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Emergency personnel work during a wildfire in Almeria, Spain, in this screengrab taken from a handout video released on Friday. Photo: Handout via Reuters
Spain

11 dead, 19 missing as Spain wildfire roars through village

Authorities said many of the victims may be foreign tourists visiting Bedar, a small village in Los Gallardos district.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s 5-star resilience: city’s luxury hotels pull ahead of competition

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Concert delay affects Hong Kong’s reputation as a mega-event host

Myanmar

Myanmar has ‘a mountain to climb’ to woo 2 million tourists a year

Myanmar saw 4.5 million tourist arrivals at the peak in 2015, but the numbers have fallen sharply since the military coup in 2021.

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Tourists offer joss sticks at Myanmar’s Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon in 2019. Photo: AP
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.

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Thailand

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

The kingdom lures European visitors seeking to escape the heat with discounted hotel rates.

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Accidents and disasters in China

China’s coastal tourist attractions urged to close as Super Typhoon Bavi looms

‘Catastrophic’ winds expected from strongest and most wide-ranging typhoon of this year’s flood season.

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Bavi is expected to maintain super typhoon intensity over the next few days as it heads towards the Chinese coast. Photo: Handout
European travel

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

An all-inclusive cruise down the Rhone passes vineyards, Roman ruins and medieval towns, while enjoying the best food and wine.

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.

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.

Jewellery designer Sophie Schuemers-Rogers of Pacharee offers her take on the best places to stay, eat, drink and shop in Bangkok. Photo: Handout
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.

Tourists shop at a jewellery store on Canton Road in Tsim Sha Tsui on May 1. Photo: Jelly Tse
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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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.

Tourists try singing-bowl meditation at the Saraswati Meditation Centre in Seoul's Gangnam district. Photo: The Korea Times
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.

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.

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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.

Tourists spend time at a beach in Kuta, Bali, Indonesia, on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
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.

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.

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.

Department stores and optical shops recorded gains of 9.2 per cent and 10.3 per cent, respectively, in May. Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

Residential buildings and hotels at the Tanjung Bungah area of George Town on Malaysia’s Penang Island. Photo: AFP
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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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.

Red-shanked douc langurs sit in a tree on Da Nang’s Son Tra Peninsula. The nature spot, known as “Monkey Mountain”, is home to two-thirds of the world’s population of the endangered monkeys. Photo: John Hamilton
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.

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.

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