The Philippines and Thailand, two Southeast Asia’s tourism hubs, have appeared in a list of the world’s 23 most polite destinations based on a survey from U.S.-based financial services provider Remitly.

Singapore’s Changi Airport has slipped two places from last year to the fifth position in a list of world’s 10 best airports for baggage delivery as part of the 2026 World Airport Awards, according to London-based aviation consultancy Skytrax.

Vietnam welcomed 6.76 million international visitors in the first three months of the year2026, up 12% year-on-year and the highest quarterly figure ever recorded.

Thailand has revised down its tourism outlook for 2026 amid mounting geopolitical tensions and global uncertainties, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Seven Vietnamese dishes appear in a list of Asia’s top meat dishes, spanning grilled pork, beef stews and dishes made for sharing, with the top entrant being at 28th.

Vietnam is a country where every region tells a story through its flavors. From the fragrant street food of Hanoi to the rich, spicy dishes of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamese cuisine is a celebration of fresh ingredients, bold aromas, and culinary traditions passed down for generations.

Covering roughly 100 square kilometers, this airport is ranked the largest in Southeast Asia by land area and is also a busy aviation hub in the region, connecting passengers to popular tourist hubs.

Phu Quoc has recorded strong growth in visitor numbers and hotel occupancy, emerging as one of the fastest-recovering resort destinations in Asia and narrowing the gap with established markets such as Bali and Phuket in early 2026.

Vietnam’s beef stew and chicken curry have made TasteAtlas’s Top 100 Asian Stews list, reflecting a cuisine shaped by influences and rooted in daily life.

Thailand has announced a major adjustment to its tourism strategy in response to declining long-haul arrivals, shifting greater focus toward domestic travel and short-haul markets amid global uncertainty and surging energy prices.