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Primates warm themselves by a bonfire at the Japan Monkey Centre. Photo: AichiNow
Japan

Japan’s famous bonfire monkey zoo to close for major revamp

During the closure, the zoo plans to use social media to post updates on its 700 monkeys and hold members-only events.

Travel

6 great places to visit during shoulder season, from Japan to Austria and Nepal

Luxury Hotels

Review | Discover the ultimate family escape at Raffles Bali

Indonesia

Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence

He boasted on social media that he had defied restrictions prohibiting residents and visitors from leaving their homes or accommodation.

Swiss tourist Luzian Andrin Zgraggen covers his face as he leaves the courtroom after his sentencing hearing at the district court in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia on Thursday. Photo: AP
China travel

From travel warnings to visa fees: why Chinese tourism to Japan is in free fall

Mainland visitors fell more than 56 per cent in July, compounding a slump driven by escalating diplomatic tensions and soaring costs.

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Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific to launch direct flights between Hong Kong and Almaty in January

Airline will operate the only non-stop service between Hong Kong and Kazakhstan’s largest city three times a week, with economy fares from HK$2,296.

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Aviation accidents

Ecuador intel chief and 5 Americans killed in Kenya tourist helicopter crash

None of the seven people on board the aircraft survived, and the cause of the incident is still under investigation.

Rescue officials work at the site of a tourist helicopter crash that caused multiple casualties, according to police, in Samburu County, Kenya, on Wednesday. Photo: Kenya Red Cross/Handout via Reuters
Macau

Beyond the casino: Macau bets on modern finance, fintech in new five-year plan

Road map targets 60 per cent non-gaming share of GDP by 2030 through infrastructure, healthcare, hi-tech industries and closer mainland links.

Trending in China

China ‘cloudscape observer’ dream job wraps up; resort plans future campaigns

Classified as a 5A-level tourist attraction, Laojun Mountain remains off-limits to foreigners due to its proximity to a military base.

Crime

Mafia link feared in theft of grand master paintings from Sicily museum

The robbery of 4 works by Antonello da Messina has revived memories of the 1969 mafia-associated disappearance of a Caravaggio in Palermo.

The surviving panels of Antonello da Messina’s 1473 “Polittico di San Gregorio” (San Gregorio Polyptych), at the Museo Regionale Accascina in Messina, Italy. Photo: Courtesy of Museo Regionale Accascina Messina / Handout via Reuters
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong tourist arrivals up 3% in July as bad weather curbs mainland growth

Tourism board says international meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions helped drive an increase in business visitors and arrivals from some source markets.

Tourists brave the rain at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Photo: Jelly Tse
Japan

Video | Chinese games among growing overseas presence at Comiket in Japan

Japanese-style animation and games made overseas, such as Blue Archive and Azur Lane, have become increasingly popular in Japan.

Hong Kong society

Fraying legacy: Sham Shui Po’s fabric row faces uncertain future as shops bow out

Rising costs and shifting retail trends are pushing out long-established businesses from once-vibrant craft hub on Bead Street.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong’s night economy must focus on after-dark vibes, not events

Organising the biggest spectacles or boasting of the loudest nightlife matters less than understanding why people choose to stay out in the first place.

Illustration: Henry Wong
Donald Trump

Affluent Chinese parents rethink US ‘birth tourism’ amid new restrictions

Prospective parents face growing uncertainty over whether their plans to secure broader education options for their children remain viable.

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Reports emerged on Chinese social media of pregnant women being turned away at US border checkpoints in the past week. Photo: Getty Images
Hangzhou

Chinese museums red-faced after caption errors mar communist-themed displays

Blunders such as getting the name of the Red Army or revolutionary leaders wrong have prompted a flurry of public criticism.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong raises growth forecast after best half-yearly showing in nearly 5 years

Hong Kong revises full-year economic growth forecast for 2026 to a range of 3.5 to 4.5 per cent.

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Malaysia

Malaysian F1 fans vent fury over sales process, organisers cite ‘high traffic’

The Sepang International Circuit is hosting the race for the first time since 2017 as the Bahrain leg was cancelled due to the Iran war.

The official F1 website shows that tickets in several categories for the race in Malaysia in October were sold out. Photo: F1
Mainland China

China’s travellers raise alarm over error-filled tourist signs in public spaces

Passengers share examples on social media of mistranslations and spelling errors, along with concern at the effect on the country’s image.

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Spain

Solar eclipse turns day to night in Spain, wows crowds across Europe

The rare celestial event drew gasps, cheers and even tears, as the moon passed between the Earth and sun.

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Natural disasters

Tourists rush to Mount Etna as it erupts, alarming Italian guides

Unruly locals and climbers in flip-flops are among the thousands trying to get a closer look at the volcano’s spectacular lava flows.

Smoke spews and lava flows from Sicily’s Mount Etna on Tuesday. Photo: Etna Walk via AFP
Accidents and disasters in China

Blackout at Terracotta Army museum prompts cultural safety review in China

Museum-goers used phone flashlights to continue viewing exhibits inside the pitch-black hall at historic Xian site after power outage.

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Visitors to the Terracotta Warriors museum in Xian, Shaanxi province, had their experience disrupted by a power outage on August 4. Some visitors said they were denied a refund. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong property

BTS bump? Hong Kong’s hotels set for bonanza from pop superstars’ world tour

With BTS’ juggernaut world tour set to land in Hong Kong next year, the city’s hotels are tipped to see a Seoul-style surge in bookings.

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Luxury Hotels

Review | Upper House Chengdu blends Qing dynasty heritage with modern luxury

Formerly known as The Temple House, Swire’s urban sanctuary in Tai Koo Li pairs historic architecture with Michelin-starred teahouse dining.

Travel

6 ‘glowcation’ destinations for your next beauty and wellness fix

A trip built around a wellness treatment, beauty ritual or targeted pharmacy haul, ‘glowcations’ are trending throughout the travel world.

The Friedrichsbad in Baden-Baden has been running its 17-stage bathing circuit since 1877. The sequence moves through steadily rising heat, a soap-and-brush scrub partway through, then a cold plunge that resets the whole cycle before it climbs again.
China's economic recovery

How China’s Zhangjiajie aims to revive a US$296 million loss-making tourist site

A 150,000-visitor opening offers an early signal, but analysts warn that lasting cash flow will require stronger products, local culture and tighter operations.

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People await entry into Dayong Ancient City during its reopening last month. Photo: Handout
China travel

China tops South Korea’s outbound travel charts as short-haul tourism surges

About 1.7 million South Koreans visited China in the first half of this year, up 16 per cent from the same period last year.

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Hong Kong property

The Peninsula Hong Kong and Tokyo set for HK$2.1 billion revamp

No timeline has been set, but the operator says it will minimise disruption while preserving the heritage of its iconic Hong Kong hotel.

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