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2 Southeast Asian countries offer visa exemption for Chinese visitors to boost tourism

2 Southeast Asian countries offer visa exemption for Chinese visitors to boost tourism

The Philippines and Cambodia will offer visa-free entry for Chinese tourists as part of their efforts to revive the tourism industry amid fierce competition among Southeast Asian peers.
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

Vietnam approves $150M airport project to expand access to beach resort town

Vietnam approves $150M airport project to expand access to beach resort town

Malaysia retains throne as Southeast Asia's tourism champion

Malaysia retains throne as Southeast Asia's tourism champion

Malaysia welcomed 28.2 million tourists in the first eight months of this year, marking a 14.5% increase year-on-year, solidifying its position as the most visited country in Southeast Asia.
October 7, 2025 | 10:59 pm PT
Singapore Airlines, Vietnam Airlines team up to expand flights between two nations

Singapore Airlines, Vietnam Airlines team up to expand flights between two nations

Travel between Singapore and Vietnam is set to get a major boost with a new partnership between Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Vietnam Airlines, aimed at offering passengers more flexibility and connectivity across key cities.
September 23, 2025 | 07:35 pm PT
Vietnam beats Malaysia, Thailand to rank world's 4th fastest-growing tourist destination

Vietnam beats Malaysia, Thailand to rank world's 4th fastest-growing tourist destination

Vietnam has emerged as one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations in the world, according to statistics from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
August 29, 2025 | 03:20 pm PT
Why Malaysia beats Thailand to become Southeast Asia’s tourism champion

Why Malaysia beats Thailand to become Southeast Asia’s tourism champion

Relaxed visa policies, improved infrastructure, and increased tourism promotion campaigns have propelled Malaysia to the top as Southeast Asia's tourism champion, insiders say.
June 24, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
Vietnam Airlines to launch first direct flight to Italy next month

Vietnam Airlines to launch first direct flight to Italy next month

Vietnam Airlines will launch a direct service between Hanoi and Milan in Italy on July 1 as part of plans to expand its European network.
June 15, 2025 | 08:27 pm PT
Vietnam carriers expand Italy, Australia, South Korea services to meet summer travel boom

Vietnam carriers expand Italy, Australia, South Korea services to meet summer travel boom

Vietnamese airlines are adding new international services this summer to destinations across Europe, Australia and Asia amid the boom in travel.
June 11, 2025 | 08:01 pm PT
Malaysia to boost cruise tourism as new economic catalyst

Malaysia to boost cruise tourism as new economic catalyst

Malaysia's cruise tourism industry has the potential to become an important catalyst for the country's economic growth, especially in generating job opportunities, empowering local communities, and strengthening a more sustainable and inclusive tourism ecosystem, an official has said.
June 10, 2025 | 08:05 pm PT
Nickel extraction threatens tourism in Southeast Asia's largest economy

Nickel extraction threatens tourism in Southeast Asia's largest economy

A nickel mining project in Raja Ampat has raised significant environmental concerns due to its potential to harm the ecotourism industry of Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia.
June 10, 2025 | 04:41 pm PT
Vietnam welcomes 9.2 million foreign visitors in first five months

Vietnam welcomes 9.2 million foreign visitors in first five months

Vietnam received 9.2 million international visitors between January and May, a 21% increase year-on-year and 15% higher than the same period of pre-Covid levels in 2019.
June 6, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
Vietnam surpasses Thailand as most favored destination of Russian tourists

Vietnam surpasses Thailand as most favored destination of Russian tourists

The resumption of charter and regular flights from Russia to Vietnam has fueled growing interest in the Southeast Asian destination.
March 23, 2025 | 04:22 pm PT
Southeast Asia's second-largest economy to impose $9 tourism tax during peak season

Southeast Asia's second-largest economy to impose $9 tourism tax during peak season

Thailand, the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia, plans to introduce a 300-baht (US$8.78) tourism tax per visitor during the peak travel season later this year.
March 2, 2025 | 04:23 pm PT
Thailand thanks Blackpink's Lisa, HBO's 'The White Lotus' for boosting tourism image

Thailand thanks Blackpink's Lisa, HBO's 'The White Lotus' for boosting tourism image

The Thai government has expressed its gratitude to Lisa from South Korean girl group Blackpink and HBO's series "The White Lotus" for enhancing the country's international tourism profile.
February 24, 2025 | 04:54 pm PT
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