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Asia's leading beach country tightens security after tourists' death

Asia's leading beach country tightens security after tourists' death

The Philippines, named Asia's leading beach destination at the World Travel Awards, is seeking stricter security measures at popular tourist spots following the recent death of a Slovak woman and a South Korean man.
8 great spots for vegetarian dining in Hanoi

8 great spots for vegetarian dining in Hanoi

Michelin sommelier's tips for pairing wine with Vietnamese food

Michelin sommelier's tips for pairing wine with Vietnamese food

Japanese tourists criticized at home for exposing buttocks at China's Great Wall

Japanese tourists criticized at home for exposing buttocks at China's Great Wall

A Japanese couple has faced heavy criticism in their home country after being detained and deported for taking photos with exposed buttocks at China's Great Wall.
March 15, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
A love affair with Ho Chi Minh City: a British traveler's journey

A love affair with Ho Chi Minh City: a British traveler's journey

Ben Maguire has fallen so hard for Ho Chi Minh City, from its traffic to its food, that he joked he would write a love letter to banh mi or marry a bowl of pho to stay in the city.
March 14, 2025 | 11:00 pm PT
My Khe drops out of Tripadvisor's list of Asia's most beautiful beaches

My Khe drops out of Tripadvisor's list of Asia's most beautiful beaches

My Khe Beach in Da Nang is absent from this year's list of Asia's most beautiful beaches as voted by Tripadvisor readers, after ranking sixth last year.
March 14, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
TasteAtlas ranks Vietnamese street foods among the best in Southeast Asia

TasteAtlas ranks Vietnamese street foods among the best in Southeast Asia

Alongside pho and banh mi, Vietnamese dishes like crispy pancakes, chicken sticky rice and more made top 100 street foods in Southeast Asia for 2025.
March 14, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
Buddha statue in Vietnam's Mekong Delta ranked among world's most impressive

Buddha statue in Vietnam's Mekong Delta ranked among world's most impressive

A 20-meter-tall Maitreya Buddha statue in the Mekong Delta has been recognized as one of the world's most impressive giant Buddha statues by British travel magazine Wanderlust.
March 14, 2025 | 06:00 pm PT
Malaysia's AirAsia to suspend Ipoh-Singapore route from April 25

Malaysia's AirAsia to suspend Ipoh-Singapore route from April 25

Malaysia's low-cost carrier AirAsia has announced the suspension of several routes, including the Ipoh-Singapore service, raising concerns among authorities about its potential impact on tourism.
March 13, 2025 | 08:09 pm PT
Chinese tourist critically injured after leaning out of Sri Lanka train for photos

Chinese tourist critically injured after leaning out of Sri Lanka train for photos

A Chinese tourist suffered severe injuries after leaning out of a moving train in Sri Lanka to take photos, sparking criticism from mainland netizens.
March 13, 2025 | 07:21 pm PT
China deports Japanese tourists over Great Wall buttocks pic

China deports Japanese tourists over Great Wall buttocks pic

Two Japanese tourists in their 20s were detained for two weeks in China then deported for taking photos showing exposed buttocks at the Great Wall, local media reported.
March 13, 2025 | 06:46 pm PT
'High-five cat' goes viral in China as thousands line up for good luck

'High-five cat' goes viral in China as thousands line up for good luck

Thousands of visitors have been queuing at Xiyuan Temple in Suzhou City to exchange a cheerful high five with a tabby cat wearing a gold necklace.
March 13, 2025 | 05:00 pm PT
About 1,700 tourists to visit Ha Long by cruise ship

About 1,700 tourists to visit Ha Long by cruise ship

About 1,700 tourists, 85% of whom are Japanese, aboard a chartered cruise ship are scheduled to visit Ha Long in the northern province of Quang Ninh on April 30.
March 13, 2025 | 04:00 pm PT
Indonesian, Thai tourists express highest satisfaction after visiting Vietnam

Indonesian, Thai tourists express highest satisfaction after visiting Vietnam

Indonesia, Thailand, and India are Vietnam's top tourism markets, with satisfaction levels from these countries being the highest in Asia, according to a recent report.
March 13, 2025 | 05:00 am PT
Which island was named Asia's most beautiful this year?

Which island was named Asia's most beautiful this year?

Bali, Indonesia's iconic holiday destination, has been crowned Asia's most beautiful island this year at the annual Reader's Choice Awards by travel magazine DestinAsian.
March 13, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
South Korean man shot dead at Asia's leading beach country

South Korean man shot dead at Asia's leading beach country

A South Korean man was shot and killed by two robbers in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, voted as Asia's leading beach destination.
March 12, 2025 | 11:51 pm PT
Singapore Airlines, Scoot to ban power bank charging during flights from April

Singapore Airlines, Scoot to ban power bank charging during flights from April

Singapore Airlines and its budget subsidiary, Scoot, have announced that passengers will be prohibited from using power banks to charge their devices during flights starting April 1 due to safety concerns.
March 12, 2025 | 07:40 pm PT
Vietnam considers opening direct flights to Poland, Czechia, Switzerland after visa waivers

Vietnam considers opening direct flights to Poland, Czechia, Switzerland after visa waivers

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has proposed that domestic airlines launch direct flights to Poland, Czechia, and Switzerland following the government's decision to waive visas for citizens of these countries.
March 12, 2025 | 07:03 pm PT
4,000 diners to be compensated following Haidilao hotpot pee incident

4,000 diners to be compensated following Haidilao hotpot pee incident

Chinese hotpot giant Haidilao said it would compensate over 4,000 diners who had visited one of its outlets in Shanghai after two diners urinated into their hotpot broth.
March 12, 2025 | 06:17 pm PT
Riot Games considers Vietnam's Cat Ba for filming League of Legends series

Riot Games considers Vietnam's Cat Ba for filming League of Legends series

American video game developer Riot Games has found Cat Ba Archipelago in northern Vietnam as a potential filming location for a nine-episode series based on the popular game League of Legends.
March 12, 2025 | 06:05 pm PT
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