Phu Quoc, voted Asia’s most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, received 2.97 million tourists in the first quarter of this year, up 43% year-on-year as it seeks to compete with regional destinations.

Hong Kong International Airport has lost its crown as the world’s best for immigration service to Singapore Changi this year as part of the World Airport Awards, according to London-based aviation consultancy Skytrax.

Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City, Thailand’s Bangkok and Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur joined a list of world’s 10 cheapest cities for American tourists this year, according to a report by online travel service provider Expedia.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport ranked ninth among the world’s 10 cleanest airports at the World Airport Awards 2026, marking its first appearance on the list, according to London-based aviation consultancy Skytrax.

Eleven Indonesians, two Singaporeans and one Egyptian were detained by Malaysia’s Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) following the discovery of immigration violations during inspections.

Take an everyday video on any suburban transport network, add anime-style music and a rosy filter, and it is suddenly a scene from the Japanese holiday of your dreams.

Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, welcomed more than 8.54 million foreign visitors from Jan. 1 to March 22, down 2.97% from the same period last year.

Ha Giang and Hoi An have been named among the world’s 51 most beautiful destinations for 2026 by London-based travel magazine Time Out, ranking 17th and 51st respectively.

Airports in Asia continue to lead global standards for cleanliness, accounting for most entries in the latest list of the world’s cleanest airports by Skytrax, highlighting the region’s focus on hygiene and passenger comfort.

Despite repeated hygiene-related controversies, some visibly unclean eateries in Hanoi continue to attract diners who prioritize taste over food safety.