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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.
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Nepal
Unearthed temple in Nepal sheds new light on Buddha’s early life
21 Feb 2026 - 3:00PM
Hong Kong racing
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Record post-Covid horse race attendance kicks off an auspicious year
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
China consumption
Why are so many South Korean visitors flocking to China’s Guangzhou?
Safety concerns in Southeast Asia and China’s visa-free travel policy among factors fuelling boom in golf tourism.
19 Feb 2026 - 10:59AM
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Hong Kong society
Japan travel warning after Hongkonger beaten with beer bottle in Sapporo
Visitor beaten on head at a restaurant in the Japanese city, Chinese consulate says.
19 Feb 2026 - 11:05PM
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China consumption
China targets foreign tourists for Lunar New Year ‘consumption feast’
Beijing sees huge untapped potential in spending by inbound travellers as it strives to drive up demand over the crucial nine-day holiday.
18 Feb 2026 - 9:00PM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year fireworks dazzle as visitor numbers gallop ahead
City leader John Lee vows to carry out reforms at full speed, says to public ‘let’s march forward bravely and confidently together’ in new year.
19 Feb 2026 - 12:21AM
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European travel
The Instagram effect: an Italian village is paying the price for being too pretty
Santa Maddalena, a photogenic village in the Italian Dolomites, has to endure hordes of unruly visitors showing up just to take a photo.
19 Feb 2026 - 1:22AM
Japan
Chinese tourist arrivals to Japan plunge 41% in January amid simmering tensions
Impact ripples through Japan’s retail sector, with falling duty-free sales at top department stores highlighting the pain for the industry.
18 Feb 2026 - 4:35PM
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Hong Kong tourism
Hong Kong marks start of Lunar New Year with surge of visitors
Visitor numbers hit 153,383 on first day of holiday, up by 10 per cent year on year, with more than 120,000 coming from mainland China.
19 Feb 2026 - 2:03PM
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Chinese and Indian tourists to boost Europe’s travel market amid US slowdown
This is the first sign of a decline in the post-pandemic boom in American travel to Europe, driven by a strong US dollar.
18 Feb 2026 - 9:32AM
Hong Kong society
Tens of thousands line streets for Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year night parade
Float parade to mark start of the Year of the Horse begins with an East-meets-West street party.
18 Feb 2026 - 10:13AM
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European travel
In Milan, you can adopt a centuries-old statue and give it a new life
The building of Milan’s Duomo started in 1386 and ended in 1965. Now, some of its centuries-old statues are being restored under an adoption scheme.
17 Feb 2026 - 7:15PM
Hayao Miyazaki
Ponyo exhibition invites visitors into Hayao Miyazaki’s ocean world
The ‘Studio Ghibli’s Ponyo’ exhibition at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles includes rare artwork and production sketches.
17 Feb 2026 - 6:15PM
Singapore
A match made in Singapore? ‘Aunties, not algorithms’ aims to woo US singles
Burnt-out US-based singles could win a free luxury trip if they ditch the dating apps and opt to let outspoken older women play Cupid.
17 Feb 2026 - 1:00PM
Japan
Russia emerges as unlikely growth market for Japan tourism as China pulls back
New visa centres in Moscow and St Petersburg reflect a sharp rise in Russian demand as Chinese arrivals fall amid diplomatic tensions.
17 Feb 2026 - 11:00AM
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Hong Kong tourism
Few signs of littering as Hong Kong campsites fill up for Lunar New Year break
Following previous complaints, government has vowed to take a more proactive approach to tackle littering at sites this year.
16 Feb 2026 - 11:35PM
Thailand
Thailand’s economy rebounds despite tourism decline, pandemic
Lagging regional peers since the pandemic, the Thai economy has faced multiple headwinds, including US tariffs, high household debt and a strengthening baht.
16 Feb 2026 - 4:51PM
Hong Kong economy
Hongkongers make 1.4 million outbound trips ahead of Lunar New Year
Longer holiday, Valentine’s Day overlap drive 21.6 per cent increase in outbound trips from 2025.
16 Feb 2026 - 8:29PM
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Lunar New Year travel off to a strong start in China
The holiday rush is commonly referred to as the world’s largest annual human migration.
16 Feb 2026 - 12:04PM
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