Southeast Asia strengthened its presence on the global aviation stage, with four airlines ranking among the world’s top 20 for airport services in Skytrax’s 2026 survey of more than 24 million travelers.

A female tourist walked 14 km home for four hours after midnight rather than paying about S$50 (US$40) for a Grab ride in Singapore, igniting discussions about the country’s safety.

Malaysia is bolstering air connectivity and tourism cooperation with the UAE and the wider Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to increase tourist arrivals from the Middle East, according to its national news agency Bernama.

Sesame-crusted sea bass with braised baby bok choy, yellow squash velouté with wild mushrooms are on the menu for Thursday night’s state dinner honoring Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan at the White House.

More than 50,000 foreign nationals are expected to enter South Korea through Incheon International Airport each day from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3, coinciding with China’s Golden Week and prompting immigration authorities to activate emergency measures.

Da Nang is the only Vietnamese destination on Lonely Planet’s list of 50 destinations selected for its Best in Travel 2027.

Southeast Asia is proving a powerhouse for low-cost air travel, with seven airports making the world’s top 20 megahubs, according to British aviation consultancy OAG.

The Canadian flag carrier Air Canada will suspend its nonstop Vancouver–Singapore route after two years of operation, ending Singapore’s only direct air link with Canada.

Elon Musk has encouraged travelers to spend as much time as they can exploring China, referring to his own experience of taking a high-speed train from Beijing to Xi’an and visiting the Terracotta Warriors.

The global economic crisis and rising fuel prices, combined with what the Ministry of Tourism referred to as “domestic challenges”, have had a significant negative impact on Cambodia’s tourism industry.