Hoi An, Da Nang top Travel + Leisure’s world hidden gem cities rankings
Vietnam has claimed the top two spots on Travel + Leisure’s “hidden gem cities” rankings, ahead of European and North African destinations.
Singapore TV series criticized for defaming Malaysia as scam hotspot
A Singapore television drama has come under fire from Malaysians, who say its depiction of their country threatens to harm its public perception and tourism image.
Singapore Changi named world’s second most friendly airport for families
Singapore Changi was voted the world’s second most friendly airport for families after South Korea’s Incheon International Airport as part of the World Airport Awards, according to London-based aviation consultancy Skytrax.
Thailand’s Songkran erupts into nationwide water battles
Thailand’s Songkran festival, marking the traditional New Year, is famed as a water festival where splashing water is believed to cleanse bad luck.
Southeast Asia’s most visited country sees 10% rise in Singaporean tourists
Malaysia welcomed 3.4 million Singaporean visitors in the first two months of 2026, up 9.6% year-on-year and accounting for nearly half of total international tourist arrivals.
Hanoi’s fine dining restaurant shutters after 30 years
Moca Dining, a well-known fine dining restaurant in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, has closed after 30 years of operation, according to an announcement on its Facebook page.
One of Southeast Asia’s best airports launches biometric priority lane for passengers
Da Nang International Airport has launched a dedicated priority lane for passengers using biometric identification, marking a significant step forward in digital transformation in the aviation sector.
South Korea’s Incheon no longer world’s best airport for staff service
Japan’s Narita International Airport has surpassed South Korea’s Incheon International Airport to reclaim its position as the world’s best airport for staff service as part of the World Airport Awards, according to London-based aviation consultancy Skytrax.
Middle East war takes a bite out of Filipino street food vendors
Filipinos like their “pares”, a traditional beef stew, served hot – but the soaring cost of liquefied petroleum gas has made that prospect increasingly difficult since war erupted in the Middle East.
10 of world’s best sandwiches
Vietnamese banh mi, American hamburgers, and Spanish Iberian ham sandwich have been voted among the world’s most popular sandwiches, according to CNN’s 2025 list updated this month.
