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US-Israel war on Iran: will Malaysia’s tourism thrive amid Mideast crisis?
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US-Israel war on Iran: will Malaysia’s tourism thrive amid Mideast crisis?

Thousands of passengers ‘stuck’ in Indonesia’s Bali after war grounds planes
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Thousands of passengers ‘stuck’ in Indonesia’s Bali after war grounds planes

What’s new at Galaxy Macau, from whisky wonders to Japanese elegance
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What’s new at Galaxy Macau, from whisky wonders to Japanese elegance

Scam-hit Cambodia tries to woo Hong Kong but travel agencies have doubts
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Scam-hit Cambodia tries to woo Hong Kong but travel agencies have doubts

Thailand eyes US billion bounce from Tomorrowland music festival
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Thailand eyes US$1 billion bounce from Tomorrowland music festival

South Korea axes visa barriers for Indonesians in 30 million visitor drive
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South Korea axes visa barriers for Indonesians in 30 million visitor drive

Review | Anantara Hua Hin Resort celebrates 25 years with upgrades that blend luxury and heritage
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Review | Anantara Hua Hin Resort celebrates 25 years with upgrades that blend luxury and heritage

Why did 72 tigers die at a Thailand tourist park in under 2 weeks?
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Why did 72 tigers die at a Thailand tourist park in under 2 weeks?

Chinese tourism to Japan plunges 50% over Lunar New Year as Thailand cashes in
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Chinese tourism to Japan plunges 50% over Lunar New Year as Thailand cashes in

Seoul gains from Tokyo’s pain over Lunar New Year as politics reshapes China’s tourism map
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Seoul gains from Tokyo’s pain over Lunar New Year as politics reshapes China’s tourism map

How Chongqing in China offers an enthralling ‘8D’ experience like nothing else
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How Chongqing in China offers an enthralling ‘8D’ experience like nothing else

Chinese shoppers are Asia’s biggest airport spenders, study finds
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Chinese shoppers are Asia’s biggest airport spenders, study finds

Tokyo Skytree tower closed after 20 trapped in lift for 5 hours
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Tokyo Skytree tower closed after 20 trapped in lift for 5 hours

Thailand sees Lunar New Year travel boom as Chinese tourists back in droves
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Thailand sees Lunar New Year travel boom as Chinese tourists back in droves

Review | How the Osaka and Kyoto Ritz-Carltons blend classic luxury with Japanese tradition
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Review | How the Osaka and Kyoto Ritz-Carltons blend classic luxury with Japanese tradition

Asian charm with a Mediterranean mood greets guests at Vietnam’s Villa le Corail resort
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Asian charm with a Mediterranean mood greets guests at Vietnam’s Villa le Corail resort

Indonesia finds 1 body, wreckage from missing surveillance plane
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Indonesia finds 1 body, wreckage from missing surveillance plane

What is glamping like in Hong Kong? A reluctant camper and his family try it out
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What is glamping like in Hong Kong? A reluctant camper and his family try it out

Cebu’s quirkiest luxury resort and the former Hong Kong-based banker behind it
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Cebu’s quirkiest luxury resort and the former Hong Kong-based banker behind it

Insider’s guide to Bengaluru: a city that welcomes you in
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Insider’s guide to Bengaluru: a city that welcomes you in

Asia’s 50 Best Bars came to Macau – and nothing’s been the same since
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Asia’s 50 Best Bars came to Macau – and nothing’s been the same since

Thai tourism officials say ‘no AI’ for viral Lisa image amid online backlash
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Thai tourism officials say ‘no AI’ for viral Lisa image amid online backlash

The rail ahead: as high-speed lines saturate China, how far can their global reach extend?
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The rail ahead: as high-speed lines saturate China, how far can their global reach extend?

Unearthed temple in Nepal sheds new light on Buddha’s early life
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Unearthed temple in Nepal sheds new light on Buddha’s early life

Has Japan’s tourism peaked? Row with China set to slow arrivals from record high
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Has Japan’s tourism peaked? Row with China set to slow arrivals from record high

Foreigners flock to China’s ice and snow attractions, with 130% inbound tourism spike
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Foreigners flock to China’s ice and snow attractions, with 130% inbound tourism spike

How Taishan learned to absorb the world
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How Taishan learned to absorb the world

As Muslim tourism grows, can Japan adapt to travellers’ prayer needs?
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As Muslim tourism grows, can Japan adapt to travellers’ prayer needs?

This week in PostMag: the many layers of Macau
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This week in PostMag: the many layers of Macau

How Seoul became the world’s esports capital and is using it as a key tourism strategy
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How Seoul became the world’s esports capital and is using it as a key tourism strategy

Elephant rides at Indonesia’s Bali attractions banned over animal welfare concerns
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Elephant rides at Indonesia’s Bali attractions banned over animal welfare concerns

The Japanese public welcomes a Chinese tourist drought … but what about businesses?
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The Japanese public welcomes a Chinese tourist drought … but what about businesses?

Nipah cases in India raise regional anxiety but experts say wider spread unlikely
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Nipah cases in India raise regional anxiety but experts say wider spread unlikely

Singapore begins ban on ‘undesirable’ visitors as airline boarding rules take effect
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Singapore begins ban on ‘undesirable’ visitors as airline boarding rules take effect

5 of Asia’s overlooked Unesco wonders, in Macau, Bali, South Korea, India and Japan
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5 of Asia’s overlooked Unesco wonders, in Macau, Bali, South Korea, India and Japan

This retro music salon in Seoul wants you to sit still and listen
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This retro music salon in Seoul wants you to sit still and listen

China’s visa-free waivers spark Korean travel boom, underpin tourism revival
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China’s visa-free waivers spark Korean travel boom, underpin tourism revival

As diplomatic row drags on, how is Japan coping with a fall in Chinese tourists?
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As diplomatic row drags on, how is Japan coping with a fall in Chinese tourists?

Hotel Central reopens and brings old Macau back to life
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Hotel Central reopens and brings old Macau back to life

New permanent Sailor Moon theatre in Tokyo promises magical experiences for global fans
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New permanent Sailor Moon theatre in Tokyo promises magical experiences for global fans

Australian woman dies after getting caught in Japan ski lift
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Australian woman dies after getting caught in Japan ski lift

Macau’s best late-night eats, according to chefs Tam Kwok-fung, Julien Tongourian and Pan Sihui
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Macau’s best late-night eats, according to chefs Tam Kwok-fung, Julien Tongourian and Pan Sihui

Rediscovering Macau: a timeless love affair with a city of hidden charms
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Rediscovering Macau: a timeless love affair with a city of hidden charms

Bali’s waste woes under scrutiny as Prabowo slams Indonesian officials’ ‘slow’ response
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Bali’s waste woes under scrutiny as Prabowo slams Indonesian officials’ ‘slow’ response

Nepal’s tourism sector welcomes arrests in fake mountain rescues, urges tough sanctions
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Nepal’s tourism sector welcomes arrests in fake mountain rescues, urges tough sanctions

French duo reach Shanghai, China, after walking over 12,000km in 518 days
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French duo reach Shanghai, China, after walking over 12,000km in 518 days

This week in PostMag: Lunar New Year and the meaning of home
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This week in PostMag: Lunar New Year and the meaning of home

Women-only travel tour to Vietnam sparks adventure and sisterhood
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Women-only travel tour to Vietnam sparks adventure and sisterhood

Unsung Eats: 5 best places to eat – and drink – in Singapore
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Unsung Eats: 5 best places to eat – and drink – in Singapore

China’s cruise industry passes major milestone as Beijing eyes travel boom
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China’s cruise industry passes major milestone as Beijing eyes travel boom

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

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

Malaysian airports face complaints over expensive food and goods
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Malaysian airports face complaints over expensive food and goods

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

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?’

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

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

Thailand plays down ‘too expensive’ concerns from South Korean visitors
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Thailand plays down ‘too expensive’ concerns from South Korean visitors

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vietnam overtakes Thailand as Chinese tourists’ top choice for travel
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Vietnam overtakes Thailand as Chinese tourists’ top choice for travel

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

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

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

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

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’

Asian travellers brace for ‘chilling’ US social media scrutiny
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Asian travellers brace for ‘chilling’ US social media scrutiny

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

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

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

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

Mile-high crime club: theft syndicates target Asia’s airlines
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Mile-high crime club: theft syndicates target Asia’s airlines

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

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

Safety gaps, outdated facilities hobbling Malaysian tourism: minister
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Safety gaps, outdated facilities hobbling Malaysian tourism: minister

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rivals, rain and rising costs: Thailand’s tourism crown slips
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Rivals, rain and rising costs: Thailand’s tourism crown slips

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

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

Chinese tourist arrivals to Japan lose momentum amid simmering tensions
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Chinese tourist arrivals to Japan lose momentum amid simmering tensions

‘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

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

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

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