Chinese tourists steal cremation urns on visa-free Jeju Island, demand $2M ransom

South Korean police are seeking Interpol's assistance in apprehending two Chinese tourists accused of stealing multiple cremation urns from a temple on Jeju Island and demanding a ransom of up to US$2 million.

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Asia's most beautiful island warns tourists of rabies risk

Indonesia's Bali, voted the most beautiful island in Asia, has issued a rabies warning to visitors after an Indonesian man died from the disease following a dog bite.

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Southeast Asia's second-largest economy to impose $9 tourism tax during peak season

Thailand, the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia, plans to introduce a 300-baht (US$8.78) tourism tax per visitor during the peak travel season later this year.

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Why Vietnam is no longer in the top global food destinations for 2025

Industry insiders say rising competition, limited tourist awareness, and shifting travel trends may have affected Vietnam’s spot in the 2025 top food destinations list, although many travelers said rankings do not matter.

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Foreigners found working illegally as tour guides on Phu Quoc Island

Authorities in Phu Quoc have discovered foreigners working illegally as tour guides amid a surge in foreign arrivals.

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Japanese airport offers karaoke service for passengers

Kyushu-Saga International Airport in Japan's Saga Prefecture has become the first airport in the country to install a karaoke booth, providing entertainment for passengers while they wait to board their flights.

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9 Southeast Asian coffee shops among world's 100 best

Southeast Asia had nine representatives featured in this year's World's 100 Best Coffee Shops list, with four from the Philippines, three from Malaysia, and one each from Singapore and Indonesia.

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