Vietnam is among the top three destinations for solo female travelers with its safety, friendliness and cultural experiences, according to the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Vietnam is targeting 45-50 million foreign arrivals annually by 2030 under an updated plan unveiled by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, representing average growth of 16-19% a year from now.

Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Southeast Asia’s largest airport by land area, ranked fifth among the world’s top 10 airports with the highest number of shops and restaurants, according to a report by Singapore-based stablecoin payment card provider DeCard.

Hong Kong International Airport, voted “Asia’s leading airport” at the 2025 World Travel Awards, has introduced a dedicated sensory corner aimed at reducing travel-related stress for passengers with invisible disabilities, including autism and dementia.

Thai Lion Air, Nok Air, Thai AirAsia and Thai AirAsia X are suspending selected routes to Asian destinations as the Middle East conflict pushes up aviation fuel costs.

Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s largest island off the Mekong Delta province of An Giang, is positioned as a compelling alternative – even a potential rival to Phuket – for travelers seeking authenticity in Southeast Asia, British newspaper The Independent says.

A Chinese teenager was jailed for six weeks after assaulting an officer at Singapore’s Changi Airport when told to seek a passport replacement from the Chinese embassy.

Starbucks in South Korea and Japan are marking the arrival of spring with a cross-border menu exchange, swapping their signature seasonal beverages in a limited-time collaboration.

With its rich natural assets and clearly defined policy direction, Vietnam is steadily asserting itself as one of Southeast Asia’s foremost eco-tourism destinations, striking a balance between economic growth and environmental preservation.

A section of Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, the fourth largest airport in Southeast Asia, collapsed on April 6 after days of relentless rain, unleashing a surge of water into a departure lounge and alarming passengers.