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Singapore Changi named world's best airport for layovers

Singapore Changi named world's best airport for layovers

Singapore Changi Airport, home to the world's largest indoor waterfall, was named the world's best airport for layovers by global data service provider TripSim.
Tourists complain of unfriendly treatment in Malaysia: minister

Tourists complain of unfriendly treatment in Malaysia: minister

Mui Ne tops Booking.com 2026 must-visit places worldwide

Mui Ne tops Booking.com 2026 must-visit places worldwide

Foreign tourists complain about Phu Quoc homestay after New Year farce

Foreign tourists complain about Phu Quoc homestay after New Year farce

Foreign tourists have complained about being ripped off by a Phu Quoc homestay during the New Year holidays, with some apparently being told to sleep in hallways despite booking in advance.
January 2, 2026 | 12:22 am 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
Which is world's leading airline to Asia?

Which is world's leading airline to Asia?

Singapore Airlines has surpassed 12 other rivals to be named the world's leading airline to Asia at the 2025 World Travel Awards, thanks to its excellent in-flight service and cabin comfort.
January 1, 2026 | 05:00 am PT
Two Southeast Asian countries named among world's 10 best places to retire in 2026

Two Southeast Asian countries named among world's 10 best places to retire in 2026

Malaysia and Thailand have joined a list of 10 best places to retire in 2026, according to the annual report by Ireland-based magazine International Living.
January 1, 2026 | 04:31 am PT
Vietnam welcomes thousands of foreign tourists on first day of 2026

Vietnam welcomes thousands of foreign tourists on first day of 2026

Popular Vietnamese tourist destinations from Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang welcomed their first foreign visitors of 2026 on Thursday, marking the start of what is expected to be a highly promising tourism year.
January 1, 2026 | 01:31 am PT
Which country has world's best cuisine, according to TasteAtlas?

Which country has world's best cuisine, according to TasteAtlas?

Italian cuisine was named the world's best for 2025-2026 by global food guide TasteAtlas, reclaiming the top spot from Greece.
January 1, 2026 | 12:00 am PT
Babysitting for foreign tourists is booming in Japan, allowing parents to enjoy sushi as kids learn Zen

Babysitting for foreign tourists is booming in Japan, allowing parents to enjoy sushi as kids learn Zen

Babysitting for foreign tourists is booming in Japan, driven by rising demand for foreign-language childcare that lets families explore the country more freely.
December 31, 2025 | 10:00 pm PT
South Korea extends group visa fee waiver for 6 Asian countries

South Korea extends group visa fee waiver for 6 Asian countries

South Korea’s Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun Cheol on Dec. 31 announced that the country will extend the waiver of visa processing fees for group tourists from six Asian countries, including Vietnam, for another six months.
December 31, 2025 | 09:00 pm PT
Asian country with world's 3rd most powerful passport to cut application fee by nearly half

Asian country with world's 3rd most powerful passport to cut application fee by nearly half

Japan plans to lower the application fee for a 10-year passport for people aged 18 and older to about 9,000 yen (US$58), almost halving the current fee of around 16,000 yen.
December 31, 2025 | 06:17 pm PT
Phu Quoc restaurant sparks controversy over $2 beach access fee

Phu Quoc restaurant sparks controversy over $2 beach access fee

A restaurant on Phu Quoc Island has sparked public debate after introducing a fee for access to Bai Sao Beach, which had previously been free.
December 31, 2025 | 04:14 pm PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' receives 8.1 million tourists in 2025

Asia's 'most beautiful island' receives 8.1 million tourists in 2025

Phu Quoc Island, voted the most beautiful in Asia by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, received an estimated 8.1 million visitors in 2025, surpassing its initial target of 7.25 million.
December 31, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Vietnam named top travel destination for 2026

Vietnam named top travel destination for 2026

Vietnam is emerging as one of Asia’s most popular travel destinations in 2026, thanks to its unique blend of spectacular natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage and vibrant modern cities, according to France’s Vogue magazine.
December 30, 2025 | 03:54 pm PT
Power failure paralyzes Channel tunnel linking Britain and continental Europe, causing travel mayhem

Power failure paralyzes Channel tunnel linking Britain and continental Europe, causing travel mayhem

Eurostar suspended all trains connecting London to Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels on Dec. 30 after a power supply issue in the Channel tunnel, sparking travel chaos during the busy travel season between Christmas and New Year.
December 30, 2025 | 03:54 pm PT
Phu Quoc celebrated by international media as top Asia destination

Phu Quoc celebrated by international media as top Asia destination

Phu Quoc is emerging as one of the most closely watched destinations in Asia, following a wave of recognition from leading international travel publications.
December 31, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
Sun Group bets on Phu Quoc as the next Phuket or Bali: CAPA

Sun Group bets on Phu Quoc as the next Phuket or Bali: CAPA

The Center for Aviation (CAPA), the world's leading aviation data and analytics platform, assessed that Phu Quoc holds a rare advantage in having established a relatively comprehensive aviation ecosystem, comprising an expanded international airport and an airline bearing the island's name, Sun PhuQuoc Airways.
December 31, 2025 | 12:00 am PT
UK man's 15,000-km walk to Vietnam reshaped by love, a rescued dog and flood relief mission

UK man's 15,000-km walk to Vietnam reshaped by love, a rescued dog and flood relief mission

What began as a solo trek from England to Vietnam has evolved into a shared journey for Luke Deakin, marked by a new relationship, the adoption of a stray dog and an unexpected detour to support flood victims in central Vietnam.
December 30, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
Record foreign arrivals make 2025 a golden year for Vietnam's tourism

Record foreign arrivals make 2025 a golden year for Vietnam's tourism

With more than 21 million foreign visitors, the highest ever, 2025 is set to usher in a new era for Vietnam's tourism industry.
December 29, 2025 | 07:53 pm PT
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