Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, has set its target of welcoming 36.7 million foreign arrivals this year, a 13% increase from last year, and earning tourism revenue of 2.78 trillion baht (US$88.3 billion), up 7%.

Singapore Airlines has surpassed 12 other rivals to be named the world’s leading airline to Asia at the 2025 World Travel Awards, thanks to its excellent in-flight service and cabin comfort.

Malaysia and Thailand have joined a list of 10 best places to retire in 2026, according to the annual report by Ireland-based magazine International Living.

Popular Vietnamese tourist destinations from Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang welcomed their first foreign visitors of 2026 on Thursday, marking the start of what is expected to be a highly promising tourism year.

Italian cuisine was named the world’s best for 2025-2026 by global food guide TasteAtlas, reclaiming the top spot from Greece.

Babysitting for foreign tourists is booming in Japan, driven by rising demand for foreign-language childcare that lets families explore the country more freely.

South Korea’s Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun Cheol on Dec. 31 announced that the country will extend the waiver of visa processing fees for group tourists from six Asian countries, including Vietnam, for another six months.

Japan plans to lower the application fee for a 10-year passport for people aged 18 and older to about 9,000 yen (US$58), almost halving the current fee of around 16,000 yen.

Phu Quoc is emerging as one of the most closely watched destinations in Asia, following a wave of recognition from leading international travel publications.

The Center for Aviation (CAPA), the world’s leading aviation data and analytics platform, assessed that Phu Quoc holds a rare advantage in having established a relatively comprehensive aviation ecosystem, comprising an expanded international airport and an airline bearing the island’s name, Sun PhuQuoc Airways.