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Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy named among world's top 10 retirement destinations

Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy named among world's top 10 retirement destinations

Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, ranked fourth in a list of 10 best countries for retirement thanks to its low cost of living and quality of healthcare, according to the 2026 ranking released by France-based website Retraite sans Frontières.
Sun Group, Sunset Hospitality Group partner to promote world-class F&B and entertainment concepts

Sun Group, Sunset Hospitality Group partner to promote world-class F&B and entertainment concepts

Sun Group partners with Hilton to operate Yoko Onsen Quang Hanh

Sun Group partners with Hilton to operate Yoko Onsen Quang Hanh

Tourist crowds ease at Singapore top universities after stricter campus controls

Tourist crowds ease at Singapore top universities after stricter campus controls

Concerns over overcrowding and safety at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), two of Asia's leading universities, have largely abated after measures were introduced to manage tourist visits.
February 11, 2026 | 10:58 pm PT
Which Southeast Asian country welcomes highest number of Indian tourists in 2025?

Which Southeast Asian country welcomes highest number of Indian tourists in 2025?

Thailand welcomed the highest number of Indian tourists in Southeast Asia with 2.48 million arrivals in 2025, followed by Malaysia (1.57 million) and Singapore (1.21 million), according to data from tourism ministries.
February 11, 2026 | 09:00 pm PT
Malaysian airports face complaints over expensive food

Malaysian airports face complaints over expensive food

The Malaysian government has received public complaints about the high prices of items such as chocolates, food and alcohol at airport outlets compared with prices outside, Tourism Minister Tiong King Sing said.
February 11, 2026 | 06:57 pm PT
2 Singapore restaurants to close in March amid continued turbulence

2 Singapore restaurants to close in March amid continued turbulence

Relish, a home-grown burger restaurant, and Ibid, a fine-dining establishment, will shut their doors in March as Singapore's food and beverage sector continues to face headwinds.
February 11, 2026 | 03:20 pm PT
World's second most visited country shifts focus to sustainable tourism amid record arrivals

World's second most visited country shifts focus to sustainable tourism amid record arrivals

Spain is seeking to rebalance tourism and daily life after a record influx of visitors in 2025 intensified pressure on housing and living costs for residents.
February 11, 2026 | 03:20 pm PT
Which is Asia's second best food destination?

Which is Asia's second best food destination?

Thailand's Bangkok has been named the second best food destination in Asia after Hong Kong as part of Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Destinations.
February 11, 2026 | 02:59 pm PT
30 evacuated after fire breaks out at Asia's leading airport

30 evacuated after fire breaks out at Asia's leading airport

About 30 people were evacuated after a fire broke out at Terminal 1 of Hong Kong International Airport, named "Asia's leading airport" at the 2025 World Travel Awards, on Tuesday afternoon.
February 10, 2026 | 10:36 pm PT
Con Dao welcomes first international cruise ship in 2026

Con Dao welcomes first international cruise ship in 2026

Con Dao on Feb. 10 welcomed its first international cruise ship in 2026, which brought more than 100 international passengers of various nationalities
February 10, 2026 | 10:36 pm PT
Southeast Asia's largest economy among world's top 10 retirement destinations

Southeast Asia's largest economy among world's top 10 retirement destinations

Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, has been ranked the world's 10th best retirement destination this year as voted by France-based website Retraite sans Frontières.
February 10, 2026 | 10:08 pm PT
Tet airfares from Vietnam to Thailand double as holiday demand soars

Tet airfares from Vietnam to Thailand double as holiday demand soars

Round-trip airfares to Thailand from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have doubled during Tet, causing many people to reconsider travel plans.
February 10, 2026 | 07:59 pm PT
Which Southeast Asian country receives highest number of Chinese tourists in 2025?

Which Southeast Asian country receives highest number of Chinese tourists in 2025?

Vietnam emerged as Southeast Asia's leading destination for Chinese tourists in 2025, drawing 5.2 million arrivals as more flights boosted demand.
February 10, 2026 | 04:58 pm PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' experiences unprecedented rise in interest among Korean tourists

Asia's 'most beautiful island' experiences unprecedented rise in interest among Korean tourists

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, has seen an unprecedented spike in interest from South Korea, with volumes shooting up by as much as 71% year-on-year, according to Booking.com data.
February 10, 2026 | 04:50 pm PT
Southeast Asian island voted world's best destination grapples with trash crisis

Southeast Asian island voted world's best destination grapples with trash crisis

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has criticized local authorities for their slow response to Bali’s escalating waste problem, warning that the island’s reputation as a world-class tourist destination is at risk.
February 10, 2026 | 04:00 am PT
First Singaporean penalized under Malaysia's new anti-littering law

First Singaporean penalized under Malaysia's new anti-littering law

A Singaporean tourist has become the first from the city-state to be penalized under neighboring Malaysia's new anti-littering law, being fined RM1,500 (US$382) and sentenced to four hours of community service.
February 10, 2026 | 02:36 am PT
Homestays in world's best tourism village fully booked for Tet holidays

Homestays in world's best tourism village fully booked for Tet holidays

Homestays in Lo Lo Chai in northern Vietnam's Tuyen Quang Province are fully booked until the eighth day of the new year, leaving last-minute travelers to consider stay in tents or cheap places but at inflated prices.
February 9, 2026 | 08:08 pm PT
Taiwanese tourist and OnlyFans model kicked out of Singapore after suggestive photos found on her phone

Taiwanese tourist and OnlyFans model kicked out of Singapore after suggestive photos found on her phone

A Taiwanese tourist claimed she was denied entry into Singapore and deported after immigration officers allegedly found suggestive photos on her mobile phone.
February 9, 2026 | 08:07 pm PT
Singapore restaurant, once listed among Asia's best, to close after 14 years

Singapore restaurant, once listed among Asia's best, to close after 14 years

Singaporean restaurant Lolla, located at Ann Siang Hill, will close after its final service on Feb. 14, joining a growing list of food and beverage outlets that have shut down in the city-state in recent years.
February 9, 2026 | 07:30 pm PT
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