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Passengers enjoy a ride on the Ngong Ping 360 cable car. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong tourism

‘Brilliant’ retail and dining revenue gives Hong Kong’s Ngong Ping 360 boost

Operator will introduce cable car night rides for the first time to headline its 20th anniversary celebrations.

South Korea

‘Smaller than a closet’: the tiny Seoul flats going viral on YouTube

Asia travel

Amazing detox at 5-star Desa Potato Head – from both wellness and Bali belly

China travel

China’s cruise industry passes major milestone as Beijing eyes travel boom

As domestic liner handles 1 millionth passenger, Beijing says it aims to turn yachts and cruise ships into major new consumption drivers.

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The Adora Magic City is the first Chinese-made large cruise ship. Photo: Getty Images
Lunar New Year

Video | Over 1.4 billion trips forecast for first week of Lunar New Year holidays

The official Lunar New Year holiday spans nine days this year, with the resulting travel rush projected to last until March 13, 2026.

Asia travel

Women-only travel tour to Vietnam sparks adventure and sisterhood

Amid growing demand for safe, small-group female travel, 17 women travelled with US-based AdventureWomen to explore Vietnam’s treasures.

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Japan

Japan bear intrusions driven by fruit, not hunger, study finds

Japan’s bears enter towns for leftover crops, not starvation – revealing an urgent need for residents to clear fallen fruit from farms.

Two bears walking down the street in Shari town in Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido. Photo: AFP
Indonesia

Indonesia’s 68,000-year-old handprint: the birth of human art?

Found hiding beneath a chicken sketch, the faded outline proves ancient humans were capable of reflecting on their existence, scientists say.

France

French duo reach Shanghai, China, after walking over 12,000km in 518 days

Childhood friends Loic Voisot and Benjamin Humblot set off from their hometown of Annecy and crossed 16 countries mostly on foot.

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Nepal

‘Tip of the iceberg’: arrests in Nepal over fake mountain rescues welcomed

The suspects are believed to be among a network of scammers who have cheated insurers by staging fake rescue operations for years.

Mountaineers approach the summit of Mount Everest in Nepal. Photo: AP
Pokemon

Video | Tickets sell out fast for Tokyo’s Pokemon theme park

Social media video shows visitors brought to tears as Pokemon ‘comes to life’.

Social media video shows visitors brought to tears as Pokemon ‘comes to life’.
Thailand

Thailand’s dry election weekends leave tourists on the rocks

Under Thai law, it is illegal to sell, pay for or give away any kind of alcoholic drink during two 24-hour voting windows.

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Thailand

Video | Tourists mistake Thai funeral for a restaurant

Serving food and drinks at funerals are a way to thank guests for paying their respects.

Indonesia

‘Bali is so dirty’: waste woes under scrutiny after Prabowo warning

Experts point to structural problems endemic to the issue, such as overtourism, lack of enforcement and insufficient education among locals.

Waste materials lie on Kuta Beach on Bali island on January 23. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has said he received complaints from foreign dignitaries about the state of cleanliness in Bali. Photo: EPA
Responsible travel

6 easy ways to make your 2026 holiday more sustainable and eco-friendly

Earth reached a ‘climate tipping point’ in 2025 and we all need to act to prevent more disasters. Here are six tips to travel sustainably.

As the Earth reaches a “climate tipping point”, we all need to think about how our holidays affect the environment. Photo: TNS
Thailand

Thai funeral ‘food court’ blunder: tourists looking for buffet attend wake

The tourists who were served food by a family at the funeral were impressed with the kindness of the people in Thailand.

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Japan

Japan’s deadly winter spurs warnings of more ‘disaster-level’ weather patterns

Severe snowfall and related accidents across Japan have killed at least 29 people, including foreign nationals on holiday, in recent weeks.

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2026 Olympic Winter Games

Milan as it hosts the Winter Olympics: where to eat, shop and be pampered

Savour authentic cuisine at Rovello 18, get the full Italian barbershop treatment at Eredi Zucca, and admire Robert Mapplethorpe’s sensual photographs.

What to do in Milan: Italy’s fashion capital has great food, nightlife and culture for visitors to the upcoming Winter Olympics. Photos: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s retail sales edge up 1% in 2025 after 7.3% decline in 2024

Census and Statistics Department says retail sales for December worth HK$35 billion, and provisionally estimated at HK$380.5 billion for 2025.

Macau

Uber enters first Asian market in years with Macau relaunch

Riders can hail taxis in the gambling hub, or reserve limo service to and from Hong Kong, via the Uber app from Tuesday.

China's space programme

Opinion | As China opens up its space sector, Hong Kong should reach for the stars

With deep capital markets and globally aligned legal practices, the city can support a competitive Chinese space programme that shapes global standards.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong set for Lunar New Year tourism bump with 6% rise in mainland visitors

Up to 1.4 million mainland visitors will set foot in city during holiday, according to Travel Industry Council projections.

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Tourists pose for pictures at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai. Photo: Dickson Lee
China travel

China’s expat pilots arrived on a red carpet – now, they’re taking a red-eye out

Well-paid foreign pilots once flocked to Chinese airlines – but winds have shifted as domestic talent steps up and airlines limit fleet expansions.

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Italy

Paying for a selfie: Rome starts charging for Trevi Fountain

The move aims to ease overcrowding, raise funds for upkeep, and grant locals museum access.

Japan

Australian woman dies after getting caught in Japan ski lift

The 22-year-old woman’s backpack buckle got caught on a Nagano ski lift, dragging her and leaving her suspended in mid-air as she tried to get off.

A view of Hakuba Valley, a popular ski destination in the central Japanese region of Nagano. Photo: Shutterstock
Singapore

Video | Singapore bans ‘undesirable’ visitors

Airlines that fly into city state required to deny access to passengers flagged as risks.

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Asia travel

Simply magical! Sailor Moon shines on in a new permanent theatre in Tokyo

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon’s legacy continues to thrive with a new, permanent Tokyo theatre, which will feature an original story.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong tourism minister aims for more than 50 million visitors in 2026

Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law optimistic about increase in tourist arrivals over Lunar New Year holiday.

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