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Philippine tourism officials were left red-faced after the creators of a video promoting the archipelago nation as a holiday destination said on Sunday they had used stock shots from other countries. Advertising agency DDB Philippines apologized for the “highly inappropriate” images, which included rice terraces in Indonesia and sand dunes …

The Malaysian government will launch an investigation into allegations of corruption by immigration officers in handling foreign travelers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Tan Sri Azam Baki, chief of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, said they would gather information from the parties involved, New Strait Times newspaper reported. The investigation came …

Cambodia is now Vietnam’s fastest-recovering tourism market with an increase of 338% in the first half of this year against pre-pandemic levels, followed by India at 236%. Laos ranked third with an increase of 117%, followed by Thailand at 108% and Singapore 107%, according to the Vietnam National Administration of …

The results of a review for relaxing Malaysia’s 10-year visa program will be known within two months, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. It may take up to eight weeks to obtain approval from the government before the latest conditions on the Malaysia My Second …

When Phu Quoc comes to mind, most people envision beaches and swimming adventures. However, tucked away deep within Phu Quoc National Park lies a different scene, one that sparks the curiosity of travelers. Covering almost 31,500 hectares, the park features three distinct forest ecosystems, namely the evergreen broadleaf forest, Melaleuca …

For over 30 years, Le Khac Hoat’s family in Hai Phong has sold hundreds of kilograms daily of squid and pork rolls wrapped in sugarcane, a delectable combination of fresh ingredients.     Sugarcane magic: Unraveling the artistry of squid and pork rolls Sugarcane magic: Unraveling the artistry of squid …

Thitid Tassanakajohn has a degree in economics from Thailand’s top university, but turned his back on a stable career in finance to launch a high-end restaurant in Bangkok — a city famed for its street food. The 38-year-old, known as Chef Ton, is one of a group of top young …

The number of licensed tour guides in Vietnam is 34,874, an increase of 13% from a year ago as tourism gradually rebounds. There are 3,423 registered international tour operators, up 45% as foreign tourists have started flocking again to Vietnam, according to a report from the Vietnam National Administration of …

Taiwan has extended its visa-free entry policy for tourists from Thailand, the Philippines and Brunei for another year to boost tourism revival. Visitors from the three Southeast Asian countries would be allowed 14-day visa-free entry until July 31, 2024, its Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. They only need to furnish …

Indonesia’s popular tourist island Bali is fully booked until August as the government reassured its tourism industry has not been affected by the revocation of visa-free entry. “So far, we have not witnessed any problems that have hindered Bali’s tourism numbers,” Bali Governor I Wayan Koster said, as cited by …