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Amazing Thailand Happy Chinese New Year 2026 Festival serves as an auspicious opening to the Year of the Horse
Thai minister of tourism and sports Artthakorn Sirilatthayakorn took the opportunity to extend joyous greetings from Thailand to the people of China for the Lunar New Year during the opening of the Amazing Thailand Happy Chinese New Year 2026 Festival on Saturday, 14th February.
Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce laud new visa-free policy for Chinese travellers
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) welcomed the Philippine government’s 14-day visa-free entry policy for Chinese nationals earlier today, 16th January.
The Ploenchit Fair 2025 celebrates 170 years of friendship between Thailand and the UK
The Ploenchit Fair 2025 is taking place on 22nd November at Bangkok Patana School, uniting the Thai and international communities for a day of fun, food, friendship, and fundraising.
Tourism Authority of Thailand welcomes United Airlines’ inaugural LAX-BKK flight
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomed United Airlines’ inaugural flight from Los Angeles to Bangkok on Sunday, 26th October.
Frasco sees greater opportunities to build tourism cooperation between India and the Philippines
Philippine tourism secretary Christina Frasco and other members of the country’s Cabinet joined President Ferdinand R Marcos Jnr’s state visit to India on Monday, 4th August.
China grants Indonesians visa-free entry for up to ten days
China now grants Indonesian citizens a visa-free transit stay of up to days, expanding the number of countries eligible for the policy to 55.
Indian tourists may now enter the Philippines sans visa
As of Sunday, 8th June, Indian tourists may now enter the Philippines without a visa for a non-extendible and non-convertible period of 14 days.
Slovenia opens its embassy in the Philippines
The Slovenian government formally opened its embassy in the Philippines on Tuesday, 11th March.
Medical tourism to strengthen ties between Bangladesh and China
In a revolutionary move, Bangladesh sent off its first group of patients, doctors, and travel agencies to China, setting a course for the expansion of the medical tourism sector between the two nations.
Indonesia ramps up tourism promotion at ITB Berlin 2025
Indonesian tourism minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana ramped up tourism promotion for her nation at the recently concluded ITB Berlin.
Japan and Egypt work to boost ties via tourism, education, and cultural exchange
Egypt and Japan announced that they are ramping up their collaboration in various fields, particularly tourism, education, as well as culture and the arts.
Vietnam Airlines launches direct Ho Chi Minh City – Beijing route
Vietnamese flag carrier Vietnam Airlines meets growing passenger demands to and from China with a new direct flight service from Ho Chi Minh City to Beijing, China from 30th March.
Philippines to work with MECO to promote sports tourism in Taiwan
The Philippines aims to boost numbers in terms of Taiwanese arrivals by way of sports tourism, particularly golf and diving.
Kazakhstan launches The Year of China Tourism
Kazakhstan formally launched The Year of China Tourism with a cultural festival in Astana on Saturday, 8th February.
Philippine Airlines launches thrice-weekly Manila-Beijing service
Philippine Airlines is set to operate three nonstop flights per week between Manila and Beijing beginning 30th March.
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