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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.
Taiwan becomes latest Asian destination to launch digital nomad visa

Taiwan becomes latest Asian destination to launch digital nomad visa

Tourism industry pins hopes on high-speed rail

Tourism industry pins hopes on high-speed rail

Southeast Asia's largest economy welcomes over 9 million foreign tourists, highest since 2020

Southeast Asia's largest economy welcomes over 9 million foreign tourists, highest since 2020

Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest economy, welcomed 9.1 million foreign tourists in the first eight months of this year, marking a 20% increase year-on-year, according to official data.
October 2, 2024 | 06:26 pm PT
Thailand develops dual rail tracks

Thailand develops dual rail tracks

Thailand’s double-track railway on the State Railway of Thailand’s (SRT) southern line, spanning from Nakhon Pathom to Chumphon, has officially started operations, the SRT has announced.
August 13, 2024 | 07:03 pm PT
Taiwan to join Thailand, Japan to offer digital nomad visa

Taiwan to join Thailand, Japan to offer digital nomad visa

Taiwan plans to launch a special visa for digital nomads, which will be valid for up to six months, to boost its tourism growth in a similar move to several other Asian economies.
July 25, 2024 | 03:00 am PT
Japan attracts record 3.14 million June visitors as weak yen draws travelers

Japan attracts record 3.14 million June visitors as weak yen draws travelers

Japan set a record high for monthly visitors in June, official data showed on Friday, as its weak yen fueled a tourism boom that is becoming a key driver for the economy.
July 19, 2024 | 06:25 pm PT
Thailand to scrap $8 tourism fee proposal

Thailand to scrap $8 tourism fee proposal

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on June 8 that his government would scrap the proposal by the previous administration to charge a 300 THB (US$8.2) tourism fee targeting air passengers.
June 9, 2024 | 04:46 pm PT
Thai economy likely grew 3.1% in Q2 on higher tourist arrivals

Thai economy likely grew 3.1% in Q2 on higher tourist arrivals

Thailand's economy likely grew 3.1 per cent in the April-June quarter from a year ago, up from 2.7 per cent in the previous quarter, driven by increased foreign tourist arrivals, according to the median forecast of 21 economists polled by Reuters.
August 17, 2023 | 09:12 pm PT
Kazakhstan approves visa exemption agreement with Vietnam

Kazakhstan approves visa exemption agreement with Vietnam

The Kazakhstan government has approved a visa waiver agreement between Kazakhstan and Vietnam.
June 16, 2023 | 01:35 am PT
Travel companies see positive outlook but challenges lie ahead

Travel companies see positive outlook but challenges lie ahead

Experts have forecast a positive outlook for travel stocks after two years of being battered by the Covid pandemic. However, Vietnamese tourism businesses still have to face many difficulties and challenges.
June 10, 2023 | 04:41 pm PT
Canada adds Thailand, Philippines to list of eligible countries for visa-free entry

Canada adds Thailand, Philippines to list of eligible countries for visa-free entry

The Canadian government on Tuesday announced the addition of 13 countries, including Thailand and the Philippines, in its list of visa-free travel in an effort to boost tourism.
June 7, 2023 | 05:07 pm PT
Taxi commissions raise Phu Quoc restaurant prices

Taxi commissions raise Phu Quoc restaurant prices

Many restaurants on the resort island of Phu Quoc pay 20-30% commission to taxi drivers who bring them customers, causing a spike in prices and public ire.
May 21, 2023 | 04:00 pm PT
Malaysia to fast-track expat visa applications

Malaysia to fast-track expat visa applications

The Malaysian government said it would reduce the application process for expatriate visas from the current three months to five days to facilitate entry and speed up economic growth.
April 24, 2023 | 10:58 pm PT
Tourism insiders back Malaysia decision to relax 10-year visa policy

Tourism insiders back Malaysia decision to relax 10-year visa policy

Malaysia's tourist industry has applauded its government's move to ease the requirements of its My Second Home (MM2H) visa program, saying it will help boost economic and tourism growth.
April 24, 2023 | 05:14 am PT
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