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Financial advisory firm ranks Malaysian passport world's third most powerful with visa-free access to 174 destinations

Financial advisory firm ranks Malaysian passport world's third most powerful with visa-free access to 174 destinations

Global citizenship financial advisory firm Arton Capital has ranked Malaysian passport third globally with visa-free access to 174 destinations in the 2025 ranking, up seven places from last year.
World's 2nd largest economy extends visa-free policy to end-2026, adds Sweden to scheme

World's 2nd largest economy extends visa-free policy to end-2026, adds Sweden to scheme

World's 'most favorite country' seeks to attract digital nomads amid overtourism

World's 'most favorite country' seeks to attract digital nomads amid overtourism

World's 'most favorite country' plans to raise visa fees for international visitors

World's 'most favorite country' plans to raise visa fees for international visitors

Japan, voted as "world's most favorite destination" last year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, is considering raising visa fees for foreign visitors as early as fiscal 2026 amid an inbound tourism boom.
October 23, 2025 | 08:06 am GMT+7
Visa exemption sparks increased interest in Vietnam among Eastern European travelers

Visa exemption sparks increased interest in Vietnam among Eastern European travelers

Data from online travel platform Agoda shows a 60% rise in interest from Eastern European travelers following Vietnam's recent introduction of a visa exemption for citizens of these countries.
October 22, 2025 | 10:20 am GMT+7
These 2 Southeast Asian countries are most open in visa policy

These 2 Southeast Asian countries are most open in visa policy

Timor-Leste and Cambodia are the only two Southeast Asian representatives to be placed high on the Henley Openness Index 2025, granting visa-free entry to citizens from hundreds of countries and territories.
October 21, 2025 | 01:48 pm GMT+7
Asia's leading beach destination to resume e-visa for Chinese visitors

Asia's leading beach destination to resume e-visa for Chinese visitors

The Philippine government is set to resume its e-visa program for Chinese nationals next month after nearly two years of suspension.
October 18, 2025 | 06:00 am GMT+7
Malaysian passport is now as powerful as American

Malaysian passport is now as powerful as American

Malaysia has tied with the U.S. at 12th place on the Henley Passport Index 2025's October edition, with both countries offering visa-free access to 180 destinations out of 227 worldwide.
October 16, 2025 | 01:51 pm GMT+7
Vietnam's passport drops to 92nd on global ranking

Vietnam's passport drops to 92nd on global ranking

Vietnam's passport has slipped four places from last month to 92nd, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 50 out of 227 destinations, according to the Henley Passport Index's October ranking.
October 16, 2025 | 09:37 am GMT+7
This country will impose $10,000 visa bond fee on American tourists

This country will impose $10,000 visa bond fee on American tourists

Mali has announced it will require U.S. nationals to post bonds of up to US$10,000 for business and tourist visas, after the Trump administration said the West African nation would be added to its visa bond program.
October 15, 2025 | 07:22 am GMT+7
South Korea begins visa-free entry for Chinese tourist groups

South Korea begins visa-free entry for Chinese tourist groups

South Korea began offering visa-free entry for Chinese tourist groups on Sept. 29, a measure it hopes will boost the economy and help improve ties with its Asian neighbor.
September 29, 2025 | 10:21 am GMT+7
Indonesia's golden visa program lures nearly $3B

Indonesia's golden visa program lures nearly $3B

Indonesia has issued 1,012 golden visas to foreign citizens, securing more than 48 trillion IDR (around US$2.9 billion) in investment as of Sept. 23.
September 29, 2025 | 09:28 am GMT+7
Trump invites international fans to World Cup and Olympics as US tightens visa policies

Trump invites international fans to World Cup and Olympics as US tightens visa policies

U.S. President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly that he hopes "countless people from all over the globe" will attend the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics hosted by the United States.
September 26, 2025 | 03:32 pm GMT+7
American tourist deported from Bali for organizing sexual wellness retreat

American tourist deported from Bali for organizing sexual wellness retreat

A female tourist from the U.S. was deported from Bali after holding a sexual wellness retreat at a villa in the popular tourist area of Seminyak.
September 24, 2025 | 09:44 am GMT+7
Vietnam cuts visa-exemption certificate processing to one day

Vietnam cuts visa-exemption certificate processing to one day

The government is set to halve the processing time for visa-exemption certificates at its overseas missions from two to one working day as part of efforts to streamline administrative procedures.
September 23, 2025 | 10:07 am GMT+7
World's largest economy sees passport fall out of top 10 in power ranking

World's largest economy sees passport fall out of top 10 in power ranking

The U.S. passport has dropped to 12th place in the latest Henley Passport Index, down two spots from the July ranking and marking the lowest position for the world's largest economy in the index's 20-year history.
September 17, 2025 | 10:12 am GMT+7
2 Southeast Asian countries named among world's cheapest destinations for digital nomads

2 Southeast Asian countries named among world's cheapest destinations for digital nomads

Malaysia ranked third and Indonesia 4th in a list of 10 cheapest countries for digital nomads, according to a report from Global Citizen Solutions, a firm that specializes in residency and citizenship by investment.
September 17, 2025 | 07:44 am GMT+7
Japan's passport no longer world's 2nd most powerful

Japan's passport no longer world's 2nd most powerful

The Japanese passport has dropped to the third spot in the latest Henley Passport Index, trailing behind Singapore and South Korea.
September 15, 2025 | 02:28 pm GMT+7
Vietnam's passport drops 4 places on global ranking

Vietnam's passport drops 4 places on global ranking

Vietnam's passport has slipped four places to 88th, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 50 out of 227 destinations, according to the latest Henley Passport Index.
September 15, 2025 | 09:45 am GMT+7
Malaysia's Johor detains 46 foreigners for violating immigration rules

Malaysia's Johor detains 46 foreigners for violating immigration rules

The Immigration Department in Malaysia's Johor has raided more than a dozen premises and detained 46 foreigners, including 25 Indonesian citizens, for various immigration offenses.
September 12, 2025 | 11:46 am GMT+7
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