VnExpress International
The most read Vietnamese newspaper
Vietnamese Edition
| Contact us | Follow us on       
foreign arrivals
Asia's second best airport braces for record foreign arrivals during China's Golden Week

Asia's second best airport braces for record foreign arrivals during China's Golden Week

More than 50,000 foreign nationals are expected to enter South Korea through Incheon International Airport each day from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3, coinciding with China's Golden Week and prompting immigration authorities to activate emergency measures.
China welcomes 23 million visa-free foreign tourists in 8 months

China welcomes 23 million visa-free foreign tourists in 8 months

Asia's 'most beautiful island' earns $1.6B tourism revenues in 8 months

Asia's 'most beautiful island' earns $1.6B tourism revenues in 8 months

Vietnam emerges as one of IHG's best-performing Asia Pacific markets amid tourism boom

Vietnam emerges as one of IHG's best-performing Asia Pacific markets amid tourism boom

Vietnam has emerged as one of the best-performing markets in Asia Pacific of U.K.-based hotel operator IHG, with revenue per available room (RevPAR) rising 20% in the second quarter of 2026, driven by a surge in international arrivals.
August 27, 2026 | 05:53 pm PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' reports $1.38B tourism revenues in seven months

Asia's 'most beautiful island' reports $1.38B tourism revenues in seven months

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, recorded tourism revenue of VND36.4 trillion (US$1.38 billion) in the first seven months this year, up 46% year-on-year, amid a boom in foreign arrivals.
August 11, 2026 | 02:00 am PT
Southeast Asia's 3rd-third richest nation expects strong rebound in international arrivals

Southeast Asia's 3rd-third richest nation expects strong rebound in international arrivals

Malaysia is projected to regain tourism momentum in the second half of 2026, with foreign arrivals projected to surpass pre-Covid- levels for the full year.
July 2, 2026 | 09:30 pm PT
Vietnam's foreign tourists surge 15% to 12.3 million in first half

Vietnam's foreign tourists surge 15% to 12.3 million in first half

Vietnam received 12.3 million international visitors in the first six months of the year, a 14.9% increase from the same period last year, fueled by the country's reputation as a safe destination amid global geopolitical uncertainty.
July 2, 2026 | 08:00 pm PT
Southeast Asia's largest economy targets 19.1 million foreign tourists in 2027

Southeast Asia's largest economy targets 19.1 million foreign tourists in 2027

Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, expects to attract 19.1 million foreign tourists in 2027, up 19% compared to this year's target.
July 2, 2026 | 01:08 am PT
World's second best airport braces for surge in foreign arrivals ahead of BTS concert

World's second best airport braces for surge in foreign arrivals ahead of BTS concert

South Korea's Incheon International Airport, voted the world's second-best airport after Changi in the 2026 Skytrax awards, have stepped up immigration staffing in anticipation of a surge in foreign visitors arriving for a major BTS concert.
June 11, 2026 | 11:42 pm PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' sees 51% surge in January-May foreign arrivals

Asia's 'most beautiful island' sees 51% surge in January-May foreign arrivals

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, received 1.17 million foreign tourists in the first five months this year, up 51% year-on-year and meeting over half of this year's target.
June 5, 2026 | 09:46 pm PT
Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy launches mobile app to cut immigration wait times

Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy launches mobile app to cut immigration wait times

Thailand's Immigration Bureau has rolled out a cloud-based mobile application aimed at streamlining border entry procedures, allowing most travelers to complete arrival registration in less than three minutes while maintaining stringent security checks.
June 1, 2026 | 02:57 pm PT
Tourists in Thailand plan for upcoming cuts to visa-free stays

Tourists in Thailand plan for upcoming cuts to visa-free stays

The backpackers in Khao San Road, a Bangkok thoroughfare famous for its wild nightlife, are waking up this week with an extra headache: The Thai government is set to shorten the length of visa-free stays.
May 21, 2026 | 06:35 pm PT
Vietnam's two largest cities record strong growth in foreign arrivals

Vietnam's two largest cities record strong growth in foreign arrivals

Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam's two largest cities, saw a strong growth in international arrivals in the first four months of 2026.
May 10, 2026 | 07:42 pm PT
Southeast Asia's second most-visited country vows strict tourist oversight after public sex incidents

Southeast Asia's second most-visited country vows strict tourist oversight after public sex incidents

Thailand, the second most visited country in Southeast Asia after Malaysia, has vowed to tighten oversight of tourists' behavior after a series of incidents involving foreigners caught having sex in public, warning they damaged the country's image.
May 8, 2026 | 02:56 pm PT
Malaysia retains crown as Southeast Asia's most-visited country

Malaysia retains crown as Southeast Asia's most-visited country

Malaysia welcomed 10.6 million tourists in the first quarter of this year, up 5% year-on-year, reinforcing its position as the most visited country in Southeast Asia.
May 5, 2026 | 04:39 pm PT
View more stories
 
go to top