Concerns over overcrowding and safety at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), two of Asia’s leading universities, have largely abated after measures were introduced to manage tourist visits.

Thailand welcomed the highest number of Indian tourists in Southeast Asia with 2.48 million arrivals in 2025, followed by Malaysia (1.57 million) and Singapore (1.21 million), according to data from tourism ministries.

About 30 people were evacuated after a fire broke out at Terminal 1 of Hong Kong International Airport, named “Asia’s leading airport” at the 2025 World Travel Awards, on Tuesday afternoon.

Con Dao on Feb. 10 welcomed its first international cruise ship in 2026, which brought more than 100 international passengers of various nationalities

Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, has been ranked the world’s 10th best retirement destination this year as voted by France-based website Retraite sans Frontières.

Round-trip airfares to Thailand from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have doubled during Tet, causing many people to reconsider travel plans.

Vietnam emerged as Southeast Asia’s leading destination for Chinese tourists in 2025, drawing 5.2 million arrivals as more flights boosted demand.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has criticized local authorities for their slow response to Bali’s escalating waste problem, warning that the island’s reputation as a world-class tourist destination is at risk.

A Singaporean tourist has become the first from the city-state to be penalized under neighboring Malaysia’s new anti-littering law, being fined RM1,500 (US$382) and sentenced to four hours of community service.

Homestays in Lo Lo Chai in northern Vietnam’s Tuyen Quang Province are fully booked until the eighth day of the new year, leaving last-minute travelers to consider stay in tents or cheap places but at inflated prices.