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Indonesia's economic growth to exceed target in 2026, president says

Indonesia's economic growth to exceed target in 2026, president says

Indonesia's president said on Friday that the country's economic growth is real and will this year surpass its target, adding that business players have acknowledged the benefits of his free meals program in boosting consumption.
Number of foreign tourists working illegally in Malaysia on the rise

Number of foreign tourists working illegally in Malaysia on the rise

Thailand to slash visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days

Thailand to slash visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days

Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy sees foreign arrivals down 10.7%

Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy sees foreign arrivals down 10.7%

Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, recorded 4.1 million foreign arrivals from Jan. 1 to Feb. 8, down 10.77%, generating an estimated 207.06 billion THB (US$6.65 billion) in revenue, according to the latest update by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
February 12, 2026 | 04:44 pm PT
Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy named among world's top 10 retirement destinations

Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy named among world's top 10 retirement destinations

Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, ranked fourth in a list of 10 best countries for retirement thanks to its low cost of living and quality of healthcare, according to the 2026 ranking released by France-based website Retraite sans Frontières.
February 12, 2026 | 04:00 am PT
Southeast Asia's largest economy among world's top 10 retirement destinations

Southeast Asia's largest economy among world's top 10 retirement destinations

Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, has been ranked the world's 10th best retirement destination this year as voted by France-based website Retraite sans Frontières.
February 10, 2026 | 10:08 pm PT
Which Southeast Asian country receives highest number of Chinese tourists in 2025?

Which Southeast Asian country receives highest number of Chinese tourists in 2025?

Vietnam emerged as Southeast Asia's leading destination for Chinese tourists in 2025, drawing 5.2 million arrivals as more flights boosted demand.
February 10, 2026 | 04:58 pm PT
First Singaporean penalized under Malaysia's new anti-littering law

First Singaporean penalized under Malaysia's new anti-littering law

A Singaporean tourist has become the first from the city-state to be penalized under neighboring Malaysia's new anti-littering law, being fined RM1,500 (US$382) and sentenced to four hours of community service.
February 10, 2026 | 02:36 am PT
Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy welcomes 2.6 million foreign tourists in January

Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy welcomes 2.6 million foreign tourists in January

Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, welcomed 2.62 million foreign tourists from Jan. 1 to 25, generating about 129.9 billion baht (US$4.1 billion) in tourism revenue, marking a strong start to 2026.
February 9, 2026 | 03:00 pm PT
Quiz: Which Southeast Asian country recorded the region’s highest temperature?

Quiz: Which Southeast Asian country recorded the region’s highest temperature?

This country experienced Southeast Asia’s most extreme heat in early May 2024, with temperatures reaching 47 degrees Celsius.
February 3, 2026 | 09:07 pm PT
Vietnam tops Southeast Asia in increase in foreign tourist numbers

Vietnam tops Southeast Asia in increase in foreign tourist numbers

Vietnam recorded the highest growth rate in international tourist arrivals in Southeast Asia of 20.4% last year, according to data from the ASEAN Secretariat.
February 3, 2026 | 06:42 pm PT
Thailand plans to build Southeast Asia's first Disneyland theme park

Thailand plans to build Southeast Asia's first Disneyland theme park

Thailand is weighing a proposal to develop a Disneyland theme park in its Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as part of efforts to stimulate tourism amid a decline in foreign arrivals.
February 3, 2026 | 05:13 pm PT
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

Southeast Asia's tourism sector reached a major milestone in 2025, with international arrivals climbing to 144 million, a 13.4% increase year on year.
February 2, 2026 | 11:02 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
Vietnamese spend $2.1B on food delivery in 2025

Vietnamese spend $2.1B on food delivery in 2025

Vietnam’s three major food delivery platforms ShopeeFood, GrabFood and beFood have reported gross merchandise value of US$2.1 billion for last year, a 19% increase from 2024, a new report shows.
January 28, 2026 | 04:00 pm PT
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