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Tourists from Spain seen on the Bund in Shanghai, Dec. 4, 2024. Photo: Xinhua
China economy

China targets 190m inbound travellers, more global influence in 2030 plan

Inbound tourism has grown since late 2023, when China began expanding its visa-free entry scheme to cover an additional 50 countries.

Thailand

Thailand cashes in on sizzling Europe with rainy holidays, AC exports

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European travel

Taking in Van Gogh’s landscapes, white horses, wine on a riverboat down the Rhone

South Korea

South Korea’s Incheon airport hits 1 billion passengers in record-breaking time

The airport crossed the mark just 25 years and three months after its opening in March 2001 – outpacing all historic rival global hubs.

Passengers pass through Incheon International Airport in April 2024. Photo: Getty Images
Jewellery

Q&A | Pacharee founder Sophie Schuemers-Rogers’ ultimate guide to Bangkok

The jewellery designer – who also has a second label, Khong – reveals her must-visit spots in Thailand’s vibrant capital.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | 13-month retail growth streak proves Hong Kong is back in business

Even with cross-border competition, the city has shown it can offer unique experiences that attract locals and visitors alike.

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Greater Bay Area

Hong Kong’s roast meat chains expand as recovery in shop markets remains uneven

Tourism rebounds as a simple operating model fuels demand for shops, while areas relying on local consumption remain mild.

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People have meal in a restaurant at Causeway Bay. 18AUG25 SCMP / Sam Tsang
Indonesia

As Bali battles a rabies surge, dog meat draws fresh scrutiny

Nearly 30,000 people have been bitten by suspected rabid animals on the Indonesian resort island this year. Five died.

Asia travel

Seoul searching: innovative tours reveal the Korean capital’s hidden side

Organised itineraries such as the ‘K-Drama Night Walking Tour’ and ‘Real Seoul Vibes’ tour show visitors different facets of Seoul.

China travel

Currency advantages, K-beauty fuel Chinese shopping trips, spending in Korea

Chinese tourists in Seoul are turning tourist trips into shopping sprees, as a softer won makes luxury and lifestyle services more affordable.

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A surgeon and a patient at a clinic in Gangnam district, Seoul, on April 16. Photo: Korea Times
China travel

Further to fly? Shenzhen poised to add more international flights

Shenzhen Baoan Airport could add more routes as China’s aviation regulator considers easing requirements for intercontinental flights.

An artist's rendering of the new Terminal 2 at Shenzhen Baoan Airport, a facility that handled 66 million passengers in 2025. Photo: Handout
China travel

China’s economic clout boosts ‘passport power’, index finds

Chinese travellers are gaining easier access to destinations worldwide, even as they still require visas for more countries than they can enter freely.

Indonesia

No free lunch: Indonesia’s Bali targets barter deals in immigration sweep

The new regulation has sparked confusion among content creators and local businesses who wonder where the legal line falls.

Singapore

Bali, Phuket or Sentosa? Singapore’s grand 20-year resort plan

The upgrade aims to create ‘the next generation of world-class experiences’ while staying true to the island’s unique identity.

An artist’s impression featuring a new Imbiah canopy and lookout walk at Sentosa. Photo: Sentosa Development Corporation
Hantavirus

WHO declares cruise ship-linked hantavirus outbreak over

The rodent-borne disease infected at least 12 people, killing three, and triggered a global health alert.

People in protective gear after disembarking from the MV Hondius in Tenerife, Spain’s Canary Islands, in May. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong retail sales grow 7.9% in May, extending winning streak to 13 months

Value of retail sales for month reaches HK$33.8 billion, helped by increase in visitor numbers.

Malaysia

No more warnings for litterbugs as Malaysia’s Penang deploys bodycams

Duty officers are empowered to issue a notice to offenders, who could face a maximum fine of US$489 or up to 12 hours of community service.

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China travel

How China’s visa-free boom is reshaping tourism beyond major cities

A growing number of foreign travellers are taking advantage of looser rules to venture inland, fuelling a shift away from traditional hotspots.

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A foreign tourist records with a Chinese-brand pocket camera at the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing on May 2. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong economy

‘More space, better service’: Hongkongers flock to mainland for July 1 holiday

City’s checkpoints packed with residents heading across border for quick shopping and dining getaways, drawn by wider variety and lower prices.

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Asia travel

Hiking Da Nang’s ‘Monkey Mountain’ in search of the most beautiful primate

Outside the urban bustle of Da Nang, Son Tra Peninsula’s trails afford coastal views and glimpses of endangered red-shanked doucs.

Malaysia

How Malaysia’s tourist board plans to entice Chinese travellers

China was Malaysia’s second-largest source market in 2025, with 4.7 million visitor arrivals, up 25 per cent from 3.7 million a year earlier.

Tourists take pictures with the Sultan Abdul Samad building near Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur on June 8. Photo: AFP
Asia travel

It’s finally opening up but is the ‘world’s weirdest country’ worth the trip?

After decades of isolation, Turkmenistan is easing visa barriers and courting visitors to Ashgabat, the ruins of Nisa and the Darvaza crater.

People visiting the “Gateway to Hell”, a crater of burning gas in the heart of Turkmenistan’s Karakum Desert. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong eases licensing criteria for rural guest houses and campsites

Home Affairs Department publishes two guides allowing greater flexibility in building and fire safety requirements to encourage rural tourism.

Trending in China

Chinese teenager cracks glass bridge; public questions structural quality

The scenic area was designated a national 5A tourist attraction in 2024; by 2025, China had hosted 358 such esteemed sites.

Hong Kong society

Kennedy Town walkway plan needs rethink to match local vibe: harbourfront body

‘Kennedy Town is an old district of Hong Kong, and its buildings … have gone through a long history,’ Harbourfront Commission head says.

Concept art for the extended walkway along the Kennedy Town waterfront. Photo: Handout
The Philippines

Why would Filipinos holiday at home if abroad is cheaper?

Manila wants Filipinos to explore their own backyard. But when Batanes costs twice as much as Taipei, it’s a tough sell.

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A Cebu Pacific passenger plane takes off from Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. Photo: AFP
Singapore

Sofa, so good: inside Singapore travel trend swarming China’s furniture capital

Singaporeans flock to Foshan for custom interior furnishings, blending holiday with home design.

Malaysia

Why Malaysia’s tourism boom lives and dies on a Chinese app

RedNote has made Malaysia a must-visit for Chinese tourists, but it can dismantle reputations just as fast as it builds them.

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