Thousands gather for Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Phu Quoc
The Christmas tree lighting event, “Sunny Go Around,” held on Nov. 25, illuminated the center of Sunset Town, Phu Quoc, with music, lights, and a fireworks display.
Vietnam tourism authorities warn of cyberattack targeting hotels, resorts
The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) has issued a warning about a large-scale global cyberattack campaign known as ClickFix, which is rapidly spreading and targeting accommodation facilities across the country, including hotels, homestays and resorts.
Nguyen Hue Tet ‘flower street’ to feature food stalls for 1st time
Nguyen Hue in downtown Ho Chi Minh City will take its annual “flower street” avatar for eight days during Lunar New Year, and have food stalls for the first time.
Hoi An’s Japanese Pagoda Bridge, ancient houses damaged after historic floods
The wooden walls of the Japanese Pagoda Bridge in Vietnam’s tourism city Hoi An have faded and peeled, while ancient houses suffered severe damage following consecutive floods in October and November.
20 tourists stuck for 9 hours after lightning strikes Japan’s tallest Ferris wheel
About 20 tourists were rescued after being stranded for nine hours on Japan’s tallest Ferris wheel in Osaka Prefecture on Tuesday after a lightning strike forced the attraction to make an emergency stop.
16 Taiwanese tourists insulted for ordering only 5 pizzas at Italian restaurant
A pizzeria owner in Italy’s Tuscany has provoked outrage after posting a video in which he verbally abused 16 Taiwanese tourists who ordered five pizzas at his restaurant.
Malaysia’s second largest state Johor to impose hotel tax for overnight visitors
Overnight visitors to Malaysia’s Johor can expect to pay an extra RM3 (US$0.72) for their trip starting Jan. 1, 2026, as the local government has announced plans to impose a hotel tax.
Asia’s ‘most beautiful island’ among top picks of Russian tourists for winter holiday
Besides the traditionally popular Nha Trang, Russian tourists are shifting part of their winter travel demand to other Vietnamese destinations such as Phu Quoc, voted the most beautiful in Asia by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler.
Indonesia boosts shopping tourism to draw foreign visitors
Indonesian Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana has affirmed shopping activities as one of the key attractions for tourists visiting the country.
Is it safe to travel to Southeast Asia amid severe flooding?
Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia, Southeast Asia’s most popular destinations, are being hit by severe flooding that caused chaos and paralyzed traffic in major tourist destinations.
