Hong Kong has been voted Asia’s best food destination this year, surpassing other cities such as Bangkok and Hanoi as part of Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Destinations.

Malaysia will begin rolling out a QR code-based immigration clearance system at major international airports from March 1, as part of efforts to streamline border controls and reduce waiting times.

The world’s first permanent Pokemon theme park opened in Tokyo on Feb. 5, featuring rides and a woodland area where visitors can try and catch them.

Singapore, renowned for its strict laws and low crime rates, has been named the world’s best city for women traveling alone, according to a survey by global service TrustedHousesitters.

Authorities in Japanese city Fujiyoshida have canceled a popular spring cherry blossom festival at a renowned Mount Fuji viewing site after residents raised concerns about overcrowding and disruptive tourist behavior.

Passengers on a Scoot flight waited about two hours onboard before take-off on Feb. 1 due to disruptions linked to the Singapore Airshow.

Vietnam’s Hanoi ranked 11th among the world’s 25 best food destinations this year as voted by Tripadvisor readers, marking its return to the list after last year’s absence.

Singapore Airlines will launch non-stop flights between Singapore and Riyadh four times a week starting in June 2026, marking its return to the Saudi Arabia’s capital after a 12-year hiatus.

While looking for a place to sit and have refreshments, a group of foreign tourists in southern Thailand accidentally walked into a tented funeral area near a night market, mistaking it for a food court.

Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, recorded a sharp rise in visitors from China in 2025, with arrivals reaching 1.34 million, the highest level in six years.