The world's two most populous nations have resumed issuing bilateral tourist visas after 5 years, marking a significant thaw in diplomatic relations strained by a deadly border clash.
Asia boasts 4 representatives in the top 10 of the Henley Passport Index's list of the world's most powerful passports: Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and the UAE.
Tourism ambassadors like NewJeans and Squid Game actor Lee Jung-jae have created promotional videos with hundreds of millions of views, helping South Korea welcome international tourists.
The vibrant atmosphere on the course and at the finish line led runners from Russia, the US, and other countries to compare the VnExpress Marathon Da Nang to a music and sports festival.
While prepared to pay a premium for airport dining, many Vietnamese travelers feel shortchanged, believing the quality doesn't justify the cost compared to other airports in the region.
Nearly 600 stone and ceramic artifacts from the 30,000-year-old Lung Leng archaeological site are exhibited at the former Kon Tum Museum, demonstrating a dynamic and open region.
National Geographic Traveller magazine showcases Mui Ne's transformation from a fishing village into one of Southeast Asia's premier watersports destinations.
Visitors to the US will soon have to pay a "visa bond fee" of at least $250 under a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill recently enacted by the Trump administration.
