Vietnamese pho named among world's top 100 chicken dishes

Vietnam's chicken noodle soup has been included in TasteAtlas's global list, standing alongside dishes from Paraguay, China, and South Korea.

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World's second-richest country to give $930 to nearly 7,000 hawkers amid dining crisis

Singapore, ranked the world's second-richest country by GDP per capita in 2025, will provide S$1,200 (US$930) in rental support to 6,900 hawkers operating cooked-food stalls to help ease rising operating costs and inflation fueled by the conflict in the Middle East.

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Airbus sets world record with 24-hour non-stop flight from Australia to France

An Airbus test flight for Australian carrier Qantas has made history, flying non-stop for 24 hours and 24 minutes.

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$28 banh mi with sizzling pan brings Saigon street dining to New York

A weekend-only banh mi chao served in the backyard of a U.S. coffee shop has gone viral for its resemblance to Ho Chi Minh City's breakfast spots.

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Indonesia aims to become ASEAN's leading MICE hub

Indonesia is strengthening regional connectivity and expanding its business events ecosystem in a bid to establish itself as ASEAN's leading hub for international meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE).

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Southeast Asia's 4th-richest nation bets on wellness tourism as new growth engine

Thailand, Southeast Asia's fourth-richest country by GDP per capita, is accelerating efforts to position its healthcare sector as a new economic growth driver, aiming to become Asia's leading wellness and longevity tourism destination within the next three years.

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Social media helps revive Saigon market's clog-making craft

Driven by social media posts, both locals and foreigners are flocking to Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Dinh Market to design and customize their own wooden clogs on the spot.

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Thailand's largest island records decline in hotel guests in first half

Phuket, Thailand's largest resort island, welcomed 6.04 million hotel guests between January and June, down 2.72% from a year earlier, as international arrivals declined amid the conflict in the Middle East.

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Foreign visitors flock to enjoy durian feast in Indonesia

Bintan District in Indonesia's Riau Islands Province has showcased its famed durian daun variety at a cultural festival that attracted hundreds of local and international visitors.

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400-year-old Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan's oldest, damaged after powerful earthquake

Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan's most famous and historically significant landmarks, sustained damage after a powerful earthquake struck the country's southwestern Kumamoto prefecture on July 28, leaving at least 13 dead.

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79 entertainment venues in Thailand shut down following week-long crackdown

Authorities in Bangkok, Thailand's nightlife hub, have ordered 79 entertainment venues to suspend operations after a week-long inspection campaign uncovered widespread licensing and safety violations across the capital.

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China's largest online travel platform fined $765M over online hotel-booking monopoly

China's market regulator has fined and confiscated a total of 5.2 billion yuan (US$765 million) from Trip.com Group for abusing its dominant position in the domestic online hotel-booking market.

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World's No.1 airport reports lower Q2 traffic amid cuts to Southeast Asia flights

Singapore's Changi Airport handled 17.2 million passengers in the second quarter of 2026, a 1.5% decline from the same period last year as airlines cut services, particularly on Southeast Asian routes.

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Italian tourists apologize over bad behavior on Bangkok train following viral backlash

A viral video of a Thai woman confronting a group of noisy Italian tourists who exchange vulgar words and gestures on a Bangkok train prompted online backlash and an apology from Italy's embassy on Saturday.

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2 of world's best airports to be linked by new limited express train in 2030s

Japan is planning to launch a new limited express train linking Narita and Haneda airports—both ranked among the world's 100 best airports—in the 2030s, making transfers between the country's two busiest air hubs easier for international travelers.

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China gets 23 million foreign visitors in 1st half as visa-free travel takes off

China received nearly 23 million foreign visitors in the first half of 2026, driven largely by its increasing relaxation of visa policies.

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Malaysia bets on Musang King durian to win back 600,000 South Korean tourists

Malaysia is turning its most famous fruit, Musang King durian, into a tourism ambassador as it seeks to bring South Korean visitor numbers back above pre-pandemic levels.

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World's second-best airport opens departure checkpoints earlier amid summer travel boom

South Korea will open departure checkpoints earlier and deploy additional immigration officers at Incheon International Airport to reduce wait times during the peak summer holiday travel season.

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Vietnam Airlines launches self-service check-in for international flights at Hanoi airport

Passengers on Vietnam Airlines' international flights from Noi Bai International Airport's Terminal 2 can now check in and drop bags at self-service kiosks.

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Southeast Asia's second-richest country ranks 19th in global passport ranking

Brueni, the second-richest country in Southeast Asia by GDP per capita after Singapore, secured 19th place in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, with its passport granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 163 destinations.

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Middle East's richest city rewards residents bringing in tourists with $800 worth of perks

Dubai, the Middle East's richest city in terms of high-net-worth individuals, will offer more than 3,000 dirhams (US$816) worth of discounts and deals to residents who bring friends and family to visit, the emirate's media office said, as months of war have battered its tourism sector.

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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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