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World's 2nd largest economy extends visa-free policy to end-2026, adds Sweden to scheme

World's 2nd largest economy extends visa-free policy to end-2026, adds Sweden to scheme

China, the world's second largest economy, will extend its visa-free entry policy for 45 countries including France, Germany and Spain to Dec. 31, 2026 and expand the scheme to cover Sweden, effective Nov. 10, the foreign ministry said on Monday.
Malaysian passport is now as powerful as American

Malaysian passport is now as powerful as American

Vietnam's passport drops to 92nd on global ranking

Vietnam's passport drops to 92nd on global ranking

Chinese tourist faces backlash for allowing child to defecate in public on Jeju Island

Chinese tourist faces backlash for allowing child to defecate in public on Jeju Island

A Chinese tourist has sparked public outrage after allowing her child to defecate in public at Jeju's Yongmeorihaean, a coastal area designated as a natural monument.
October 9, 2025 | 06:42 pm PT
Vietnam's passport drops 4 places on global ranking

Vietnam's passport drops 4 places on global ranking

Vietnam's passport has slipped four places to 88th, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 50 out of 227 destinations, according to the latest Henley Passport Index.
September 14, 2025 | 06:45 pm PT
2 tourists from China, India detained at Kuala Lumpur airport for illegal entry attempt

2 tourists from China, India detained at Kuala Lumpur airport for illegal entry attempt

Two foreign men were detained at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia for failing to provide valid entry records.
August 19, 2025 | 03:42 pm PT
Can Vietnam tourism catch up with Thailand's after sweeping visa reforms?

Can Vietnam tourism catch up with Thailand's after sweeping visa reforms?

Vietnam could attract 25–30 million foreign visitors by 2026, narrowing the gap with Thailand's 35–36 million arrivals a year, thanks to its visa relaxations, industry insiders say.
August 13, 2025 | 03:05 pm PT
Asia's 'most loved country' receives nearly 1.8 million Chinese in 5 months

Asia's 'most loved country' receives nearly 1.8 million Chinese in 5 months

Malaysia, voted Asia's "most loved country" last year, recorded 1.8 million Chinese tourists in the first five months of this year, over half of last year's figure thanks to its flexible visa policy.
August 13, 2025 | 03:04 pm PT
Hong Kong tourists denied entry to Japan over abuse of visa-free policy

Hong Kong tourists denied entry to Japan over abuse of visa-free policy

A Hong Kong couple was recently denied entry to Japan after immigration officers questioned their repeated use of the country's 90-day visa-free policy.
August 4, 2025 | 03:21 pm PT
Malaysia continues beating Thailand to become Southeast Asia's tourism champion

Malaysia continues beating Thailand to become Southeast Asia's tourism champion

Malaysia recorded 16.9 million international tourist arrivals from January to May, even already beating Thailand's first-half figure of 16.61 million.
August 1, 2025 | 06:00 pm PT
10 Indian tourists denied entry into Malaysia despite visa-free policy

10 Indian tourists denied entry into Malaysia despite visa-free policy

Ten Indian nationals were denied entry into Malaysia late last week, despite the country's ongoing visa-free entry facility for passport holders from the world's most populous country.
July 29, 2025 | 11:45 pm PT
Asia's most loved country to implement mutual visa-free policy agreement with China

Asia's most loved country to implement mutual visa-free policy agreement with China

China and Malaysia will implement a mutual visa-free policy agreement beginning July 17, according to an announcement published Thursday.
July 10, 2025 | 07:45 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 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
Vietnam surpasses Thailand in attracting Chinese tourists

Vietnam surpasses Thailand in attracting Chinese tourists

Vietnam attracted more Chinese tourists than Thailand in the first quarter of this year as its neighbor struggles with safety concerns following a high-profile kidnapping.
April 9, 2025 | 12:24 am PT
Southeast Asia's second largest economy welcomes nearly 33 million foreign tourists

Southeast Asia's second largest economy welcomes nearly 33 million foreign tourists

Thailand, Southeast Asia's second-largest economy, has welcomed 32.7 million foreign tourists as of Dec. 8, generating approximately 1.5 trillion baht (US$43.9 billion) in revenue.
December 16, 2024 | 03:12 pm PT
Asia's most loved country records 1 million Indian tourists after visa waiver

Asia's most loved country records 1 million Indian tourists after visa waiver

Malaysia has welcomed 1 million Indian tourists as of November, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 71% and a 47% rise compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019.
December 15, 2024 | 11:26 pm PT
Southeast Asia's second largest economy welcomes over 29 million foreign tourists

Southeast Asia's second largest economy welcomes over 29 million foreign tourists

Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia after Indonesia, has welcomed more than 29.08 million foreign tourists this year, bringing in revenues of 1.358 trillion baht (US$40.14 billion).
November 5, 2024 | 06:24 pm PT
China expands visa-free policy to 9 more countries including South Korea

China expands visa-free policy to 9 more countries including South Korea

China will extend visa-free entry to citizens from nine additional countries, including South Korea, Norway and Finland, the foreign ministry said.
November 3, 2024 | 04:38 pm PT
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