The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday directed federal prosecutors to prioritize investigations of so-called birth tourism schemes after the Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict birth right citizenship in the U.S., the world’s largest economy.

Indonesia AirAsia suspended its direct Jakarta-Singapore service on Wednesday to focus on stronger-performing routes as rising fuel costs put pressure on operations.

The new Malaysian passport, offering up to 10 years’ validity, will be issued starting July 1 at a cost of RM350 (US$86), said Immigration Department director-general Zakaria Shaaban.

A Ho Chi Minh City rice rolls shop that has passed down from generation to generation and whose third-generation owner serves guests dressed in an ao dai has won Michelin recognition.

A Japanese park famous for “snow monkeys” soaking in hot springs will cap daily numbers after a surge in visitors and cases of bad behavior including bathing with the animals, an official said.

Australian airline Qantas announced it will launch the world’s first non-stop flights between London and Sydney in October 2027.

A Filipino tourist has been sentenced to six weeks in jail for filming upskirt videos of six women in less than three hours while on holiday in Singapore.

China’s Jiangxi Yangfeng Art Fireworks Display and Portugal’s Macedos Pirotecnia have secured places in the final of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026, organizers announced on June 28.

Thailand’s Ministry of Transport is advancing plans to upgrade the country’s railway and tourism sectors by developing world-class luxury train services, leveraging newly enacted railway legislation to attract private investment and stimulate local economic growth.

Ho Chi Minh City will launch a new open-top double-decker sightseeing bus route on July 4, expanding its tourism products and providing fresh experiences for both domestic and international visitors.