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

4 Southeast Asian countries among world’s 20 best for travelers this year

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The vibrant red flag of Vietnam with a yellow star waves under a clear blue sky. — photo: Bùi Hoàng Long

World’s second most visited country reports $112M foreign tourism spending in eight months

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

Thailand’s Bangkok named Asia’s leading city

Thailand’s Bangkok named Asia’s leading city destination Philippine tennis star Alexandra Eala calls out male fan for lack of manners at Asian Games Thailand’s Bangkok has surpassed Vietnam’s Hanoi. Indonesia’s Jakarta South Korea’s Seoul to be voted “Asia’s leading city destination” at the 2026 World Travel Awards. Bangkok’s appeal lies in its mix of tradition…

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

Southeast Asia’s oldest amusement park closes for 6

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Two Vietnamese military officers in green uniforms standing outdoors at a formal ceremony. — photo: Quý Nguyễn

Vietnam joins Singapore among world’s 10 safest countries

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

Korean artists cook chicken pho while performing hip-hop at

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Delicious Vietnamese rice cake wrapped in leaves, paired with a savory dipping sauce. — photo: Pew Nguyen

Vietnam banh mi festival held for first time in Japan

Vietnam banh mi festival held for first time in Japan Rescued seal swims 200 km back to the crowded tourist island he calls home. Six days after release Cathay Pacific Airways urged to expand more routes to lift Hong Kong’s global aviation hub The Vietnam Banh Mi (Baguette) Festival 2026 opened at Fun More Time…

Urban street market with flower vendors and local culture in action. — photo: Huynh Duc

Which is Asia’s second best city for nightlife?

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Tourists in traditional boats explore scenic Halong Bay cliffs. — photo: Quang Nguyen Vinh

Tourist in Singapore walks 14 km at night to dodge $40 Grab fare

Tourist in Singapore walks 14 km at night to dodge $40 Grab fare Tourist Singapore Walks: Asia’s ‘most beautiful island’ reports $1.76B tourism revenues in 9 months HCMC set to begin construction of 3 new metro lines for $9.6B Thai high school student. 16, stuns China’s table tennis number two Lin Shidong in major Asian…