by Teuvo Tuomi | Oct 6, 2024 | Vietnam, Reports, Tourism, Travel, Visas
There are now myriad ways you can enter and stay in Vietnam. These do, however, come at a cost. Vietnam visa fees are determined by the Ministry of Finance and are updated regularly through Circulars issued by the ministry. Vietnamese employers will usually cover the...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 11, 2024 | Asia, Reports, Southeast Asia, Tourism, Travel
A record 10% of the World’s GDP will be spent on travel this year. According to the annual report by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), consumers increasingly see travel as an essential part of their budgets. The WTTC estimates the industry’s...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Aug 2, 2024 | Indonesia, News, Tourism, Travel
Statistics Indonesia reports that the number of international tourist arrivals in the country in the first half of 2024 jumped to 6.4 million, up 21% compared to the same period of 2023. The number of foreign tourist arrivals is the highest since 2020. In June, the...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 22, 2024 | Asia, Economy, Japan, News, Tourism, Travel
The number of foreign visitors to Japan between January-June hit a record high of 17,777,200 for the first half of the year, and June saw another record of 3,135,600 visitors in a single month, the Japan National Tourism Organization reports. The record numbers are...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 18, 2024 | ASEAN, Business, Economy, Indonesia, News, Tourism, Travel
Bank Indonesia (BI) says that the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) digital payment system will be made available in more countries. According to Deputy Governor Filianingsih Hendarta, the central bank will sign agreements for the cross-border use of QRIS...
