Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy urged to reform law enforcement to boost tourism

Thai tourism operators are calling on the government to reform law enforcement and regulatory management in a bid to revitalize and strengthen the country’s tourism sector.

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Southern Vietnam hotspots overwhelmed by Tet holiday crowds

Large numbers of travelers flocked to popular southern destinations such as Vung Tau, Da Lat and Phu Quoc during the Tet break, packing beaches and causing severe traffic jams on nearby roads.

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World's busiest airport handles record 95.2 million passengers in 2025

Dubai International Airport maintained its crown as the world’s busiest airport for international travel last year as officials said that a record 95.2 million passengers transited through its terminals, part of the emirate’s continued economic boom.

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7 Chinese tourists dead after bus sinks in Russia’s Lake Baikal

Seven tourists, reported to be Chinese citizens, died on Feb 20 when a tour bus crashed through the ice of Russia’s Lake Baikal in Siberia, local officials said.

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Vietnam crowned as world’s most affordable expat destination for fifth straight year

Vietnam has once again been voted as the world’s most affordable country for expats in 2026, securing the top spot for the fifth consecutive year, according to the French newswire Journal du Net (JDN).

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Hoi An ranks behind Singapore among Asia's top Lunar New Year destinations

Vietnam's UNESCO-listed ancient town is being spotlighted as one of Asia's most compelling places to celebrate Lunar New Year 2026, offering visitors an intimate, culturally rich alternative to the region's mega parades and high-octane city spectacles.

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Musang King durian named among Southeast Asia's best fruits: TasteAtlas

Musang King, a renowned durian variety from Malaysia, has been ranked 14th on a list of the 25 best-rated fruits in Southeast Asia this year, as voted by readers of international food magazine TasteAtlas as of Feb. 15.

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4 Vietnam street food sweets make TasteAtlas's Asia's best

Four Vietnamese street sweets, including fried banana and mung bean-filled doughnuts, have been named among Asia's top street food sweets by international food magazine TasteAtlas.

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Which is the second cheapest flight destination from Singapore in 2026?

Manila in the Philippines was named the second cheapest flight destination in 2026 with an average return flight price of S$240 (US$180.50) to and from Singapore, according to a report by British news site Skyscanner.

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From Sa Pa to Bandung: These are Asia's fastest-growing destinations

Digital travel platform Agoda recently named the top five rising stars in Asia showcasing the highest growth in international travel interest, with Vietnam's Sa Pa leading the charge.

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Musang King durian named Southeast Asia's 7th best fruit: TasteAtlas

Musang King, a renowned durian variety from Malaysia, has been ranked seventh on a list of the 25 best-rated fruits in Southeast Asia this year, as voted by readers of international food magazine TasteAtlas.

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The Hanoi wonton noodle shop that almost never closes

Open year-round except for two hours on Lunar New Year’s Eve, a wonton noodle shop has spent 20 years perfecting a recipe that keeps locals and visitors lining up daily.

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Which country receives the most foreign tourists in Southeast Asia?

Known for its diverse mix of cultures and flexible visa policies, this country welcomed the highest number of foreign arrivals in Southeast Asia in 2025.

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Asia's 'most beautiful island' welcomes record-breaking international flights ahead of Lunar New Year

Phu Quoc International Airport recorded 50 international flights on Feb. 14, marking the highest daily figure since the airport commenced operations in 2012, signaling a vibrant Lunar New Year peak season for the island.

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Singapore's Helix Bridge among world's most beautiful: Time Out

The Helix Bridge, a pedestrian link connecting Marina Centre and Marina South in the bustling Marina Bay area of Singapore, ranked 16th in a list of the world's 19 most beautiful bridges by British magazine Time Out.

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Which Asian country is home to world's most beautiful airport?

This Asian country, known for its rapid urban development, is home to the world's most beautiful airport, according to a ranking by global architecture award Prix Versailles.

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3 Vietnamese staples make top Asian side dishes list

Three Vietnamese favorites, stir-fried morning glory, herb platters and fried dough, have been named among the "Top 100 Asian side dishes" by international food magazine TasteAtlas.

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World's largest economy urged to scrap social media vetting for foreign tourists amid tourism decline

Two Democratic senators urged the Trump administration on Friday to abandon a proposal to require millions of foreign visitors to provide social media handles used over the past five years.

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Number of foreign tourists working illegally in Malaysia on the rise

Malaysia has recorded a rise in cases of foreign tourists abusing Social Visit Passes to work or conduct business illegally over the past two years, its Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.

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Thailand to slash visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days

Thailand has established a committee to review its visa measures, with considerations to shorten the visa-free stays from 60 days to 30.

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Scoot flight from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore canceled over technical fault

A Scoot flight from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore was canceled after a technical fault was detected before departure and could not be fixed in time.

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Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy sees foreign arrivals down 10.7%

Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, recorded 4.1 million foreign arrivals from Jan. 1 to Feb. 8, down 10.77%, generating an estimated 207.06 billion THB (US$6.65 billion) in revenue, according to the latest update by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.

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Malaysian airports face complaints over expensive food

The Malaysian government has received public complaints about the high prices of items such as chocolates, food and alcohol at airport outlets compared with prices outside, Tourism Minister Tiong King Sing said.

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Which is Asia's second best food destination?

Thailand's Bangkok has been named the second best food destination in Asia after Hong Kong as part of Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Destinations.

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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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