Indonesia has narrowed its visa-free entry scheme under its “selective immigration” policy, shifting its focus from attracting large numbers of foreign visitors to welcoming those who can contribute to the economy while posing no threat to national security.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will increase frequencies on several routes to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan to meet rising demand for tourism, business and family visits between Vietnam and Northeast Asia.

Spain, the world’s second-most-visited destination after France, is forecast to welcome around 43 million international visitors between June and September 2026, marking a 6% increase compared to the same period last year.

Travelers in Singapore, ranked the world’s second-richest country by GDP per capita in 2025, have become the most budget-conscious in the Asia-Pacific region, ahead of those from Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam, according to a new survey.

After Norway’s 2-1 defeat to England in the World Cup quarterfinals, Norwegian Air swapped its social media profile picture for the British Airways logo, honoring a playful pre-match wager between the two airlines.

Japan has extended its visa-free entry scheme for holders of ordinary Thai passports by another year until 2027, Thailand’s Department of Consular Affairs announced.

Portugal claimed the championship at the 2026 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF), which concluded on July 11 evening.

China, Asia’s largest economy, aims to increase inbound tourist arrivals to 190 million by 2030, a 23% rise from last year, with visitor spending expected to exceed US$150 billion, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced as reported by Global Times.

Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Xuan Sang signed a dispatch ordering tougher safety measures for inland waterway and maritime passenger transport, with a specific focus on ferry and tourist routes serving Con Dao, Phu Quoc, Cat Ba and Ha Long Bay.

Baros Maldives, where room rates start at US$500 per night, has been named Asia’s best resort in the 2026 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, based on more than 661,000 reader votes.