Phu Quoc International Airport recorded the highest number of international flight arrivals in its history on Jan. 3, with most services originating from South Korea.

Philippine Airlines has been named the most punctual in the Asia-Pacific for the first time, achieving an on-time performance rate of 83.12%, according to London-based travel data analytics firm Cirium.

Two of Phu Quoc’s most iconic beaches, Khem and Sao, have been swamped by drifting water hyacinth and household waste, leaving many international visitors reluctant to enter the sea at the start of 2026.

A homestay on Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island has been ordered to suspend operations due to violations related to price listing and guest registration, following complaints from foreign tourists who did not get to stay in rooms they had booked in advance.

Less famous than Vietnam’s Son Doong but easier to reach, Xe Bang Fai Cave in central Laos draws travelers into a world of underground rivers and limestone halls.

Singapore Changi Airport, home to the world’s largest indoor waterfall, was named the world’s best airport for layovers by global data service provider TripSim.

Foreign tourists have complained about being ripped off by a Phu Quoc homestay during the New Year holidays, with some apparently being told to sleep in hallways despite booking in advance.

Mui Ne on Vietnam’s southeastern coast, once little more than a fishing village, tops Booking.com’s 2026 must-visit destinations in the universe, drawing travelers to its “storybook” landscapes and red sand dunes.

Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, has set its target of welcoming 36.7 million foreign arrivals this year, a 13% increase from last year, and earning tourism revenue of 2.78 trillion baht (US$88.3 billion), up 7%.

Singapore Airlines has surpassed 12 other rivals to be named the world’s leading airline to Asia at the 2025 World Travel Awards, thanks to its excellent in-flight service and cabin comfort.