Malaysian shopping mall The Mines, known for its Venetian-like internal water canal that flows through its ground level, was inundated with rainwater following a heavy thunderstorm last week.
A delegation from the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) in Vietnam traveled to Phu Quoc Island to thank a fruit shop owner for helping a South Korean tourist locate his 70-year-old mother who suffers from dementia.
Vietnamese banh mi continues to be honored in world's 25 best sandwiches by CNN, a recognition that comes days after a recent mass food poisoning incident linked to the popular street food.
Hong Kong authorities have warned residents to be vigilant and put personal safety first while traveling in Japan after reporting an increase in attacks targeting Chinese nationals.
InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort unveiled its annual festive program, Golden Magic by the Sea, igniting a series of family-friendly activities, culinary experiences, and seasonal entertainments from early December through New Year's Day.
After 10 p.m. steam rises from Hang Chieu Street, where a family-run pho stall draws night owls with wok-seared beef and broth recipes handed down from mother to son.
Burned out after 25 years in software consulting, an American woman discovered a new definition of wealth in Da Nang, one built on connection, kindness and seaside calm.
The University of Texas has for the first time published a series of photographs of Da Lat in 1961, showing Xuan Huong Lake and several central streets as captured by American photographer John Dominis.
The Paper Bridge in Portland City has captured America's attention, not for fusion twists but for authentic Vietnamese flavors, and is among The New York Times’ 50 Best Restaurants.
Set amid coffee hills and mist, Dai Binh Mountain in Bao Loc has become a favorite with travelers seeking to swap phone signals for clouds, forests and mountain air.
Hanoi dominated this year’s list of the best luxury restaurants in Vietnam as voted by readers of U.S. travel site Tripadvisor with seven representatives, followed by Ho Chi Minh City with two and one in Hue.
After eight months of cycling from Ireland, Mark, 50, and Ellie, 45, arrived in Vietnam where karaoke parties, cheap guesthouses and kind strangers made it feel like home.
Japan, voted as "world's most favorite country" this year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, is considering tripling its departure tax to 3,000 yen (US$19) per person to address overtourism.
Many travelers arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport's Terminal 1 in Malaysia were startled on Friday when heavy rain caused a ceiling panel to leak, sending water pouring down into the terminal.
A restaurant in central Thailand was bursting with a stream of customers coming for a unique dining experience: Enjoying a meal while sitting in flood waters, surrounded by live fish they bring into the establishment.
Sofitel Legend Metropole in Hanoi, a longtime favorite of global billionaires and state leaders, has been named one of world's 100 most incredible hotels by American magazine Fodor's Travel.
Thailand's National Alcohol Policy Committee has decided to lift the long-standing ban on alcohol sales between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., aiming to encourage spending during peak tourist seasons.
At least five Chinese tourists were killed, and eight others were lightly injured on the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Nov. 14 after their rental minibus plunged into a shallow ravine, an official said.
A group of Malaysian tourists were caught carving their names into a famous bamboo stalk at Kyoto's Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, sparking widespread outrage online.
A new directive by President Donald Trump's administration could make it more difficult for foreigners to visit or live in the U.S. if they have certain medical conditions such as diabetes or obesity or lack the economic resources and assets to support themselves.
A man who retained his Singapore citizenship after becoming an Australian citizen was fined S$2,400 (US$1,845) for not presenting his Singapore passport upon entering the city-state for a long time.
Thailand's new 10,000-baht (US$300) fine for drinking after midnight has invited a backlash from tourists and industry insiders, with the latter saying it threatens the nighttime economy.
Spain, the world's second most visited country last year after France, ranked fifth in a list of world's most favorite destinations as voted by readers of U.S. magazine Condé Nast Traveler.
A man and a woman were caught on camera defecating on the stone walls of Gyeongbokgung Palace in central Seoul, provoking online criticism from netizens.
A debate erupted on social media after many Chinese tourists complained about high cost of living in Singapore and even claimed they only eat one meal a day to save costs.
Global citizenship and financial advisory firm Arton Capital has ranked the Japanese passport fourth most powerful globally with visa-free access to 173 destinations, placing it behind Singapore and Malaysia.
Over 30,000 negative one-star reviews targeting a Hanoi hotel for refusing a fully paid three-night stay for a female tourist at 2 a.m. have been removed from Google Maps.
The Hanoi police are investigating a woman's complaint that a local hotel canceled her fully paid three-night stay because she arrived late to check in.
A video circulating online shows an Indian woman who ordered a vegetarian burger confronting staff at a McDonald's outlet in Singapore after reportedly being served a non-vegetarian one.
Vietnam Airlines’ use of mechanical rather than electronic scales to weigh possible excess baggage at boarding gates has sparked criticism for being unprofessional.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vowed to eradicate prostitution involving Japanese women targeting foreign tourists after Japan was recently labeled a “new sex tourism country.”
The historic flood at the end of October left Hoi An inundated, but an American couple found themselves inspired by the resilience and optimism of the town's residents.
Quan Thang House in Hoi An, built in the late 18th century, has withstood floods, its wooden walls fascinatingly marked with the levels the water reached in various years.
A Chinese woman who deliberately flooded her hotel room in popular tourist island Hainan after her request to cancel the reservation was refused ended up paying 280 times the room rate.
Once a popular photospot, the 800-meter Ong Cop wooden bridge across the Binh Ba River in Dak Lak Province was destroyed when Typhoon Kalmaegi hit last week.
Malaysians have expressed pride after their passport stands third globally with visa-free access to 174 destinations, stronger than the U.S. passport according to a ranking by Canadian financial advisory firm Arton Capital.
Philippines closed seven airports in Bicol Region and canceled a total of 171 domestic and 19 international flights on Sunday as Typhoon Fung Wong, known locally as Uwan, made landfall in northern Luzon with sustained winds of 185 kph.
Those found sitting and drinking alcohol in restaurants across Thailand outside permitted hours (11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to midnight) could be fined up to 10,000 baht (US$300) under a new regulation that took effect on Nov. 8.
Skyscanner has announced its Trending Destinations 2026 report, with Vietnam's Phu Quoc ranking second in the global list thanks to an impressive surge in travel searches.
A recent report shows that the average Vietnamese consumed 81 packs of instant noodles last year, making the country the world's highest per capita consumer of instant noodles.
From reserving tables with your phone to leaving your front door wide open, these seven habits show tourists why Singapore has earned its reputation as Southeast Asia's safest country.
After five hours of battering central Vietnam on Thursday, Typhoon Kalmaegi destroyed numerous restaurants and coastal resorts in Quy Nhon, a popular beach town in central Vietnam, causing billions of dong of damage.
Japan continues to be voted world's most favorite destination by readers of U.S. magazine Condé Nast Traveler at this year's Readers' Choice Awards with 95.36 points out of 100.
Global citizenship financial advisory firm Arton Capital has ranked Malaysian passport third globally with visa-free access to 174 destinations in the 2025 ranking, up seven places from last year.
Aviation security personnel at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's busiest, have been urged to uphold higher standards of professional conduct to enhance their image among foreign travelers.
A British woman alleged to have been teaching "sex yoga" on Thailand's Koh Phangan island was arrested on suspicion of working illegally as authorities step up a crackdown on undocumented foreign workers.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hoped the Loy Krathong festival will generate about 6.54 billion THB (over US$200 million) in tourism revenue, with about 1.91 million Thai tourists expected to participate nationwide.
Over the past year, Phu Quoc has become one of the most mentioned Vietnamese destinations in Indian media, appearing across publications such as Travel Daily Media, GQ India, and Travel + Leisure India.
Vietnam received 17.2 million foreign tourists in the first 10 months of this year, up 22% from the previous year but still far behind Thailand's 26.8-million figure.
A succession of storms and severe flooding in central Vietnam have delivered a body blow to tourism, with visitors canceling hotel rooms and travel plans en masse.
An Israeli couple was arrested in Thailand on Tuesday after engaging in sexual activity in public at the Wang Sai Thong waterfall on the popular Ko Pha Ngan island.
A Thai tourist has reported that her Richard Mille luxury watch, valued at around S$400,000 (US$305,990), was stolen while she was visiting Singapore, ranked Southeast Asia's safest city.
