Foreigners steal cash, gold ring from Chinese tourist in Thailand’s Pattaya
Police in Thailand said two foreign men allegedly stole a gold ring and cash from a 21-year-old Chinese tourist in popular nightlife hub Pattaya on Wednesday.
Tourist removed from Malaysia Airlines flight after allegedly ‘touching’ flight attendant
A Chinese passenger was escorted off a Malaysia Airlines plane on April 7 after inappropriately touching a female flight attendant prior to departure.
Vietnamese coastal city among world’s most trending destinations
Mui Ne has secured a place among the world’s most trending destinations for 2026, according to travel platform Booking.com, which praised the coastal area for its “surreal” landscapes, relaxed atmosphere and status as a hub for sea sports.
World’s largest economy could stop processing international travelers at some airports in ‘sanctuary cities’
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said on April 7 that customs officials could stop processing international travelers at major U.S. airports in “sanctuary cities” that have declined to cooperate with the Trump administration’s hardline immigration crackdown, a move that could severely impact U.S. trade and tourism.
Asia’s largest economy sees Qingming holiday travel spending rise by 6.6%
Total domestic travel spending reached 61.367 billion yuan (US$8.95 billion) for the three-day Qingming festival, up 6.6% compared with the same period last year, China’s culture and tourism ministry said.
Why Russian tourists to Vietnam hit record numbers
Vietnam’s visitor-friendly visa policies, increased direct flights, and the warm climate have fueled a surge in Russian tourist arrivals, industry insiders said.
Vietnam 3rd globally for solo female travel in British state broadcaster’s list
Vietnam is among the top three destinations for solo female travelers with its safety, friendliness and cultural experiences, according to the British Broadcasting Corporation.
Vietnam eyes up to 50 million visitors by 2030 as tourism boom gets under way
Vietnam is targeting 45-50 million foreign arrivals annually by 2030 under an updated plan unveiled by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, representing average growth of 16-19% a year from now.
Southeast Asia’s largest airport among world’s top five with most shops and restaurants
Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Southeast Asia’s largest airport by land area, ranked fifth among the world’s top 10 airports with the highest number of shops and restaurants, according to a report by Singapore-based stablecoin payment card provider DeCard.
Hong Kong airport opens sensory space for passengers with invisible disabilities
Hong Kong International Airport, voted “Asia’s leading airport” at the 2025 World Travel Awards, has introduced a dedicated sensory corner aimed at reducing travel-related stress for passengers with invisible disabilities, including autism and dementia.
