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Asia's 'most beautiful island' receives 1.6 million foreign tourists in 11 months

Asia's 'most beautiful island' receives 1.6 million foreign tourists in 11 months

Phu Quoc, voted the most beautiful in Asia by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, welcomed nearly 1.6 million international tourists in the first 11 months of this year, up 80.9% year-on-year.
World's most visited museum hikes ticket price by 45% for most non-EU tourists

World's most visited museum hikes ticket price by 45% for most non-EU tourists

Hanoi welcomes highest-ever number of visitors in 2025

Hanoi welcomes highest-ever number of visitors in 2025

Hoi An's Japanese Pagoda Bridge, ancient houses damaged after historic floods

Hoi An's Japanese Pagoda Bridge, ancient houses damaged after historic floods

The wooden walls of the Japanese Pagoda Bridge in Vietnam's tourism city Hoi An have faded and peeled, while ancient houses suffered severe damage following consecutive floods in October and November.
November 27, 2025 | 06:00 am GMT+7
Nguyen Hue Tet 'flower street' to feature food stalls for 1st time

Nguyen Hue Tet 'flower street' to feature food stalls for 1st time

Nguyen Hue in downtown Ho Chi Minh City will take its annual "flower street" avatar for eight days during Lunar New Year, and have food stalls for the first time.
November 27, 2025 | 11:42 am GMT+7
Asia's 'most beautiful island' among top picks of Russian tourists for winter holiday

Asia's 'most beautiful island' among top picks of Russian tourists for winter holiday

Besides the traditionally popular Nha Trang, Russian tourists are shifting part of their winter travel demand to other Vietnamese destinations such as Phu Quoc, voted the most beautiful in Asia by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler.
November 26, 2025 | 07:25 am GMT+7
Is it safe to travel to Southeast Asia amid severe flooding?

Is it safe to travel to Southeast Asia amid severe flooding?

Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia, Southeast Asia's most popular destinations, are being hit by severe flooding that caused chaos and paralyzed traffic in major tourist destinations.
November 25, 2025 | 02:23 pm GMT+7
Ho Chi Minh City street among world's coolest

Ho Chi Minh City street among world's coolest

Vinh Khanh Street in Ho Chi Minh City, famous for dozens of seafood grills on both sides, was named one of world's 31 coolest streets by British magazine Time Out.
November 25, 2025 | 09:43 am GMT+7
Vietnam's tourist city Hoi An covered in mud as floodwaters recede

Vietnam's tourist city Hoi An covered in mud as floodwaters recede

As floodwaters receded, many streets in popular ancient town Hoi An were left covered in thick mud, prompting authorities and residents to begin cleanup efforts to quickly restore tourism activities.
November 22, 2025 | 04:00 pm GMT+7
Vietnam banker conquers Ha Giang Loop

Vietnam banker conquers Ha Giang Loop

Tran Hung Huy, chairman of Asia Commercial Bank and the youngest bank chair in Vietnam’s history, embarked on a journey through Ha Giang recently, visiting iconic destinations such as Ma Pi Leng Pass, Nho Que River, and Meo King Palace in the northern highlands.
November 22, 2025 | 06:12 am GMT+7
World's 'most favorite destination' sees record 3.89 million tourists in October

World's 'most favorite destination' sees record 3.89 million tourists in October

Japan, voted as "world's most favorite destination" this year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, welcomed 3.89 million foreign visitors last month, up 17.6% year-on-year and marking a record high for the month.
November 21, 2025 | 09:29 am GMT+7
Southeast Asia's most visited country aims to welcome 47 million visitors in 2026

Southeast Asia's most visited country aims to welcome 47 million visitors in 2026

Malaysia's tourism sector is set for continued robust growth in 2025, and the country works towards 47 million international arrivals and US$80 billion in revenue for Visit Malaysia 2026.
November 21, 2025 | 09:29 am GMT+7
One of Asia's most beautiful islands to ban private beaches

One of Asia's most beautiful islands to ban private beaches

Bali, voted the sixth most beautiful island in Asia by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, is considering a ban on beach privatization amid concerns that commercial development is limiting tourists' access.
November 21, 2025 | 07:35 am GMT+7
Vietnamese island named among Southeast Asia's best

Vietnamese island named among Southeast Asia's best

National Geographic has included Vietnam's Cat Ba among the best islands in Southeast Asia, calling it a ideal place for adventure.
November 21, 2025 | 07:35 am GMT+7
Tourists surprised by frost on Ta Xua Peak in northern Vietnam

Tourists surprised by frost on Ta Xua Peak in northern Vietnam

Ta Xua Peak in the northern highlands province of Son La put on a frost cover on Wednesday as temperatures dropped to minus 2 degrees Celsius, delighting both locals and tourists.
November 20, 2025 | 11:19 am GMT+7
High-speed boat service to Asia's 'most beautiful island' suspended due to bad weather

High-speed boat service to Asia's 'most beautiful island' suspended due to bad weather

Authorities in the southern province of An Giang suspended all ferry and high-speed boat services connecting the mainland to Phu Quoc and Nam Du islands from Thursday morning due to strong winds and high waves.
November 20, 2025 | 03:08 pm GMT+7
Lion cub wakes you up every morning for $88! Chinese hotel sparks outrage for new service

Lion cub wakes you up every morning for $88! Chinese hotel sparks outrage for new service

A hotel in eastern China has drawn widespread attention on social media after offering a special morning-call service that allows guests to play with a lion cub in their room.
November 20, 2025 | 06:02 am GMT+7
Asia's 'most beautiful island' receives 7.1 million tourists in 10 months

Asia's 'most beautiful island' receives 7.1 million tourists in 10 months

Phu Quoc, voted the most beautiful in Asia by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, welcomed nearly 7.1 million tourists in the first 10 months of this year, up 34.2% year-on-year.
November 18, 2025 | 10:34 am GMT+7
Popular Malaysian shopping mall flooded after thunderstorm

Popular Malaysian shopping mall flooded after thunderstorm

Malaysian shopping mall The Mines, known for its Venetian-like internal water canal that flows through its ground level, was inundated with rainwater following a heavy thunderstorm last week.
November 17, 2025 | 02:29 pm GMT+7
Hong Kong says Japan is less safe for tourists

Hong Kong says Japan is less safe for tourists

Hong Kong authorities have warned residents to be vigilant and put personal safety first while traveling in Japan after reporting an increase in attacks targeting Chinese nationals.
November 17, 2025 | 09:43 am GMT+7
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