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BigBang concert brings Hanoi $29M in tourism revenue

BigBang concert brings Hanoi $29M in tourism revenue

Hanoi earned an estimated VND750 billion (US$29 million) in tourism revenue as nearly 220,000 tourists including 68,000 foreigners visited the city for BigBang's two-day concert on Oct. 24–25, according to local authorities.
Singapore food stall opened by two brothers to close after $39,000 losses

Singapore food stall opened by two brothers to close after $39,000 losses

Inside the Hanoi hotel that hosted Xi Jinping, Donald Trump and BigBang

Inside the Hanoi hotel that hosted Xi Jinping, Donald Trump and BigBang

The journey through unexplored jungle to discover 2-ha sinkhole in Phong Nha - Ke Bang

The journey through unexplored jungle to discover 2-ha sinkhole in Phong Nha - Ke Bang

After discovering a black spot in a satellite image of of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park in central Vietnam, explorers navigated rugged forest trails carrying specialized equipment to locate a 2.1-hectare sinkhole.
October 26, 2026 | 10:57 pm PT
Haze hits tourism across Southeast Asia, bookings down, trips canceled

Haze hits tourism across Southeast Asia, bookings down, trips canceled

Forest fires and worsening haze across Southeast Asia are disrupting air travel, causing tour cancellations, dampening hotel bookings in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, and threatening the region's tourism industry.
October 26, 2026 | 08:00 pm PT
South Korea's Busan offers foreign tourists $23 off beef meals posted on Instagram

South Korea's Busan offers foreign tourists $23 off beef meals posted on Instagram

Foreign visitors to South Korea's Busan can get up to 30,000 won (US$23) off a hanwoo beef meal at four restaurants by sharing a photo of their food on Instagram.
October 26, 2026 | 07:59 pm PT
Myanmar extends visa-on-arrival scheme for tourists from 5 Asian markets

Myanmar extends visa-on-arrival scheme for tourists from 5 Asian markets

Myanmar has extended its trial visa-on-arrival program for travelers from mainland China, India, Japan, South Korea and Macau for another year, according to the Ministry of Culture, Hotels and Tourism.
October 26, 2026 | 07:23 pm PT
Indian tourist arrested with $76,000 undeclared cash at Bangkok airport

Indian tourist arrested with $76,000 undeclared cash at Bangkok airport

Thai Customs officers have arrested an Indian passenger at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport for allegedly bringing undeclared foreign currency worth approximately US$76,000 into Thailand.
October 26, 2026 | 07:22 pm PT
Indonesia's Bali expects to welcome record 7.2 million foreign arrivals this year

Indonesia's Bali expects to welcome record 7.2 million foreign arrivals this year

Indonesia's Bali, one of Southeast Asia's most popular tourist destinations, expects international arrivals to reach 7.2 million by the end of this year, up 2% from a year earlier and the highest level in a decade.
October 26, 2026 | 03:00 pm PT
Emirates named best international airline by Forbes Travel Guide

Emirates named best international airline by Forbes Travel Guide

Emirates won for Best International Airline for a third consecutive year at the Forbes Travel Guide's 2026 Verified Air Travel Awards.
October 25, 2026 | 08:23 pm PT
Passenger injured after power bank overheats on HK Express flight to Jeju

Passenger injured after power bank overheats on HK Express flight to Jeju

A passenger was injured after a power bank overheated and emitted smoke aboard an HK Express flight from Hong Kong to South Korea on Sunday, prompting the cabin crew to take emergency safety measures before the aircraft landed safely.
October 25, 2026 | 07:47 pm PT
Thailand targets Vietnam, Singapore in Southeast Asia tourism push

Thailand targets Vietnam, Singapore in Southeast Asia tourism push

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is targeting five markets, including Vietnam, with campaigns promoting wellness, food and Thai culture, alongside fiscal 2027 targets for 6.2% growth in revenue from ASEAN visitors.
October 25, 2026 | 07:47 pm PT
Beach officer flies from Da Nang to Phu Quoc to return wedding ring to Portuguese tourists

Beach officer flies from Da Nang to Phu Quoc to return wedding ring to Portuguese tourists

According to the Son Tra Peninsula and Da Nang tourism beaches management, a local beach order officer flew nearly 800km to Phu Quoc to return a lost wedding ring to a Portuguese couple.
October 25, 2026 | 07:46 pm PT
South Korea flight delays send 1,700 passengers to faraway airports

South Korea flight delays send 1,700 passengers to faraway airports

More than 1,700 passengers flying from South Korea's Jeju Island had to land at Incheon instead of their designated destinations due to delayed flights caused apparently by a sports festival on the island.
October 25, 2026 | 07:44 pm PT
Guard jailed for undressing tourist at Malaysian resort

Guard jailed for undressing tourist at Malaysian resort

A Chinese tourist who woke to a man undressing her at a Malaysian resort got away by tricking him into taking a shower, and the 18-year-old has been sentenced to two years for trespassing.
October 26, 2026 | 01:30 am PT
World's second most visited country sees nearly half its tourism activity outside peak season

World's second most visited country sees nearly half its tourism activity outside peak season

Spain, the world's second most visited country, records some 47% of its tourism activity outside peak season, significantly more than Mediterranean rivals Italy and Greece, a new report shows.
October 25, 2026 | 12:59 am PT
A $8,500 night at presidential suite in Vietnam's tallest building

A $8,500 night at presidential suite in Vietnam's tallest building

An ultra-luxurious 488-square-meter presidential suite on the 68th floor of Ho Chi Minh City's 81-story Landmark 81 offers panoramic city views for VND220 million (US$8,500) per night.
October 24, 2026 | 04:00 am PT
K-pop legends BigBang stay at Hanoi hotel that has hosted Xi Jinping and three US presidents

K-pop legends BigBang stay at Hanoi hotel that has hosted Xi Jinping and three US presidents

K-pop group BigBang are staying at JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi, which has hosted many heads of state, for their two concerts in the city on Oct. 24 and 25.
October 24, 2026 | 02:02 am PT
American tourist sparks debate for sleeping on airport floor rather than paying for hotel

American tourist sparks debate for sleeping on airport floor rather than paying for hotel

A 29-year-old traveler has sparked debate on social media after revealing that she spent the night sleeping on the floor of San Francisco International Airport in the U.S. rather than paying for a hotel.
October 24, 2026 | 02:00 am PT
Asia's most favorite island expects to receive 2.4 million foreign tourists in 2026

Asia's most favorite island expects to receive 2.4 million foreign tourists in 2026

Phu Quoc, named Asia's best island by Condé Nast Traveler readers, is expected to welcome 2.4 million international visitors this year, a 33% increase from 2025, fueled by new direct flight routes and year-end activities.
October 23, 2026 | 10:00 pm PT
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