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Giant python glides through Bali floodwaters
Python sighting adds to safety fears in Bali as severe floods sweep snakes into residential area.
26 Feb 2026 - 9:50PM
Japan
Viral video of child being shoved at Tokyo’s iconic Shibuya Crossing stokes anger
26 Feb 2026 - 5:01PM
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China travel
Why China’s travellers spent little, despite rise in Chinese New Year trips
26 Feb 2026 - 3:08PM
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Travel news and advice
Do you feel fatigued when flying? Expert tips to avoid mid-flight slumps
Doctors break down key reasons why flying can leave you feeling so bloated and exhausted and give advice on how to stay feeling productive.
26 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
Indonesia
Row over speakers on Indonesian ‘island of 1,000 mosques’ sparks debate on rules
A New Zealander’s disruption of a prayer session over the use of loudspeakers at a mosque has prompted some to call for a law on their use.
25 Feb 2026 - 6:31PM
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Thailand
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Why did 72 tigers die at Thai tourist park in under 2 weeks?
Tiger deaths at the tourist park have renewed scrutiny of a lucrative industry that uses wild animals for entertainment.
25 Feb 2026 - 5:04PM
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South Korea
South Korea axes visa barriers for Indonesians in 30 million visitor drive
Citizens of China and Southeast Asian nations who have previously visited the country can apply for multiple-entry visas of up to 10 years.
25 Feb 2026 - 3:47PM
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.
25 Feb 2026 - 7:30AM
China travel
What to do in China’s Zhongshan, a food paradise on Hong Kong’s doorstep
From restaurants serving top Cantonese food to shopping streets and Sun Yat-sen’s former home, Zhongshan provides a feast for the senses.
25 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
Aviation
Helicopter travel takes off in China during Spring Festival rush
Helicopter services boomed during the Chinese New Year, offering fast travel and new routes across different cities.
25 Feb 2026 - 7:00AM
France
Louvre Museum director resigns following months of turmoil and jewels heist
Christophe Leribault will take over as director of the famed French museum following the departure of Laurence des Cars.
25 Feb 2026 - 6:51PM
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.
25 Feb 2026 - 10:53AM
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.
25 Feb 2026 - 5:02PM
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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
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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