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US scrutiny of visitors' social media threatens to cut tourist spending of $15.7B this year

US scrutiny of visitors' social media threatens to cut tourist spending of $15.7B this year

A U.S. plan to step up scrutiny of foreign visitors' social media use threatens to cut tourist spending by up to US$15.7 billion this year as people decide to stay away, an industry group said Thursday.
China relaxes visa rules for UK citizens

China relaxes visa rules for UK citizens

Vietnam's new plan supports visa incentives for foreign nationals eligible for preferential treatment

Vietnam's new plan supports visa incentives for foreign nationals eligible for preferential treatment

Why Malaysian passport is now among world's top 10 most powerful

Why Malaysian passport is now among world's top 10 most powerful

Malaysia's passport has steadily risen in global rankings, even surpassing those of the U.S. and several European countries, driven by the country's political stability, low immigration risk, and relatively transparent institutions, insiders said.
January 22, 2026 | 03:00 pm GMT+7
Vietnam to expand unilateral visa waivers to attract high-quality tourists

Vietnam to expand unilateral visa waivers to attract high-quality tourists

The Ministry of Public Security will work with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to study and propose more open visa policies, with a focus on expanding unilateral visa exemptions for major and high-potential source markets in order to attract high-quality international visitors.
January 21, 2026 | 10:19 am GMT+7
2 Southeast Asian countries offer visa exemption for Chinese visitors to boost tourism

2 Southeast Asian countries offer visa exemption for Chinese visitors to boost tourism

The Philippines and Cambodia will offer visa-free entry for Chinese tourists as part of their efforts to revive the tourism industry amid fierce competition among Southeast Asian peers.
January 20, 2026 | 07:51 am GMT+7
Which is Southeast Asia's third most powerful passport?

Which is Southeast Asia's third most powerful passport?

Brunei's passport ranked 19th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, down one place from last year but remained the third most powerful in Southeast Asia.
January 19, 2026 | 03:38 pm GMT+7
Asian countries reap benefits from visa reforms in 2025

Asian countries reap benefits from visa reforms in 2025

Several Asian nations implemented major visa policy changes last year, with China, Malaysia and Vietnam already seeing positive results.
January 18, 2026 | 10:00 am GMT+7
Japan reclaims world's 2nd most powerful passport

Japan reclaims world's 2nd most powerful passport

The Japanese passport has regained its second place in the latest Henley Passport Index with visa-free access to 188 destinations.
January 17, 2026 | 08:00 am GMT+7
Vietnam to have 2 new visas for digital technology professionals

Vietnam to have 2 new visas for digital technology professionals

Two new visas that will allow foreigners to reside in Vietnam for up to five years will be rolled out on July 1 this year.
January 15, 2026 | 10:57 am GMT+7
Vietnam deputy PM calls for streamlined e-visa and entry-exit procedures to boost tourism

Vietnam deputy PM calls for streamlined e-visa and entry-exit procedures to boost tourism

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh on Tuesday called on relevant authorities to streamline e-visa issuance and entry-exit procedures in an effort to meet the target of serving 25 million international visitors this year.
January 14, 2026 | 10:42 am GMT+7
Southeast Asia's 2nd most powerful passport jumps one place in 2026 Henley ranking

Southeast Asia's 2nd most powerful passport jumps one place in 2026 Henley ranking

The Malaysian passport has climbed one place to rank 9th in the latest index by London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 180 destinations worldwide.
January 14, 2026 | 07:43 am GMT+7
Vietnam's passport jumps four places to 86th in 2026 ranking

Vietnam's passport jumps four places to 86th in 2026 ranking

Vietnam's passport has climbed up four places from last month to 86th in the Henley Passport Index's 2026 ranking, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 49 out of 227 destinations.
January 13, 2026 | 07:38 pm GMT+7
Southeast Asia's 2nd most powerful passport to get new version

Southeast Asia's 2nd most powerful passport to get new version

Malaysia will roll out a newly designed passport with enhanced security features in the coming six months, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.
January 12, 2026 | 06:28 am GMT+7
World's largest economy adds 25 more countries whose citizens must post up to $15,000 bonds to apply for visas

World's largest economy adds 25 more countries whose citizens must post up to $15,000 bonds to apply for visas

The Trump administration is nearly tripling the number of countries whose passport holders will be required to post bonds of up to US$15,000 to apply to enter the U.S., the world's largest economy.
January 7, 2026 | 04:05 pm GMT+7
South Korea extends group visa fee waiver for 6 Asian countries

South Korea extends group visa fee waiver for 6 Asian countries

South Korea’s Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun Cheol on Dec. 31 announced that the country will extend the waiver of visa processing fees for group tourists from six Asian countries, including Vietnam, for another six months.
January 1, 2026 | 12:00 pm GMT+7
Asian country with world's 3rd most powerful passport to cut application fee by nearly half

Asian country with world's 3rd most powerful passport to cut application fee by nearly half

Japan plans to lower the application fee for a 10-year passport for people aged 18 and older to about 9,000 yen (US$58), almost halving the current fee of around 16,000 yen.
January 1, 2026 | 09:17 am GMT+7
American passport climbs to 11th in Henley ranking, less powerful than Malaysia's

American passport climbs to 11th in Henley ranking, less powerful than Malaysia's

The U.S. passport has risen one place to 11th in the latest Henley Passport Index, granting visa-free access to 180 of 227 destinations worldwide, but it remains less powerful than Malaysia's passport.
December 17, 2025 | 10:23 am GMT+7
Malaysia's passport now 10th most powerful in the world

Malaysia's passport now 10th most powerful in the world

The Malaysian passport has climbed two places to rank 10th in the latest index by London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners, marking its return to the top 10 after seven years.
December 16, 2025 | 11:08 am GMT+7
Vietnam's passport rises to 90th on global ranking

Vietnam's passport rises to 90th on global ranking

Vietnam's passport has climbed up two places to 90th in the Henley Passport Index's December ranking, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 50 out of 227 destinations.
December 15, 2025 | 02:54 pm GMT+7
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