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Netizens praise Malaysian passport's strength for 'almost everywhere visa-free' access

Netizens praise Malaysian passport's strength for 'almost everywhere visa-free' access

After Malaysia's passport rose one place to become the 11th most powerful in the world, a heated discussion erupted on social media, drawing attention from netizens across Southeast Asia.
Southeast Asian countries keep an eye on tourism targets

Southeast Asian countries keep an eye on tourism targets

Vietnam launches new e-visa portal to facilitate foreigners' entry

Vietnam launches new e-visa portal to facilitate foreigners' entry

Countries that require Singaporean passport holders to apply for entry permits

Countries that require Singaporean passport holders to apply for entry permits

Despite holding the world's most powerful passport, Singaporeans have to apply for visas or other travel permits before visiting certain countries like Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Bhutan, according to data compiled by Changi Airport.
November 8, 2024 | 08:00 pm PT
Vietnamese passport holders enjoy visa-free entry to 51 destinations

Vietnamese passport holders enjoy visa-free entry to 51 destinations

Global citizenship and residence advisory company Henley & Partners has ranked Vietnamese passport 90th most powerful as its citizens can visit these 51 places without applying for a visa.
November 5, 2024 | 12:13 am PT
Thailand extends visa-free entry for Indian tourists indefinitely

Thailand extends visa-free entry for Indian tourists indefinitely

Thailand has indefinitely extended its visa-free entry policy for Indian travelers to encourage more arrivals from the world’s most populous nation.
November 4, 2024 | 04:46 pm PT
China expands visa-free policy to 9 more countries including South Korea

China expands visa-free policy to 9 more countries including South Korea

China will extend visa-free entry to citizens from nine additional countries, including South Korea, Norway and Finland, the foreign ministry said.
November 3, 2024 | 04:38 pm PT
Vietnam travel firms look forward to Southeast Asia joint visa

Vietnam travel firms look forward to Southeast Asia joint visa

Travel businesses in Vietnam are eagerly awaiting the launch of a joint Southeast Asian visa initiative called “Six Countries, One Destination.”
October 21, 2024 | 03:14 pm PT
Cambodia supports 'Six Countries, One Destination' initiative to boost Southeast Asian tourism

Cambodia supports 'Six Countries, One Destination' initiative to boost Southeast Asian tourism

Cambodia has expressed its support for a joint Southeast Asian visa initiative, "Six Countries, One Destination," aimed at facilitating cross-border travel for tourists in the region.
October 21, 2024 | 08:35 pm PT
Thailand asks Laos to waive visa fee at border checkpoints to boost tourism

Thailand asks Laos to waive visa fee at border checkpoints to boost tourism

Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports Sorawong Thienthong on Friday discussed with his Lao counterpart Suansavanh Viyaket a proposal to exempt the visa on arrival (VOA) fee of 1,000 baht (US$30.17) at border checkpoints between the two countries.
October 18, 2024 | 03:26 pm PT
China beats Indonesia as Singapore's largest source of tourists in Q3

China beats Indonesia as Singapore's largest source of tourists in Q3

Singapore welcomed 1.83 million tourists from China in the third quarter of this year, making China the top source of visitors to the island nation.
October 14, 2024 | 03:22 pm PT
Chinese tourists prefer Thailand, Malaysia over Vietnam for Golden Week due to visa policies

Chinese tourists prefer Thailand, Malaysia over Vietnam for Golden Week due to visa policies

The number of Chinese tourists visiting Vietnam during the recent Golden Week holiday fell short of pre-pandemic levels and data showed they are now favoring destinations with more relaxed visa policies such as Thailand and Malaysia.
October 11, 2024 | 10:43 pm PT
Vietnam, Thailand agree to pilot 'Six Countries, One Destination' tourism initiative

Vietnam, Thailand agree to pilot 'Six Countries, One Destination' tourism initiative

Vietnam and Thailand agreed to coordinate with relevant nations to pilot the "Six Countries, One Destination" initiative to drive regional tourism.
October 9, 2024 | 08:02 pm PT
Why does Vietnam get numerous travel awards but struggle to attract tourists?

Why does Vietnam get numerous travel awards but struggle to attract tourists?

Despite winning a slew of travel awards annually, Vietnam still lags behind neighboring countries in terms of international tourist arrivals.
October 2, 2024 | 10:59 pm PT
China grants visa-free entry to 4 more European countries

China grants visa-free entry to 4 more European countries

Citizens of Cyprus, Denmark, Greece, and Slovenia will be granted visa-free entry to China starting mid-October, increasing the total number of European countries benefiting from this policy to 17.
September 30, 2024 | 08:10 pm PT
Southeast Asia's second largest economy to introduce electronic travel requirement for visa-exempt tourists

Southeast Asia's second largest economy to introduce electronic travel requirement for visa-exempt tourists

Thailand has announced it would implement a mandatory electronic travel authorization (ETA) system for visa-exempt travelers starting from December to streamline immigration procedures and enhance foreigners' screening.
September 19, 2024 | 04:58 pm PT
Singapore reports fewer arrests of Chinese visitors since visa waiver

Singapore reports fewer arrests of Chinese visitors since visa waiver

Singapore has not seen a rise in the number of Chinese visitors arrested since the implementation of visa-free travel between the two countries in early February, a government official reported.
September 11, 2024 | 01:27 am PT
Japan to tighten scrutiny of tourists from visa-exempt economies

Japan to tighten scrutiny of tourists from visa-exempt economies

The Japanese government is set to require visitors from visa-exempt countries and territories to declare personal information before entering the country to prevent illegal overstaying.
September 2, 2024 | 11:00 pm PT
Thailand most popular destination in Southeast Asia for Chinese tourists

Thailand most popular destination in Southeast Asia for Chinese tourists

Thailand topped Southeast Asia in attracting Chinese tourists in the first half of this year with 3.43 million arrivals driven by visa privileges and promotions.
August 28, 2024 | 02:00 am PT
Sri Lanka approves free tourist visas for 35 countries including Thailand, Malaysia

Sri Lanka approves free tourist visas for 35 countries including Thailand, Malaysia

Sri Lanka's cabinet approved issuing free tourist visas to visitors from 35 countries including China, India and Russia and several Southeast Asian economies, a top official said on Thursday, in an effort to boost tourism and help revive its crisis-hit economy.
August 22, 2024 | 12:04 am PT
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