hanoi swelters under an intense heatwave, many foreign tourists have been retreating to swimming pools while limiting outdoor activities over health concerns.

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Inside world's largest train station spanning 170 football fields in China

Located in the major tourism hub of Chongqing, China’s Chongqing East Railway Station spans eight floors with a total construction area of 1.22 million square meters, equivalent to 170 standard football fields, making it the world’s largest train station by area.

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World's third biggest pizza chain Little Caesars opens first outlet in Malaysia

Little Caesars, the world's third-largest pizza chain only after Domino's and Pizza Hut, has opened its first outlet in Malaysia, marking the brand's global expansion.

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Tourists criticized for using baby care rooms to make instant noodles at world's 2nd best airport

Travelers at South Korea's Incheon International Airport are facing backlash after using nursing rooms to obtain free hot water for instant noodles, prompting complaints from parents who rely on the facilities for infant care.

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Thailand to quarantine travelers arriving from Congo for 21 days even without Ebola symptoms

Thailand whose economy heavily relies on tourism will require travelers arriving from or transiting through the Democratic Republic of the Congo to undergo quarantine for at least 21 days, even if they show no symptoms, under stricter Ebola prevention measures.

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Madame Son and Nén Danang collaborate on four-hands dining experience

Madame Son will be hosting a one-night-only four-hands dinner on May 29 in collaboration with Nén Danang, bringing together two chefs known for their contemporary interpretations of Vietnamese cuisine.

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