Southeast Asia’s second richest country welcomes 400,000 tourists in first half
Brunei recorded nearly 400,000 visitor arrivals in the first six months of 2026, up 7.8% from the same period last year, driven by strong growth in sea arrivals.
Singapore’s heritage hawker stall shutters after 40 years
China Street Hum Jin Pang, a heritage hawker stall at Singapore’s Maxwell Food Centre, has closed after more than 40 years in business, disappointing customers who cherished its traditional savory dough fritters.
World’s second richest country updates arrival card with more language options, passport scanning
The Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) will be updated with a redesigned interface, seven additional language options and passport scan autofill to make submissions faster and easier for travelers.
Thousands brave 3 am mud, crowds for ‘infinity sea’ sunrise in Vietnam
Thousands of tourists are arriving at Quang Lang Beach in Hung Yen Province as early as 3 a.m., crossing muddy tidal flats to catch the sunrise at northern Vietnam’s famed “infinity sea.”
World’s second most visited country welcomes 67 million international air passengers in 7 months
Spain, the world’s second-most-visited country after France, recorded 67 million international air passengers between January and July, up 5.2% from the same period in 2025, amid a tourism boom.
2 teenage girls awarded $550,000 after being trapped upside down on amusement park ride
A U.S. jury has awarded two teenage girls a combined US$550,000 after they were left hanging upside down on an amusement park ride in Portland, Oregon.
Malaysia restaurant of Hong Kong actor Mat Yeung closes 10 days after opening
A roast meat restaurant in Malaysia’s Selangor, run by Hong Kong actor Mat Yeung, has been temporarily closed by the Petaling Jaya City Council, just 10 days after officially opening.
Southeast Asia’s largest airport to tighten screening of high-risk flights, passengers
Malaysia will immediately implement targeted, risk-based screening of high-risk flights, passengers, crew and baggage at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Southeast Asia’s largest airport by land area.
3 Vietnamese destinations ranked among Southeast Asia’s most beautiful
Australian news outlet Nine.com.au recently named Ninh Binh, Ha Giang, and Hoi An among the 15 most beautiful places in Southeast Asia.
Vietnam’s tourism industry shifts focus from visitor numbers to spending
Vietnam is shifting tourism growth from attracting more visitors to generating greater value from each trip, with a focus on higher spending, longer stays, green development, technology application and cultural experiences.
