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Southeast Asia's 2nd most powerful passport jumps one place in 2026 Henley ranking

Southeast Asia's 2nd most powerful passport jumps one place in 2026 Henley ranking

The Malaysian passport has climbed one place to rank 9th in the latest index by London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 180 destinations worldwide.
Southeast Asia's most visited country targets 4.6 million Indonesian tourists in 2026

Southeast Asia's most visited country targets 4.6 million Indonesian tourists in 2026

Which is Southeast Asia's second most visited country?

Which is Southeast Asia's second most visited country?

Scam crimes involving sexual exploitation in Cambodia dismantled

Scam crimes involving sexual exploitation in Cambodia dismantled

A joint investigation team of South Korea has nabbed 26 people over scam crimes involving sexual exploitation in Phnom Penh, Cambodia through cooperation with the local authorities, Yonhap News Agency has reported.
January 12, 2026 | 06:28 pm PT
Malaysia wants to be cleaner than Singapore: minister

Malaysia wants to be cleaner than Singapore: minister

Malaysia has begun enforcing stricter penalties on littering to safeguard its tourism image, with authorities aiming to make the country "even cleaner" than Singapore.
January 7, 2026 | 07:19 pm PT
3 Singaporean tourists caught littering in Malaysia

3 Singaporean tourists caught littering in Malaysia

Five people, including three Singaporean tourists, were slapped with fines of RM2,000 (US$490) each for littering in public places in Malaysia's Johor Bahru on Monday.
January 6, 2026 | 11:52 pm PT
Asia's leading beach destination lags behind regional peers in tourist arrivals

Asia's leading beach destination lags behind regional peers in tourist arrivals

The Philippines welcomed 5.6 million foreign visitors in 2025, nearly equal to the figure it logged in 2024, but lagged behind Southeast Asian peers.
January 6, 2026 | 11:43 pm PT
Indonesia dismantles international online gambling ring

Indonesia dismantles international online gambling ring

The Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim) under the National Police of Indonesia has cracked down on an international-scale online gambling network operating in multiple regions across Indonesia, following several police reports filed between August and December last year.
January 5, 2026 | 07:03 pm PT
Air route connecting Kuala Lumpur with Singapore named world's third busiest

Air route connecting Kuala Lumpur with Singapore named world's third busiest

Kuala Lumpur-Singapore was named the world's third busiest international route for 2025 with 5.6 million seats, up 4% year-on-year, according to data from British aviation firm OAG.
January 5, 2026 | 06:10 pm PT
Southeast Asia's largest economy targets 17 million tourists this year

Southeast Asia's largest economy targets 17 million tourists this year

Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, expects to receive up to 17 million foreign arrivals this year, up 11% year-on-year.
January 4, 2026 | 10:32 pm PT
Singapore Changi named world's best airport for layovers

Singapore Changi named world's best airport for layovers

Singapore Changi Airport, home to the world's largest indoor waterfall, was named the world's best airport for layovers by global data service provider TripSim.
January 2, 2026 | 03:44 pm PT
Tourists complain of unfriendly treatment in Malaysia: minister

Tourists complain of unfriendly treatment in Malaysia: minister

Malaysia's Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing has called on the public to be more welcoming to foreigners after several government agencies reported complaints from tourists about rude treatment when they sought assistance.
January 2, 2026 | 03:13 pm PT
Vietnam ranks among top performers in World Bank’s Business Ready report

Vietnam ranks among top performers in World Bank’s Business Ready report

Vietnam achieved a top-tier global ranking in operational efficiency, placing 16th among 101 economies with a score of 70.44 points in the World Bank's Business Ready 2025 report.
January 1, 2026 | 09:57 pm PT
Thailand steps up road safety measures during New Year holiday

Thailand steps up road safety measures during New Year holiday

The Thai Ministry of Interior and partner agencies on Dec. 29 opened the New Year 2026 Road Safety Accident Prevention and Reduction Command Center, stepping up road-safety measures under an “area-first” approach to support safer journeys during the long holiday period, as reported by the Bangkok-based English-language daily online newspaper The Nation.
December 29, 2025 | 04:47 pm PT
Fire rips through Indonesian nursing home, killing 16

Fire rips through Indonesian nursing home, killing 16

A fire at a nursing home on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi killed more than a dozen people, with three others injured, a local official said Monday.
December 29, 2025 | 02:42 am PT
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