India’s aviation regulator fined IndiGo a record US$2.45 million, issued warnings to senior executives and directed the airline to remove the head of its operations control from his duties after mass flight cancellations last month.

Brunei’s passport ranked 19th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, down one place from last year but remained the third most powerful in Southeast Asia.

Singapore’s Changi Airport was named the world’s fourth busiest international airport in 2025 with 42.6 million seats, a 3% year-on-year increase, according to data from British aviation firm OAG.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has expressed confidence that the country’s tourism sector will earn 3 trillion THB (US$95.35 billion) in revenue this year through its “Amazing 5 Economy” strategy.

Vietnam Airlines has taken safety to new heights after being ranked among the world’s top 25 safest full-service airlines for 2026 by AirlineRatings, climbing three places from last year to 19th globally and remaining the only Vietnamese carrier on the list.

The Korea Herald, one of the South Korea’s most respected business and consumer dailies, highlights Phu Quoc as a standout choice for the early months of the year, particularly January, when demand for winter escapes among Korean travelers peaks.

Since 2017 an Australian tourism expert has watched Hanoi Train Street evolve from a neighborhood where laundry hung over the tracks into a hotspot, caught between commerce and safety.

From sweet soups to charcoal-grilled bananas, the Michelin Guide spotlights six desserts reflecting southern richness, northern delicacy and foreign influences.

Vietnamese dishes from the famous pho and banh mi to the controversial blood pudding were named among the world’s best in 2025 by different media outlets, strengthening of Vietnam’s position on the global culinary map.

After a decade at Google, Ha Lam Tu Quynh traded a tech career for Clarke Quay, and is transforming banh mi to a premium dining experience in Singapore.