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China’s durian market heats up as Cambodia joins export race against Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia

China’s durian market heats up as Cambodia joins export race against Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia

Cambodia has entered China’s durian market, becoming the latest Southeast Asian contender to challenge regional powerhouses like Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia for a share of the trade.
Vietnam hit hardest by brute-force cyberattacks in Southeast Asia

Vietnam hit hardest by brute-force cyberattacks in Southeast Asia

Thailand launches campaigns to boost tourism amid plunging arrivals

Thailand launches campaigns to boost tourism amid plunging arrivals

Thailand tourism crisis brews as foreign arrivals continue to decline

Thailand tourism crisis brews as foreign arrivals continue to decline

Once a shining tourism star in Southeast Asia, Thailand is now grappling with a steady decline in foreign arrivals, prompting concerns about its status.
May 15, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
Thailand begins crackdown on illegal tour guides

Thailand begins crackdown on illegal tour guides

The Thai government has announced that illegal tour guides could face fines of up to 100,000 baht (US$3,007), imprisonment of up to one year or both.
May 13, 2025 | 06:35 pm PT
Thailand's Covid resurgence 'no cause for alarm'

Thailand's Covid resurgence 'no cause for alarm'

Thailand's Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin has urged the public not to panic amid concerns over a resurgence of Covid in Thailand, emphasizing that the disease is now classified as endemic.
May 13, 2025 | 04:33 pm PT
Singapore's Changi voted world's second best family-friendly airport

Singapore's Changi voted world's second best family-friendly airport

Changi was named the world's second best family-friendly airport after Istanbul following a passenger satisfaction survey done by British air transport rating organization Skytrax.
May 12, 2025 | 02:59 pm PT
Major visa changes in Southeast Asia as tourism race heats up

Major visa changes in Southeast Asia as tourism race heats up

Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines have relaxed visa policies to attract foreign tourists amid fierce regional competition.
May 12, 2025 | 02:55 pm PT
Chinese tourist surprised after seeing mobile phone left unattended at Singapore restaurant

Chinese tourist surprised after seeing mobile phone left unattended at Singapore restaurant

A Chinese tourist recently praised Singapore as a truly safe destination after she witnessed a mobile phone left completely unattended inside a crowded McDonald's restaurant, sparking discussions among netizens.
May 11, 2025 | 09:53 pm PT
Southeast Asia's second largest economy to cut 2025 tourism target below 37 million

Southeast Asia's second largest economy to cut 2025 tourism target below 37 million

Thailand, the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia, is set to revise its foreign tourist arrival target for 2025 to below 37 million following a recent decline in Chinese arrivals.
May 11, 2025 | 06:48 pm PT
American, Syrian tourists arrested for theft on Bali Island

American, Syrian tourists arrested for theft on Bali Island

An American and a Syrian man have been arrested on charges of theft while vacationing on Bali Island in Indonesia.
May 9, 2025 | 10:00 pm PT
Chinese tourists complain Malaysian durian tastes too bad, demand refund

Chinese tourists complain Malaysian durian tastes too bad, demand refund

Two Chinese tourists recently complained that durian at a stall in Penang, Malaysia, was too bad to eat and demanded compensation, leading to a heated argument with the vendor.
May 9, 2025 | 07:00 pm PT
Vietnam surpasses Thailand, Singapore in tourism search growth

Vietnam surpasses Thailand, Singapore in tourism search growth

The global search volume for tourist accommodations in Vietnam has increased by 10-25% since early 2025, ranking 7th in the world for growth in destination searches.
May 8, 2025 | 04:32 pm PT
Malaysia's Penang seeks to sell durian tourism to India, Australia, Europe

Malaysia's Penang seeks to sell durian tourism to India, Australia, Europe

Penang is expanding its durian tourism campaigns to attract more visitors from India, Australia, the Middle East, and Europe.
May 7, 2025 | 10:24 pm PT
Asia's most loved country defends visa-free extension for Chinese tourists

Asia's most loved country defends visa-free extension for Chinese tourists

Malaysia's Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing has defended the extension of its visa-free policy for Chinese tourists, emphasizing its role in boosting tourism and driving economic growth.
May 7, 2025 | 06:24 pm PT
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