Which is Asia's best fine dining restaurant?

Koma Singapore was voted the best fining restaurant in Asia as part of the 2025 Travelers' Choice "Best of the Best" Restaurants Awards based on an analysis of reader reviews on travel platform Tripadvisor.

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Japanese tourist dies after falling from perimeter wall at Rome's Pantheon

A 69-year-old Japanese man died last Friday after falling about 7 meters from a perimeter wall surrounding the Pantheon in central Rome, authorities said.

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Hong Kong actress Jumbo Tsang explores Asia's 'most beautiful island'

Actress and model Jumbo Tsang recently enjoyed her vacation on Phu Quoc, voted the most beautiful in Asia by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

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Inside Cambodia’s largest airport poised to boost tourism amid scam crisis

The US$2 billion Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh is poised to revitalize Cambodia’s tourism sector, following recent negative impacts caused by online fraud crisis.

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5 Vietnamese fine dining restaurants voted among Asia's 25 best

Three representatives in Hanoi, one in Ho Chi Minh City and one in Hoi An have been named among Asia's 25 best fine dining restaurants based on an analysis of reader reviews on travel platform Tripadvisor.

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Autumn's glow settles over Hanoi

The first cool days of fall bring a shift to Hanoi: soft breezes, warm light, and the fragrance of green rice drifting through the streets.

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World's best airport handles 17.3 million passengers in third quarter

Singapore Changi, crowned the world's best airport this year by Skytrax, handled 17.3 million passengers from July to September 2025, a 3.1% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

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Which is world's best international airline?

Dubai-based Emirates has been named the world's best international airline by Forbes Travel Guide at its Verified Air Travel Awards thanks to its efforts in improving passenger experience.

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Singapore surpasses South Korea as Asia's leading sports tourism destination

Singapore has outperformed South Korea's Seoul to become "Asia's leading sports tourism destination" at this year's World Travel Awards.

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Forbes Travel Guide names Singapore Changi world's best international airport

Singapore's Changi Airport, home to the world's largest indoor waterfall, has been voted the best international airport by Forbes Travel Guide for the second consecutive year at its Verified Air Travel Awards.

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Passengers terrified as Malaysia Airlines flight experiences sudden loss of cabin pressure

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has launched an investigation into a sudden loss of cabin pressure aboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH2742 on Oct. 21, which left passengers shaken.

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What makes Vietnam a favorite destination for foreigners?

Foreign visitors and expats have praised Vietnam for its safety, low cost of living, diverse cuisine, and stunning landscapes, while urging improvements to infrastructure and administrative procedures.

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Tourist claims Singapore not safe after losing $2,300 at hotel

A tourist from Taiwan has claimed that S$3,000 (US$2,300) was stolen from his hotel room at Sentosa, warning others to be cautious when visiting Singapore.

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Visa exemption sparks increased interest in Vietnam among Eastern European travelers

Data from online travel platform Agoda shows a 60% rise in interest from Eastern European travelers following Vietnam's recent introduction of a visa exemption for citizens of these countries.

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Tourists upset as world's most visited museum stays shut after jewel heist

Visitors pressed against the Louvre's iron gates on Monday, peering through bars locked after thieves pulled off a daylight jewel heist inside the world-famous museum the day before.

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These 2 Southeast Asian countries are most open in visa policy

Timor-Leste and Cambodia are the only two Southeast Asian representatives to be placed high on the Henley Openness Index 2025, granting visa-free entry to citizens from hundreds of countries and territories.

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Phu Quoc ranks among world's top 4 destinations of 2026

Expedia, one of the world's leading online travel platforms, has named Phu Quoc among its Top 10 Destinations of the Year 2026.

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Japan beats Indonesia as Asia's leading adventure tourism destination

Japan has been named "Asia's leading adventure tourism destination" at this year's World Travel Awards, surpassing Indonesia which is last year's winner.

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Tourists in Malaysia criticized for manhandling rare sea turtle

A viral 20-second video showing tourists harassing a rare sea turtle off Redang Island in Malaysia has sparked widespread outrage and renewed calls for tougher enforcement against irresponsible tourism.

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Amanoi honored with highest ranking in 2025 Michelin Key Hotel Awards

The Michelin Guide revealed its inaugural list of distinguished hotels as part of the Michelin Key 2025 global hotel ranking on Oct. 8, and Amanoi is among the honorees.

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Asia's 'most beautiful island' welcomes direct flight from Russia

Phu Quoc Island, named the most beautiful in Asia this year by readers of the American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, welcomed a direct flight from Russia on Oct. 19, marking the reopening of the route for the 2025–2026 peak winter travel season.

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China Eastern Airlines to resume Shanghai-Delhi flights from Nov 9

State-backed China Eastern Airlines will resume Shanghai-Delhi flights from Nov. 9, the airline's website showed, as China and India resume direct air links amid a diplomatic thaw after a five-year freeze.

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Ho Chi Minh City proposes reception of international cruise ships at Cai Mep–Thi Vai

Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Tourism has requested coordination between municipal agencies to support travel companies in handling international cruise passengers at the Cai Mep–Thi Vai port complex.

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HCMC's scoop of nostalgia, served for 50 years

Bo Gia ice cream has been a beloved spot in Ho Chi Minh City since 1975, and its traditional recipes connect generations of customers across a changing city.

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$680 cup of coffee in Dubai is world's most expensive

A cup of coffee sold for US$680 at Roasters Specialty Coffee House in Dubai has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's most expensive.

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Which Southeast Asian country is landlocked?

Many countries in Southeast Asia have long coastlines, such as Vietnam or Indonesia, but this one is completely landlocked.

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Chasing sunrises across Vietnam: a photographer's quest

A photographer has spent years capturing sunrises to create stories of Vietnamese people and landscapes.

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2 Vietnam tourism villages named world's best in 2025

Lo Lo Chai and Quynh Son in northern Vietnam were awarded "Best Tourism Village in the World 2025" by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on Friday.

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World's 'most favorite country' receives over 31 million foreign visitors in 9 months

Japan, voted as "world's most favorite destination" last year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, welcomed 31.65 million foreign visitors between January and September, up 17.7% year-on-year.

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Asia's leading beach destination to resume e-visa for Chinese visitors

The Philippine government is set to resume its e-visa program for Chinese nationals next month after nearly two years of suspension.

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Foreign tourists' balcony sex act stuns Pattaya passersby, draws complaint

A viral video circulating on Thai social media shows a foreign couple engaging in sexual activity on a luxury condominium balcony on Pattaya Second Road, in the beach city of Pattaya, oblivious to passersby in the busy area.

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Woman dies after falling from height at Singapore's Jewel Changi Airport

Police in Singapore are investigating the death of a 56-year-old woman who fell from a height at Jewel Changi Airport on Thursday.

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Southeast Asia's most visited country boosts healthcare travel in 2026

Malaysia’s medical tourism industry is expected to sustain strong growth, supported by targeted initiatives and strategic partnerships, said BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.

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Vietnam's passport drops to 92nd on global ranking

Vietnam's passport has slipped four places from last month to 92nd, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 50 out of 227 destinations, according to the Henley Passport Index's October ranking.

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South Korea bans travel to Cambodia over scam centers

South Korea issued a "code-black" travel ban for parts of Cambodia on Wednesday and dispatched a team of high-level officials to help nationals lured into working in scam compounds and secure the release of those held against their will.

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Prince Hotel Da Nang brings Japanese spirit service 'Omotenashi' to Vietnam

Prince Hotel Da Nang, formerly Sel de Mer Hotel Suites, opens in October 2025, showcasing Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts' renewed focus on international growth.

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Tourists flock to Hanoi's Train Street days after crash

Foreign tourists flocked to Hanoi's Train Street last weekend, just days after a train crashed into a café’s tables, sending diners into panic.

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Philippines crowned Asia's leading beach destination for 2nd consecutive year

The Philippines, with a coastline stretching over 36,000 kilometers, has been crowned "Asia's Leading Beach Destination" at the World Travel Awards for the second consecutive year.

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Official outlines four strategies for Vietnam to attract 25 million foreign arrivals in 2025

Deputy Director General of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism Pham Van Thuy has outlined four key strategies to achieve the target of welcoming 25 million foreign visitors this year.

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Asia's 'most beautiful island' forecasts record-breaking influx of Russian tourists

By the end of this year, a wave of direct and charter flights from major Russian cities and member countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) will head to Phu Quoc, signaling a surge in international arrivals to Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island.

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This country will impose $10,000 visa bond fee on American tourists

Mali has announced it will require U.S. nationals to post bonds of up to US$10,000 for business and tourist visas, after the Trump administration said the West African nation would be added to its visa bond program.

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'Symphony of the Sea' returns to Phu Quoc with advance edition

"Symphony of the Sea" will make its grand return to Sunset Town, Phu Quoc, this November, offering visitors an enhanced entertainment experience for the year-end festive season.

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Asia's leading airport for 2025 revealed and it's not Singapore Changi

Hong Kong International Airport surpassed Singapore Changi to claim the title of 'Asia's leading airport' at the 2025 World Travel Awards thanks to its effort to upgrade services and facilities.

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Which is Asia's 2nd most beautiful island this year?

Malaysia's Langkawi was named Asia's second most beautiful island this year only after Vietnam's Phu Quoc as voted by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

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Hanoi Train Street left desolate as foreign tourists ask for better security following crash

Komang Armadi visited Hanoi Train Street on Thursday morning, two days after a video of a train crashing tables and chairs along the track went viral, and could not bring herself to actually watch a train as it approached.

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Vietravel Airlines launches charter service linking Hanoi with China's Huangshan

Vietravel Airlines has operated the first charter flight between Hanoi and Huangshan of China, marking an important step in the carrier's plan to expand its international flight network to large Asian markets.

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Thailand is world's best country for food as voted by British readers

Thailand has been voted as the world's No.1 country for food by readers of British magazine Condé Nast Traveller with a score of 98.33 points out of 100.

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Vietnam voted world's 6th friendliest country for tourists by UK travel magazine readers

Vietnam is the world's sixth friendliest countries for travelers, readers of British magazine Condé Nast Traveller decided in a poll.

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Bali no longer Asia's most beautiful island

Indonesia's Bali has lost its title as Asia's most beautiful island to Vietnam's Phu Quoc this year, as voted by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

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Chinese tourist faces backlash for allowing child to defecate in public on Jeju Island

A Chinese tourist has sparked public outrage after allowing her child to defecate in public at Jeju's Yongmeorihaean, a coastal area designated as a natural monument.

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