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…
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…
New York takes world’s best culinary city title from Bangkok From prime offices to luxury hotels: How a Malaysian tycoon is betting billions on Singapore’s central business district 3,400-ton nipa palm-inspired arch completes 30-hour sea journey to form pedestrian bridge in Ho Chi Minh City center Bangkok’s reign as the world’s best culinary city has…
The slow-paced paradise that is Ly Son’s Small Island Ly Son Small: The island, also known as An Binh or Bo Bai, sits within the Ly Son Special Zone in Quang Ngai. It is three nautical miles from Dao Lon (Big Island), the zone’s central hub. It has kept its tranquil character, making it a…
Doc Let, quiet beach north of Nha Trang Doc Let, 49 kilometers north of Nha Trang City, is a beach in Ninh Hoa Ward known for its scenery. While it is a destination that can be visited year-round, the best time to go is between March. Nguyen Hong Nhat, 36, and his family spent three…
Japan leaves dual pricing, taxes for foreign tourists to businesses Japan’s tourism authorities say they will leave decisions on charging foreign tourists higher prices to individual operators as destinations seek to manage overcrowding. Japan Tourism Agency Commissioner Norio Kimura outlined the position at an online briefing organized by Foreign Press Center Japan on Oct. 13…
World’s second richest country reports $5.6B in tourism receipts in second quarter Singapore, ranked the world’s second richest country by GDP per capita, saw tourism receipts fall 6.2% year-on-year to S$7.21 billion (US$5.6 billion) in the second quarter of 2026 amid global uncertainty. Tourism receipts for the first half of 2026 totaled S$15.71 billion, down…
Sa Pa offers autumn, winter escapes as Vietnam makes Lonely Planet travel list With golden rice terraces, cloud-covered peaks and highland cultural experiences, Sa Pa offers a scenic getaway as Vietnam features in Lonely Planet’s fall travel trends for 2026. , “Fall sees Vietnam in its prime,” Lonely Planet wrote in its “Fall Travel Trends…
Run out of money, American tourist arrested after 9 months of overstaying visa in Japan Out Money : Run out of money American tourist arrested after 9 months of overstaying visa in Japan A 36-year-old American man has been arrested in Japan for overstaying his visa after approaching a police station for help. He had…
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…