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Vietnam deputy PM calls for streamlined e-visa and entry-exit procedures to boost tourism

Vietnam deputy PM calls for streamlined e-visa and entry-exit procedures to boost tourism

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh on Tuesday called on relevant authorities to streamline e-visa issuance and entry-exit procedures in an effort to meet the target of serving 25 million international visitors this year.
Which is Southeast Asia's second most visited country?

Which is Southeast Asia's second most visited country?

Vietnam wraps up 2025 with 21.2 million foreign arrivals, an all-time high

Vietnam wraps up 2025 with 21.2 million foreign arrivals, an all-time high

Da Nang emerges as rising star in tourism firmament

Da Nang emerges as rising star in tourism firmament

The central city of Da Nang received 345,000 foreign visitors during New Year, three times Hanoi's arrival numbers and nearly five times Ho Chi Minh City's.
January 4, 2026 | 11:00 pm PT
Southeast Asia's largest economy targets 17 million tourists this year

Southeast Asia's largest economy targets 17 million tourists this year

Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, expects to receive up to 17 million foreign arrivals this year, up 11% year-on-year.
January 4, 2026 | 10:32 pm PT
Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy expects 36.7 million tourists this year

Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy expects 36.7 million tourists this year

Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, has set its target of welcoming 36.7 million foreign arrivals this year, a 13% increase from last year, and earning tourism revenue of 2.78 trillion baht (US$88.3 billion), up 7%.
January 1, 2026 | 03:39 pm PT
Vietnam, Malaysia rise as Southeast Asia's tourism bright spots as Thailand slumps

Vietnam, Malaysia rise as Southeast Asia's tourism bright spots as Thailand slumps

Vietnam and Malaysia are rising tourism stars in Southeast Asia thanks to relaxed visa policies and improving infrastructure while Thailand has lost its lead due to border clashes and safety concerns.
December 26, 2025 | 03:06 pm PT
Southeast Asia's largest economy welcomes nearly 13 million tourists in 10 months

Southeast Asia's largest economy welcomes nearly 13 million tourists in 10 months

Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, received 12.76 million foreign arrivals between January and October this year, marking a 10.32% year-on-year increase.
December 22, 2025 | 11:21 pm PT
Australian tourist dies after smashing through Phuket restaurant glass door

Australian tourist dies after smashing through Phuket restaurant glass door

An Australian man died after suffering severe blood loss when he reportedly ran into a glass door at a restaurant in Thailand's Phuket last week.
December 19, 2025 | 12:56 am PT
Tourism agencies urge promotions as Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy expects arrivals to drop to 32 million

Tourism agencies urge promotions as Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy expects arrivals to drop to 32 million

With only 32 million foreign tourist arrivals projected for this year, the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) is urging the government to offer more flight promotions, while the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) plans to request "Quick Win" stimulus measures.
November 2, 2025 | 06:28 pm PT
Blackpink's Lisa appointed Thailand tourism ambassador amid prolonged crisis

Blackpink's Lisa appointed Thailand tourism ambassador amid prolonged crisis

Lisa of the South Korean girl group Blackpink has been appointed the Amazing Thailand ambassador for the next 12 months to promote Thailand's tourism image worldwide.
October 15, 2025 | 07:04 pm PT
Thailand considers plan for double tax deductions to boost tourism

Thailand considers plan for double tax deductions to boost tourism

Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has said that he will propose to the Cabinet on Oct. 14 a new scheme to stimulate tourism in secondary cities.
October 3, 2025 | 06:42 pm PT
Singapore travelers lead foreign arrivals to Malaysia's second largest state Johor

Singapore travelers lead foreign arrivals to Malaysia's second largest state Johor

Travelers from Singapore have topped the list of most frequent foreign visitors entering Malaysia's second largest state Johor, accounting for nearly 78%.
August 25, 2025 | 10:20 pm PT
International visitors to Vietnam surge 23% in first 7 months, still lower than Thailand's

International visitors to Vietnam surge 23% in first 7 months, still lower than Thailand's

The number of foreign visitors to Vietnam in the first seven of this year reached 12.2 million, up 23% year-on-year but still lower than Thailand's 19.2 million.
August 5, 2025 | 09:34 pm PT
World's second most beautiful island receives 5.2 million visitors in January-July

World's second most beautiful island receives 5.2 million visitors in January-July

Phu Quoc, voted the world's second most beautiful island by Travel + Leisure magazine, received 5.2 million visitors in the first seven months of this year, a 31.8% increase compared to the same period last year.
August 3, 2025 | 08:43 pm PT
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