Malaysia expects to attract 2.1 million visitors from India in 2026, up 34.6% year-on-year, under the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY 2026) campaign, tourism officials said.

Vietnam’s UNESCO-listed ancient town is being spotlighted as one of Asia’s most compelling places to celebrate Lunar New Year 2026, offering visitors an intimate, culturally rich alternative to the region’s mega parades and high-octane city spectacles.

More than 4,500 international and domestic travelers arrived at Ha Long International Cruise Port on the first day of the Lunar New Year (Tet) on Tuesday.

Manila in the Philippines was named the second cheapest flight destination in 2026 with an average return flight price of S$240 (US$180.50) to and from Singapore, according to a report by British news site Skyscanner.

Digital travel platform Agoda recently named the top five rising stars in Asia showcasing the highest growth in international travel interest, with Vietnam’s Sa Pa leading the charge.

Musang King, a renowned durian variety from Malaysia, has been ranked seventh on a list of the 25 best-rated fruits in Southeast Asia this year, as voted by readers of international food magazine TasteAtlas.

Open year-round except for two hours on Lunar New Year’s Eve, a wonton noodle shop has spent 20 years perfecting a recipe that keeps locals and visitors lining up daily.

Known for its diverse mix of cultures and flexible visa policies, this country welcomed the highest number of foreign arrivals in Southeast Asia in 2025.

Phu Quoc International Airport recorded 50 international flights on Feb. 14, marking the highest daily figure since the airport commenced operations in 2012, signaling a vibrant Lunar New Year peak season for the island.

The Helix Bridge, a pedestrian link connecting Marina Centre and Marina South in the bustling Marina Bay area of Singapore, ranked 16th in a list of the world’s 19 most beautiful bridges by British magazine Time Out.