Singapore’s bakery to close this month after 12 years
Singapore patisserie Pantler, known for its Japanese-French desserts, will close on Aug. 30 after 12 years of operation amid a challenging business environment.
World’s second richest country welcomes 9.8 million tourists in 7 months
Singapore recorded 9.8 million international visitors in the first seven months this year, a 1.9% year-on-year decline amid slower arrivals from key markets including Indonesia and India.
Two-hour wait for grilled pork banh mi by American chef in Ho Chi Minh City
An banh mi stall owned by an American in Ho Chi Minh City has customers lining up for up to two hours to get a taste.
World’s second most powerful passport sees 60% rise in applications after fee cut
Japan recorded about 530,000 passport applications in July, a 60% increase from a year earlier following a reduction in passport fees, according to its Foreign Ministry.
World’s second most visited city eyes 1.85 million visitors to mega events in second half
More than 100 mega events planned for the second half of this year are expected to draw over 1.85 million visitors to Hong Kong, the world’s second-most visited city for international arrivals after Bangkok.
Vietnam’s pho variant makes Asia’s top 100 vegan list
Vegetarian pho is the sole Vietnamese entry in international food magazine TasteAtlas’s list of top 100 Asian vegan dishes that was published last weekend.
2 Singapore Airlines flights to Thailand delayed for 4-6 hours after technical issues
Two Singapore Airlines flights from Singapore to Thailand were delayed for four and six hours each on Aug. 15 due to technical issues with the aircraft.
Malaysia eyes to become one of Asia-Pacific’s leading air connectivity hubs
Malaysia is pursuing a vision of becoming one of the Asia-Pacific’s leading air connectivity hubs, supported by plans to expand capacity at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and establish more direct international routes.
500 pickup trucks carrying 1,000 tons of durians at Vietnam festival set Guinness World Record
The Central Highlands province of Dak Lak has received a Guinness World Records certificate recognizing the world’s largest parade of pickup trucks carrying durians, a highlight of its 2026 tourism festival.
World’s second most visited city welcomes 31 million tourists in 7 months
Hong Kong, the world’s second-most visited city for international arrivals after Bangkok, received 31.22 million visitors in the first seven months of the year, up 12% from the same period last year, driven by strong international connectivity and a packed schedule of mega events.
