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Asia's most loved country extends visa exemption for Chinese tourists for another 5 years

Asia's most loved country extends visa exemption for Chinese tourists for another 5 years

Malaysia, voted Asia's most loved country, has agreed to extend its visa exemption for Chinese travelers for another five years as part of ongoing efforts to boost tourism growth.
Singapore named world's cleanest tourist city

Singapore named world's cleanest tourist city

Which country is home to Southeast Asia's longest bridge?

Which country is home to Southeast Asia's longest bridge?

Vietnam surpasses Singapore in Q1 foreign arrivals

Vietnam surpasses Singapore in Q1 foreign arrivals

Singapore recorded 4.31 million visitor arrivals in the first quarter of 2025, on par with the same period last year while Vietnam welcomed nearly six million during the period.
April 22, 2025 | 11:00 pm PT
China’s home-grown durians are booming—but can they compete with Southeast Asia?

China’s home-grown durians are booming—but can they compete with Southeast Asia?

China’s home-grown durian industry is booming and drawing in investors, yet it remains far from competing with Southeast Asian suppliers.
April 22, 2025 | 09:00 pm PT
Southeast Asia's second largest economy lowers 2025 tourism revenue forecast

Southeast Asia's second largest economy lowers 2025 tourism revenue forecast

Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports on Tuesday lowered its 2025 tourism revenue forecast to 3 trillion THB (US$90.3 billion), down from the previous target of 3.5 trillion THB, citing both domestic and international factors.
April 22, 2025 | 07:06 pm PT
Singapore seizes illegal health products worth over $38,000

Singapore seizes illegal health products worth over $38,000

Singapore recently conducted a raid in its southern part, seizing illegally manufactured health products and related items worth about S$51,000 (US$39,000), its Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said this week.
April 22, 2025 | 04:34 pm PT
South Korean tourist fatally shot in Asia's leading beach country

South Korean tourist fatally shot in Asia's leading beach country

A South Korean tourist visiting the Philippines, named Asia's leading beach destination, was fatally shot during a robbery in Angeles City, officials reported.
April 21, 2025 | 10:46 pm PT
Chinese tourist charged for bribing Singapore officer $38 after being caught smoking

Chinese tourist charged for bribing Singapore officer $38 after being caught smoking

A Chinese man was charged in court last week for offering a bribe to a Singaporean officer to avoid the penalty after being caught smoking in a non-designated area in the city-state.
April 20, 2025 | 10:45 pm PT
Asia's most loved country targets 7 million Chinese tourists by 2026

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

Malaysia, named Asia's most loved country, has adopted a strategy to attract seven million Chinese tourists by 2026, driven by its visa-free policy and diverse tourism offerings for Chinese citizens.
April 16, 2025 | 04:02 pm PT
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.
April 18, 2025 | 06:00 pm PT
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

Two geological parks in Indonesia, Kebumen in Central Java and Meratus in South Kalimantan, have been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as Global Geoparks.
April 17, 2025 | 06:27 pm PT
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
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