Vietnam Airlines has taken safety to new heights after being ranked among the world’s top 25 safest full-service airlines for 2026 by AirlineRatings, climbing three places from last year to 19th globally and remaining the only Vietnamese carrier on the list.

The Korea Herald, one of the South Korea’s most respected business and consumer dailies, highlights Phu Quoc as a standout choice for the early months of the year, particularly January, when demand for winter escapes among Korean travelers peaks.

Since 2017 an Australian tourism expert has watched Hanoi Train Street evolve from a neighborhood where laundry hung over the tracks into a hotspot, caught between commerce and safety.

From sweet soups to charcoal-grilled bananas, the Michelin Guide spotlights six desserts reflecting southern richness, northern delicacy and foreign influences.

Vietnamese dishes from the famous pho and banh mi to the controversial blood pudding were named among the world’s best in 2025 by different media outlets, strengthening of Vietnam’s position on the global culinary map.

After a decade at Google, Ha Lam Tu Quynh traded a tech career for Clarke Quay, and is transforming banh mi to a premium dining experience in Singapore.

Several Asian nations implemented major visa policy changes last year, with China, Malaysia and Vietnam already seeing positive results.

After losing his father to cancer, a 53-year-old Spanish man sold his belongings and spent 10 months cycling from Spain to Vietnam to raise cancer awareness and support others.

The first pho museum has opened its doors to visitors on Jan. 15 with an entrance fee of VND750,000 (US$28.55) per adult, which includes learning about the century-long history of Vietnamese pho and experiencing a special bowl of beef pho.

Dubai International Airport retained its position as the world’s busiest international airport in 2025 with 62.4 million international seats, increasing by 4% year-on-year, according to data from British aviation firm OAG.