Vietnam: New Policies as Foreign Arrivals Surge
HANOI — Vietnam is accelerating major visa policy reforms in 2025 in an effort to draw not only tourists but foreign investors, skilled professionals, and high-net-worth individuals. Under government resolutions issued this year, changes include expanded visa waivers, longer e-visa … Continue reading Vietnam: New Policies as Foreign Arrivals Surge
Business Meets Culture in Jakarta and Bali
JAKARTA/UBUD – Zignify Global Product Sourcing, a company that has sourced more than 5,000 products worldwide and helped clients save over half a billion dollars in purchasing costs, invites entrepreneurs and business leaders to join its Indonesia Sourcing Trip 2025. … Continue reading Business Meets Culture in Jakarta and Bali
Fire Ravages Manila Slum, Displacing Thousands
MANILA — A massive fire tore through the shantytown neighbourhood of Happyland, Barangay 105, Tondo, late Saturday evening, leaving more than 1,100 families homeless and prompting urgent calls for improved safety enforcement. The blaze, which ignited at around 8:28 p.m. … Continue reading Fire Ravages Manila Slum, Displacing Thousands
Romantic Riverside Retreat in Chiang Mai: NA NIRAND
By ASEAN TODAY Staff Writer CHIANG MAI – Chiang Mai has long been known for its laid-back atmosphere, cultural richness, and the promise of a slower pace compared to Bangkok. In recent years, the city has also developed a sophisticated … Continue reading Romantic Riverside Retreat in Chiang Mai: NA NIRAND
Bali floods: Major Disruption to Travel Industry
DENPASAR, Indonesia — Torrential rains swept across Bali this week, unleashing floods and landslides that killed at least 16 people, forced hundreds from their homes and left Indonesia’s premier tourist destination struggling to recover just as international travel demand has … Continue reading Bali floods: Major Disruption to Travel Industry