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The average price of hotel rooms in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) experienced a 20% increase on a year-by-year basis in the second quarter, reaching VND2.4 million (US$92) per night as a result of robust demand. This surge in demand was largely fueled by…
The surge in international flights operated by Vietnamese airlines has led to a reduction in airfare, even during the peak summer travel period. This is evident from the noticeably lower fares to popular destinations like Singapore and Thailand which are…
In the second quarter of 2026, Singapore’s Changi Airport recorded 17.2 million passenger movements, representing a slight 1.5% decline compared to the same period in the previous year. Despite this, the airport saw a 0.4% increase in passenger traffic in the…
The Thai government is stepping up its measures against unauthorized accommodations, following the discovery of three illegal hotels on Phuket, the nation’s largest island. During a recent operation, Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee led a task…
The year 2026 is forecasted to observe a surge in market circulation during the Lunar New Year holiday in Thailand, with an estimated value of THB54.2 billion (US$1.75 billion). This anticipated figure would be the highest in six years, indicating an increase…
As the Lunar New Year, or Tet, approaches, the cost of durians has seen a significant spike due to the dwindling supply in the Mekong Delta region. Traders are currently buying the highest quality, or grade A, Monthong durians for a rate of VND140,000…
Vietjet is welcoming the New Year with a one-day-only 30% discount on Deluxe fares across all domestic and international routes on 15 January 2026, giving travellers in Singapore the perfect opportunity to plan their 2026 Vietnam adventures—whether it’s a…
AirAsia Malaysia (flight code AK) today announced the strengthening of its Asean network with the launch of a new route connecting Phuket to Penang. Penang stands out as one of Malaysia’s leading medical-tourism hubs and a key tourism gateway in Southeast…
Three years ago, Thanh Truc, a 33-year-old Vietnamese woman, returned home from Japan with a savings of VND200 million (approximately US$7,600). Now, she finds herself preparing to leave her homeland once more. From Beautician to Factory Worker Prior to…
A late-night Airbus alert triggered an emergency EASA directive, giving airlines just 32 hours to update critical flight-control software or face aircraft grounding. When Airbus issued an urgent technical alert at 11:00 p.m. on 28 November, Vietjet was thrust…
Vietjet has announced a 3-day flash sale offering Singaporean travellers the chance to book flights with discounts of up to 100% on base fares, as demand for Vietnam and regional travel continues to grow heading into 2026. From 01:00 on 17 December to 00:00…
Vietjet is stepping into the regional travel season with its strongest operational readiness to date, marked by the arrival of a new A321neo ACF, registered VN-A580, and the airline’s unprecedented milestone of taking delivery of 22 aircraft within a single…
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), a global leader in express transportation, has shared valuable data from a survey conducted to understand attitudes and trends related to the year-end festive shopping period among businesses and consumers in the Asia…
AirAsia X, a budget airline based in Malaysia, recently commenced operations on its Istanbul route and has intentions to further extend its long-haul services to Europe in the coming year, according to CEO Benyamin Ismail. This move signifies the airline’s…
Vietjet has been recognised by Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy, as one of Southeast Asia’s most valuable airline brands, and the most valuable airline brand in Vietnam for 2025. This prestigious recognition underscores Vietjet’s…
Air travellers departing from Singapore will be subject to a sustainable aviation fuel levy starting October 2026. The levy, whose rates will vary between S$1 to S$41.60 (US$0.77 to US$31.92), applies to tickets sold from April 1, 2026, onwards for flights…
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