Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, ranked fourth in a list of 10 best countries for retirement thanks to its low cost of living and quality of healthcare, according to the 2026 ranking released by France-based website Retraite sans Frontières.

Sun Group has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Dubai-based Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG), selecting Phu Quoc as the first destination for collaboration. The agreement aims to introduce new dining and entertainment concepts to Vietnam’s tourism market.

Sun Group announced on Feb. 12 that it has transferred the management and operation of Yoko Onsen Quang Hanh to Hilton, a global hospitality group, marking a new chapter in Quang Ninh’s four-season wellness tourism development strategy.

Concerns over overcrowding and safety at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), two of Asia’s leading universities, have largely abated after measures were introduced to manage tourist visits.

Thailand welcomed the highest number of Indian tourists in Southeast Asia with 2.48 million arrivals in 2025, followed by Malaysia (1.57 million) and Singapore (1.21 million), according to data from tourism ministries.

About 30 people were evacuated after a fire broke out at Terminal 1 of Hong Kong International Airport, named “Asia’s leading airport” at the 2025 World Travel Awards, on Tuesday afternoon.

Con Dao on Feb. 10 welcomed its first international cruise ship in 2026, which brought more than 100 international passengers of various nationalities

Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, has been ranked the world’s 10th best retirement destination this year as voted by France-based website Retraite sans Frontières.

Round-trip airfares to Thailand from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have doubled during Tet, causing many people to reconsider travel plans.

Vietnam emerged as Southeast Asia’s leading destination for Chinese tourists in 2025, drawing 5.2 million arrivals as more flights boosted demand.