American tourist reunited with lost wallet left on Hanoi bus Within a few hours of reporting he possibly lost his wallet on a Hanoi bus. An American tourist got it back following prompt action by local authorities. Cho, 59, forgot his wallet on bus E07 while traveling from Nguyen Huu Huan Street to Lieu Giai…
Southeast Asia’s largest economy to cut domestic airfares by up to 13% for year-end holidays Indonesia, which posts the highest nominal GDP in Southeast Asia, will cut domestic economy-class airfares by 11% to 13% during the 2026 Christmas. 2027 New Year holiday periods under a government stimulus package. The fare reductions will apply to flights…
Southeast Asia’s second most visited country considers visa waivers to counter 30% decline in Latin American arrivals Southeast Asia is worth knowing before you plan the route. Landmark APEC 2027 convention center performance hall near completion on Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island Thailand is considering a 15-day visa exemption for travelers from Colombia. Mexico Uzbekistan to…
Singapore food stall opened by two brothers to close after $39,000 losses From flight attendant to Thailand’s first female fighter jet pilot: Queen Suthida’s journey in photos Meet Thailand’s Queen Suthida. The world’s first reigning queen to fly a fighter jet solo Kokoyo Nyonya Delights. A Peranakan food stall at Singapore’s Hougang Mall, will close…
World’s second most visited country sees nearly half its tourism activity outside peak season As Chinese tourists stay away, Japan records first January-September drop in foreign visitors since 2021 Asia’s most favorite island expects to receive 2.4 million foreign tourists in 2026 Spain. The world’s second most visited country, records some 47% of its tourism…
Southeast Asia’s second most visited country delays $30 departure tax to sustain tourism growth Southeast Asia is worth knowing before you plan the route. Thai diner faces $29,770 lawsuit after calling $7.74 plate of basil rice expensive As Chinese tourists stay away. Japan records first January-September drop in foreign visitors since 2021 Thailand has postponed…
Singapore content creator ‘lonely’ during travels just 2 months after quitting job Thai diner faces $29,770 lawsuit after calling $7.74 plate of basil rice expensive After 61 days of wandering. Forlornness, a newbie Singaporean content creator said plaintively in a viral video on Instagram: “Mom. I’m coming home. Thai diner faces $29,770 lawsuit after calling…
Southeast Asian island named among National Geographic’s best places to visit in 2027 Penang Island of Malaysia has been featured in National Geographic’s list of the best places in the world to travel to in 2027. Becoming the only destination in Southeast Asia to make the list. The annual list, unveiled on Oct. Penang Island…
90-cent pho restaurant: Hanoi family defies rising costs Cent Pho Restaurant is worth knowing before you plan the route. The shop, in Lane 1 off Kham Thien Street, has tables chairs set inside. The front doubles as an open kitchen with a food cart a stainless-steel pot of broth. Owner Nguyen Ngoc Thuc, 54, wakes…
Vietnam tops growth for Australian outbound travel, nearly matches UK Brother of convict in Singapore’s largest money laundering case forfeits $7.8M Sentosa bungalow Vietnam was the fastest growing major destination for Australian travelers in the 12 months ending August 2026. , nearly matching their total number of trips to the U.K., according to the Australian…