Two Southeast Asian countries named among world’s 10 best places to retire in 2026
Malaysia and Thailand have joined a list of 10 best places to retire in 2026, according to the annual report by Ireland-based magazine International Living.
Vietnam welcomes thousands of foreign tourists on first day of 2026
Popular Vietnamese tourist destinations from Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang welcomed their first foreign visitors of 2026 on Thursday, marking the start of what is expected to be a highly promising tourism year.
Which country has world’s best cuisine, according to TasteAtlas?
Italian cuisine was named the world’s best for 2025-2026 by global food guide TasteAtlas, reclaiming the top spot from Greece.
Babysitting for foreign tourists is booming in Japan, allowing parents to enjoy sushi as kids learn Zen
Babysitting for foreign tourists is booming in Japan, driven by rising demand for foreign-language childcare that lets families explore the country more freely.
South Korea extends group visa fee waiver for 6 Asian countries
South Korea’s Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun Cheol on Dec. 31 announced that the country will extend the waiver of visa processing fees for group tourists from six Asian countries, including Vietnam, for another six months.
Asian country with world’s 3rd most powerful passport to cut application fee by nearly half
Japan plans to lower the application fee for a 10-year passport for people aged 18 and older to about 9,000 yen (US$58), almost halving the current fee of around 16,000 yen.
Phu Quoc celebrated by international media as top Asia destination
Phu Quoc is emerging as one of the most closely watched destinations in Asia, following a wave of recognition from leading international travel publications.
Sun Group bets on Phu Quoc as the next Phuket or Bali: CAPA
The Center for Aviation (CAPA), the world’s leading aviation data and analytics platform, assessed that Phu Quoc holds a rare advantage in having established a relatively comprehensive aviation ecosystem, comprising an expanded international airport and an airline bearing the island’s name, Sun PhuQuoc Airways.
Vietnam named top travel destination for 2026
Vietnam is emerging as one of Asia’s most popular travel destinations in 2026, thanks to its unique blend of spectacular natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage and vibrant modern cities, according to France’s Vogue magazine.
Power failure paralyzes Channel tunnel linking Britain and continental Europe, causing travel mayhem
Eurostar suspended all trains connecting London to Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels on Dec. 30 after a power supply issue in the Channel tunnel, sparking travel chaos during the busy travel season between Christmas and New Year.
