Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan's most famous and historically significant landmarks, sustained damage after a powerful earthquake struck the country's southwestern Kumamoto prefecture on July 28, leaving at least 13 dead.
Authorities in Bangkok, Thailand's nightlife hub, have ordered 79 entertainment venues to suspend operations after a week-long inspection campaign uncovered widespread licensing and safety violations across the capital.
China's market regulator has fined and confiscated a total of 5.2 billion yuan (US$765 million) from Trip.com Group for abusing its dominant position in the domestic online hotel-booking market.
Singapore's Changi Airport handled 17.2 million passengers in the second quarter of 2026, a 1.5% decline from the same period last year as airlines cut services, particularly on Southeast Asian routes.
A viral video of a Thai woman confronting a group of noisy Italian tourists who exchange vulgar words and gestures on a Bangkok train prompted online backlash and an apology from Italy's embassy on Saturday.
Japan is planning to launch a new limited express train linking Narita and Haneda airports—both ranked among the world's 100 best airports—in the 2030s, making transfers between the country's two busiest air hubs easier for international travelers.
China received nearly 23 million foreign visitors in the first half of 2026, driven largely by its increasing relaxation of visa policies.