Deborah (Debbie) Tomasowa is a Jakarta-based visual artist known for her striking ballpoint pen portraits. Passionate about drawing people, animals, and everyday objects, she brings extraordinary detail and precision to life using one of the simplest tools—the humble ballpoint pen. Born and raised in Indonesia, and shaped by her experiences living in the United States, … On the Cover
Founded in 2009 in the heritage town of Hoi An, Viet Nam, STREETS International is a 14-month culinary and hospitality training programme that opens doors for disadvantaged youth aged 17 to 25. The programme is entirely free and goes well beyond technical training. Each trainee receives classroom lessons paired with hands-on practice in professional kitchens … STREETS International: Opening Doors, Welcoming the World
Walking on foreign soil, breathing the air, and taking in scents so different from home once felt like an experience only a privileged few could afford. Over the last decade, however, access to information has opened doors and made travel possible for many. Daunting visa applications and gaps in infrastructure still stand in the way, … Going Further, Dreaming Bigger
The annual ASEAN Tourism Awards, presented at the ASEAN Tourism Forum, recognise top tourism performers based on standards developed by ASEAN. The recipients of the 2025 ASEAN Tourism Awards were as follows: 30 establishments for the ASEAN Homestay Award; 41 communities for the ASEAN Community-Based Tourism; 41 venues for the ASEAN Public Toilet Award; and … ASEAN Tourism Awards
Tourism has always been more than leisure—it is about discovery, cultural exchange, and building connections that endure long after the journey ends. This spirit lies at the heart of the ASEAN–India Year of Tourism 2025, an initiative designed to strengthen people-to-people ties, deepen cultural appreciation, and enhance economic collaboration between ASEAN and India.
Viet Nam’s tourism sector has staged a remarkable post-pandemic recovery, emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing destinations. Following the reopening in 2022, international arrivals rose from 3.7 million in 2022 to approximately 17.6 million in 2024, equivalent to 98 per cent of pre-pandemic levels. Momentum continued into 2025, with around 15.4 million international visitors … Viet Nam’s Rise as Global Tourism Leader
As Timor-Leste formally accedes to ASEAN as the organisation’s 11th member, tourism stands as a cornerstone of our nation’s economic transformation. Our vision is clear: to develop a sustainable, inclusive, and well-managed tourism sector that leverages our extraordinary natural assets, vibrant cultural heritage, and strategic location in Southeast Asia’s most biodiverse region.
Tourism is recognised as one of the sectors that has been dramatically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has profoundly reshaped tourist behaviour, giving rise to several emerging trends that are likely to defi ne the future of the tourism sector. These include a growing preference for shorter trips to nearby destinations, rising demand … Reimagining Thailand Tourism: Towards a Sustainable and Resilient Future
Singapore has unveiled tourism 2040, a bold vision for its tourism sector to become a global hub for innovation and sustainable tourism growth. as part of this vision, the city-state projects tourism receipts to reach between 47 billion and 50 billion Singapore dollars by 2040— 1.7 times the amount achieved in 2024.