Brueni, the second-richest country in Southeast Asia by GDP per capita after Singapore, secured 19th place in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, with its passport granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 163 destinations.

Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s largest island, has secured a spot in the Island Hot List 2026 of the global online travel platform Expedia, ranking among the world’s top 10 island destinations for the year.

From being a regular dining spot inspired by central Vietnamese flavors to entering the prestigious Michelin Guide, this Ho Chi Minh City restaurant’s journey took just a little over 12 months.

Singapore, ranked the world’s second-richest country by GDP per capita in 2025, has retained its title as the world’s most powerful passport despite ongoing global uncertainty.

Nestled within a UNESCO World Heritage site, this cave has gained global fame as the world’s largest natural cave and a bucket-list destination for adventure travelers.

Thailand, the second most visited country in Southeast Asia after Malaysia, aims to attract at least 33 million international visitors in 2027, generating 2.8-2.9 trillion THB (US$85-88 billion) in revenue next year, as the country shifts its focus from increasing the number of visitors to improving the quality and spending of tourists.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sánchez, along with a small group of friends, took part in Sydney’s iconic Harbour Bridge climb last weekend during a brief visit to Australia.

Malaysian immigration authorities said 451 foreigners have been detained so far this year for working or engaging in other economic activities in the country after entering with social visit passes.

Thailand received 17.36 million international tourist arrivals between Jan. 1 and July 18, down 3.05% from the same period last year, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports reported on July 20.

The reopening of Lien Khuong International Airport is expected to provide fresh momentum for tourism in the central province of Lam Dong, home to resort city Da Lat, with at least six domestic routes and one international service set to resume operations.