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Southeast Asian nation added to list facing up to $15,000 US visa bond

Southeast Asian nation added to list facing up to $15,000 US visa bond

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration will require citizens from 50 countries to post bonds of US$15,000 to apply for U.S. entry, a State Department official said on March 18.
World's best airport for 2026 revealed as Asia dominates top five

World's best airport for 2026 revealed as Asia dominates top five

Singapore coffee shop closes after 8 years

Singapore coffee shop closes after 8 years

Chinese tourist claims to find used syringe in seafood dish at Phuket hotel

Chinese tourist claims to find used syringe in seafood dish at Phuket hotel

A family of Chinese tourists reported discovering what appeared to be a used syringe needle in a seafood dish at a hotel in Phuket, sparking severe food safety concerns among travelers.
March 18, 2026 | 09:28 pm PT
Vietnam's Noi Bai, Da Nang surpass Beijing Daxing, New York JFK in ranking of world's 100 best airports

Vietnam's Noi Bai, Da Nang surpass Beijing Daxing, New York JFK in ranking of world's 100 best airports

Vietnam's Noi Bai and Da Nang international airport surged in this year's list of the world's top 100 airports, outperforming major hubs such as Beijing Daxing International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport, according to London-based aviation consultancy Skytrax.
March 18, 2026 | 07:18 pm PT
Jollibee only Southeast Asian representative in ranking of world's strongest restaurant brands

Jollibee only Southeast Asian representative in ranking of world's strongest restaurant brands

Philippine fast-food chain Jollibee has climbed four places from last year to rank fifth on Brand Finance's 2026 list of the world's strongest restaurant brands.
March 18, 2026 | 06:18 pm PT
Thailand again proposes free domestic flights for foreign tourists amid tourism crisis

Thailand again proposes free domestic flights for foreign tourists amid tourism crisis

Thailand is considering reviving a proposal to offer free domestic flights to foreign tourists, as authorities move to cushion the tourism sector against potential fallout from the conflict in the Middle East.
March 18, 2026 | 02:57 pm PT
How mountain ebony blossoms transform Dien Bien each March

How mountain ebony blossoms transform Dien Bien each March

White blossoms are blooming across Dien Bien, blanketing the region, as warmer weather arrives and the province enters its celebrated spring season.
March 18, 2026 | 01:01 am PT
Thai family claims Shanghai hotel staff hiding under their bed

Thai family claims Shanghai hotel staff hiding under their bed

A Thai family is pursuing legal action against a hotel in China's Shanghai after discovering a man, believed to be a staff member, hiding inside their room.
March 18, 2026 | 12:50 am PT
South Korea plans 10-year visas for residents of Vietnam's major cities

South Korea plans 10-year visas for residents of Vietnam's major cities

South Korea is considering granting 10-year visas to visitors from major Vietnamese cities as part of efforts to boost tourism and hit its target of 30 million tourists by 2027.
March 17, 2026 | 11:17 pm PT
Asian airlines extend flight cancelations amid escalating Middle East conflict

Asian airlines extend flight cancelations amid escalating Middle East conflict

Global air travel remains severely disrupted after the war in Iran forced the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi, stranding tens of thousands of passengers.
March 17, 2026 | 10:54 pm PT
Singaporean family misses flight at Changi Airport over toy gun, pays $2,300 for new tickets

Singaporean family misses flight at Changi Airport over toy gun, pays $2,300 for new tickets

A Singaporean family missed its flight at Changi Airport after a toy gun was found in its carry-on luggage during screening, and paid S$3,000 (US$2,350) for new tickets.
March 17, 2026 | 07:48 pm PT
Vietnamese travelers lead Asia in cutting environmental impact: Agoda

Vietnamese travelers lead Asia in cutting environmental impact: Agoda

Vietnamese travelers lead the region in reducing environmental impact and carbon emissions, with 29% citing it as their top motivation for sustainable travel, the highest rate among surveyed markets, according to online platform Agoda.
March 17, 2026 | 06:33 pm PT
Scoot apologizes after passengers arrive at Singapore's Changi without checked baggage

Scoot apologizes after passengers arrive at Singapore's Changi without checked baggage

Budget carrier Scoot has apologized after passengers on a flight from the Philippines' Davao City to Singapore discovered their checked luggage had not been loaded onto the aircraft.
March 17, 2026 | 06:29 pm PT
Vietnam Airlines to change terminals at some international airports from late March

Vietnam Airlines to change terminals at some international airports from late March

Vietnam Airlines announced on March 17 that it will change its operating terminals at several international airports starting from late March in a move to improve service quality, enhance passenger experience and support its goal of becoming a five-star international airline by 2030.
March 17, 2026 | 04:45 pm PT
Phu Quoc highlighted as global showcase for architecture by US magazine

Phu Quoc highlighted as global showcase for architecture by US magazine

U.S. travel magazine Travel + Leisure has described Phu Quoc as an emerging "showcase of global architectural influences."
March 17, 2026 | 11:30 pm PT
Tokyo falls behind Shanghai, Bangkok in ranking of world's 50 best cities

Tokyo falls behind Shanghai, Bangkok in ranking of world's 50 best cities

Japan's Tokyo ranked 10th in a list of world's 50 best cities this year as voted by British magazine Time Out, trailing behind other Asian tourism hubs such as Shanghai, Bangkok and Seoul.
March 17, 2026 | 12:38 am PT
World's priciest passport slips behind Malaysia in global power ranking

World's priciest passport slips behind Malaysia in global power ranking

Australian passport, the world's most expensive, ranked the seventh most powerful globally in the latest Henley Passport Index 2026, down one place from last year and weaker than Malaysia's.
March 17, 2026 | 12:38 am PT
Indian tourist charged with molesting flight attendant on Singapore Airlines flight

Indian tourist charged with molesting flight attendant on Singapore Airlines flight

A 36-year-old Indian national on Tuesday has been charged with molesting and harassing a flight attendant on a Singapore Airlines flight.
March 16, 2026 | 10:01 pm PT
Southeast Asian resort island detains 3 European tourists for producing porn

Southeast Asian resort island detains 3 European tourists for producing porn

Indonesia's resort island of Bali has arrested two French nationals and an Italian on accusations of producing and distributing pornography in a nation where such content is illegal, police said on March 17.
March 16, 2026 | 10:01 pm PT
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