Scoot passengers wait two hours onboard for take-off as Singapore closes airspace for airshow
Passengers on a Scoot flight waited about two hours onboard before take-off on Feb. 1 due to disruptions linked to the Singapore Airshow.
Vietnam returns to world’s 25 best food destination list after last year’s absence
Vietnam’s Hanoi ranked 11th among the world’s 25 best food destinations this year as voted by Tripadvisor readers, marking its return to the list after last year’s absence.
Singapore Airlines to resume non-stop flights to Riyadh after 12-year pause
Singapore Airlines will launch non-stop flights between Singapore and Riyadh four times a week starting in June 2026, marking its return to the Saudi Arabia’s capital after a 12-year hiatus.
Foreign tourists mistake Thai funeral for food court, met with hospitality
While looking for a place to sit and have refreshments, a group of foreign tourists in southern Thailand accidentally walked into a tented funeral area near a night market, mistaking it for a food court.
Southeast Asia’s largest economy receives highest number of Chinese tourists in six years
Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, recorded a sharp rise in visitors from China in 2025, with arrivals reaching 1.34 million, the highest level in six years.
Vietnam tops Southeast Asia in increase in foreign tourist numbers
Vietnam recorded the highest growth rate in international tourist arrivals in Southeast Asia of 20.4% last year, according to data from the ASEAN Secretariat.
Elephant kills tourist at national park in Thailand, third fatality linked to the same animal
A wild bull elephant killed a tourist in central Thailand’s Khao Yai National Park on Monday, a park official said, the third fatality linked to the same animal.
Thailand plans to build Southeast Asia’s first Disneyland theme park
Thailand is weighing a proposal to develop a Disneyland theme park in its Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as part of efforts to stimulate tourism amid a decline in foreign arrivals.
Japanese pub draws criticism for barring customers aged 40 and above
A Japanese pub has sparked backlash after introducing an unusual soft ban on customers aged 40 and above, saying the move is aimed at reducing noise and creating a more enjoyable atmosphere for younger patrons.
Australian woman dies after her backpack caught in Japan ski lift
An Australian woman died after her backpack caught on a ski lift on a Japanese mountain and she became suspended mid-air, police said Monday.
