Vietnam’s bo kho, chicken curry ranked among Asia’s best stews
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 adjusts tourism strategy amid energy crisis
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.
How Da Nang International Airport makes big jump in 2026 Skytrax ranking
Digital transformation is driving service upgrades at Da Nang International Airport, helping it climb nine places to 75th in the 2026 world’s top 100 airports ranking by Skytrax.
South Korean actress Nam Bora explores Hanoi with business husband on first Vietnam trip
South Korean actress Nam Bora and her businessman husband visited the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi, enjoyed the city’s pho and coffee during their first trip to Vietnam.
Michelin restaurants in Thailand strained by surging oil prices, fewer tourists
Michelin-listed restaurants in Thailand are grappling with rising costs due to higher oil prices and a drop in foreign visitors, their main cliente.
Southeast Asian airport named among world’s 10 biggest, and it’s not Singapore Changi
The list of the world’s 10 largest airports compiled by Singapore-based travel platform TripZilla is dominated by U.S. aviation hubs, with only one Southeast Asian representative, and it’s not Singapore Changi.
Asian country named world’s most polite destination for tourists
Japan topped the list of the world’s most polite countries, with more than a third of respondents (35.15%) describing the place as polite for tourists, according to a survey by financial services provider Remitly.
Singapore bakery Tarte by Cheryl Koh to shut both outlets after 11 years of operation
Popular Singapore patisserie Tarte by Cheryl Koh will shutter both its outlets at Shaw Centre and Raffles City on April 26, marking the end of its 11-year run.
9 fall ill with gastroenteritis on Asia’s first Disney cruise liner
Nine people developed symptoms of gastroenteritis after eating on board Disney Adventure, Disney Cruise Line’s first ship in Asia, between March 16 and 19, prompting an investigation by Singaporean authorities.
Indonesia probes alleged extortion of foreign tourists in Batam
Indonesian authorities are investigating claims that immigration officers in Batam City demanded money from foreign visitors, including Singaporeans, for allowing entry.
