Indonesia’s famed resort island of Bali has lost its crown as the most beautiful island in the Asia-Pacific region, with Thailand’s Koh Samui taking the top spot in the 2026 Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards.

7-Eleven Japan Company, the country’s largest convenience store chain, is set to introduce Vietnam’s banh mi starting Tuesday as it continues to expand its foreign food offerings.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the largest in Southeast Asia by land area, handled 3.6 million international passengers in May, a 2% year-on-year increase driven by new flight links from China.

A Singapore Airlines flight carrying 143 passengers and eight crew members from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore was delayed by nearly six hours due to the aircraft’s tyre problems following a landing in the Malaysian capital.

Da Nang, Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat airports have been listed among the world’s 279 best airports by flight compensation services provider AirHelp, based on on-time performance, overall experience, and terminal facilities.

Japan will increase visa fees for foreign nationals by as much as five times starting in July, marking the first revision in nearly five decades as the country grapples with inflation and a weaker yen.

Thailand, the second largest airport in Southeast Asia, has raised the passenger service charge for international departures at six major airports to 1,120 THB (US$34) per person from June 20.

Phu Quoc, voted Asia’s most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, is estimated to receive a total 1.32 million foreign tourists in the first six months this year, up 50% year-on-year and meeting 65% of this year’s target.

From cruising through Vietnam’s UNESCO-listed bays to sampling street food in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, these are the top travel experiences in Southeast Asia, according to Tripadvisor travelers.

International food magazine Taste Atlas has ranked Vietnam’s mien xao cua 29th in its world’s 56 Best Rated Dishes with Crab list.