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3 Southeast Asian countries named among world's top taxi-scam hotspots

3 Southeast Asian countries named among world's top taxi-scam hotspots

Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines, popular tourism destinations in Southeast Asia, have been listed among top global hotspots for taxi scams, according to a study by British travel insurance provider AllClear.
Vietnam tourism cashes in on flourishing Tet travel demand

Vietnam tourism cashes in on flourishing Tet travel demand

20 trapped for 5 hours after elevator malfunction at Japan's tallest building

20 trapped for 5 hours after elevator malfunction at Japan's tallest building

Asia's 'most beautiful island' welcomes 366,000 tourists during Tet holidays

Asia's 'most beautiful island' welcomes 366,000 tourists during Tet holidays

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, received 366,000 tourist arrivals during the nine-day Tet holiday break, up 30% from last year.
February 22, 2026 | 05:50 pm PT
World's 'most favorite destination' sees tourist arrivals decline in January

World's 'most favorite destination' sees tourist arrivals decline in January

Visitors to Japan, named the "world's most favorite destination" last year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, fell 4.9% in January from the previous year to mark the first decline in four years, government data showed.
February 22, 2026 | 04:38 pm PT
Southern Vietnam hotspots overwhelmed by Tet holiday crowds

Southern Vietnam hotspots overwhelmed by Tet holiday crowds

Large numbers of travelers flocked to popular southern destinations such as Vung Tau, Da Lat and Phu Quoc during the Tet break, packing beaches and causing severe traffic jams on nearby roads.
February 22, 2026 | 01:20 am PT
Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy urged to reform law enforcement to boost tourism

Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy urged to reform law enforcement to boost tourism

Thai tourism operators are calling on the government to reform law enforcement and regulatory management in a bid to revitalize and strengthen the country’s tourism sector.
February 22, 2026 | 05:33 am PT
World's busiest airport handles record 95.2 million passengers in 2025

World's busiest airport handles record 95.2 million passengers in 2025

Dubai International Airport maintained its crown as the world’s busiest airport for international travel last year as officials said that a record 95.2 million passengers transited through its terminals, part of the emirate’s continued economic boom.
February 21, 2026 | 05:45 pm PT
7 Chinese tourists dead after bus sinks in Russia’s Lake Baikal

7 Chinese tourists dead after bus sinks in Russia’s Lake Baikal

Seven tourists, reported to be Chinese citizens, died on Feb 20 when a tour bus crashed through the ice of Russia’s Lake Baikal in Siberia, local officials said.
February 21, 2026 | 05:03 pm PT
Vietnam crowned as world’s most affordable expat destination for fifth straight year

Vietnam crowned as world’s most affordable expat destination for fifth straight year

Vietnam has once again been voted as the world’s most affordable country for expats in 2026, securing the top spot for the fifth consecutive year, according to the French newswire Journal du Net (JDN).
February 20, 2026 | 01:03 am PT
Hanoi park islet, a sanctuary for cats

Hanoi park islet, a sanctuary for cats

An islet in the middle of a Hanoi park has become a viral sensation for being home to 30 cats.
February 18, 2026 | 04:00 am PT
Ho Chi Minh City snail street, one of world's coolest, draws crowds after dark

Ho Chi Minh City snail street, one of world's coolest, draws crowds after dark

Hundreds of snail restaurants and seafood stalls line the nearly 1 km-long Vinh Khanh Street in Ho Chi Minh City, which stays busy with diners until midnight.
February 18, 2026 | 05:00 am PT
Southeast Asia's most visited country targets 2.1 million Indian arrivals in 2026

Southeast Asia's most visited country targets 2.1 million Indian arrivals in 2026

Malaysia expects to attract 2.1 million visitors from India in 2026, up 34.6% year-on-year, under the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY 2026) campaign, tourism officials said.
February 17, 2026 | 08:00 pm PT
Hoi An ranks behind Singapore among Asia's top Lunar New Year destinations

Hoi An ranks behind Singapore among Asia's top Lunar New Year destinations

Vietnam's UNESCO-listed ancient town is being spotlighted as one of Asia's most compelling places to celebrate Lunar New Year 2026, offering visitors an intimate, culturally rich alternative to the region's mega parades and high-octane city spectacles.
February 17, 2026 | 07:30 pm PT
Ha Long Bay welcomes 4,500 visitors on first day of Lunar New Year

Ha Long Bay welcomes 4,500 visitors on first day of Lunar New Year

More than 4,500 international and domestic travelers arrived at Ha Long International Cruise Port on the first day of the Lunar New Year (Tet) on Tuesday.
February 17, 2026 | 06:44 pm PT
4 Vietnam street food sweets make TasteAtlas's Asia's best

4 Vietnam street food sweets make TasteAtlas's Asia's best

Four Vietnamese street sweets, including fried banana and mung bean-filled doughnuts, have been named among Asia's top street food sweets by international food magazine TasteAtlas.
February 17, 2026 | 03:00 pm PT
Which is the second cheapest flight destination from Singapore in 2026?

Which is the second cheapest flight destination from Singapore in 2026?

Manila in the Philippines was named the second cheapest flight destination in 2026 with an average return flight price of S$240 (US$180.50) to and from Singapore, according to a report by British news site Skyscanner.
February 17, 2026 | 05:00 am PT
From Sa Pa to Bandung: These are Asia's fastest-growing destinations

From Sa Pa to Bandung: These are Asia's fastest-growing destinations

Digital travel platform Agoda recently named the top five rising stars in Asia showcasing the highest growth in international travel interest, with Vietnam's Sa Pa leading the charge.
February 17, 2026 | 04:30 am PT
Musang King durian named among Southeast Asia's best fruits: TasteAtlas

Musang King durian named among Southeast Asia's best fruits: TasteAtlas

Musang King, a renowned durian variety from Malaysia, has been ranked 14th on a list of the 25 best-rated fruits in Southeast Asia this year, as voted by readers of international food magazine TasteAtlas as of Feb. 15.
February 16, 2026 | 08:00 pm PT
The Hanoi wonton noodle shop that almost never closes

The Hanoi wonton noodle shop that almost never closes

Open year-round except for two hours on Lunar New Year’s Eve, a wonton noodle shop has spent 20 years perfecting a recipe that keeps locals and visitors lining up daily.
February 15, 2026 | 10:00 pm PT
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