Southeast Asia Travel News | Update December 28
Southeast Asian countries race to attract wealthy foreign tourists for longer stays
While Southeast Asian neighbors are vying for wealthy foreigners by launching ‘golden visas’ with maximum stays of up to 20 years, Vietnam still makes no headway with its one-month visa policy.
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Thailand extends e-visa service to nine more destinations
Thailand has extended its e-visa service to nine more countries, raising to 23 the number of countries and territories whose nationals can benefit from this service.
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Malaysia Airlines & JAL expand codeshare operations after new direct flights from Kualar Lumpur to Tokyo
Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines (JAL) have expanded their codeshare operations following Malaysia Airlines’ recent announcement to launch a new direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo, Haneda beginning on August 14, 2022.
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Longer Visa-Free Stays, Simplified Entry Procedures: Vietnam Hopes To Accelerate Travel Recovery In 2023
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pledged to work closely with local agencies to assess and propose solutions to the Government so foreign visitors can enter Vietnam with ease.
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Capital A Partners Sivilai Asia to Launch AirAsia Cambodia
AirAsia Aviation Group, part of Capital A, has signed a joint venture agreement with Sivilai Asia to establish a low cost airline in the Kingdom of Cambodia.
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Russian Airline Eyes Laos as New Regional Air Hub
A Russian airline is eyeing Laos as a new potential regional hub — thanks to ongoing international developments, according to a top company official.
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