South Korea’s Jeju-Seoul Gimpo route has reclaimed its position as the world’s busiest domestic air route in August, after losing the title to Japan’s Sapporo-Tokyo Haneda in July, according to British aviation analytics firm OAG.

Singapore, ranked the world’s second-richest country by GDP per capita in 2025, was named one of 10 best places in the world for Americans to settle down thanks to its political stability and low crime rates.

Thailand is moving to ease long immigration queues at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport by allowing citizens of 31 more countries to use automated passport gates by the end of this month to improve experience for international visitors.

Vietnam has taken the global food crown for 2026 after winning first place in the NZ Herald Travel Readers’ Choice Awards.

Palladium Hotel Group has set its sights on Asia, and chosen Vietnam as the gateway for its regional debut with two luxury projects.

Singapore patisserie Pantler, known for its Japanese-French desserts, will close on Aug. 30 after 12 years of operation amid a challenging business environment.

Singapore recorded 9.8 million international visitors in the first seven months this year, a 1.9% year-on-year decline amid slower arrivals from key markets including Indonesia and India.

Japan recorded about 530,000 passport applications in July, a 60% increase from a year earlier following a reduction in passport fees, according to its Foreign Ministry.

An banh mi stall owned by an American in Ho Chi Minh City has customers lining up for up to two hours to get a taste.

More than 100 mega events planned for the second half of this year are expected to draw over 1.85 million visitors to Hong Kong, the world’s second-most visited city for international arrivals after Bangkok.