South Korea
Shanghai is South Koreans’ top destination
Shanghai has become the top choice for South Korean tourists, thanks to China's 240-hour transit visa-free policy.
Vietnam Airlines takes top spot among Southeast Asia’s top 10 travel brands
Vietnamese flag-carrier Vietnam Airlines took the top spot in Campaign Asia’s list of Southeast Asia’s top 10 travel brands for 2025.
UPDATE: Jeju Air offices and Muan International Airport raided by SoKor authorities
South Korean authorities are presently conducting search-and-seizure operations to aid the ongoing investigation into the deadly Jeju Air crash.
150,000 tourists make their way to southern Thailand for the holidays
Over 150,000 tourists from neighbouring countries spent the holidays in Southern Thailand during the last weeks of 2024, contributing over 1 billion Baht to the local economy.
Japan and South Korea to ease visa policies for Chinese tourists
Japan and South Korea announced that they will modify their respective visa policies for the growing number of Chinese tourists
UPDATE: Jeju Air to face extensive investigation, share prices drop in wake of crash
The South Korean government held a press briefing at 9:30am, BKK time, today, 30th December, announcing the pending investigation into the safety practices of low-cost carrier Jeju Air following the deadly crash yesterday, 29th December, at Muan International Airport.
BREAKING NEWS: Jeju Air crash now South Korea’s deadliest air disaster
South Korean authorities have confirmed that all 175 passengers and four crew members aboard Jeju Air 7C2216 perished aboard the ill-fated flight.
South Korea extends K-ETA exemption for Singaporeans till 2025
The South Korean government announced the extension of its Korea Electronic Travel Authorisation (K-ETA) exemption for Singaporean travelers till the end of 2025.
Korean Air takes 63.88 percent of Asiana Airlines
Korean Air completed its acquisition of a major stake in Asiana Airlines on Thursday, 12th December, four years since it was first announced.
C9 Hotelworks releases 2024 Asia Branded Residences Report
C9 Hotelworks recently released its Asia Branded Residences Report for this year, showing how high-end consumer brands from the fashion and automotive sectors have stepped into the fray of Asian residential real estate.
Ride-hailing platform TADA beta launches in Hong Kong
Singapore-headquartered zero commission ride platform TADA announced the beta launch of its ride services in Hong Kong today, 12th December.
Agoda: Asian travellers flock to the United States for Thanksgiving 2024
Digital travel platform Agoda reports that many Asian travellers are eyeing a trip to the United States for Thanksgiving this year.
Iloilo City hosts 44th CityNet Executive Committee meeting
Iloilo City played host to over 100 delegates of the 44th Executive Committee meeting of CityNet during the event which kicked off on 18 November and concludes today, 20th November.
Hackathon – Kids Tackle Environmental Sustainability at ITOP Forum Phuket 2024
“How many people in Thailand are killed by sharks every year?” asked Tyler Leigh Legge, a 14-year-old student of Phuket’s
China approves visa-free entry for nine more countries
China officially confirmed the expansion of visa-free travel for 9 new countries, including regional neighbour South Korea.
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