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Southeast Asian destination named world's best city for solo female travelers

Southeast Asian destination named world's best city for solo female travelers

Singapore, renowned for its strict laws and low crime rates, has been named the world's best city for women traveling alone, according to a survey by global service TrustedHousesitters.
Japan cancels Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival over fears of unruly tourist behavior

Japan cancels Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival over fears of unruly tourist behavior

Scoot passengers wait two hours onboard for take-off as Singapore closes airspace for airshow

Scoot passengers wait two hours onboard for take-off as Singapore closes airspace for airshow

Vietnam returns to world's 25 best food destination list after last year's absence

Vietnam returns to world's 25 best food destination list after last year's absence

Vietnam's Hanoi ranked 11th among the world's 25 best food destinations this year as voted by Tripadvisor readers, marking its return to the list after last year's absence.
February 5, 2026 | 10:00 am GMT+7
Singapore Airlines to resume non-stop flights to Riyadh after 12-year pause

Singapore Airlines to resume non-stop flights to Riyadh after 12-year pause

Singapore Airlines will launch non-stop flights between Singapore and Riyadh four times a week starting in June 2026, marking its return to the Saudi Arabia's capital after a 12-year hiatus.
February 5, 2026 | 06:13 am GMT+7
Foreign tourists rank scams as top safety concern in Thailand

Foreign tourists rank scams as top safety concern in Thailand

Tourist-targeted scams, including taxi-fare gouging and fraudulent tour operators, are the biggest safety concerns for foreign visitors in Thailand, a survey has found.
February 5, 2026 | 05:56 am GMT+7
Foreign tourists mistake Thai funeral for food court, met with hospitality

Foreign tourists mistake Thai funeral for food court, met with hospitality

While looking for a place to sit and have refreshments, a group of foreign tourists in southern Thailand accidentally walked into a tented funeral area near a night market, mistaking it for a food court.
February 4, 2026 | 03:26 pm GMT+7
Southeast Asia's largest economy receives highest number of Chinese tourists in six years

Southeast Asia's largest economy receives highest number of Chinese tourists in six years

Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, recorded a sharp rise in visitors from China in 2025, with arrivals reaching 1.34 million, the highest level in six years.
February 4, 2026 | 03:14 pm GMT+7
Vietnam tops Southeast Asia in increase in foreign tourist numbers

Vietnam tops Southeast Asia in increase in foreign tourist numbers

Vietnam recorded the highest growth rate in international tourist arrivals in Southeast Asia of 20.4% last year, according to data from the ASEAN Secretariat.
February 4, 2026 | 09:42 am GMT+7
Elephant kills tourist at national park in Thailand, third fatality linked to the same animal

Elephant kills tourist at national park in Thailand, third fatality linked to the same animal

A wild bull elephant killed a tourist in central Thailand's Khao Yai National Park on Monday, a park official said, the third fatality linked to the same animal.
February 4, 2026 | 09:42 am GMT+7
Thailand plans to build Southeast Asia's first Disneyland theme park

Thailand plans to build Southeast Asia's first Disneyland theme park

Thailand is weighing a proposal to develop a Disneyland theme park in its Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as part of efforts to stimulate tourism amid a decline in foreign arrivals.
February 4, 2026 | 08:13 am GMT+7
Southeast Asia's 2nd most visited country promotes night tourism

Southeast Asia's 2nd most visited country promotes night tourism

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is advancing creative tourism by showcasing Bangkok's vibrant cultural scene through "The Night by Amazing Thailand: Threads of Silk in the Moonlight" event, aiming to promote night tourism and boost the economy.
February 4, 2026 | 08:13 am GMT+7
Phu Quoc a hidden gem worth a 16-hour flight, US journalist says

Phu Quoc a hidden gem worth a 16-hour flight, US journalist says

After a 16-hour journey from San Francisco, a writer for U.S.-based travel publication TravelPulse described Phu Quoc as a destination that offers a sense of discovery beyond more established beach locations such as Bali or Thailand.
February 4, 2026 | 09:45 am GMT+7
Japanese pub draws criticism for barring customers aged 40 and above

Japanese pub draws criticism for barring customers aged 40 and above

A Japanese pub has sparked backlash after introducing an unusual soft ban on customers aged 40 and above, saying the move is aimed at reducing noise and creating a more enjoyable atmosphere for younger patrons.
February 3, 2026 | 04:18 pm GMT+7
Australian woman dies after her backpack caught in Japan ski lift

Australian woman dies after her backpack caught in Japan ski lift

An Australian woman died after her backpack caught on a ski lift on a Japanese mountain and she became suspended mid-air, police said Monday.
February 3, 2026 | 03:00 pm GMT+7
Southeast Asia welcomes 144 million foreign visitors in 2025, surpassing pre-Covid levels

Southeast Asia welcomes 144 million foreign visitors in 2025, surpassing pre-Covid levels

Southeast Asia's tourism sector reached a major milestone in 2025, with international arrivals climbing to 144 million, a 13.4% increase year on year.
February 3, 2026 | 02:02 pm GMT+7
Hanoi company's $1,000 coffee filter sparks debate

Hanoi company's $1,000 coffee filter sparks debate

A coffee filter made from titanium and costing VND26.8 million (US$1,030) has ignited a debate on social media since hitting the market.
February 3, 2026 | 02:02 pm GMT+7
World's largest annual human migration kicks off in China ahead of extra-long holiday

World's largest annual human migration kicks off in China ahead of extra-long holiday

China's annual Spring Festival travel rush, a 40-day period commonly referred to as the world's largest annual human migration, kicked off on Feb. 2 ahead of an extended Chinese New Year holiday.
February 3, 2026 | 10:04 am GMT+7
Vietnam tourism infrastructure pulls ahead of Thailand: hotel executive

Vietnam tourism infrastructure pulls ahead of Thailand: hotel executive

Vietnam is emerging as a formidable challenger to Thailand in tourism, with its infrastructure pulling ahead propelled by faster airport and hotel expansion, according to a senior hotel industry executive.
February 3, 2026 | 10:00 am GMT+7
Noi Bai Airport tightens round-the-clock health checks to prevent Nipah virus infections

Noi Bai Airport tightens round-the-clock health checks to prevent Nipah virus infections

All passengers arriving at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi are undergoing automatic temperature screening immediately after landing, as part of measures to prevent the spread of the Nipah virus.
February 3, 2026 | 08:05 am GMT+7
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