Vietnam Tourism Rebounds to Historic High
HANOI – Vietnam is poised to welcome about 21 million international visitors in 2025, a new high that would exceed the country’s 2019 pre-pandemic record of 18 million and cap one of Southeast Asia’s sharpest tourism rebounds. The surge has … Continue reading Vietnam Tourism Rebounds to Historic High
ASEAN’s MICE Comeback: Singapore Leads
SINGAPORE – By 2025, the once-silent convention halls of Southeast Asia are busy again. From Singapore’s waterfront expo centres to new airports rising on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, the region’s MICE industry — meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions — … Continue reading ASEAN’s MICE Comeback: Singapore Leads
Korean Tourists Reconsider Southeast Asia Trips
SEOUL — For years, Southeast Asia has been a favored escape for South Korean travelers seeking affordable beaches, historic temples, and convenient short-haul flights. But in recent months, a wave of violent crime reports — most prominently in Cambodia — … Continue reading Korean Tourists Reconsider Southeast Asia Trips
Massive Flooding Leaves Central Vietnam in Crisis
HANOI – Relentless rains inundating central Vietnam since the weekend have killed at least 41 people and left nine missing, according to state media, prompting emergency declarations across multiple provinces and renewed concerns over the country’s vulnerability to intensifying climate … Continue reading Massive Flooding Leaves Central Vietnam in Crisis
Torrential Rains Devastate Vietnam and Java
JAKARTA / HANOI – Heavy monsoon rains that forecasters had warned about for days intensified across large parts of Southeast Asia on Monday, November 17, unleashing floods and landslides that carved into mountainsides, buried villages and severed vital transport routes … Continue reading Torrential Rains Devastate Vietnam and Java