World's second-richest country tops global passport ranking

Singapore, ranked the world's second-richest country by GDP per capita in 2025, has retained its title as the world's most powerful passport despite ongoing global uncertainty.

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Southeast Asia's second-most visited country eyes 33 million tourists next year

Thailand, the second most visited country in Southeast Asia after Malaysia, aims to attract at least 33 million international visitors in 2027, generating 2.8-2.9 trillion THB (US$85-88 billion) in revenue next year, as the country shifts its focus from increasing the number of visitors to improving the quality and spending of tourists.

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Vietnam international airport reopening to fuel Da Lat tourism

The reopening of Lien Khuong International Airport is expected to provide fresh momentum for tourism in the central province of Lam Dong, home to resort city Da Lat, with at least six domestic routes and one international service set to resume operations.

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Vietnam durian festival expects to attract 300,000 visitors

Dak Lak Province in Vietnam's Central Highlands will hold a durian festival from Aug. 15 to Sept. 2, marking the first held on a provincial scale.

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Veteran Singapore hawker who runs Michelin-recognized noodles stall dies at 79

Veteran Singapore hawker Ng Hock Chuan, who ran the Michelin-recognized Ah Hock Fried Hokkien Noodles stall at Chomp Chomp Food Centre, died at the age of 79 on July 16, according to a tribute posted on Facebook by a long-time patron.

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3 female tourists walk 9.4 km to Singapore Changi Airport at 3 am to catch flight

Three women have gone viral after walking nearly 9.4 kilometers to Singapore's Changi Airport at 3 a.m. rather than taking a 16-minute car ride, prompting online users to praise the city-state's safety for tourists.

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World's second-best airport boosts safety measures after tourists rush to check-in counters

South Korea's Incheon Airport is considering installing additional barriers at airline check-in areas after viral footage of tourists rushing toward check-in counters in what has been described as "mass queue-jumping," leaving airport staff injured and sparking public worry.

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Quiz: Which is world's second most visited country?

Known for Mediterranean beaches, iconic architecture, world-renowned cuisine featuring tapas and paella, and a vibrant nightlife scene, this country was the world's second-most visited destination in 2025, according to data from UN Tourism.

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Japan extends visa-free entry for Thailand until 2027

Japan has extended its visa-free entry scheme for holders of ordinary Thai passports by another year until 2027, Thailand's Department of Consular Affairs announced.

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Taiwan extends visa-free entry for 3 Southeast Asian countries until July next year

Taiwan has prolonged its visa-free entry program for visitors from Thailand, the Philippines, and Brunei for another year as part of efforts to accelerate the recovery of its tourism sector.

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World's 4th best destination wants tourists to spend 30% of their budget after dark

Hanoi, the world's fourth best destinations in Tripadvisor ranking, plans to develop night-time economy zones, corridors and public spaces centered on heritage, culture, creativity and visitor experiences to increase the value of its tourism industry, with an aim to raise the proportion of tourist spending at night to 25-30% of total travel expenditure.

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Inside Beijing's most exclusive vegan restaurant

King's Joy is China's only three-Michelin-star vegetarian restaurant, priced at US$250 a person, and one government officials are forbidden to visit.

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Hanoi café, a green escape in urban jungle

At a cafe on Hanoi’s Do Xuan Hop Street, guests can walk on stepping stones over a koi pond or sit beneath fruit trees or in a greenhouse-style place.

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World's 'most favorite' destination records 21 million tourists in 6 months, first drop in 5 years

Japan, voted the "world's most favorite destination" by readers of Condé Nast Traveler last year, received 21.08 million foreign visitors in the first half of the year, down 2% from the same period a year earlier, marking the country's first decline in inbound tourism for the January-June period in five years.

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Argentina-Spain World Cup final tickets become most expensive in US sporting history

The average purchase price for tickets to the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain has climbed to a record US$11,327, making it the most expensive sporting event ever held in the United States.

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Messi and Argentina's flight to World Cup final delayed by bad weather

Argentina's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final were disrupted after severe weather delayed the team's flight to New York.

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World's second-richest country receives 8.17 million foreign tourists in 6 months

Singapore, ranked the world's second-richest country by GDP per capita in 2025, received 8.19 million international visitors in the first six months this year, down 1.7% year-on-year due to slowdown from major source markets such as Indonesia and India.

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Singapore eatery to close next week after 8 months of operation

Dudu Cantonese Cuisine would close its outlet at an industrial canteen in Singapore's Eunos on July 26, just eight months after opening, after the landlord decided not to renew the eatery's lease.

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World's second most livable city increases tourist tax amid tourism boom

As Vienna grapples with smashed record after smashed record for tourist numbers, a plan to more than double its visitors' tax has worried hotel owners fearful of killing the Austrian capital's golden goose.

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World's largest Messi statue turns little-known town into World Cup tourism hotspot

A towering 26-meter statue of Lionel Messi is transforming the small Argentine town of Cutral Co into an emerging tourist destination as the national team's run to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final fuels football fever.

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World's second most visited city welcomes 26.7 million tourists in 6 months

Hong Kong, the world's second most visited city for international arrivals after Bangkok, welcomed 26.7 million visitors in the first half of the year, a 13% increase from a year earlier.

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Southeast Asia's second largest economy welcomes 16.7 million tourists amid visa changes

⁠Thailand's ​foreign ​arrivals dropped ‌by 3.09% to 16.7 million between ​Jan. 1 ⁠and July ‌11 compared with ⁠the same period a year ​earlier, the Tourism ​and Sports Ministry reported ‌on Wednesday.

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Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc tightens waterway safety following tourist boat accident

Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc off the Mekong Delta province of An Giang is tightening oversight of inland waterway transport following the recent fatal boat capsize that killed 15 Indian tourists.

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Vietnam Airlines to add more flights to South Korea, Japan amid rising travel demand

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will increase frequencies on several routes to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan to meet rising demand for tourism, business and family visits between Vietnam and Northeast Asia.

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$750 taxidermy raccoon souvenir sells out in US after Erling Haaland purchase

A US$750 taxidermy raccoon purchased by forward Erling Haaland during a shopping trip in Texas has sold out after his Instagram post featuring the unusual souvenir went viral.

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Malaysia launches all-you-can-eat durian buffet at Kuala Lumpur Airport with Musang King, Black Thorn

Passengers arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport's Terminal 2 can now enjoy an all-you-can-eat durian buffet, with prices starting from RM98 (US$24) per person.

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World's second most visited country eyes record 43 million tourists this summer

Spain, the world's second-most-visited destination after France, is forecast to welcome around 43 million international visitors between June and September 2026, marking a 6% increase compared to the same period last year.

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Travelers in world's second richest country are most budget-conscious in Asia-Pacific: survey

Travelers in Singapore, ranked the world's second-richest country by GDP per capita in 2025, have become the most budget-conscious in the Asia-Pacific region, ahead of those from Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam, according to a new survey.

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Vietnam orders tighter ferry safety in tourist hubs after Phu Quoc boat capsize kills 15

Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Xuan Sang signed a dispatch ordering tougher safety measures for inland waterway and maritime passenger transport, with a specific focus on ferry and tourist routes serving Con Dao, Phu Quoc, Cat Ba and Ha Long Bay.

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World's second best airport hits 1 billion passengers in record-breaking time

South Korea's Incheon International Airport, ranked the world's second-best airport behind Singapore's Changi in the 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards, has become the fastest major aviation hub to surpass 1 billion cumulative passengers.

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Vietnam to top tourism growth in Asia-Pacific in 2027

Vietnam is projected to post the fastest tourism growth in the Asia-Pacific region in 2027, with foreign arrivals expected to jump by 31.2% to 27.8 million, according to the Pacific Asia Travel Association and the Research Centre for Digital Transformation of Tourism.

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Serving Vietnam's exotic northwestern flavors in Australia

Thousands of miles away from Son La Province, a woman is serving mac khen-spiced fish and cham cheo dipping sauce to people trying these flavors for the first time.

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Turkey's Istanbul no longer world's best international airport in Travel+Leisure annual ranking

Turkey's Istanbul has lost its title as the world's best international airport this year to Singapore Changi based on 661,000 votes cast by readers of American magazine Travel+Leisure.

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Tucked away inside HCMC alley, Michelin-approved crab noodle soup

After Michelin dubbed this alleyway gem a top affordable eat, sales of Banh Canh Cua Ba Ba’s crab noodle soup, served in clay pots if asked, have jumped 20%.

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3 Southeast Asian countries witness rise in searches for Vietnam travel: Agoda

Vietnam received a big surge in accomodation searches from travelers in three Southeast Asian neighbors Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand in the first five months of 2026, according to Agoda.

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From China to UAE: Asia's tourism boom fuels wave of visa relaxations

As competition for foreign visitors intensifies in 2026, countries across Asia are expanding visa-free entry, waiving visa fees, and extending stay limits.

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Southeast Asia's largest airport cracks down on fare overcharging targeting foreign visitors

Malaysian authorities will continue deploying additional personnel at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the largest in Southeast Asia by land area, to prevent fare overcharging targeting foreign visitors traveling from the airport to the city's center.

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Phu Quoc's summer brings slower-paced family holidays

Phu Quoc's green season, known for brief tropical showers and fewer crowds, gives families a quieter alternative to peak summer travel, with resorts balancing indoor and outdoor activities.

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Hanoi tops travel searches among Indonesian, Filipino tourists: Agoda

Vietnam's capital Hanoi was the country's most-searched destination by Indonesian, Filipino and Qatari tourists in the first five months of 2026, according to Agoda.

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Southeast Asia's second largest economy welcomes 16.2 million foreign tourists this year to date

Thailand, Southeast Asia's second-largest economy, welcomed 16.21 million foreign tourist arrivals between Jan. 1 and July 4, down 3.11% from a year earlier, with China, Malaysia and India leading the top source markets.

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World's richest country Switzerland possesses second most powerful passport in new ranking

Switzerland, the world's richest country by GDP per capita, has the second most powerful passport in the world after Sweden according to the 2026 Global Passport Index that ranks nations based on quality of life, mobility access and investment attractiveness.

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Africa's richest island economy witnesses tourism decline in 5 months

Seychelles, ranked as the richest country in Africa with a GDP per capita of US$42,110, welcomed 145,858 visitor arrivals in the first five months of this year, down 11.7% year-on-year, due to the Middle East conflict.

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Cambodia, Japan drop out of Vietnam's 5 biggest tourist markets

Vietnam's top five international tourist source markets were reshuffled in the first half of the year, with Cambodia and Japan dropping out of the rankings as visitor arrivals from Russia and the U.S. rebounded.

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Asia's 'most beautiful island' sees surge in travel searches from Poland and India

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, has witnessed growing interest from Polish and Indian tourists in the first five months of 2026, according to Agoda.

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7 premium dining destinations for a modern take on Hanoi

While Hanoi remains famous for its street food, Japanese publication Nikkei Asia spotlights seven restaurants showcasing its premium scene.

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Sweden, not Singapore, has world's most powerful passport in new ranking

Sweden has the world's most powerful passport according to the 2026 Global Passport Index that ranks nations based on quality of life, mobility access and investment attractiveness.

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Ta Puong Waterfall: hidden gem in central Vietnam

Hidden in a forest in central Vietnam is Ta Puong Waterfall that cascades 200 meters like a ribbon into emerald pools.

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When one-year stay turned permanent: 2 expats turn tour guides in Vietnam

After starting as a place where they planned to stay for a year, Hanoi has become home for two expatriates, who have an online platform to guide international travelers.

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Vietnam's Mekong Delta city launches all-you-can-eat durian buffet

Can Tho City in Vietnam's Mekong Delta on Saturday kicked off its all-you-can-eat durian buffet, giving visitors a chance to enjoy fresh durian and nearly 20 durian-inspired specialties as part of a campaign to boost local tourism.

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South Korean drama 'My Royal Nemesis' crew to explore Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc

The cast and crew of South Korean television drama "My Royal Nemesis" will come to Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc next month for a summer vacation, rewarding the team for the series' commercial success.

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