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Jakarta plans 24-hour food tourism hub in Pasar Baru
Governor Pramono Anung says development would follow completion of the MRT to Monas-Harmoni, with other themed destinations also planned.
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- FoodVietnam
Thai Nguyen opens international tea festival with trade and tourism events
The festival runs until November 7, with a tea forum, beverage competition and visits to local tea-growing areas.
- FoodVietnam
Lavazza adds Vietnam’s Ham Rong coffee to premium range
The Fine Robusta comes from Gia Lai, with the partnership emerging from coffee trade contacts established in Turin in 2024.
- TravelThailand
Thailand records almost 25 million foreign visitors through Oct. 24
Arrivals were 4.43% lower than a year earlier, but weekly traffic increased as long-haul markets strengthened.
AirBorneo sets November 13 launch for direct Kuching–Jakarta service
The route will have three flights a week, with all-in one-way fares starting at RM399 in Economy Class and RM888 in Business Class.
- TravelThailand
Thailand proposes cancellation rights over unmet hotel advertising promises
A draft law would make advertised promises contractually binding and bring homestays, hostels and sharing-economy rentals under broader accommodation rules.
- TravelThailand
Thailand targets ฿630 million in tourism revenue from year-end campaigns
The three initiatives offer domestic flight discounts, subsidies for organised tours and experiences designed for solo travellers.
- HeritageMore ASEAN
Cambodia prepares return of 18 Khmer antiquities from London
The collection spans the 10th to 13th centuries. Researchers will examine the objects’ origins after they reach Cambodia.
- FestivalsVietnam
Gong festival and sunflower week begin in Vietnam’s Central Highlands
Alongside Jrai cultural traditions, the programme features local product exhibitions, coffee culture, sport and folk games.
- HeritageIndonesia
Netherlands to return 20 Indonesian artefacts, including 38-carat diamond
The Dutch government expects to hand over the objects in early 2027 after research found their former owners had lost them involuntarily.
