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Japanese pub draws criticism for barring customers aged 40 and above

Japanese pub draws criticism for barring customers aged 40 and above

A Japanese pub has sparked backlash after introducing an unusual soft ban on customers aged 40 and above, saying the move is aimed at reducing noise and creating a more enjoyable atmosphere for younger patrons.
Australian woman dies after her backpack caught in Japan ski lift

Australian woman dies after her backpack caught in Japan ski lift

Southeast Asia welcomes 144 million foreign visitors in 2025, surpassing pre-Covid levels

Southeast Asia welcomes 144 million foreign visitors in 2025, surpassing pre-Covid levels

Hanoi company's $1,000 coffee filter sparks debate

Hanoi company's $1,000 coffee filter sparks debate

A coffee filter made from titanium and costing VND26.8 million (US$1,030) has ignited a debate on social media since hitting the market.
February 2, 2026 | 11:02 pm PT
World's largest annual human migration kicks off in China ahead of extra-long holiday

World's largest annual human migration kicks off in China ahead of extra-long holiday

China's annual Spring Festival travel rush, a 40-day period commonly referred to as the world's largest annual human migration, kicked off on Feb. 2 ahead of an extended Chinese New Year holiday.
February 2, 2026 | 07:04 pm PT
Vietnam tourism infrastructure pulls ahead of Thailand: hotel executive

Vietnam tourism infrastructure pulls ahead of Thailand: hotel executive

Vietnam is emerging as a formidable challenger to Thailand in tourism, with its infrastructure pulling ahead propelled by faster airport and hotel expansion, according to a senior hotel industry executive.
February 2, 2026 | 07:00 pm PT
Noi Bai Airport tightens round-the-clock health checks to prevent Nipah virus infections

Noi Bai Airport tightens round-the-clock health checks to prevent Nipah virus infections

All passengers arriving at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi are undergoing automatic temperature screening immediately after landing, as part of measures to prevent the spread of the Nipah virus.
February 2, 2026 | 05:05 pm PT
Quy Nhon only Southeast Asian representative among world's top trending destinations

Quy Nhon only Southeast Asian representative among world's top trending destinations

Vietnam's beach town Quy Nhon ranked fourth among the world's top 25 trending destinations in Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards and was the only city from Southeast Asia to make the list.
February 2, 2026 | 02:59 pm PT
2 French tourists fined for sex act on tuk-tuk in Phuket

2 French tourists fined for sex act on tuk-tuk in Phuket

Police in Thailand's Phuket have fined two French tourists 5,000 baht (US$158) each after a video showing them engaging in a sex act on a tuk-tuk circulated widely on social media.
February 1, 2026 | 09:25 pm PT
Russian man refused entry into Thailand after stripping, causing chaos on flight from Vietnam

Russian man refused entry into Thailand after stripping, causing chaos on flight from Vietnam

Thai authorities have denied entry to a 41-year-old Russian national for disruptive behavior aboard a flight from Nha Trang to Bangkok.
February 1, 2026 | 07:56 pm PT
Lisa from Blackpink named Amazing Thailand Ambassador

Lisa from Blackpink named Amazing Thailand Ambassador

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has officially appointed Lalisa Manobal, also known as Lisa from girl band Blackpink, as the Amazing Thailand Ambassador with the launch of the “Feel All the Feelings” campaign at Wat Arun Ratchawararam.
February 1, 2026 | 06:53 pm PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' among global travel hotspots for tourism in 2026

Asia's 'most beautiful island' among global travel hotspots for tourism in 2026

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, has been named among the destinations “that will steal the spotlight” worldwide in 2026 by What’s On, one of the UAE’s most influential lifestyle and travel magazines.
February 1, 2026 | 06:23 pm PT
Quy Nhon wins ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award 2026

Quy Nhon wins ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award 2026

Quy Nhon in central Vietnam has been honored with the ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award 2026, marking the third time it has received this regional recognition.
February 1, 2026 | 06:23 pm PT
World's 'most favorite destination' welcomes record number of Vietnamese tourists

World's 'most favorite destination' welcomes record number of Vietnamese tourists

Japan, named the "world's most favorite destination" last year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, received a record 678,500 Vietnamese tourists in 2025, a 9.2% increase year-on-year and the highest level since pre-Covid levels in 2019.
February 1, 2026 | 03:23 pm PT
Chinese tourists are ditching Japan for South Korea this Lunar New Year

Chinese tourists are ditching Japan for South Korea this Lunar New Year

South Korea is set to overtake Japan as the top overseas destination for Chinese travelers this Lunar New Year, a sharp reversal in regional tourism patterns.
February 1, 2026 | 04:31 am PT
Man strips on Vietnam flight to Thailand, attempts to jump off plane

Man strips on Vietnam flight to Thailand, attempts to jump off plane

A flight from Nha Trang in central Vietnam to Thailand's Bangkok was forced to make an emergency landing after a man stripped himself to his underwear and tried to jump off the aircraft.
February 1, 2026 | 01:31 am PT
6 beloved Vietnamese restaurants abroad that served their final bowls

6 beloved Vietnamese restaurants abroad that served their final bowls

A growing number of long-established Vietnamese restaurants across the U.S., Australia, and the U.K. have closed recently as mounting challenges force them to shut their doors, disappointing many loyal customers.
January 31, 2026 | 10:30 pm PT
Vietnamese tourist caught hiding vegetable seeds upon entry into Japan

Vietnamese tourist caught hiding vegetable seeds upon entry into Japan

A Vietnamese passenger attempted to smuggle vegetable seeds into Japan by hiding them inside gloves to evade X-ray screening, but the items were ultimately detected by authorities.
January 31, 2026 | 03:38 pm PT
China urges citizens to avoid travel to Asia's safest country after $2.7M street robbery

China urges citizens to avoid travel to Asia's safest country after $2.7M street robbery

The Chinese Embassy in Tokyo on Jan. 30 renewed a safety advisory recommending that Chinese nationals reconsider travel to Japan following a major street cash robbery in the capital.
January 31, 2026 | 03:38 pm PT
China cancels all flights on 49 routes to Japan

China cancels all flights on 49 routes to Japan

All scheduled flights on 49 air routes between China and Japan have been canceled for February as Chinese airlines extended special ticket change and refund policies for Japan-related travel.
January 31, 2026 | 03:00 pm PT
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