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Asia's 'most beautiful island' receives 8.57 million tourists in 9 months

Asia's 'most beautiful island' receives 8.57 million tourists in 9 months

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by Condé Nast Traveler readers, has surpassed its full-year target three months ahead of schedule after welcoming 8.57 million tourists in the first nine months of this year, up 30% year-on-year.
Passengers wait for 6 hours to collect baggage at Thailand's largest airport amid heavy flooding

Passengers wait for 6 hours to collect baggage at Thailand's largest airport amid heavy flooding

These are the best fine dining restaurants in Vietnam

These are the best fine dining restaurants in Vietnam

Wait an hour for taxis: Heavy rain disrupts some tourists' plans as others enjoy cool air in HCMC

Wait an hour for taxis: Heavy rain disrupts some tourists' plans as others enjoy cool air in HCMC

While some tourists sipped beer in flooded bars or walked in raincoats to enjoy the wet weather in Ho Chi Minh City, others waited up to an hour but still could not find a taxi and had to cancel their evening plans as torrential rain inundated downtown streets Wednesday.
September 23, 2026 | 03:24 am PT
Malaysia bets on Musang King durian to win back 600,000 South Korean tourists

Malaysia bets on Musang King durian to win back 600,000 South Korean tourists

Malaysia is turning its most famous fruit, Musang King durian, into a tourism ambassador as it seeks to bring South Korean visitor numbers back above pre-pandemic levels.
July 24, 2026 | 08:00 pm PT
Southeast Asia's largest airport begins baggage upgrade

Southeast Asia's largest airport begins baggage upgrade

Malaysia has begun the latest phase of its baggage handling system upgrade at Kuala Lumpur International Airport's Terminal 1, replacing baggage reclaim carousels serving international passengers.
July 14, 2026 | 10:46 pm PT
Vietnam pho restaurant closes day before receiving Michelin recognition

Vietnam pho restaurant closes day before receiving Michelin recognition

A Vietnamese restaurant in Thao Dien, home to Ho Chi Minh City's largest expatriate community, was added to the Michelin Guide Vietnam 2026 Bib Gourmand list just one day after it announced a temporary closure.
June 6, 2026 | 04:59 am PT
Foreign tourists amazed by tailoring service that only takes hours for a suit in Hoi An

Foreign tourists amazed by tailoring service that only takes hours for a suit in Hoi An

Fast, affordable, and highly personalized, Hoi An’s tailoring service has become a standout attraction for foreign visitors seeking custom-made clothing on tight schedules.
May 9, 2026 | 12:00 am PT
Singapore among world's top 100 walkable cities for tourists, behind Southeast Asian peers

Singapore among world's top 100 walkable cities for tourists, behind Southeast Asian peers

Singapore ranked 70th in a list of the world's top 100 cities for walking exploration in 2026, trailing behind regional neighbors such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur, according to a rankings by travel platform GuruWalk.
May 4, 2026 | 06:05 pm PT
Da Nang tops Hoi An and Phu Quoc as Vietnam's best destination: VnExpress survey

Da Nang tops Hoi An and Phu Quoc as Vietnam's best destination: VnExpress survey

Readers of VnExpress International have voted Da Nang in Vietnam's central coast the country's best destination, praising the city's vibrancy and friendliness.
April 28, 2026 | 12:17 am PT
Quack therapy: where ducks give you a massage

Quack therapy: where ducks give you a massage

A countryside farm in central Vietnam is drawing travelers with the promise of a quirky experience: a “duck massage”.
April 25, 2026 | 07:00 pm PT
American family explores Hanoi life through alleyways and wet markets

American family explores Hanoi life through alleyways and wet markets

American tourist Eric Legault and his family experienced Hanoi’s daily life by cycling through narrow alleyways, visiting traditional wet markets, and sharing meals with local residents.
April 17, 2026 | 08:00 pm PT
Safety regulations tightened for Ha Giang motorbike tours after death of British tourist

Safety regulations tightened for Ha Giang motorbike tours after death of British tourist

Tuyen Quang authorities are tightening safety regulations for motorbike tours on the Ha Giang Loop following the recent death of a British tourist and the attendant international media attention.
April 15, 2026 | 03:02 pm PT
Tourist criticized for claiming Thailand is more expensive than other Asian destinations

Tourist criticized for claiming Thailand is more expensive than other Asian destinations

A foreign traveler has drawn online backlash after claiming Thailand is more expensive than other Asian destinations, citing a 600-baht (US$18) nightly hostel rate that she said was too high for backpackers.
March 22, 2026 | 10:25 pm PT
Singaporean family misses flight at Changi Airport over toy gun, pays $2,300 for new tickets

Singaporean family misses flight at Changi Airport over toy gun, pays $2,300 for new tickets

A Singaporean family missed its flight at Changi Airport after a toy gun was found in its carry-on luggage during screening, and paid S$3,000 (US$2,350) for new tickets.
March 17, 2026 | 07:48 pm PT
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