The Glico’s running man in Japan’s Osaka city for more than 90 years has evolved from being a mere advertisement billboard to a cultural icon and must-visit photo spot.

Authorities in Phu Quoc have helped two British tourists recover more than VND260 million (US$9,900) after a local resort took extra payment and delayed refund of the money.

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines plans to operate more than 1,300 night flights from Feb. 1 to March 3, offering nearly 300,000 seats to meet surging travel demand during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

Global tourism hit a new record level in 2025 with 1.52 billion international tourist arrivals recorded worldwide, driven by strong increases in Asia and Africa, UN Tourism said Tuesday.

Malaysia’s passport has steadily risen in global rankings, even surpassing those of the U.S. and several European countries, driven by the country’s political stability, low immigration risk, and relatively transparent institutions, insiders said.

Popular actress Ashley Chu and her friends went on a holiday to Phu Quoc, voted Asia’s most beautiful by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, in the first days of the New Year.

Mil Toast House VN, a popular bakery brand originating from South Korea, has permanently closed from Jan. 22 after over one year of operation.

Banh mi heo quay, Vietnamese sandwich stuffed with roasted pork belly, surpassed Vietnam’s iconic dishes such as pho and bun bo Hue to top a list of 100 best Vietnamese dishes, according to a ranking by global food magazine TasteAtlas.

Korean media report that outbound travel preferences among South Korean travelers are gradually shifting from long-haul urban destinations toward locations that offer moderate seasonal change and convenient travel conditions, and Phu Quoc has been cited as an increasingly popular choice for early-year travel.

More than 30 passengers were left behind at the U.K.’s Manchester Airport after a Jet2 flight bound for Alicante, Spain, departed without them.