Travelers passing through Tan Son Nhat International Airport this summer are increasingly turning to duty-free shopping for luxury goods, travel essentials, and limited-edition products, as airport retail evolves beyond a last-minute convenience stop.

A noodle shop in China’s Beijing has launched the “Leather Jacket Warrior” meal featuring the exact dishes eaten by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during his recent visit to China.

Thailand, Southeast Asia’s second largest economy, welcomed 8.24 million short-haul foreign tourists between Jan. 1 and May 16, with Chinese visitors leading the recovery.

Thailand whose economy heavily relies on tourism will require travelers arriving from or transiting through the Democratic Republic of the Congo to undergo quarantine for at least 21 days, even if they show no symptoms, under stricter Ebola prevention measures.

Ly Son Island off the coast of Quang Ngai Province was the most searched Vietnamese destination by tourists this summer thanks to its low profile, according to a report from travel platform Agoda.

Luong Van Ha, a 36-year-old Vietnamese chef, runs one of Tokyo’s most queued-for ramen shops after nine years at Mendokoro Honda, where he rose to head chef under ramen prodigy Yuki Honda.

Vietnam has claimed its first medal at the Global Chefs Challenge 2026, blending premium imported ingredients with homegrown staples to earn a silver in Wales.

Vietnam’s meat-free take on its iconic noodle soup pho has earned international recognition, landing at number 35 in a ranking of the world’s best vegan dishes by TasteAtlas.

Southeast Asia is home to some of the world’s most celebrated travel destinations, from futuristic skyscrapers and waterfront gardens to ancient temples. Here are the region’s 10 best tourist attractions as voted by readers of Tripadvisor.

Southeast Asia is dotted with some of the world’s most breathtaking islands. Can you identify the region’s prominent islands from a few clues?