Malaysian Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Tiong King Sing announced on Dec. 27 a plan to launch 21 new international flight routes from this month until mid-January as part of preparations for Visit Malaysia Year 2026.

The Philippines is set to help shape the region’s tourism future as it assumes the ASEAN chairmanship in 2026, the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) said.

Travel Off Path, a renowned U.S. travel site, has hailed Phu Quoc in the southern province of An Giang as an “Asian star,” citing its shockingly beautiful scenery and experiences that stand out to the rest of Vietnam.

Indonesia has temporarily closed Padar and Komodo islands in Komodo National Park in East Nusa Tenggara to tourists due to risks from extreme weather conditions.

Australian travel magazine has named Buon Ma Thuot, Chau Doc and Lang Co as alternatives to Vietnam’s tourist hubs, spanning coffee culture, riverside food and coastal calm.

A restaurant in Hanoi refines Vietnamese flavors for global travelers, softening bold ones while keeping their character intact.

Banh Mi Nem has become Hong Kong’s only Vietnamese eatery in the Michelin Selected list, drawing locals, tourists and even Nicholas Tse with its Saigon-style sandwiches.

Opening mid-January 2026 at the corner of Nguyen Thai Hoc – Pham Ngu Lao streets in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, the Pho Museum offers a journey into pho through interactive exhibits.

The contrast between Hanoi’s clear pho and Saigon’s herb-packed bowls can be traced to the 1954 migration south, and today Michelin chefs are taking them even further.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the “Smile@South Malaysia–Thailand Caravan” to restore travel confidence among Malaysian visitors and stimulate tourism in Hat Yai during the New Year period.