Vietnam nears 16 million tourists in eight months
Vietnam received nearly 16 million foreign tourists in January-August 2026, up 14.4%, with Indian arrivals up sixfold since 2019 to over 612...
Southeast Asia travel news & guides
Travel industry coverage across Southeast Asia — Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and their neighbours — spanning aviation, tourism policy, hospitality and destination guides.
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PHITEX 2026: The Philippines' Government Travel Exchange
PHITEX 2026 runs 7-14 September. The Philippines' flagship government-run travel exchange, its hosted-buyer format and how it differs from a...
Akasa Air starts Mumbai-Hanoi direct flights
Akasa Air has launched four-times-weekly direct flights between Mumbai and Hanoi, its seventh international destination and second in Southe...
Can You Drink Tap Water in Malaysia?
Tap water in Malaysia is treated to national standards but hotel tanks and old pipes make it risky. What to drink, ice safety and bottled-wa...
Jakarta Green Line to 12 Cars: KAI Tests Longer Trains
KAI will run 12-car trains on Jakarta's Green Line to Rangkasbitung after a 4 Sep trial: 36 sets planned as the corridor hits 22.5 percent o...
Do I Need Vaccinations for Vietnam From India in 2026?
No mandatory vaccination is required for Vietnam from India in 2026, but routine shots plus hepatitis A, typhoid and tetanus are recommended...
ASEAN Haze Alert Level 3: Indonesia Flights at Risk
Indonesia triggered ASEAN Level 3 haze alert on 26 Aug 2026 as West Kalimantan hotspots jumped to 859 and haze drifted to Malaysia, Singapor...
Can You Drink Tap Water in the Philippines in 2026?
No, tap water in the Philippines is not safe to drink in 2026. Stick to sealed bottled water, filtered refill stations and ice made from pur...
