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A China Eastern Airlines Airbus A330 aircraft as seen on final approach to London’s Heathrow Airport. Photo: Getty Images
China travel

China’s 3 major airlines bet on global demand to offset deep losses: analysts

Chinese carriers choose low fares, long-term expansion as regional conflicts and weak domestic demand affect revenues.

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Travel

Safe travels: how tourists are reacting to war, fuel prices, geopolitical strife

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong retail sales rise 4.5% in July, marking 15th straight month of growth

Asia travel

5 days in Seoul: what to do in South Korea’s capital, from palaces to DMZ

South Korea’s capital is a sprawling mix of old and new. Here’s a 5-day itinerary to help first-time visitors see why the city is so special.

Visitors walks through the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul on June 21, 2026. (Photo by JADE GAO / AFP)
Malaysia

Reviving Kuala Lumpur: can Malaysia modernise without pricing out its past?

Urban renewal aims to regenerate the capital’s historic core, but polish and authenticity don’t always share the same street.

Travel Destinations

Why Ulaanbaatar and Mongolia’s diverse regions belong on your travel bucket list

From Buddhist temples and cashmere shopping in the city to the Gobi dunes and pristine western peaks, here is how to explore Mongolia.

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Travel

Spud-tacular hotel celebrates potatoes in food, facials and farming

Germany’s Potato Hotel offers potato treatments, yoga sessions and work opportunities for young travellers who are looking for a free stay.

Sylvia Methfessel, the right-hand woman of Potato Hotel owner Olaf Stehr, says young people from all over the world visit the German hotel. Photo: Philipp Schulze/dpa
Hong Kong society

Hongkongers can use either ID or home return permit at revamped Huanggang Port

Security chief Chris Tang reveals arrangement after massive drill at border crossing, which could open next month.

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Malaysia

Why Malaysia’s push for 15 million Muslim tourists is no sure thing

With disruption to long-haul flights, Malaysia may not draw more Muslim visitors at the expense of the travel hubs in Dubai and Doha.

Hong Kong culture

Expanded Mid-Autumn Festival lantern show to light up city. Here’s what to see

International Lantern Spectacular, organised by Hong Kong Tourism Board, among the city’s efforts to entice locals and visitors alike.

A mock-up of the “Shadowlight” lantern display that will go on show in Victoria Park. Photo: Handout
China consumption

‘On-the-ground exports’: Shanghai turns to foreign tourists to boost consumption

Inbound visitors are considered a low-cost initiative to address the nation’s consumption figures.

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Tourists from Russia take a selfie at the Bund area in Shanghai. Photo: Xinhua
Japan

Bears and pest control: how Japan is spending its departure tax windfall

Critics say the funds are being channelled into projects with limited direct benefit to travellers and question how the money is being spent.

Japan

Video | Watch 1,800 people move an entire castle in Japan

Rotating teams of 80 people took turns using a traditional method known as hikiya to move the castle in one piece.

Malaysia

‘Crazy loud’: terror as Malaysian roller coaster fails mid-ride, injuring 10

A top official points to metal fatigue as police and the theme park operator face a backlash for delayed comment on Saturday’s incident.

Riders react after a roller-coaster malfunction in Subang Jaya, Malaysia, on Saturday. Photo: Threads/wnelliesya
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.

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

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

Travelling in the autumn brings all kinds of benefits. Here are six places worth a visit in 2026, from magical Japan to welcoming Malta.

Luxury Hotels

Review | Discover the ultimate family escape at Raffles Bali

Bespoke experiences, including a personal butler, combined with Balinese wellness, luxury dining and stunning ocean views, await discerning travellers.

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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.

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.

The Macau Tower overlooking the Hengqin area in Zhuhai, Guangdong province. Photo: Xinhua
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.

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.

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

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