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A clash between two Singaporean tourists and a hotel security guard in Phuket, Thailand, resulted in all three men being hospitalized. The incident took place last Thursday at the Patong Bay Residence Hotel after the Singaporeans allegedly tried to leave without paying their bills, according to Phuket News. The security …

Several Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia and Indonesia, have increased surveillance at international entry points to prevent monkeypox (mpox) amid the complicated developments of the disease in many countries around the world. Malaysian Ministry of Health announced on August 19 that although no new mpox cases have been reported in …

Both Hanoi and Nam-Dinh-style pho, along with Quang-style noodle soup, have been acknowledged for their historical, cultural, and communal significance. The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism on Aug. 9 announced the inclusion of the three dishes from Hanoi, its neighbor Nam Dinh and the central province of Quang Nam …

Seven out of every 10 international tourists arriving in Da Nang paid a visit to Ba Na Hills in the first 7 months of 2024, according to Da Nang Statistical Office. Many tourist cities around the world have distinctive areas on the check-list for foreign visitors. While Malaysia has Genting …

Thailand, Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy after Indonesia, has welcomed 21.7 million foreign visitors so far this year, with Chinese and Malaysian tourists leading the way. Between Jan. 1 and Aug. 11, Chinese tourists remained the kingdom’s largest source of visitors with 4.39 million arrivals, followed by Malaysians (3 million), Indians …

Ha Long and Ninh Binh in northern Vietnam have ramped up arrangements for transportation, accommodations, and Hindi-speaking tour guides in anticipation of the arrival of 4,500 Indian tourists. Nguyen Nguyet Van Khanh, marketing director of leading tour operator Vietravel, responsible for serving the employees from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, confirmed …

Indonesian Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno on Wednesday said that the country is making efforts to make air travel more affordable for passengers. The Indonesian government has established a task force for the goal of lowering airfares. It is expected that domestic airfares will decrease approximately 10% …

Taiwanese entertainer Jacky Wu recently enjoyed durian during his trips to Nha Trang in central Vietnam and Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. The 61-year-old TV host last week posted a video on his Instagram account, showing him eating durian outside a massage parlor in the beach city of Nha Trang. “Enjoying …

A report of white smoke coming from a landing Singapore Airlines plane forced a runway at Japan’s Narita Airport to close temporarily on Monday, officials said, though responders found no signs of fire and no one was injured. The smoke prompted six fire engines and two ambulances to rush to …

British Airways is halting flights to Beijing from Oct. 26 until November 2025, it said on Thursday without elaborating on the reason, as European carriers struggle with a ban on flying over Russian airspace. The airline, owned by IAG, said it would continue flying daily to Shanghai and Hong Kong. …