A couple staying at a hotel in Krabi, Thailand woke to find a cobra slithering across their neck as they slept, in an encounter that has gone viral and renewed safety warnings for travelers at tropical accommodations.

Middle Eastern airlines, some of the biggest globally, have been hit hard by ​the Iran conflict that has seen attack drones ‌and missile strikes across the Gulf region, disrupting busy airport hubs and redrawing traffic routes across the skies.

Asian aviation hubs dominate this year’s list of the world’s top 10 airports for dining as voted by Skytrax with five representatives, underscoring the region’s push to elevate food quality and passenger experience.

Chay Garden, a vegetarian restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, has been recognized by Michelin for three consecutive years, proving that plant-based dining is less about sacrifice and more about the pleasure of flavors.

In the northern highlands, Meo Vac Market bursts into life each Sunday as ethnic communities gather to trade, eat and preserve old traditions that remain untouched by tourism.

Many Vietnamese travelers are closely monitoring their flight bookings weeks before their departure, as concerns grow over potential cancellations linked to jet fuel crisis triggered by the Middle East conflict.

From beaches to mountains, vibrant cities and ancient landmarks, Vietnam is full of incredible places to explore. We’d love to hear which destination you love the most.

While Singapore Changi held on to its position as the world’s top airport, several Southeast Asian counterparts recorded notable gains in the latest rankings by London-based aviation consultancy Skytrax.

Starbucks’s Sweet Milk Coffee has recorded 500,000 cups sold in South Korea within just three weeks of its launch, the company announced.

Sidewalks across Hoi An’s ancient town have long been taken over by coffee tables, food carts, bicycles selling grilled snacks and street vendors carrying goods on shoulder poles, but the authorities are going to fix that.