Street vendor with a bicycle in the urban market of Hanoi, Vietnam. — photo: Tan Danh

American tourist reunited with lost wallet left on Hanoi bus

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…

Stunning aerial landscape of green hills and modern buildings in Sapa, Vietnam. — photo: HONG SON

Southeast Asia’s second most visited country delays $30 departure tax to sustain tourism growth

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…

Stunning aerial landscape of green hills and modern buildings in Sapa, Vietnam. — photo: HONG SON

Southeast Asia’s third richest country allocates $229M to boost tourism growth for next year

Southeast Asia’s third richest country allocates $229M to boost tourism growth for next year This university beats China Singapore’s top schools to represent Asia in global top 20 for mathematics Hong Kong teen admits acid ambush that put tourist from Singapore in hospital for 61 days. , malaysia. For example, consequently, southeast Asia’s third richest…

A bustling street packed with people and a photographer taking pictures. — photo: Tuan Vy

2 tourists arrested for stealing bank cards from passengers on HCMC-Singapore flight

2 tourists arrested for stealing bank cards from passengers on HCMC-Singapore flight Unable to afford air tickets, Thai teenager takes grandfather on budget 2,000-km trip to Singapore Two foreign tourists have been arrested for allegedly stealing bank cards from passengers’ bags in overhead compartments on a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore. The…

Stunning aerial landscape of green hills and modern buildings in Sapa, Vietnam. — photo: HONG SON

Southeast Asia’s second most visited country risks tourist’s ire with air departure tax, entry fees

Southeast Asia’s second most visited country risks tourist’s ire with air departure tax, entry fees Southeast Asia is worth knowing before you plan the route. Meanwhile, coal billionaire Low Tuck Kwong loses a third of his fortune after selling Bayan Resources stake. , 11 foreigners arrested in crackdown on $179M of Bangkok luxury homes held…