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Pacific nation sells passports at $140,500 for visa-free access to Singapore, Hong Kong

Pacific nation sells passports at $140,500 for visa-free access to Singapore, Hong Kong

The Pacific island nation of Nauru is offering citizenship for at least US$140,500, granting passport holders visa-free entry to regions such as Singapore, Hong Kong and the U.K., without requiring to visit Nauru.
Asia's most loved country aims for 1.5 million Indian tourists this year

Asia's most loved country aims for 1.5 million Indian tourists this year

World's best airport handles over 67 million passengers in 2024, nearing pre-Covid levels

World's best airport handles over 67 million passengers in 2024, nearing pre-Covid levels

Southeast Asia's second largest economy climbs up in global passport ranking

Southeast Asia's second largest economy climbs up in global passport ranking

Thailand's passport has risen two places to 61st in the early 2025 edition of the Henley Passport Index, published by British global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners.
January 10, 2025 | 07:24 pm PT
Netizens praise Malaysian passport's strength for 'almost everywhere visa-free' access

Netizens praise Malaysian passport's strength for 'almost everywhere visa-free' access

After Malaysia's passport rose one place to become the 11th most powerful in the world, a heated discussion erupted on social media, drawing attention from netizens across Southeast Asia.
November 15, 2024 | 08:00 pm PT
Singapore reports fewer arrests of Chinese visitors since visa waiver

Singapore reports fewer arrests of Chinese visitors since visa waiver

Singapore has not seen a rise in the number of Chinese visitors arrested since the implementation of visa-free travel between the two countries in early February, a government official reported.
September 11, 2024 | 01:27 am PT
Southeast Asia's most powerful passports in 2024

Southeast Asia's most powerful passports in 2024

Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei possess the most powerful passports in Southeast Asia while Laos and Myanmar remain low flyers in the region, a new report shows.
July 24, 2024 | 08:59 pm PT
Southeast Asia's largest economy to offer visa-free travel to 20 countries

Southeast Asia's largest economy to offer visa-free travel to 20 countries

Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest economy, plans to grant visa-free visits to 20 countries including Australia, China and India by October, its Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy said.
July 18, 2024 | 03:31 am PT
Thailand records 48% year-on-year jump in foreign tourist arrivals

Thailand records 48% year-on-year jump in foreign tourist arrivals

Thailand received 5.98 million foreign visitors between Jan. 1 and Feb. 25, 48% year-on-year, the tourism ministry said on Tuesday, with visitors from China reaching 1.1 million.
February 27, 2024 | 04:37 pm PT
Malaysia beats Thailand to become most-visited country in Southeast Asia

Malaysia beats Thailand to become most-visited country in Southeast Asia

Malaysia recorded nearly 29 million foreign arrivals last year, becoming the most popular destination in Southeast Asia, a throne that belonged to Thailand before Covid.
February 23, 2024 | 02:49 am PT
Thailand plans concerts, visa-free travel to boost tourism

Thailand plans concerts, visa-free travel to boost tourism

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday that his government plans to roll out more measures to boost tourism, including incentives to lure global artistes to stimulate Southeast Asia’s second-biggest economy.
February 22, 2024 | 05:05 pm PT
Thailand plans to waive visas for more countries

Thailand plans to waive visas for more countries

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday the government plans to offer visa-free travel to citizens of several more countries.
February 16, 2024 | 10:00 pm PT
Indonesia eyes 1.5 million Chinese tourists this year

Indonesia eyes 1.5 million Chinese tourists this year

The Indonesian government is targeting 1.5 million Chinese tourists in 2024, double last year's figure, an official said.
January 26, 2024 | 02:32 am PT
China says visa-free travel policy has boosted tourism

China says visa-free travel policy has boosted tourism

China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday its visa-free travel policy has produced a clear effect, making things easier for travelers.
December 5, 2023 | 06:33 pm PT
Malaysia to allow 30-day visa-free entry for Chinese, Indians

Malaysia to allow 30-day visa-free entry for Chinese, Indians

The Malaysian government has announced that tourists from China and India will be allowed 30-day visa-free entry from Dec. 1 as part of its tourism and economic revival efforts.
November 26, 2023 | 11:49 pm PT
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