Singapore’s GDP to grow 2.1% this year: IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted that the recovery in manufacturing, tourism and consumer-facing services will create momentum for Singapore’s economy to grow by 2.1% in 2024, a pickup from 1.1% last year.
Southeast Asia - Fri, May 17, 2024 | 10:26 pm
HCMC: top spot in Vietnam for slow travel lovers
Ho Chi Minh City has been named the destination travelers spend the most time in on average in Vietnam.
Travel - Sun, May 12, 2024 | 9:37 am
Vietnam aviation stocks take off on rising profits, tourism recovery
Stocks in Vietnam’s aviation service firms and airlines rallied in the first quarter of 2024 thanks to rising profits from an increase in the number of international passengers and high air fares.
Finance - Fri, May 10, 2024 | 2:59 pm
Thailand to switch to early morning, evening tourism amid extreme heat
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is preparing to promote early morning and evening tourism to stabilise the market, as extreme hot weather has kept people from taking part in outdoor activities.
Southeast Asia - Sat, May 4, 2024 | 8:50 am
Vietnam welcomes 6.2 mln foreign arrivals in Jan-Apr, 3.9% above pre-pandemic level
Vietnam welcomed over 6.2 million foreign tourists in the first four months of this year, up 68.3% year-on-year, the General Statistics Office reported.
Travel - Tue, April 30, 2024 | 3:32 pm
$32 mln ecotourism project inaugurated in central Vietnam
Hang Gop Ecology Tourism JSC, a subsidiary of FVG Group, inaugurated its VND800 million ($31.56 million) Dong Giang Heaven Gate ecotourism project in Vietnam’s central province of Quang Nam on Sunday.
Travel - Tue, April 30, 2024 | 2:00 pm
Rail connects Vientiane, China's Guizhou province
The Guiyang-Laos tourist train will be launched on May 8, signifying a pivotal step in boosting tourism and cultural ties between China and Southeast Asia.
Southeast Asia - Wed, April 24, 2024 | 10:18 pm
Indonesia develops sustainable tourism
Indonesia has been working to realize its goal of building a quality, sustainable and environmentally friendly tourism industry.
Southeast Asia - Sat, April 20, 2024 | 11:45 am
Two cultural elements in northwestern Vietnam named national intangible cultural heritage
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has recently inscribed the decorative art on costumes of the Lao ethnic group and the making of khau xen and chi chop cakes by the White Thai ethnic group on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
Travel - Sat, April 13, 2024 | 10:09 pm
US investment firm Rosen Partners eyes tourism projects in Vietnam
Managing director of US real estate development firm Rosen Partners LLC said he was excited about the potential for investment in Vietnam, particularly in tourism projects such as a world-class entertainment complex.
Companies - Mon, April 8, 2024 | 2:55 pm
Vietjet opens direct route linking HCMC with China’s ancient capital Xi'an
Vietnam’s budget carrier Vietjet has announced the opening of a direct route between Ho Chi Minh City and Xi'an (China) starting from April 29, 2024, with four return flights per week as tourism is gaining momentum between the two countries.
Travel - Fri, April 5, 2024 | 12:46 pm
Vietnam goal of 18 mln foreign visitors in 2024 feasible: RMIT expert
Vietnam’s goal of welcoming 17-18 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2024 seems highly feasible with sustained efforts, diversification, and accessible visa policies, according to RMIT senior program manager for tourism and hospitality management Jackie Ong.
Travel - Fri, April 5, 2024 | 7:22 am
Vietnam resort real estate supply set to grow 20% in 2024: association
The supply of resort and tourism real estate in Vietnam is expected to rise by 20% this year from 2023, with a spotlight on beachfront apartments, forecast the Vietnam Association of Realtors (VARS).
Real Estate - Wed, April 3, 2024 | 9:47 am
Thailand eyes upgrading second-tier tourism areas
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) wants to increase tourism in second-tier areas by improving small hotels and promoting electric vehicle (EV) travel, the Bangkok Post reported.
Southeast Asia - Tue, April 2, 2024 | 9:30 pm
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