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Asia's most beautiful island vows 'no mercy' against misbehaving tourists

Asia's most beautiful island vows 'no mercy' against misbehaving tourists

Authorities in Indonesia's Bali, named Asia's most beautiful island this year, have vowed to show no mercy towards misbehaving tourists in order to protect the island's tourism reputation.
Southeast Asia's largest economy has 2 new global geoparks recognized by UNESCO

Southeast Asia's largest economy has 2 new global geoparks recognized by UNESCO

Asia's most loved country targets 7 million Chinese tourists by 2026

Asia's most loved country targets 7 million Chinese tourists by 2026

Call for Vietnam to issue 'golden visas' gathers momentum

Call for Vietnam to issue 'golden visas' gathers momentum

Tourism experts said Vietnam should offer a "golden visa" to affluent visitors to compete with other Southeast Asian countries after piloting it in some major tourist destinations.
April 16, 2025 | 02:58 pm PT
5.6-magnitude quake rattles southern Philippines

5.6-magnitude quake rattles southern Philippines

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Wednesday (Apr 16), the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
April 16, 2025 | 12:28 am PT
American tourist deported from Bali after causing chaos at medical clinic

American tourist deported from Bali after causing chaos at medical clinic

A 27-year-old American man was deported from Bali on Monday after a violent outburst at a local medical clinic that went viral on social media.
April 16, 2025 | 12:14 am PT
Asia's most beautiful island among favorite travel destinations for New Zealanders

Asia's most beautiful island among favorite travel destinations for New Zealanders

House of Travel, the largest travel company in New Zealand, has revealed Indonesia's Bali, voted Asia's most beautiful island, was among favorite travel destinations for Kiwi travelers along with Tokyo and Hanoi.
April 15, 2025 | 04:36 pm PT
Asia's leading beach destination expects 30 million tourists during Holy Week

Asia's leading beach destination expects 30 million tourists during Holy Week

The Philippines, recognized as Asia's leading beach destination, is anticipating 30 million visitors during the Holy Week from April 13 to 20.
April 14, 2025 | 06:57 pm PT
Thailand pledges to ensure tourist safety during Songkran, world's biggest water fight

Thailand pledges to ensure tourist safety during Songkran, world's biggest water fight

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand has launched a nationwide safety and environmental protection initiative for tourists, particularly in coastal areas on islands and in urban forests, on the occasion of the extended Songkran holiday from April 12-16.
April 14, 2025 | 04:45 pm PT
Thailand says to discuss tariffs with US on April 21

Thailand says to discuss tariffs with US on April 21

Thailand's finance and commerce ministers will lead a delegation to the U.S. to meet Trump administration officials and push for relief from planned heavy tariffs, a government spokesperson said on Monday.
April 14, 2025 | 04:45 pm PT
59 killed in road accidents during first two days of Songkran in Thailand

59 killed in road accidents during first two days of Songkran in Thailand

At least 59 people died and 458 others were injured in road accidents during the first two days of Songkran, one of Thailand's biggest holidays, which began on April 11.
April 13, 2025 | 11:09 pm PT
Asia's most loved country sees 31% surge in Jan-Feb foreign arrivals

Asia's most loved country sees 31% surge in Jan-Feb foreign arrivals

Malaysia, named Asia's most loved country, welcomed 6.7 million foreign tourists in the first two months of this year, marking a 31.3% year-on-year increase.
April 13, 2025 | 07:39 pm PT
Southeast Asia's second largest economy celebrates its New Year with water festival

Southeast Asia's second largest economy celebrates its New Year with water festival

Revelers dressed in colorful shirts and goggles fired water guns at each other at the start of the Thai New Year on Sunday, a festival that is marked with water as a symbol of renewal, cleansing and a fresh start.
April 13, 2025 | 07:39 pm PT
Asia's leading beach country wins 'Destination of the Year' award

Asia's leading beach country wins 'Destination of the Year' award

The Philippines has clinched the "Destination of the Year" at the Routes Asia 2025 Awards held in Perth, Australia.
April 10, 2025 | 11:23 pm PT
Asia's most beautiful island resumes immigration services after holiday closures

Asia's most beautiful island resumes immigration services after holiday closures

Indonesia's Bali, voted as Asia's most beautiful island, has reopened immigration services after a week-long closure for Nyepi and Eid al-Fitr holidays.
April 10, 2025 | 07:40 pm PT
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