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3 Southeast Asian countries named among world's top taxi-scam hotspots

3 Southeast Asian countries named among world's top taxi-scam hotspots

Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines, popular tourism destinations in Southeast Asia, have been listed among top global hotspots for taxi scams, according to a study by British travel insurance provider AllClear.
Which Southeast Asian country relies most on imports?

Which Southeast Asian country relies most on imports?

From Sa Pa to Bandung: These are Asia's fastest-growing destinations

From Sa Pa to Bandung: These are Asia's fastest-growing destinations

Malaysia seizes $400,000 worth of vapes, arrests 33 in Sabah raids

Malaysia seizes $400,000 worth of vapes, arrests 33 in Sabah raids

A total of 33 people were arrested while over 1.72 million MYR (US$400,000) worth of electronic cigarette devices and merchandise were seized in a joint operation carried out simultaneously across seven districts in Malaysia's Sabah state.
February 15, 2026 | 08:49 pm PT
Which country receives the most foreign tourists in Southeast Asia?

Which country receives the most foreign tourists in Southeast Asia?

Known for its diverse mix of cultures and flexible visa policies, this country welcomed the highest number of foreign arrivals in Southeast Asia in 2025.
February 15, 2026 | 08:00 pm PT
Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in pork consumption

Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in pork consumption

Vietnam ranks fourth in the world and first in Southeast Asia in pork consumption with nearly 39 kg per person in 2025, according to a report by the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Department of Domestic Market Management and Development.
February 15, 2026 | 04:00 pm PT
Malaysian ringgit expected to continue appreciating in 2026

Malaysian ringgit expected to continue appreciating in 2026

MUFG Bank Ltd expects the ringgit to strengthen toward 3.70 against the U.S. dollar by end-2026, underpinned by a more durable appreciation cycle driven by structural fundamentals.
February 15, 2026 | 03:00 pm PT
Which country has Southeast Asia's most expensive city in 2026?

Which country has Southeast Asia's most expensive city in 2026?

Excluding rent, the cost of living in this city is about US$1,150 per person per month, making it the most expensive city in Southeast Asia.
February 15, 2026 | 03:00 pm PT
Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy dismisses claims of escalating travel costs

Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy dismisses claims of escalating travel costs

Tourism authorities have rejected assertions that travel to Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, has become prohibitively expensive, arguing that perceptions of rising costs stem largely from exchange rate volatility rather than domestic inflation.
February 14, 2026 | 11:00 pm PT
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.
February 14, 2026 | 06:08 pm PT
Number of foreign tourists working illegally in Malaysia on the rise

Number of foreign tourists working illegally in Malaysia on the rise

Malaysia has recorded a rise in cases of foreign tourists abusing Social Visit Passes to work or conduct business illegally over the past two years, its Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.
February 13, 2026 | 09:00 pm PT
Thailand to slash visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days

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

Thailand has established a committee to review its visa measures, with considerations to shorten the visa-free stays from 60 days to 30.
February 13, 2026 | 03:00 pm PT
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
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