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Thailand was named the world's second best country for medical tourism in 2026 after Turkey, according to a ranking by leading digital platform Travel And Tour World. Tourists visit the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 6, 2024 The ranking assesses 50 destinations based on key factors influencing medical travelers, including quality of healthcare, specialist expertise, advanced medical technology, treatment costs, waiting times, and post-treatment recovery options. Thai

China's Jiangxi Yangfeng Art Fireworks Display and Portugal's Macedos Pirotecnia have secured places in the final of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026, organizers announced on June 28. A fireworks performance from Portugal’s Macedos Pirotecnia at Da Nang International Fireworks Festival in 2026 The two teams were selected by the jury of DIFF 2026 after the qualifying rounds, based on criteria including concept and theme, creativity, pyrotechnic effects,

Japan's Osaka Itami Airport was named the best airport in Asia in a global ranking of 279 international airports by flight compensation services provider AirHelp, based on on-time performance, overall experience, and terminal facilities. Osaka Itami Airport in Japan Globally, the airport ranked 12th, ahead of Singapore's Changi (13th). Osaka Itami Airport, the primary domestic airport for the Kansai region of Japan, including its major cities of Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe, was pr

Japan's Sézanne, once crowned Asia's best restaurant, has lost its coveted three Michelin stars ahead of the Michelin Guide's autumn 2026 update following the departure of its founding chef. Sézanne Restaurant in Japan's Tokyo While Michelin made no public announcement, users on online forum Reddit recently noticed that Sézanne's three-star designation had disappeared from the Michelin Guide website. The move follows the exit of opening chef Daniel Calvert in April, according

Dubai International Airport, named the world's busiest international airport by passenger traffic, will close permanently by 2035 as Dubai shifts all flight operations to nearby Al Maktoum International Airport. An Emirates airplane at Dubai International Airport, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 7, 2026 All flights and services currently operating at Dubai International Airport, including those of Emirates, will be relocated to

Two new restaurants received Michelin stars at a ceremony on Thursday night, taking the total number of establishments rated in Vietnam to 11. Representatives of Vietnamese restaurants receiving their one Michelin star at a ceremony in Hanoi on June 4, 2026 The two new entries, each getting one star, are Onvit in Hanoi and Upstairs in HCMC. Chef Truong Hiep, 31, co-founder of Upstairs, opened 18 months ago, said the restaurant offers contemporary Vietnamese cuisine by preserv

Da Nang has claimed top spot among Vietnam's most searched summer destinations, data from Dutch travel agency Booking.com shows. Fireworks show on the Han River in Da Nang during the opening night of the International Fireworks Festival, May 30 2026 Nha Trang was in second place and followed by Ho Chi Minh City, Da Lat, and Hoi An for stays between June 1 and Aug. 31. Rounding out the top 10 were Hanoi, Vung Tau, Phu Quoc, Quy Nhon, and Ha Long, highlighting the continued pop

Singapore, ranked the world's second-richest country by GDP per capita in 2025 behind Switzerland, was named the most desirable travel destination for Fillipino and Indonesian travelers thanks to its low crime rates and political stability, according to a recent survey. A bus runs past the Old Hill Street Police Station in Singapore The State of Southeast Asia: 2026 survey by Singapore-based think tank ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute asked respondents to identify their preferre