The ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit triggers a flood of announcements and policy directions.

Malaysia calls for visa-free arrangements for Russian tourists to be sped up, whilst the Philippines sees no objection in implementing one too.

Vietjet announces 3 new Russia routes, and S7 Siberian Airlines applies to launch flights to Manila and Cebu. Meanwhile, Indonesia seeks Russian cooperation to create floating nuclear power plants.

Singapore's international arrivals in May 2026 are down -10% YoY, whilst Singapore Airlines Group sees passenger traffic +5% YoY.

Cambodia finally launches its 4-month visa-free access for Chinese nationals on 15 Jun, with high expectations that it can counter some of its recent slump.

For Vietnam, the emphasis is on the reverse, as China eases its financial proof requirements for Vietnamese applying for independent tourist visas.

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