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23,700 travelers caught with undeclared goods in Singapore this year

23,700 travelers caught with undeclared goods in Singapore this year

Singapore has seen a sharp rise in travelers caught failing to declare dutiable or taxable goods this year, with more than 23,700 cases detected across air, land and sea checkpoints from January to October, nearly double the number reported in 2024.
Time Out names Hanoi one of friendliest cities on Earth

Time Out names Hanoi one of friendliest cities on Earth

Phuket's traffic nightmare is getting an AI fix

Phuket's traffic nightmare is getting an AI fix

Malaysia is '400 times more beautiful' than Thailand, professor says

Malaysia is '400 times more beautiful' than Thailand, professor says

A heated debate erupted on social media after a Malaysian academic claimed Malaysia's natural landscapes are "400 times more beautiful" than Thailand's.
October 1, 2025 | 06:30 pm PT
Vietnam's ​$13B Long Thanh Airport begins first runway calibration flight

Vietnam's ​$13B Long Thanh Airport begins first runway calibration flight

The US$13.2-billion Long Thanh International Airport took a step closer to getting safety clearances on Sept. 26 with a Beechcraft B300 aircraft making a low-altitude run along the runway.
September 25, 2025 | 11:12 pm PT
Chiang Mai: a leisurely trip around Thailand's northern mountain city

Chiang Mai: a leisurely trip around Thailand's northern mountain city

Chiang Mai showcases a quieter rhythm of Thailand with its silver temples, Hmong villages and handmade goods sitting alongside cafés that cater to both locals and travelers.
September 20, 2025 | 12:00 am PT
Why foreign tourists flocked to Vietnam during the low season

Why foreign tourists flocked to Vietnam during the low season

Vietnam received a record number of visitors in July and August, traditionally the low season, thanks to easier visa policies, increased flights and a perception of safety, insiders say.
September 15, 2025 | 08:34 pm PT
Southeast Asia’s second largest economy to offer free flights for UK tourists

Southeast Asia’s second largest economy to offer free flights for UK tourists

British tourists travelling to Thailand could enjoy free flights as the country seeks to attract visitors during its slow season.
September 13, 2025 | 11:51 pm PT
International searches for Vietnam's tourism rise sharply, surpassing Thailand, Malaysia

International searches for Vietnam's tourism rise sharply, surpassing Thailand, Malaysia

International searches for Vietnam's tourism have increased sharply since late 2024 and early 2025, heard the 2025 national tour operators' conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on Sept. 5.
September 5, 2025 | 06:39 pm PT
Strong ties, friendly locals attract Vietnamese in droves to Laos

Strong ties, friendly locals attract Vietnamese in droves to Laos

The number of Vietnamese visiting Laos increased by 25% to 589,000 in the first half of 2025, making Vietnam the second largest source market in Southeast Asia after Thailand.
August 11, 2025 | 03:04 pm PT
10 Indian tourists denied entry into Malaysia despite visa-free policy

10 Indian tourists denied entry into Malaysia despite visa-free policy

Ten Indian nationals were denied entry into Malaysia late last week, despite the country's ongoing visa-free entry facility for passport holders from the world's most populous country.
July 29, 2025 | 11:45 pm PT
Philippines says damage done by 'world's most dangerous country' ranking is irreversible

Philippines says damage done by 'world's most dangerous country' ranking is irreversible

Though Canadian travel firm HelloSafe has issued a formal apology and withdrawn its ranking that named the Philippines as the most dangerous country in the world, the Southeast Asian nation says the harm cannot be undone.
July 21, 2025 | 08:09 pm PT
Over 130 foreigners denied entry at Malaysian airport

Over 130 foreigners denied entry at Malaysian airport

Immigration authorities at Terminal 1 of Kuala Lumpur International Airport have denied entry to 131 foreigners who failed to meet Malaysia's entry requirements.
July 15, 2025 | 12:00 am PT
Asia's most loved country to implement mutual visa-free policy agreement with China

Asia's most loved country to implement mutual visa-free policy agreement with China

China and Malaysia will implement a mutual visa-free policy agreement beginning July 17, according to an announcement published Thursday.
July 10, 2025 | 07:45 pm PT
Dozens of tourists stranded as Thailand shuts land crossings with Cambodia

Dozens of tourists stranded as Thailand shuts land crossings with Cambodia

Dozens of tourists and workers, some carrying children, were left stranded on Tuesdayat Thailand's main land crossing with Cambodia, after the army stopped almost all border traffic in an escalating territorial dispute.
June 24, 2025 | 06:06 pm PT
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