With rebels gone, Samar town aims to develop tourism sites
As part of the development plan, the town mayor said they intended to construct a path bridge, pathway, storage area and grouted riprap leading the cave area; and install solar…
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‘Hometown of fireworks’ lights up the sky
To witness the pyrotechnic delights on Dec 31, more than 160,000 people traveled to Liuyang, which boasts a population of 1.4 million and is situated about 70 kilometers from…
China, Thailand sign visa exemption pact
The agreement was a major outcome during the first meeting of consultation mechanism between the ministers of foreign affairs of Thailand and China, which was held in Bangkok.
Vietjet opens HCM City-Chengdu route
Flight tickets on the route have been on sale from January 23, Vietjet said, adding that this new route will be inaugurated on February 10, 2024, the 1st day of the Lunar New…
Singapore-China mutual visa-free travel to start on Feb 9, in time for CNY
Currently, Singaporeans can visit China for up to 15 days visa-free, while Chinese ordinary passport holders have to apply for a visa to enter Singapore.
Changi Airport’s 2023 passenger traffic rebounds to 86% of pre-Covid-19 levels
December was the busiest month of the year for Changi Airport, with 5.8 million passengers moving through it. This was 91 per cent of traffic levels in December 2019.
‘Step up or lose out to other nations’: M’sian tourism players call for more measures as countries vie for tourists
The policy to exempt visas for China and India nationals to Malaysia was implemented on December 1 last year.
Asean Tourism Forum 2024 officially opens in Vientiane
With Laos’ chairmanship of Asean this year, the country has also decided to designate 2024 as Visit Laos Year.
Manual checking at Suvarnabhumi after auto channel breakdown
Immigration officials were told to use the online database to screen passengers who might be wanted on arrest warrants.
Bidoup – Núi Bà National Park recognised as tourism site
The Bidoup – Núi Bà National Park, one of the largest in Việt Nam, is located at the centre of Lâm Viên Plateau, dubbed “the roof” of the Central Highlands region.