Malaysia arrests driver for charging Indonesian tourist $20 at Kuala Lumpur Airport
A man in Malaysia has been arrested on Saturday for allegedly charging an Indonesian tourist RM80 (US$20) for a short ride at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Ho Chi Minh City helicopter tours are back
Helicopter sightseeing tours of Ho Chi Minh City have returned after a long hiatus, with flights to Vung Tau and prices starting at US$110.
Japanese restaurant chain Itacho Sushi shuts all outlets in Singapore
Popular Japanese restaurant chain Itacho Sushi has closed all of its outlets in Singapore after a series of shutdowns over the past year.
Flights suspended at world’s busiest airport after drone attack
Flights at Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest hub for international passenger traffic, were temporarily halted on Monday for safety reasons after a drone incident triggered a fire, local aviation authorities said.
Singapore Airlines adds more flights to Europe in March amid escalating Middle East conflict
Singapore Airlines will increase more flights between Singapore and Europe in March to meet growing travel demand amid the ongoing conflict that disrupted aviation hubs in the Middle East, a traditional gateway between Asia and Europe.
Bangkok surpasses Singapore, Tokyo to be named Asia’s second best city
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, has been ranked the eighth best city in the world for 2026 by Time Out, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Foreigners experience rural culture in Vietnam by herding cattle, teaching English
A growing number of foreign travelers are choosing to stay in rural Vietnam, herding cattle, farming and teaching in exchange for accommodation instead of paying for conventional tours.
Which is the best airport in Asia?
Singapore’s Changi has been voted the best airport in Asia as part of leading travel magazine DestinAsian’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2026.
Singapore falls behind Bangkok, Shanghai in ranking of world’s 50 best cities
Singapore ranked 23rd in a list of world’s 50 best cities this year as voted by British magazine Time Out, lagging far behind many of Asian tourism hubs such as Shanghai, Bangkok and Tokyo.
Cha gio ranks among world’s best deep-fried dishes
Vietnamese cha gio has been named one of the world’s best deep-fried dishes by international food magazine Taste Atlas, which notes its balance of savory fillings and golden-fried rice paper.
