One of Hanoi’s most expensive chicken pho eateries wins Michelin recognition
Huyen Huong, one of Hanoi’s priciest chicken pho spots, famous for its 17-hour simmered broth, has been named in the 2026 Michelin Selected list.
Global hotel chains in Vietnam scramble amid record tourism growth
Major global hotel operators are ramping up investments in Vietnam, announcing a slew of new openings as the country’s tourism recovery gathers pace and visitor arrivals routinely rise to record numbers.
South Korean actress Song Hye Kyo explores world’s largest luxury sailing yacht
South Korean actress Song Hye Kyo, one of the country’s most prominent stars, recently embarked on a cruise along the French coastline aboard Orient Express Corinthian, billed as the world’s largest luxury sailing yacht.
Three Vietnamese destinations among Asia’s top attractions: Tripadvisor
Hoi An ancient town in the central city of Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City’s War Remnants Museum and Cu Chi Tunnels have been named among Asia’s top attractions in the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best 2026.
World’s second most visited country welcomes 26.5 million tourists in 4 months
Spain, the world’s second most visited country after France, saw a 3.4% year-on-year increase in foreign arrivals to 26.5 million in the first four months of the year amid global uncertainty triggered by the Middle East war.
Major expansion planned for Southeast Asia’s second-largest airport to boost tourism
A major expansion of Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, Southeast Asia’s second largest airport by land area, is at the center of Thailand’s push to transform itself into a regional aviation hub, with authorities ramping up investments to accommodate growing passenger and freight traffic through 2029.
Vietnam international airport to resume operations after 5 months of closure
Lien Khuong International Airport in the central province of Lam Dong, home to popular tourist city Da Lat, is expected to resume operations on Aug. 19 after five months of suspension for repairs and upgrades, the state-run Vietnam Airports Corporation (ACV) said.
Cambodia joins Malaysia, Singapore in offering visa-free entry to Chinese tourists
Cambodia on Monday started offering visa-free trial for Chinese citizens, aiming to boost arrivals from its most important tourism market as the country seeks to compete with Southeast Asian neighbors such as Malaysia and Singapore.
2 Chinese tourists robbed of passports, luxury watches during World Cup trip
Two Chinese tourists have recounted being robbed at gunpoint in Mexico City while visiting the country to watch World Cup matches.
World’s second richest country records wellness spending per capita at $3,845
Wellness spending per capita in Singapore, ranked the world’s second-richest country by GDP per capita in 2025 behind Switzerland, reached US$3,845, more than eight times the Asian regional average, according to a new report.
