Vietnam's Tourism Receipts Surpass $124M in First Half, Signaling Recovery

Southeast Asia's second richest country records $124M tourism receipts in first half This demonstrates that tourism growth is making a direct contribution to the national economy, Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Datuk Dr Abdul Manaf Metussin said at a recent government meeting. He said Brunei's strategy goes beyond increasing visitor numbers, and instead focusing on high-value tourism that encourages longer stays, higher spending and greater use of local products and services, helping keep tourism revenue within the country, Borneo Buletin reported. Boats are seen traveling past Brunei's Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin mosque (R) in Bandar Seri Begawan on Oct. 4, 2017. Photo by AFP Brunei, known for its vast oil and gas wealth, absolute monarchy led by a wealthy Sultan, and pristine rainforests, is Southeast Asia's second richest country by GDP per capita after Singapore. It recorded nearly 400,000 visitor arrivals in the first six months of 2026, up 7.8% from the same period last year. The country expects to attract around 1 million tourists and generate 630 million Brunei dollars ($493.11 million) in tourism revenue during Visit Brunei Year 2027. Visit Brunei Year 2027 is a year-long celebration held in conjunction with the Diamond Jubilee of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, marking the 60th anniversary of His Majesty’s accession to the throne, according to Brunei Tourism's website. Subsidiary of VnExpress License number: 71/GP-CBC, Ministry of Information andCommunications, September 22, 2021 Editor-in-Chief: Pham Van Hieu Email: [email protected]: 028 7300 9999 - Ext 8556 10th floor, Block A FPT Tower, 10 Pham Van Bach, Cau Giay Ward, Hanoi