bilateral relations
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.
Philippines launches Very Important Pinoy Tours 2025
The Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu officially launched the 2025 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour for tourists in the United States who want to visit the Philippines.
Tourism Authority of Thailand joins Harbin Ice and Snow Festival
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) became part of this year’s Harbin Ice and Snow Festival through a photo exhibition and cultural showcase at the Nihao! China: China Ice and Snow Tourism Overseas Promotion Season 2025.
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.
Taiwan-Thailand Tourism Talent Exchange Programme seeks to upgrade sustainable tourism
Taiwan’s Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) held the first Taiwan-Thailand Tourism Talent Exchange Programme from 2nd to 8th December.
Air Canada to launch direct Vancouver-Manila route
Air Canada announced the addition of a new direct route between the Vancouver International Airport and the Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Embraer joins Airshow China 2024
Embraer announced its participation at Airshow China 2024 in Zhuhai from 12 to 14 November, opening itself to supply chain collaborations.
Philippines and South Korea renew tourism cooperation programme
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism recently renewed their existing tourism cooperation programme.
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