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Malaysia
Malaysian resort owners face huge fines, jail over ‘exotic’ pangolin menu
An official said the establishment’s action tarnished Sabah’s image as a responsible, sustainable nature tourism destination.
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China travel
What to do in China’s Zhongshan, a food paradise on Hong Kong’s doorstep
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Aviation
Helicopter travel takes off in China during Spring Festival rush
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France
Louvre Museum director resigns in wake of brazen crown jewel heist in Paris
Laurence des Cars’ departure puts an end to months of questions over why no top official had stepped down after the October incident.
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Art
How ‘French Banksy’ JR plans to turn a famous Paris bridge into a massive cave
Known for his large-scale installations, JR will turn Paris’ Pont Neuf into a giant walk-through cave for his Pont Neuf Cavern project.
24 Feb 2026 - 9:15PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong visitor numbers jump for Chinese New Year holiday as gold sales shine
But Hong Kong residents make 3.95 million outbound trips between February 13 and 23, nearly 10 per cent more than last year.
24 Feb 2026 - 9:21PM
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Thailand
Thailand’s captive tiger industry faces backlash after 72 big cats die
‘By the time we realised they were sick, it was too late,’ said an official, as welfare groups decry a life of misery and confinement.
24 Feb 2026 - 6:12PM
China travel
Chinese tourism to Japan plunges 50% over Lunar New Year as Thailand cashes in
Thailand was the top destination for China’s outbound travellers over the extended holiday, with tourists avoiding Japan amid rising tensions.
24 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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Hong Kong culture
What’s behind Hong Kong’s retro display craze sweeping shops and stations?
The transformation of a Wellcome supermarket branch into a viral photo hotspot highlights a growing nostalgia trend engulfing the city.
24 Feb 2026 - 12:15PM
Nepal
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Foreigners among 19 killed in Nepal bus crash
Dozens of people were on board the Kathmandu-bound bus when it veered off a highway after midnight.
24 Feb 2026 - 12:11PM
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China travel
‘Chinese everywhere’: why tourists ditch Tokyo for Seoul as Japan ties sour
Diplomatic row with Japan sent more Chinese travellers packing for Korea, filling its hotels over the nine-day holiday and offering relief to a sluggish domestic economy.
24 Feb 2026 - 4:35PM
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China travel
How Chongqing in China offers an enthralling ‘8D’ experience like nothing else
With its vertical landscape, vibrant food scene and captivating chaos, the Chinese city of Chongqing is certain to catch you unprepared.
24 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
China travel
Chinese shoppers are Asia’s biggest airport spenders, study finds
China’s travellers outspend even their Indian and Saudi peers, splashing twice the regional average on luxury goods, airport retail study says.
23 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
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Japan
Tokyo Skytree tower closed after 20 trapped in lift for 5 hours
Operator apologises after ‘elevator malfunction’ at famous Tokyo landmark traps visitors until 2am.
23 Feb 2026 - 3:55PM
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Chinese tourists
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Chinese tour bus plunges into Russian ice lake, killing 8 people
A criminal investigation has been launched after reports that the tour had been run by an unregistered operator.
23 Feb 2026 - 11:34AM
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Thailand
Thailand ‘buzzing’ with travel boom as Chinese tourists back in droves
The country’s heavy investment in wooing Chinese visitors appears to have paid off as it overcomes safety fears to secure holiday growth.
22 Feb 2026 - 3:03PM
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Asia travel
The Shiba Inu story: where does the popular Japanese hunting dog come from?
One woman’s research has sparked interest in the heritage of Shiba Inus and local revitalisation in the city where the first one lived.
22 Feb 2026 - 11:15AM
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Russia
Bus with Chinese tourists crashes through ice on Russia’s Lake Baikal, killing 8
A criminal investigation has been launched after reports that the tour had been run by an unregistered operator.
22 Feb 2026 - 1:53AM
Nepal
Unearthed temple in Nepal sheds new light on Buddha’s early life
Archaeologists hope the newly discovered ruins at Siddhartha Gautam’s childhood palace will help secure Unesco World Heritage status.
21 Feb 2026 - 3:00PM
Hong Kong racing
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Record post-Covid horse race attendance kicks off an auspicious year
The ‘fantastic’ atmosphere at the ‘Year of the Horse’ race meeting captured the spirit of an agile city undergoing a sound recovery.
21 Feb 2026 - 6:45AM
Hong Kong society
Attack on Hong Kong man in Sapporo caused by ‘dining etiquette’ dispute
Incident has already prompted Chinese consulate to warn nationals against travel to Japan, amid heightened tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.
20 Feb 2026 - 5:12PM
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Japan
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Abandoned baby monkey finds comfort in plush toy
The abandoned baby monkey at Japan’s Ichikawa zoo rose to fame because of his attachment to a plush toy.
20 Feb 2026 - 4:02PM
China trade
Why more foreign medical patients are opting for ‘China speed’
The speed, efficiency and affordability of treatment in China is attracting foreign patients, but some bottlenecks need to be cleared.
20 Feb 2026 - 2:23PM
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China ‘history fangirls’ visit mausoleums, write books, spark heritage tour boost
Devotees of historical figures make pilgrimages to ancient sites to pay tribute, but concerns mount over environmental pollution.
20 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
Hong Kong environmental issues
Green group calls for action after Hong Kong campsites packed
More tents at Ham Tin Wan and Sai Wan campsites in Sai Kung but situation ‘under control’, authorities say.
19 Feb 2026 - 8:25PM
Hong Kong politics
Protect Hongkongers in Japan, authorities urge Tokyo after tourist attacked
Concerns over attack on resident in Sapporo amid tense relations between China and Japan over Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan comments.
19 Feb 2026 - 9:27PM
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Malaysia
Chinese tourists escaping cold flock to Malaysia for Lunar New Year fun
‘Malaysians still follow many of the traditions that we have stopped observing,’ a visitor in Penang says.
19 Feb 2026 - 4:01PM
Hong Kong economy
Crowds continue to flood Hong Kong attractions despite outbound travel surge
Popular spots across city continue to draw large festive crowds, even as data shows nearly 16 per cent rise in net outflow during holiday period.
19 Feb 2026 - 10:21PM
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