Japan, voted as “world’s most favorite destination” last year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, welcomed 31.65 million foreign visitors between January and September, up 17.7% year-on-year.

Korean Air, the largest airline in South Korea, announced on Thursday that it will waive cancellation fees for all flights departing from Korea to Cambodia until year-end amid growing safety concerns over online scams.

Police in Singapore are investigating the death of a 56-year-old woman who fell from a height at Jewel Changi Airport on Thursday.

The Chinese Embassy in Thailand has warned citizens about “cheap tour” scams that pressure tourists into buying overpriced goods and urged caution while booking travel agents.

Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, aims to attract 12 million international visitors and generate a revenue of over 580 billion baht (about US$15.7 billion) thanks to the year-end tourism stimulus measures.

Malaysia’s medical tourism industry is expected to sustain strong growth, supported by targeted initiatives and strategic partnerships, said BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.

Malaysia has tied with the U.S. at 12th place on the Henley Passport Index 2025’s October edition, with both countries offering visa-free access to 180 destinations out of 227 worldwide.

Lisa of the South Korean girl group Blackpink has been appointed the Amazing Thailand ambassador for the next 12 months to promote Thailand’s tourism image worldwide.

Vietnam’s passport has slipped four places from last month to 92nd, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 50 out of 227 destinations, according to the Henley Passport Index’s October ranking.

South Korea issued a “code-black” travel ban for parts of Cambodia on Wednesday and dispatched a team of high-level officials to help nationals lured into working in scam compounds and secure the release of those held against their will.