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Whats New in Asia

Asia is constantly evolving—new openings, trending destinations, and exciting experiences emerging across the region every day. What’s New in Asia brings you the latest updates from Asia’s most dynamic cities, from newly opened restaurants and hotels to must-visit hotspots and lifestyle trends. Stay ahead and discover what’s new, what’s trending, and what to experience next.

Covering the best restaurants, hotels, destinations, wellness, style, design, culture and events across Asia.

21 August 2026

The iconic 1932 restaurant at Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor in Siem Reap has introduced four new Khmer tasting menus, cementing its standing as Cambodia’s premier fine dining destination.

03 August 2026

Palace Hotel Tokyo expands its acclaimed ‘Best of Japan’ series with ‘Couture Tokyo: The Art of Japanese Fashion,’ a immersive stay package launching July 2026.

03 August 2026

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is celebrating its 125th anniversary with "Metropole – A Tale of the Living Legend," a limited-edition Mid-Autumn Festival mooncake collection.

03 August 2026

Award-winning Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary in Koh Samui, Thailand, is placing gut health at the heart of modern wellbeing with its specialized Enriched Gut programme.

03 August 2026

Partnering with Hilton's flagship luxury brand, Stone will curate two bespoke dining concepts at the upcoming Waldorf Astoria Sydney, opening in 2027 at One Circular Quay.

03 August 2026

Framed by towering stalactites in northern Vietnam, the 2026 AADA and AHA Winners’ Night sets a striking benchmark for subterranean luxury and design.

03 August 2026

Sky-high dining meets custom weekend flavours 31 floors above Sukhumvit.

03 August 2026

An award-winning heritage icon celebrating its 125th anniversary as one of Vietnam’s top luxury city hotels and a timeless witness to Hanoi's rich history.

23 July 2026

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