Vietnamese street food earns Singapore chef Michelin award
Chris Fong spent years studying Vietnamese culture and street food, turning that inspiration into NOM Dining, a Michelin-recognized restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City.
Chick-fil-A no longer top-rated quick-service restaurant in US
Chicken sandwich chain Chick-fil-A has lost its position as the top-rated quick-service restaurant in the U.S., which it has held for 11 straight years, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI).
Why US surpassed South Korea to become Philippines’ largest tourist source
Drawn by close relations and favorable exchange rates fueled by a strong U.S. dollar, a growing number of Americans are choosing the Philippines for their vacations, helping the U.S. surpass South Korea as that country’s largest source of foreign visitors.
Vietnam suspends international passenger train services to China’s Nanning due to heavy rain
Vietnam Railways Corporation has announced the temporary suspension of international passenger train services between Gia Lam Station (Vietnam) and Nanning (China) due to heavy rain in China, in order to ensure operational safety.
19-year-old traveler wins lawsuit against Chinese airline over 10-minute earlier departure
A Chinese university student has won a lawsuit against Hainan Airlines after the carrier moved his flight departure 10 minutes earlier and refused to cover the additional costs the change caused.
Southeast Asia’s 3rd-third richest nation expects strong rebound in international arrivals
Malaysia is projected to regain tourism momentum in the second half of 2026, with foreign arrivals projected to surpass pre-Covid- levels for the full year.
Taiwanese tourist charged 10 times normal fare for taxi ride to Incheon International Airport
A South Korean taxi driver has sparked online outrage after allegedly charging a Taiwanese tourist nearly 10 times the normal fare for a trip to Incheon International Airport, sparking online debate on social media.
Vietnam’s foreign tourists surge 15% to 12.3 million in first half
Vietnam received 12.3 million international visitors in the first six months of the year, a 14.9% increase from the same period last year, fueled by the country’s reputation as a safe destination amid global geopolitical uncertainty.
No exceptions for foreign lawbreakers: Vietnam tourism hub warns
As the central province of Khanh Hoa, home to Nha Trang, enters the peak summer tourism season with a sharp rise in visitor arrivals, authorities are stepping up efforts to maintain public order and ensure that foreign visitors comply with Vietnamese law.
Oman Air launches non-stop flights to Southeast Asia’s richest country
Oman Air is looking to capitalize on the Gulf state’s appeal as a largely untapped tourism destination as it launches flights on Thursday from Muscat to Singapore, Southeast Asia’s richest country by GDP per capita, its CEO said.
