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Vietnam leads ASEAN tourism growth

28/01/2026

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In 2025, Vietnam recorded the highest growth in international tourist arrivals in Southeast Asia, up 20.4% year on year, according to the ASEAN Secretariat. This outpaced Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore. The UN Tourism also ranked Vietnam among the fastest-growing markets in Asia-Pacific.

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