Southeast Asia Travel News | Update 10th July
New visa policy presents breakthrough opportunity for tourism industry
The National Assembly recently passed a bill featuring new and open policies on immigration procedures – a move which is expected to provide the tourism industry with a strong boost moving forward.
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Hong Kong to reopen Cathay’s in-town airport check-in on Wednesday
HONG KONG – Cathay Pacific Airways’ check-in desks in Hong Kong’s Central Business District will reopen on Wednesday after a more than three-year shutdown sparked by Covid-19.
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Siem Reap new international airport construction 98% complete
Construction of Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, which is scheduled to be launched in October, is 98% complete as of June 30, a top official has said.
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Seaplane service linking Ha Long and Co To Island launched
The Hai Au Aviation JSC announced on Thursday that it has launched a new seaplane service linking Tuan Chau in Ha Long to Co To Island in the northern province of Quang Ninh.
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Vietjet increases flights to Australia
Vietjet increases frequencies to 34 flights per week to Australia, starting with an upgrade to daily flights on the routes from Ho Chi Minh City to Sydney and Melbourne, effective this December.
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Thong Khon officially inaugurates Sihanoukville tourism port
The Minister of Tourism, Dr. Thong Khon, inaugurated the Sihanoukville Tourism Port on July 6, a large port that can accommodate 20 small and large tourist boats at the same time.
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Severe flooding hits Phuket prompting widespread road closures
Substantial flooding due to heavy rain last night and early this morning swamped the holiday resort of Phuket, prompting police to shut down several of its main roads.
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