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Amazing detox at Bali’s 5-star Desa Potato Head resort, from both wellness and Bali belly
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Amazing detox at Bali’s 5-star Desa Potato Head resort, from both wellness and Bali belly

 20/02/2026
Inside Seoul’s ‘closet’ homes: YouTube tour reveals reality of gosiwon living
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Inside Seoul’s ‘closet’ homes: YouTube tour reveals reality of gosiwon living

 20/02/2026
Malaysian airports face complaints over expensive food and goods
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Malaysian airports face complaints over expensive food and goods

 20/02/2026
South Koreans swap ancestral rites for Japan getaways this Lunar New Year
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South Koreans swap ancestral rites for Japan getaways this Lunar New Year

 20/02/2026
Malaysian minister slams rude staff hindering tourism: ‘do you know who I am?’
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Malaysian minister slams rude staff hindering tourism: ‘do you know who I am?’

 20/02/2026
Is Indonesia’s tourist visa scheme vulnerable to abuse? Bali gambling bust renews concern
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Is Indonesia’s tourist visa scheme vulnerable to abuse? Bali gambling bust renews concern

 20/02/2026
Why tourists are choosing Vietnam, over Thailand and Cambodia in 2026
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Why tourists are choosing Vietnam, over Thailand and Cambodia in 2026

 19/02/2026
Thailand plays down ‘too expensive’ concerns from South Korean visitors
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Thailand plays down ‘too expensive’ concerns from South Korean visitors

 19/02/2026
Star Cruises ‘fully prepared’ for next Hong Kong sailing after anger over axed trip
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Star Cruises ‘fully prepared’ for next Hong Kong sailing after anger over axed trip

 19/02/2026
Not Bali: the Indonesian island learning to welcome strangers while sharing the benefits
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Not Bali: the Indonesian island learning to welcome strangers while sharing the benefits

 19/02/2026
Chinese tourists flock to South Korea for beauty treatments ahead of Lunar New Year
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Chinese tourists flock to South Korea for beauty treatments ahead of Lunar New Year

 19/02/2026
Chinese tourists escaping cold flock to Malaysia for Lunar New Year festivities
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Chinese tourists escaping cold flock to Malaysia for Lunar New Year festivities

 19/02/2026
Chinese tourist arrivals to Japan plunge 41% in January amid simmering tensions
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Chinese tourist arrivals to Japan plunge 41% in January amid simmering tensions

 19/02/2026
Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel’s Aqua Bar marks 20 years with cocktails inspired by ducks
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Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel’s Aqua Bar marks 20 years with cocktails inspired by ducks

 19/02/2026
Philippine tourism chief’s magazine cover controversy prompts debate over branding
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Philippine tourism chief’s magazine cover controversy prompts debate over branding

 12/01/2026
China’s outbound travel set to soar by 10 million trips in 2026 – but halve in Japan
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China’s outbound travel set to soar by 10 million trips in 2026 – but halve in Japan

 11/01/2026
All aboard the cat train as Japan railway gets new feline stationmaster
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All aboard the cat train as Japan railway gets new feline stationmaster

 10/01/2026
Close to Hoi An, central Vietnam’s first integrated resort offers luxury for many budgets
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Close to Hoi An, central Vietnam’s first integrated resort offers luxury for many budgets

 07/01/2026
Thailand tightens cannabis sales as dispensaries face closure ahead of election
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Thailand tightens cannabis sales as dispensaries face closure ahead of election

 06/01/2026
Unsung Eats: 5 best places to eat – and drink – in Bangkok
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Unsung Eats: 5 best places to eat – and drink – in Bangkok

 06/01/2026
Vietnam overtakes Thailand as Chinese tourists’ top choice for travel
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Vietnam overtakes Thailand as Chinese tourists’ top choice for travel

 05/01/2026
Inside Ananda in the Himalayas, whose clients include King Charles, Bill Gates and Oprah Winfrey
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Inside Ananda in the Himalayas, whose clients include King Charles, Bill Gates and Oprah Winfrey

 04/01/2026
Mett Singapore: a secluded retreat right in the heart of the city
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Mett Singapore: a secluded retreat right in the heart of the city

 04/01/2026
Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur: elegance and modernity in Asia-Pacific’s tallest building
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Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur: elegance and modernity in Asia-Pacific’s tallest building

 03/01/2026
The Edison George Town: old-world charm meets modern elegance in Penang’s Unesco-listed capital
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The Edison George Town: old-world charm meets modern elegance in Penang’s Unesco-listed capital

 02/01/2026
Chinese tourists eye return trips for Visit Malaysia 2026: ‘hot weather, warm hospitality’
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Chinese tourists eye return trips for Visit Malaysia 2026: ‘hot weather, warm hospitality’

 02/01/2026
Asian travellers brace for ‘chilling’ US social media scrutiny
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Asian travellers brace for ‘chilling’ US social media scrutiny

 01/01/2026
Malaysia’s tourism minister urges warmer welcomes after ‘less than friendly’ complaints
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Malaysia’s tourism minister urges warmer welcomes after ‘less than friendly’ complaints

 01/01/2026
China’s service sector shines as holidaymakers embrace pet travel and bespoke adventures
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China’s service sector shines as holidaymakers embrace pet travel and bespoke adventures

 01/01/2026
7 travel tips for 2026 – play board games with locals, skip Michelin restaurants and more
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7 travel tips for 2026 – play board games with locals, skip Michelin restaurants and more

 01/01/2026
Insider’s guide to Perth, from sun-kissed beaches and local wines to indigenous art
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Insider’s guide to Perth, from sun-kissed beaches and local wines to indigenous art

 31/12/2025
Mile-high crime club: theft syndicates target Asia’s airlines
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Mile-high crime club: theft syndicates target Asia’s airlines

 30/12/2025
Travel stories from 2025 that will fuel your wanderlust for the year ahead
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Travel stories from 2025 that will fuel your wanderlust for the year ahead

 30/12/2025
Duopoly of Air India, IndiGo to face competition from 2 new airlines
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Duopoly of Air India, IndiGo to face competition from 2 new airlines

 25/12/2025
Safety gaps, outdated facilities hobbling Malaysian tourism: minister
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Safety gaps, outdated facilities hobbling Malaysian tourism: minister

 25/12/2025
Brazil weighs visa-free travel for Chinese nationals to capture booming outbound market
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Brazil weighs visa-free travel for Chinese nationals to capture booming outbound market

 25/12/2025
Best things to do in Nara, Japanese city that’s more than just an Osaka or Kyoto side trip
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Best things to do in Nara, Japanese city that’s more than just an Osaka or Kyoto side trip

 24/12/2025
6 best hotels in Chengdu, from the Upper House and Shangri-La, to Crowne Plaza by IHG
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6 best hotels in Chengdu, from the Upper House and Shangri-La, to Crowne Plaza by IHG

 23/12/2025
Nepal to clean up Mount Everest’s waste by limiting climbers, flying more drones
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Nepal to clean up Mount Everest’s waste by limiting climbers, flying more drones

 23/12/2025
Holiday travellers hit amid China-Japan tension, with flights cancelled on 46 routes
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Holiday travellers hit amid China-Japan tension, with flights cancelled on 46 routes

 22/12/2025
How this luxury Cambodian resort offers a yoga experience few others can match
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How this luxury Cambodian resort offers a yoga experience few others can match

 21/12/2025
China eases visa rules for India, tapping into US.6 billion travel market
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China eases visa rules for India, tapping into US$21.6 billion travel market

 21/12/2025
Rivals, rain and rising costs: Thailand’s tourism crown slips
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Rivals, rain and rising costs: Thailand’s tourism crown slips

 20/12/2025
10 times Asia overtourism and ‘limits’ to hospitality became a problem in 2025
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10 times Asia overtourism and ‘limits’ to hospitality became a problem in 2025

 19/12/2025
Review | Trisara resort offers a rare Phuket experience that is opulent, thoughtful and quiet
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Review | Trisara resort offers a rare Phuket experience that is opulent, thoughtful and quiet

 19/12/2025
Chinese tourist arrivals to Japan lose momentum amid simmering tensions
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Chinese tourist arrivals to Japan lose momentum amid simmering tensions

 18/12/2025
‘Crazy cocktail menu’ at Macau bar honours bartender’s travels in Asia
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‘Crazy cocktail menu’ at Macau bar honours bartender’s travels in Asia

 17/12/2025
Why South Korea is becoming China’s new bargain travel hotspot amid Japan spat
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Why South Korea is becoming China’s new bargain travel hotspot amid Japan spat

 16/12/2025
Review | Two Seasons, Two Strangers movie review: Sho Miyake’s hypnotic ode to writing and travel
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Review | Two Seasons, Two Strangers movie review: Sho Miyake’s hypnotic ode to writing and travel

 15/12/2025
A guide to Christmas celebrations in Singapore, Taiwan and the Philippines
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A guide to Christmas celebrations in Singapore, Taiwan and the Philippines

 14/12/2025
China’s airlines in the hot seat over hidden extra fees as watchdog steps in
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China’s airlines in the hot seat over hidden extra fees as watchdog steps in

 13/12/2025
US plans to order foreign tourists to disclose social media histories
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US plans to order foreign tourists to disclose social media histories

 10/12/2025
North Korea beckons Chinese tourists with beach resort in 2026 calendar
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North Korea beckons Chinese tourists with beach resort in 2026 calendar

 10/12/2025
New arts venues in Shenzhen and Guangzhou give Hongkongers more options for short visits
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New arts venues in Shenzhen and Guangzhou give Hongkongers more options for short visits

 10/12/2025
Vietnam’s Hoiana Resort & Golf: the perfect seaside escape with Instagram-worthy views
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Vietnam’s Hoiana Resort & Golf: the perfect seaside escape with Instagram-worthy views

 10/12/2025
IndiGo flight chaos exposes risks of India’s aviation duopoly
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IndiGo flight chaos exposes risks of India’s aviation duopoly

 10/12/2025
This Japanese farm homestay lets you get involved in producing organic food
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This Japanese farm homestay lets you get involved in producing organic food

 08/12/2025
India regulator faults airline CEO amid severe disruption
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India regulator faults airline CEO amid severe disruption

 07/12/2025
India caps airfares as IndiGo crisis hits 5th day, stranding hundreds
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India caps airfares as IndiGo crisis hits 5th day, stranding hundreds

 06/12/2025
Indonesia’s Bali mulls Airbnb ban to put a lid on revenue leak, overtourism
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Indonesia’s Bali mulls Airbnb ban to put a lid on revenue leak, overtourism

 05/12/2025
Airport chaos in India, after IndiGo cancels 1,200 flights, stranding thousands
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Airport chaos in India, after IndiGo cancels 1,200 flights, stranding thousands

 04/12/2025
South Korea, Thailand emerge as top choice for Chinese tourists amid Japan tensions
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South Korea, Thailand emerge as top choice for Chinese tourists amid Japan tensions

 04/12/2025
Malaysia’s Penang set to scoop up Chinese tourists skipping Japan, Thailand’s Hat Yai
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Malaysia’s Penang set to scoop up Chinese tourists skipping Japan, Thailand’s Hat Yai

 04/12/2025
Air India probed for flying Airbus A320 without valid safety certificate amid crash fallout
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Air India probed for flying Airbus A320 without valid safety certificate amid crash fallout

 02/12/2025
1,900 China-Japan flights cancelled in December as political row continues
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1,900 China-Japan flights cancelled in December as political row continues

 02/12/2025
Malaysians lament local VFX star making viral Singapore tourism video
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Malaysians lament local VFX star making viral Singapore tourism video

 02/12/2025
Like ‘Singapore’s Orchard Road?’ Malaysia’s plan for Bukit Bintang upgrade draws fire
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Like ‘Singapore’s Orchard Road?’ Malaysia’s plan for Bukit Bintang upgrade draws fire

 02/12/2025
Beijing-Tokyo diplomatic feud dims Japan’s allure for Chinese wealth and talent
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Beijing-Tokyo diplomatic feud dims Japan’s allure for Chinese wealth and talent

 02/12/2025
Top 10 travel trends for Hongkongers in 2026, from road trips to ‘romantasy’
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Top 10 travel trends for Hongkongers in 2026, from road trips to ‘romantasy’

 01/12/2025
Nepal slashes pricey permit to boost tourism, economy. But what’s the catch?
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Nepal slashes pricey permit to boost tourism, economy. But what’s the catch?

 30/11/2025
Opinion | Why Chinese are cancelling their trips to Japan
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Opinion | Why Chinese are cancelling their trips to Japan

 30/11/2025
‘Zero-drama’ Singapore is just the ticket for Chinese tourists snubbing Japan
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‘Zero-drama’ Singapore is just the ticket for Chinese tourists snubbing Japan

 30/11/2025
Hotels hit back as Tokyo plans to hike lodging tax with percentage-based system
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Hotels hit back as Tokyo plans to hike lodging tax with percentage-based system

 29/11/2025
On the Menu | The future of food in Asia is about comfort dishes as ‘accessibility trumps exclusivity’
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On the Menu | The future of food in Asia is about comfort dishes as ‘accessibility trumps exclusivity’

 27/11/2025
Meet the quokka, the ‘world’s happiest animal’. Take photos, just don’t touch them, please
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Meet the quokka, the ‘world’s happiest animal’. Take photos, just don’t touch them, please

 27/11/2025
Chinese tourism to Russia soars as travellers pivot from under-fire Japan
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Chinese tourism to Russia soars as travellers pivot from under-fire Japan

 26/11/2025
Thailand to curb repeat visa-free entries amid rise in scams, illegal work
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Thailand to curb repeat visa-free entries amid rise in scams, illegal work

 26/11/2025
Thai ‘hero’ rescues and shelters Singaporean tourist trapped in raging floods
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Thai ‘hero’ rescues and shelters Singaporean tourist trapped in raging floods

 26/11/2025
Bali halts China-backed lift project, but how was it approved in the first place?
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Bali halts China-backed lift project, but how was it approved in the first place?

 25/11/2025
Travel like Gen Z and try these 5 shoulder-season destinations, from Seoul to Santorini
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Travel like Gen Z and try these 5 shoulder-season destinations, from Seoul to Santorini

 25/11/2025
Visitor in Thailand who fed turtle a plastic wristband sought by park officials
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Visitor in Thailand who fed turtle a plastic wristband sought by park officials

 25/11/2025
China’s cruise industry makes waves as new deal creates Asia’s largest fleet
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China’s cruise industry makes waves as new deal creates Asia’s largest fleet

 25/11/2025
Chinese airlines cancel flights on 12 Japan routes as tensions continue to rise
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Chinese airlines cancel flights on 12 Japan routes as tensions continue to rise

 24/11/2025
Chinese cruise ship to Japan diverts to South Korea amid spat, more expected to follow
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Chinese cruise ship to Japan diverts to South Korea amid spat, more expected to follow

 24/11/2025
‘Limited alternatives’: why Japan will struggle to replace China’s tourists
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‘Limited alternatives’: why Japan will struggle to replace China’s tourists

 22/11/2025
13 killed in Cambodia bus crash near Angkor Wat en route to Phnom Penh
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13 killed in Cambodia bus crash near Angkor Wat en route to Phnom Penh

 20/11/2025
Chinese airlines dogfight for profits as route competition, railways soak up revenue
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Chinese airlines dogfight for profits as route competition, railways soak up revenue

 20/11/2025
Chinese SOEs ask workers to cancel their Japan holidays amid diplomatic row
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Chinese SOEs ask workers to cancel their Japan holidays amid diplomatic row

 19/11/2025
Japan yen slips past 155 to US dollar as fiscal doubts, China spat sap investor confidence
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Japan yen slips past 155 to US dollar as fiscal doubts, China spat sap investor confidence

 18/11/2025
Japan considers fines for men who buy sex in major policy shift
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Japan considers fines for men who buy sex in major policy shift

 18/11/2025
491,000 Japan-bound air tickets cancelled as China warns people to avoid travel amid spat
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491,000 Japan-bound air tickets cancelled as China warns people to avoid travel amid spat

 17/11/2025
Flooded Thai restaurant becomes viral hit as customers dine in water with live fish
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Flooded Thai restaurant becomes viral hit as customers dine in water with live fish

 15/11/2025
Singapore Airlines profit drops 68% amid Air India losses and rising costs
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Singapore Airlines profit drops 68% amid Air India losses and rising costs

 14/11/2025
At his new Penang art museum, entrepreneur Lin Xiang Xiong aims to ‘bridge cultures’
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At his new Penang art museum, entrepreneur Lin Xiang Xiong aims to ‘bridge cultures’

 12/11/2025
6 up-and-coming ski resorts in Asia, Europe, the US and even Africa
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6 up-and-coming ski resorts in Asia, Europe, the US and even Africa

 11/11/2025
To curb crimes by foreigners, Indonesia’s Bali is seeking consulates’ help
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To curb crimes by foreigners, Indonesia’s Bali is seeking consulates’ help

 11/11/2025
Thais give cold shoulder to US7 tax break aimed at propping up domestic travel
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Thais give cold shoulder to US$927 tax break aimed at propping up domestic travel

 11/11/2025
Review | How The Anam’s resorts deliver a truly authentic Vietnam experience in Mui Ne and Cam Ranh
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Review | How The Anam’s resorts deliver a truly authentic Vietnam experience in Mui Ne and Cam Ranh

 11/11/2025
Hongkongers urged to secure travel insurance as bear attacks rise in Japan
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Hongkongers urged to secure travel insurance as bear attacks rise in Japan

 11/11/2025
Chinese tourists flock to Singapore for ‘da ka’ moments, despite the high prices
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Chinese tourists flock to Singapore for ‘da ka’ moments, despite the high prices

 09/11/2025