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Indonesia

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Japan

Low pay, long hours: why workers are shunning Japan’s booming tourism industry

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Why you should visit relaxing Vientiane and Luang Prabang in Laos now

Life moves slower in Laos, but the pace is quickening and the ‘land of a million elephants’ is increasingly in the clutches of nearby China.

Singapore

Lady Gaga’s Singapore shows attract monster presale demand

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Thailand aims to cut visa-free stay to 30 days to curb abuse by tourists

The move comes amid concerns over illegal businesses involving travellers and unlawful rentals of condominium units to visitors in Thailand.

Tourists visiting the Temple of the Emerald Buddha at the Grand Palace complex in Bangkok. Photo: EPA-EFE
The Philippines

Insiders’ guide to Manila, Philippine capital and cultural melting pot

Locals share their tips on what to see, do and buy, from discovering iconic landmarks and hidden gems, to encountering Filipino craftsmanship.

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Fee to climb Mount Fuji doubles to US$27 amid overcrowding concern

All 4 trails up Japan’s tallest mountain will cost more to use this year. Curbs on ‘bullet climbing’ rapid ascents will also be instituted.

India

Want to be a guest of royalty? India has a variety of heritage-rich options

India’s erstwhile royals are opening their palaces and using their influence to attract tourists and promote the heritage of their historical kingdoms.

Belgadia Palace in Mayurbhanj, India. Photo: Handout
Japan

Japan’s tourism-fuelled water crisis forces some hot springs to close

Officials impose restrictions on new drilling, calling for conservation and sustainable water management.

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Laos

Women designers showcase Laotian hand weaving in gorgeous garments

An exhibition at Laos’ Sofitel Luang Prabang hotel highlights how artisans are both preserving the traditional art form and modernising it.

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‘Shameful’ Japanese tourists’ Great Wall prank sparks outrage at home

Two Japanese tourists were detained in China after one exposed himself on the Great Wall, causing outrage in Japan and raising concerns about declining Japanese morals.

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Tokyo’s nightlife gets US$3.8 million makeover to lure visitors after dark

Initiatives include pop-up information offices, projection mapping displays, and subsidies for businesses, all designed to showcase Tokyo’s vibrant after-hours scene.

Tokyo has unveiled a US$3.8 million initiative to revitalise the city’s nightlife. Photo: Shutterstock
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Chinese tourists are drawn to Japan’s Fukushima, despite its nuclear past

‘Dark tourism’ trend sees visitors eager to witness the impact of the disaster.

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Chinese culture

Chinese-Thai Phuket hotelier channels ‘true spirit of being Peranakan’

The owner of Hotel Verdigris in Phuket Old Town, Thailand, Pichakorn Phanichwong reflects on her ‘mixed concept’ heritage.

Thailand

Lady Gaga, Formula One: can Thailand steal Singapore’s tourism spotlight?

Thailand is rolling out the red carpet for global stardom in a bid to become Southeast Asia’s next entertainment capital.

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Vietnam

Then-and-now photos of Hoi An, Vietnam show 3 decades of change

In 1994, Vietnam was still emerging from almost 20 years of isolation. Tourism was in its infancy and visitors were a welcome sight.

A girl plays with a kite (left) in an empty street in Hoi An, in 1994. A typical Hoi An street scene, in 2024 (right). Photo: Simon O’Reilly/Shutterstock
Malaysia

The best 8 hotels in Malacca to stay at – our guide to Malaysia’s historic gem

Draw coconut water at The Coco Journey, stay in art deco refinement at the Liu Men Hotel, or live it up at a Courtyard by Marriott or DoubleTree by Hilton.

Bangkok

Inside The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok: a bubble of perfect luxury

Situated on Bangkok’s famous Wireless Road, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok features 260 rooms and suites as well as a restaurant by Michelin-starred chef David Toutain.

Tourism

Visiting the Philippines’ Ifugao people and their mountain rice terraces

A remote mountain trek with indigenous rice farmers shows another side of the island nation better known for its beaches.

A village among the rice terraces of Banaue, in the Philippines. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong

This week in PostMag: 5 women leaders in STEM and a trip to Luang Prabang

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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka resort seeks to break gender barriers, empower women

Amba Yaalu is Sri Lanka’s first resort operated and managed only by women, and an attempt to address the tourism sector’s gender disparities.

Laos

Why is once sleepy Luang Prabang now on tourists’ radar?

A railway from China, an unlikely film festival and a new generation of entrepreneurs are shaking things up in Luang Prabang, northern Laos.

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Jiangmen, under two hours from Hong Kong, has historical sites, natural scenery and streets you will have seen on film.

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Thailand

Thais riled by illegal short-term condo rentals amid tourist influx

Short-term stays competing with the hotel sector have resulted in noise, mess and constant stream of visitors in formerly quiet residential areas.

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