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Vietnam's aviation hits record 83.5 million passengers in 2025 as international travel surges

Vietnam's aviation hits record 83.5 million passengers in 2025 as international travel surges

Vietnam's aviation industry set a new record in 2025, carrying 83.5 million passengers, a 10.7% increase from the previous year and the highest level ever recorded.
United Airlines flight to Singapore diverted to Manila after passenger collapses

United Airlines flight to Singapore diverted to Manila after passenger collapses

First look inside Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport after $190M upgrade

First look inside Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport after $190M upgrade

Southeast Asia's second largest economy delays tourist entry fee to early 2026

Southeast Asia's second largest economy delays tourist entry fee to early 2026

Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports has announced a delay in the implementation of the long-planned Travel Fee for Foreign Tourists to 2026.
July 16, 2025 | 04:17 pm PT
Taiwanese tourist charged 3 times normal fare for 25-km Hanoi taxi ride

Taiwanese tourist charged 3 times normal fare for 25-km Hanoi taxi ride

A Taiwanese tourist's first visit to Vietnam turned sour after falling victim to a Hanoi airport taxi scam that charged triple the normal fare.
June 24, 2025 | 03:24 pm PT
Chinese tourist reunited with $14,000 left behind in Hanoi taxi

Chinese tourist reunited with $14,000 left behind in Hanoi taxi

When a Chinese tourist realized he had left cash worth nearly US$14,000 in a Hanoi taxi, he feared the worst. But within an hour, airport staff had pulled off a remarkable recovery.
June 18, 2025 | 07:42 pm PT
Flights resume after global IT crash wreaks havoc

Flights resume after global IT crash wreaks havoc

Planes were gradually taking off again Saturday after global airlines, banks and media were thrown into turmoil by one of the biggest IT crashes in recent years, caused by an update to an antivirus programme.
July 20, 2024 | 05:48 pm PT
What is the longest railway line in the world?

What is the longest railway line in the world?

This railway crosses numerous time zones, linking a capital to the far eastern regions of a vast country.
July 12, 2024 | 03:32 pm PT
Journey of a digital nomad: Vietnamese traveler's reflection on 50 countries

Journey of a digital nomad: Vietnamese traveler's reflection on 50 countries

Phan Thanh Quoc returned to Vietnam in late 2023 after exploring Ecuador, marking the 50th country he visited since quitting his programming job three years ago.
February 17, 2024 | 07:30 pm PT
Phu Quoc increasingly popular among Korean travelers

Phu Quoc increasingly popular among Korean travelers

Phu Quoc, Vietnam's largest island, has gained the admiration of Korean tourists, exemplified by visitors who appreciate its natural beauty and welcoming atmosphere.
October 30, 2023 | 05:00 pm PT
Plunging demand drags down international airfares

Plunging demand drags down international airfares

International airfares have dropped by up to 30% this year as a tanking global economy hit demand.
July 17, 2023 | 12:01 am PT
China travel rebound bets turn toward airports, away from airlines

China travel rebound bets turn toward airports, away from airlines

Investors hoping to cash in on a boom in Chinese travel after nearly three years of pandemic lockdowns are shifting into airports, hotels and duty-free operators and away from airlines subject to fluctuating fuel prices and more intense competition.
March 24, 2023 | 01:12 am PT
Hotel room rates in Southeast Asia skyrocket amid tourism boom

Hotel room rates in Southeast Asia skyrocket amid tourism boom

Hotel rates in Southeast Asia's tourist cities are getting more expensive, fueled by a post Covid travel boom, especially the return of Chinese tourists after three years of Covid lockdowns.
March 9, 2023 | 04:57 am PT
South Korean tourists favor Vietnam for Lunar New Year festival: tour operators

South Korean tourists favor Vietnam for Lunar New Year festival: tour operators

Vietnam is still a favorite tourist destination for South Korean travelers on the upcoming Lunar New Year, which falls on January 22 and is celebrated by Koreans as Seollal.
January 10, 2023 | 06:17 pm PT
Relaxed visa policies help Thailand easily beat tourism target

Relaxed visa policies help Thailand easily beat tourism target

Thailand expects inbound tourist numbers this year to exceed its target by 15% thanks to its lifting of Covid restrictions and having a generous visa policy.
December 25, 2022 | 08:08 pm PT
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