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Disney Cruise Line is set to enter the Asian market in 2025 with a new cruise ship to be based in Singapore. It is part of a collaboration struck with the Singapore Tourism Board in 2023 that will see the Disney Adventure vessel homeporting at the Marina Bay Cruise Center …

A new international train service connecting Thailand’s capital Bangkok and Lao’s Vientiane will begin on July 19 to boost regional tourism connectivity, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) announced on July 3. The SRT is extending the Bangkok-Nong Khai route for this new service. The train will depart from Krung …

Billionaires Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerburg have begun European summer yacht holidays, while Bernard Arnault and Elon Musk will attend the Olympics and Burning Man. American billionaire Jeff Bezos and his fiancé Lauren Sanchez were spotted visiting Greece two weeks ago, Page Six reported. They explored the country by air, …

Budget airlines Scoot and AirAsia have been offering discounts for flights connecting to popular tourist destinations across Asia-Pacific until July 7. Singapore’s Scoot is offering flights to destinations such as China’s Hangzhou City, Australia’s Perth, Malaysia’s Penang and Japan’s Osaka from S$71 (US$53) one way, The Straits Times reported. Malaysia-based …

A photo of two foreign men wearing only swimming trunks at Phuket International Airport has gone viral on social media, sparking public uproar from Thai netizens. In a post shared in Facebook group on Jan. 30, the men were caught sorting their suitcases at the luggage trolley stand with only …

Malaysia is actively developing a strategy to attract more than 5 million tourists from China this year. Ammar Abd Ghapar, director-general of the Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board (Tourism Malaysia), said the strategy includes increasing flight frequencies from China and encouraging new airlines in the country to consider promoting Malaysia as …

Indian billionaires have been hosting lavish weddings on Phu Quoc Island recently, boosting its global profile to the point that the island city may become a top super-rich wedding destination. From Jan. 19-23, Phu Quoc was chosen as the venue for the super wedding of a wealthy Indian couple. Although …

This weekend in Hanoi offers a diverse range of cultural experiences, from art exhibitions to jazz tributes, shared dining experiences and historical commemorations. Art exhibition “Becoming Alice: Through the Metal Tunnel” “Becoming Alice: Through the Metal Tunnel” is an art exhibition presenting artworks inspired by the world created by English …

Vu Dai Village’s braised fish, a winter delicacy with vibrant color and robust flavor, features fermented crab paste and lime juice for a distinctive taste. Vu Dai Village’s braised fish in Ha Nam Province is a cherished specialty for reunions and festive occasions. The village often makes the dish in …

Ho Chi Minh City is planning to use some 200 electric cars to transport tourists around downtown. The city’s Department of Transport has submitted a pilot project of using electric cars to the municipal People’s Committee for consideration and approval. Under the project, each car can carry 5-14 passengers, with …