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Asia's most loved country launches cuisine, culture initiative to attract more tourists

Asia's most loved country launches cuisine, culture initiative to attract more tourists

The Malaysian government has launched the "Spice & Soul of Malaysia" initiative to promote the diversity of local culture, as well as prepare for Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026).
Vietnam tops list for 'meaningful cultural adventures' among Australian travelers

Vietnam tops list for 'meaningful cultural adventures' among Australian travelers

Vietnam's 23-million tourists target within reach but needs stronger push

Vietnam's 23-million tourists target within reach but needs stronger push

World's second largest economy extends visa-free entry to more than 70 countries

World's second largest economy extends visa-free entry to more than 70 countries

Foreign tourists are trickling back to China, the world's second largest economy after the U.S., after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels.
July 7, 2025 | 07:38 pm PT
Vietnam posts highest international tourist arrival growth in Asia-Pacific

Vietnam posts highest international tourist arrival growth in Asia-Pacific

Vietnam had the sixth-highest growth in international tourist arrivals globally and highest in Asia-Pacific in the first quarter of 2025, with a 30% year-on-year increase compared to the same period in 2024.
July 4, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
Vietnam receives 10.7 million foreign arrivals in first six months

Vietnam receives 10.7 million foreign arrivals in first six months

The number of foreign visitors to Vietnam in the first half of this year reached 10.7 million, up 20.7% year-on-year but still lower than Thailand's 16.6 million.
July 4, 2025 | 07:13 pm PT
Asia's most loved country sustains tourism growth thanks to Chinese arrivals

Asia's most loved country sustains tourism growth thanks to Chinese arrivals

Malaysia, voted Asia’s most loved country, continues to experience strong tourism growth despite a gloomy global economic outlook, largely driven by a surge in Chinese tourist arrivals.
July 4, 2025 | 06:00 pm PT
Philippines grants 14-day visa-free entry for Indian tourists

Philippines grants 14-day visa-free entry for Indian tourists

The Philippines has introduced a 14-day visa-free entry policy for Indian tourists to boost tourism amid declines from major source markets such as South Korea.
May 28, 2025 | 06:15 pm PT
Thailand tourism crisis brews as foreign arrivals continue to decline

Thailand tourism crisis brews as foreign arrivals continue to decline

Once a shining tourism star in Southeast Asia, Thailand is now grappling with a steady decline in foreign arrivals, prompting concerns about its status.
May 15, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
Vietnam opens first international marina in Nha Trang resort city

Vietnam opens first international marina in Nha Trang resort city

Vietnam has inaugurated its first international marina in the resort city of Nha Trang in the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa.
May 12, 2025 | 12:45 am PT
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.
April 23, 2025 | 03:25 pm PT
Vietnam mulls over waiving visas for billionaires, celebrities

Vietnam mulls over waiving visas for billionaires, celebrities

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked ministries to consider offering special visa incentives for high-profile foreign visitors, including billionaires and celebrities.
April 10, 2025 | 01:01 am PT
Southeast Asia's second largest economy sees modest 2% growth in Q1 foreign arrivals

Southeast Asia's second largest economy sees modest 2% growth in Q1 foreign arrivals

Thailand welcomed 9.5 million foreign visitors in the first three months of 2025, marking a modest year-on-year increase of 1.91%, as safety concerns and the impact of the Myanmar earthquake weighed on tourism.
April 9, 2025 | 10:57 pm PT
Vietnam PM continues advocating for visa relaxations to boost tourism

Vietnam PM continues advocating for visa relaxations to boost tourism

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has once again urged ministries to consider expanding visa policies to stimulate tourism growth and position Vietnam as a safe and welcoming destination.
March 31, 2025 | 10:00 pm PT
Asia's most loved country launches 2026 tourism campaign to attract 35 million visitors

Asia's most loved country launches 2026 tourism campaign to attract 35 million visitors

Malaysia, named Asia's most-loved country, has launched the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign in an effort to attract 35.6 million visitors and generate RM147.1 billion (US$32.5 billion) in revenue.
January 6, 2025 | 04:46 pm PT
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