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Vietnam's passport jumps four places to 86th in 2026 ranking

Vietnam's passport jumps four places to 86th in 2026 ranking

Vietnam's passport has climbed up four places from last month to 86th in the Henley Passport Index's 2026 ranking, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 49 out of 227 destinations.
Singapore restaurant Halia to shut down after 25 years

Singapore restaurant Halia to shut down after 25 years

Southeast Asia's most visited country targets 4.6 million Indonesian tourists in 2026

Southeast Asia's most visited country targets 4.6 million Indonesian tourists in 2026

Hanoi street vendor questioned for trying to gouge foreign tourists

Hanoi street vendor questioned for trying to gouge foreign tourists

A street vendor in Hanoi's Old Quarter has been questioned by the police for allegedly charging two foreign tourists nearly four times the normal price of a conical hat.
January 12, 2026 | 08:14 pm PT
Pink spring in Vietnam's north-central highlands

Pink spring in Vietnam's north-central highlands

High in the border mountains in Nghe An Province, a primary school becomes a springtime destination with cherry blossoms that color the area in pink.
January 12, 2026 | 07:13 pm PT
Which is Southeast Asia's second most visited country?

Which is Southeast Asia's second most visited country?

With 32.9 million international arrivals in 2025, Thailand ranked as Southeast Asia's second most visited country after Malaysia, marking the second consecutive year the kingdom has relinquished its regional tourism crown.
January 12, 2026 | 07:13 pm PT
HK Express named world's safest low-cost airline

HK Express named world's safest low-cost airline

Budget airline HK Express has been named the world's safest low-cost airline this year by AirlineRatings.com, the world's only airline safety and product rating website.
January 12, 2026 | 07:13 pm PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' urged to launch tourist police amid travel boom

Asia's 'most beautiful island' urged to launch tourist police amid travel boom

A tourism association has proposed that Phu Quoc authorities establish a tourist police force, build more public toilets, and provide free public water taps and phone charging stations to accommodate the island's recent travel boom.
January 12, 2026 | 12:13 am PT
Thai paper names Vietnam island among top Southeast Asia travel destinations for 2026

Thai paper names Vietnam island among top Southeast Asia travel destinations for 2026

Phu Quy Island off south central Vietnam has been selected as one of the top 10 must-visit destinations in Southeast Asia for 2026 by Thai newspaper Khaosod, praised for its pristine nature and “cinematic beauty.”
January 12, 2026 | 12:13 am PT
Daughter-in-law of luxury retail tycoon experiences skiing in Japan

Daughter-in-law of luxury retail tycoon experiences skiing in Japan

Actress Tang Thanh Ha, daughter-in-law of luxury retail tycoon Johnathan Hanh Nguyen, recently took her children on a vacation to Japan's Niseko, known as the "Powder Capital of Asia."
January 11, 2026 | 10:53 pm PT
Woman masquerades as Batik Air flight attendant, raising safety concerns

Woman masquerades as Batik Air flight attendant, raising safety concerns

A 23-year-old woman from Indonesia attempted to impersonate a Batik Air flight attendant to avoid disappointing her family but was discovered mid-flight, prompting concerns over aviation safety.
January 11, 2026 | 10:53 pm PT
Which is world's second busiest international air route?

Which is world's second busiest international air route?

The Cairo to Jeddah flight route is the second busiest international air route in the world for 2025 with 5.8 million seats, behind only Hong Kong-Taipei (6.8 million), according to the annual report from British aviation firm OAG.
January 11, 2026 | 07:40 pm PT
Malaysia beats Thailand to become Southeast Asia's most visited country for second consecutive year

Malaysia beats Thailand to become Southeast Asia's most visited country for second consecutive year

Malaysia has surpassed Thailand for the second consecutive year to become the champion in regional tourism race in 2025 thanks to its flexible visa policy and infrastructure improvements.
January 11, 2026 | 07:40 pm PT
Southeast Asia's 2nd most powerful passport to get new version

Southeast Asia's 2nd most powerful passport to get new version

Malaysia will roll out a newly designed passport with enhanced security features in the coming six months, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.
January 11, 2026 | 03:28 pm PT
Security incident at world's best airport mixes arriving and departing passengers at boarding gate

Security incident at world's best airport mixes arriving and departing passengers at boarding gate

A “security incident” occurred at Terminal 4 at Singapore's Changi Airport on Jan. 1 after some passengers waiting to board a flight were held in the same holding area as a group of arriving travelers, resulting in confusion and delays.
January 9, 2026 | 06:24 pm PT
100-year-old food blogger still enjoys crab and bubble tea

100-year-old food blogger still enjoys crab and bubble tea

Despite being 100 years old and having lost all her teeth, Zhong Wenyu continues to enjoy a wide range of foods from traditional dishes to bubble tea, cola, coffee and ice cream.
January 9, 2026 | 04:15 pm PT
Phu Quoc night market to suspend operation after Tet holiday

Phu Quoc night market to suspend operation after Tet holiday

Duong Dong Night Market, one of the busiest places in Vietnam's biggest island Phu Quoc, will suspend operation after the Lunar New Year holiday in an effort to tighten urban order management.
January 9, 2026 | 03:13 pm PT
Hong Kong International Airport arrests 3 for carrying suspected weapons

Hong Kong International Airport arrests 3 for carrying suspected weapons

A woman and two teenagers traveling to the U.S. and Canada were arrested on Tuesday at Hong Kong International Airport after suspected pepper spray canisters and brass knuckles were found in their luggage.
January 9, 2026 | 12:32 am PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' eyes 8.5 million tourists in 2026 after booming year

Asia's 'most beautiful island' eyes 8.5 million tourists in 2026 after booming year

Phu Quoc Island, voted the most beautiful in Asia by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, expects to welcome 8.5 million tourists this year, up 5% from last year.
January 8, 2026 | 08:03 pm PT
Tourists criticized for sunbathing in bikinis near Thai temple

Tourists criticized for sunbathing in bikinis near Thai temple

A group of foreign tourists has drawn criticism in Thailand after being seen sunbathing in bikinis near a temple in Chiang Mai, a practice widely deemed inappropriate and disrespectful to local culture.
January 8, 2026 | 07:59 pm PT
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