American tourist detained after walking on road during Bali 24-hour shutdown

An American tourist has been detained in Indonesia's popular island Bali for flouting the ban during the Nyepi celebration, or Day of Silence, on Thursday.

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Vietnamese airport named among world's cleanest this year by Skytrax

Cam Ranh International Airport in the central province of Khanh Hoa is one of 10 cleanest airports serving up to 30 million passengers annually as voted by British air transport rating organization Skytrax.

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Singapore Airlines, Scoot named among world's best airlines for 2026

Singapore Airlines has been ranked third in the 2026 World's Best Full-Service Airlines list by AirlineRatings.com, the world's only airline safety and product rating website.

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Asia's 'most beautiful island' expands flight connection to regional tourism hubs

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, is set to expand direct flight connections to seven Asian markets, including South Korea, Thailand, India and Malaysia, this year amid a surge in tourism demand.

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Chinese tourists, once largest source, turn away from Japan for third month running

Chinese visitors to Japan tumbled 45.2% in February from a year earlier, official data showed on Wednesday, as the fallout from the countries' diplomatic spat bit for the third month running.

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Chinese tourist claims to find used syringe in seafood dish at Phuket hotel

A family of Chinese tourists reported discovering what appeared to be a used syringe needle in a seafood dish at a hotel in Phuket, sparking severe food safety concerns among travelers.

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Jollibee only Southeast Asian representative in ranking of world's strongest restaurant brands

Philippine fast-food chain Jollibee has climbed four places from last year to rank fifth on Brand Finance's 2026 list of the world's strongest restaurant brands.

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Thailand again proposes free domestic flights for foreign tourists amid tourism crisis

Thailand is considering reviving a proposal to offer free domestic flights to foreign tourists, as authorities move to cushion the tourism sector against potential fallout from the conflict in the Middle East.

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Singaporean family misses flight at Changi Airport over toy gun, pays $2,300 for new tickets

A Singaporean family missed its flight at Changi Airport after a toy gun was found in its carry-on luggage during screening, and paid S$3,000 (US$2,350) for new tickets.

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Scoot apologizes after passengers arrive at Singapore's Changi without checked baggage

Budget carrier Scoot has apologized after passengers on a flight from the Philippines' Davao City to Singapore discovered their checked luggage had not been loaded onto the aircraft.

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Vietnam Airlines to change terminals at some international airports from late March

Vietnam Airlines announced on March 17 that it will change its operating terminals at several international airports starting from late March in a move to improve service quality, enhance passenger experience and support its goal of becoming a five-star international airline by 2030.

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Bangkok surpasses Singapore to be named Asia's second best city

Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, has been ranked the eighth best city in the world for 2026 by Time Out, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).

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Why Singapore falls behind regional rivals in Time Out's ranking of Asia's best cities

Surging living costs and a lackluster nightlife scene have weighed on Singapore’s standing in Time Out’s ranking of Asia’s best cities this year, insiders said.

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Singapore Airlines adds more flights to Europe in March amid escalating Middle East conflict

Singapore Airlines will increase more flights between Singapore and Europe in March to meet growing travel demand amid the ongoing conflict that disrupted aviation hubs in the Middle East, a traditional gateway between Asia and Europe.

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Thailand tourism plans response to Middle East conflict

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is preparing measures to mitigate the impact of tensions in the Middle East on the country's tourism sector, including proposals to stimulate domestic travel and short-haul flights.

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Which is Asia's most beautiful beach?

Banana Beach in Thailand's popular resort island Phuket was named the most beautiful in Asia this year as part of Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Destinations.

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Chinese spicy hotpot malatang gains global fame

Chinese street food malatang, a dish with meats, vegetables and noodles simmered in a broth flavored with Sichuan peppercorns and dried chili, is gaining global popularity, with restaurants popping up across Asia and Europe.

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Tell us your favorite travel destination in Vietnam!

From beaches to mountains, vibrant cities and ancient landmarks, Vietnam is full of incredible places to explore. We’d love to hear which destination you love the most.

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14 Asian coffee shops among world's best this year

14 Asian cafés, including five in Southeast Asia, made the cut in the second edition of the World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops.

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3 Vietnamese breakfast foods named global favorites

From beef stew to spicy noodles, three of Vietnam's morning favorites have secured a place among the world's top 100 breakfast dishes in the TasteAtlas 2026 rankings.

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Southeast Asia's second most powerful passport among world's 10 cheapest

A Malaysia's passport costs US$51.88, making it one of world's 10 cheapest, according to a study by British comparison website Compare the Market.

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Japanese girl offers $6 to Chinese tourist to pay bus fare

A young Japanese girl has touched many netizens after helping a Chinese tourist who was struggling to navigate Okinawa's public transport system, even offering her money to pay the bus fare.

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Singapore Airlines, Scoot extend flight cancellations amid escalating Middle East conflict

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its budget subsidiary Scoot have again extended the cancellation of their Middle East flights amid the ongoing conflict.

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Thailand's Phuket airport sole runway reopens after Air India Express plane fault

The sole runway of Thailand's Phuket airport reopened late on Tuesday, Phuket's governor said, after an Air India Express plane suffered a problem with its nose wheel when landing, causing the runway to close for several hours.

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Chinese woman accused of offering $75 bribe to Changi Airport officer for entry into Singapore

A 38-year-old woman from China has been charged in Singapore after she allegedly attempted to give bribe of S$100 (US$78.61) to an immigration officer at Changi Airport last year.

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Restaurants, hotels in Asia's 2nd largest economy warn of shutdowns amid Iran war

Restaurants and hotels across India, the second largest economy in Asia after China, warned of disruptions and possible shutdowns on March 10, as the Iran war constricts supplies of cooking gas, prompting the authorities to set up a panel to review industry requests.

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Vietnam Airlines to launch direct flights from HCMC to Thailand resort island

Vietnam Airlines will launch a direct air route connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Thailand's resort island Phuket starting April 2, further expanding its Southeast Asian network and offering passengers more travel options.

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Thai movie star discovers Nha Trang's sun, sand and street food

On her family's first trip to Vietnam, Thai actress Gyp Pokchat was captivated by charcoal-fired pancakes and hours of barefoot beach play with her daughter.

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Singapore surpasses Bali to be voted as world's best culture destination

Singapore overtook Indonesia's Bali to be named the world's best culture destination as part of Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Destinations.

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Australian coffee shop no longer world's best this year

Toby's Estate Coffee Roasters, crowned the best coffee shop in the world in 2025, was pushed to the fifth position this year in a global ranking compiled by The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops.

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Baggage handling system at Malaysia's largest and busiest airport suffers temporary outage after power trip

The baggage handling system at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the largest and busiest in Malaysia, was temporarily disrupted for over an hour on March 6 after a brief power trip.

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Hotels in world's largest economy seek World Cup boost after tourism dip

At the U.S. hotels that Meade Atkeson manages, a drop in tourism weighs heavily on business, but hoteliers like him hope that FIFA World Cup enthusiasm would soon eclipse wariness over U.S. President Donald Trump's policies.

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Asia's 'most beautiful island' welcomes 1.2 million tourists in February

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, received 1.2 million visitors in February, up 55.4% year-on-year, driven by upgraded infrastructure and intensified promotional campaigns.

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Malaysia coffee shop named Asia's second best

Story of Ono in Malaysia has been named Asia's second best coffee shop this year after Singaporean roastery Apartment Coffee by The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops.

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Hanoi named among world's 50 most beautiful cities by Condé Nast Traveler

Hanoi has been named among the world's 50 most beautiful cities by U.S. travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler, highlighting the Vietnamese capital's enduring charm and cultural depth.

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Phu Quoc among Vietnam's 10 friendliest places: Booking.com

Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc ranked 9th in a list of 10 friendliest destinations in Vietnam as voted by Dutch-based travel agency Booking.com as part of the 14th annual Traveller Review Awards.

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Thailand wants to become Southeast Asia's leading aviation hub amid airspace closures

Thailand is accelerating its plan to develop itself into a regional aviation hub as war-related airspace closures in the Middle East disrupt global flight routes, caretaker Minister of Transport Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has said.

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Singapore coffee shop named Asia's best for second year

Singaporean roastery Apartment Coffee has been crowned Asia's best coffee shop for the second year running by The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops.

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Southeast Asia's largest economy tightens oversight of Airbnb-style short-term rentals

The Indonesian Government has issued new regulations to strengthen management of short-term accommodation services, including properties listed on online platforms such as Airbnb.

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Dubai tells hotels not to evict stranded tourists amid regional flight disruptions

The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has issued an urgent order requiring hotels across the emirate not to evict guests stranded by widespread flight cancellations linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East.

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Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy sees return of Chinese tourists

Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, received 5.9 million foreign visitors between Jan. 1 and Feb. 22, with Chinese arrivals accounting for 16% of the total.

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World's busiest airport damaged amid Middle East attacks

Explosions rocked Dubai's Palm Jumeirah man-made island and drone debris caused a fire at the Burj Al Arab ultra-luxury hotel as waves of Iranian missiles targeted the UAE on Saturday, authorities said.

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Asia's 'most beautiful island' among top trending destinations for Australians this year

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, was one of top 10 trending destinations for Australian tourists this year, according to data from American online travel agency Expedia.

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