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Cambodia

Koh Ker Temple added to UNESCO World Heritage List.

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» Fundraising to be held for the construction of Cambodia’s largest Buddha statue

» National Museum in Jakarta catches fire, 817 historical objects impacted

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Indonesia

Bali launches Foreigner Reporting App to supervise and report tourists who commit violations.

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» Occupancy at Mount Bromo area drops from 100% to 20%, following fire at Teletubbies Hill

» National Museum in Jakarta catches fire, 817 historical objects impacted

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Laos

Laos-China Railway receives new train to boost number of services along line; 62k cross border since launch on 13 Apr.

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» ADB lowers 2023 GDP forecast for Laos from 4% to 3.7%

» Lao government refutes claim that country could face fuel shortage

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Malaysia

Medical tourism in H1 2023 reaches RM900 mil in revenue, 76% of pre-pandemic levels, expected to make full recovery.

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» Malaysia records 12.17 mil int’l visitors as of 33rd week of Aug

» Penang air connectivity ramps up with Qatar Airways reinstating flights, Flydubai set to start in 2024

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Myanmar

Visa free entry granted for additional four countries for diplomatic and special pass holders, including Japan.

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» VACS Yangon Travel Fair held from 22-24 Sep at the Yangon Convention Center

» Myanmar’s UN ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun, remains official representative for Myanmar

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Philippines

DOT’s proposed additional budget request to 2.99 bil PHP approved by House of Representatives.

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» The Philippines welcomes 3.9 mil int’l arrivals as of 19 Sep, 80.77% of 2023 target

» DOT posts 700 mil PHP worth of bids for “Love the Philippines” branding and marketing projects

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Singapore

F1 Singapore GP 2023 records 264k spectators, exceeding initial forecast of 250k.

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» SIA Group carries 2.99 mil passengers in Aug, passenger load factor of 88.2%

» Passport-free biometric clearance to be allowed for Changi outbound passengers at various touchpoints

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Thailand

PM to rectify cannabis policy within six months to ensure medical uses only.

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» Various nature-based attractions to reopen on 1 Oct after four-month seasonal closure

» AOT allocates 140 bil THB for two airport projects in Phangnga and Chiang Mai

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Vietnam

Hanoi develops plans to promote riverside agritourism.

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» Vietnam Airlines attempts to attract Vietnamese pilots with new salary fund

» Vietnamese travellers 4th largest inbound market globally for Busan

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