Stunning aerial landscape of green hills and modern buildings in Sapa, Vietnam. — photo: HONG SON

Southeast Asia’s third richest country allocates $229M to boost tourism growth for next year

Southeast Asia’s third richest country allocates $229M to boost tourism growth for next year This university beats China Singapore’s top schools to represent Asia in global top 20 for mathematics Hong Kong teen admits acid ambush that put tourist from Singapore in hospital for 61 days. , malaysia. For example, consequently, southeast Asia’s third richest…

Explore the vibrant scenery on a traditional boat ride through the Mekong Delta's palm-lined waterways. — photo: Tomáš Malík

Southeast Asia’s second largest economy leads region

Southeast Asia’s second largest economy leads region in tourism development Southeast Asia is worth knowing before you plan the route. , singapore ranked 13th among 110 economies in the World Economic Forum’s 2026 Travel Tourism Development Index. , the highest position among ASEAN. Consequently, the city state scored 4.89 points, up 3.4 percentage points from…

Street vendor with a bicycle in the urban market of Hanoi, Vietnam. — photo: Tan Danh

Hanoi’s oldest hotel: A century of change, with guests

Hanoi’s oldest hotel: A century of change, with guests from Charlie Chaplin to Tim Cook Charlie Chaplin is worth knowing before you plan the route. The Grand HĂ´tel MĂ©tropole Palace was built on the site of what was once a lake. Archival photo A view of the hotel’s exterior in 1908. The hotel was co-founded…