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Last year, Mao Geping Cosmetics opened its first outlet in Hong Kong at Harbour City in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Li Cao
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong to see more mainland Chinese brands enter retail market, analysts say

In the first four months of the year, more than one fifth of new entrants in the city’s retail market were mainland brands, according to JLL.

Accidents and personal safety

Screams as 10 hurt in ‘drop tower’ turbulence on Cathay flight from Brisbane

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Hong Kong International Airport

Video | What to know about Hong Kong airport’s new Terminal 2

Nepal

2 climbers die on Everest as record breaker warns of overcrowding

Both climbers had successfully reached the peak but died while descending. At least five climbers have died this Everest season.

Climbers walk in a long queue as they head to summit Mount Everest in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia

Malaysia’s tourism-dependent Langkawi fears rising costs are deterring visitors

Businesses ranging from boat operators to restaurants are seeing a drop in international visitors to the island.

Hong Kong tourism

Opinion | Hong Kong’s tourism rebound needs new measures of success

Rather than count footfall and events, the city should focus on spending and impact, plan district tourism seriously and work on new assumptions.

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Japan

Video | Americans arrested over Punch the monkey stunt

The two men face charges of forcible obstruction of business.

Americans arrested in Japan for breaking into Punch the monkey’s enclosure
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Hong Kong environmental issues

Visitor quotas needed to protect country parks, 4 trails challenge founder says

Andre Blumberg, who created 298km ultra-marathon, says recent scenes of overcrowding in country parks left him feeling ‘quite disturbed’.

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Food and Drinks

Where to eat in Singapore, from hawker centres to Michelin restaurants

With a blend of Chinese, Malay and Indian cuisines, and a huge choice of fresh produce and spices, the Lion City is a culinary dream.

Hong Kong property

Fresh concepts lift Hong Kong retail property as tourists and consumers return

Landlords betting on a diversified tenant mix – from pop-ups to ‘sportainment’ – to sustain growth in retail property market, analysts say.

Hong Kong’s first-quarter retail sales rose 12 per cent from a year earlier to more than HK$106, according to the latest official data. Photo: Eugene Lee
Maldives

Maldivian military diver dies in search of bodies of 4 Italian divers

The group of Italian divers is believed to have died while exploring a cave at a depth of about 50 metres (160 feet) in Vaavu Atoll despite the Maldives’ 30-metre diving limit.

Rescue divers preparing to search for the four missing Italian divers near Alimathaa Island, Vaavu Atoll, Maldives, on Saturday. Photo: AP
Accidents and personal safety

New Zealand car crash: how Hongkongers can stay safe when driving abroad

Experts say motorists must be careful when adapting to driving on opposite side of vehicle with unfamiliar road conditions.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How to prevent Hong Kong from becoming just another Asian city

As urban experiences become more homogenous, Hong Kong must lead with what makes it different if it hopes to keep bringing in visitors.

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Mainland China

Being Chinese | How to deal with this ‘very Chinese time’ in Western lives

The question is not whether outsiders are getting China or Chinese culture right, but what we choose to do with their attention.

Foreign tourists in traditional Chinese costumes take photos near the Forbidden City in Beijing on April 16. Photo: AP
Thailand

Thailand bars Chinese tourist for life after airport auto-gate outburst

The man reportedly became frustrated when the gates did not open after he slammed his passport on the reader.

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The tourist is seen on CCTV kicking the autogates when they do not open for him. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | For a thriving yacht economy, Hong Kong must go beyond infrastructure

Licensing regulations, Greater Bay Area integration and the vital role of casual boaters need to be included in the discussion.

China travel

China’s hotel sector shines, poised to outperform through 2026 on strong demand

International hotel chains ride China’s travel rebound, posting gains as domestic demand and inbound flows strengthen.

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Animals

US tourist arrested for allegedly throwing rock at endangered Hawaiian seal

A video of the incident of a coconut-sized rock being hurled towards the animal’s head has drawn widespread condemnation.

The rock narrowly missed the seal’s head, but caused the animal to abruptly alter its behaviour, prosecutors say. Photos: District of Hawaii US Attorney’s Office
The Netherlands

France, Netherlands say all hantavirus contact cases negative

Globally three people have died, six are confirmed to have hantavirus, and there is one probable case.

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Space

Will stratospheric balloons make trips to the edge of space more accessible?

SpaceX, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic brought rocket-powered space tourism – these start-ups are promising a more serene ride.

Travel news and advice

From Hong Kong to London, travellers have a plan B lined up for summer 2026

War in the Middle East and the rising cost of air travel and fuel have pushed many to plan shorter, more local and flexible holidays.

The Madrid Chamartin-Clara Campoamor train station in Spain. Some holidaymakers are opting for rail-based trips, because of rising fuel costs. Photo: Getty Images
France

France lifts cruise lockdown after outbreak scare, as stomach bug blamed

Authorities rule out a link to the deadly hantavirus as asymptomatic passengers are cleared to disembark in Bordeaux.

The Ambition docked on the Garonne river waterfront in Bordeaux on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Airport Authority takes over 11 Skies retail from New World: sources

Authority says it continues to communicate closely with New World about 11 Skies project, and is going ‘full steam’ ahead with development.

Hyrox's Rise in Asia

Asia’s hottest new travel trend? The Hyrox ‘race-cation’

Athletes and spectators are combining fitness challenges with exploring new cities across Asia, boosting hotel demand for specific wellness amenities.

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India

Indian travel firms fear further squeeze as Modi calls for holiday restraint

Inflationary pressure from rising fuel prices has already knocked down summer travel inquiries by as much as 15 per cent.

People look at a screen displaying flight information at the Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi on March 3. Photo: Reuters
Hantavirus

Argentine city tries to shrug off hantavirus ship ‘patient zero’ suspicions

The search for answers about the MV Hondius outbreak has pointed towards Ushuaia and a huge landfill site.

Ushuaia, Argentina’s city 'at the end of the world'. Photo: AP
Thailand

Thailand to review visa rules after spate of tourist crimes trigger public anger

Proposed measures include reducing the 60-day visa-free stay to 30 days for tourists from 93 countries and reviewing visa criteria.

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Art

How thoughtful curation and dedicated spaces turn hotels into living galleries

From Hong Kong and Macau to Beijing, luxury hotels are broadening the traditional city stay by adding spaces for guests to enjoy art.

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