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Pedestrians on Oxford Street in London. Mayor Sadiq Khan has revived a plan to make England’s No 1 shopping street traffic-free. Photo: Reuters
Retailing

London Mayor Sadiq Khan wants to ban traffic on Oxford Street. Why?

An old proposal of London Mayor Sadiq Khan, to pedestrianise Oxford Street, is once again on the books – he says it will boost growth.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong tourists in Japan may soon be able to use Octopus app for payments

Indonesia

Set sail for convenience: Bali eyes water taxis to tackle traffic woes

Wellness

Luxury hotels are going well beyond spas, emerging as wellness triple threats

Top hotels are getting serious about wellness, according to the Global Wellness Institute, offering holistic, physical and spiritual experiences to attract health-conscious travellers.

Hotels are introducing 360-degree experiences embracing guests’ physical, holistic and spiritual needs. Photo: Handout
Asia travel

Wine tours through China’s answer to Napa Valley

The harsh plains of Ningxia may seem an unlikely home for award-winning wine, but visitors can now explore the region’s vineyards to see how it’s made.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park probes claim touts helped fans into opening

Ticket touts reportedly helped visitors get into Saturday’s star-studded opening ceremony for a fee of about HK$1,000 per person.

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Hong Kong economy

Singaporean star JJ Lin to perform at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park

Tickets for May 24 and 25 concerts to go on sale at noon on March 20, with prices starting at HK$380.

Singaporean singer-songwriter JJ Lin is set to be the first Mandopop artist to perform at the newly-opened Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Weibo/ JJ Lin
Asia travel

Seoul begins trials of water buses on Han River ahead of launch

The aluminium boats are light and fuel-efficient with low carbon emissions, and will run every 15 minutes, stopping at seven docks.

Hong Kong property

Mainland Chinese brands to lead retail leasing in Hong Kong

Mainland Chinese brands are seizing opportunities from rising tourism and an influx of migrants, analysts say.

Japan

‘Big problem’: Japan weighs tax increase to curb overtourism. Will it work?

Experts say charging departing passengers more won’t effectively solve the problem, calling for sweeping plans to manage visitor influx.

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Tourists watch Japanese macaques taking an open-air hot spring bath in Yamanouchi, Nagano prefecture. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | What Hong Kong tourism can learn from Disneyland’s magical turnaround

The theme park drew more visitors despite higher prices. Hong Kong must ditch copycat strategies and double down on its unique identity.

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A man wearing a Minnie Mouse accessory on his head is among visitors to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort on February 25. Photo: Elson Li
Thailand

Bridge too far? Thailand’s Samui questions need for road link

Worried locals say Samui Sea Bridge could potentially tarnish the island’s reputation for peace, clean air and respite from the perils of overtourism.

Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Will Hong Kong host Lady Gaga at Kai Tak or lose to Singapore again?

‘There will be some concerts, some of them are by singers who hadn’t sung in Hong Kong for a long time, some of them are superstars in Asia,’ tourism minister Rosanna Law says.

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Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Hong Kong boundary fee study will look at impact on travellers and traffic

Boundary facilities fee for private cars among proposals in budget to increase revenue to fix deficit.

A HK$200 fee per vehicle could yield an estimated revenue of about HK$1 billion. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Indonesia

Indonesia’s Bali warns tourists of rabies risk after local death from dog bite

The man, 35, died six months after getting bitten and not reporting his injury to receive a post-bite vaccine.

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A dog in Bali being given rabies vaccination. Photo: AP
South Korea

South Korea seeks Interpol’s help to arrest 2 Chinese men over ashes theft

The duo broke into a columbarium in Jeju to steal six urns and demanded a US$2 million ransom for the return of the ashes.

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Thailand

Thailand slammed for failure to collect biometric data from 17 million arrivals

The country’s immigration bureau admitted its biometric system had hit maximum storage capacity last year.

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The Philippines

Sharks kill Russian tourist, another drowns while scuba diving in Philippines

A coastguard official said the victims were part of a four-member group that travelled by boat to Verde Island from Puerto Galera.

Rescuers recover the bodies of two Russian scuba divers at Verde Island, Philippines, on February 27. Photo: AP
Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur wants buskers to drop pop, return old city beat for tourists

The move is part of a government drive to promote the country’s culture in the lead-up to its 2026 tourism campaign.

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Thailand

My Take | Why Thailand’s soft power splash is out of step with reality

Move to promote soft power at odds with perceptions that Thailand is not doing enough to tackle scam centres along Thai-Myanmar border.

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Animals

Skill, passion and derring-do: the art of the rodeo is alive and well in Montana

It might get a bad rap from animal lovers but in Montana, the rodeo is about showmanship, skills honed over years and well-cared-for beasts

A rider competes in calf roping during a rodeo. Photo: Courtesy of Lone Mountain Ranch
Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Hong Kong’s ‘soft power’ can give tourism sector a boost, experts say

Budget cuts for tourism sector do not necessarily mean less development for the industry, lawmakers and insiders argue.

The creative industries can help Hong Kong with new tourist hotspots or “check-in” locations, a lawmaker says. Photo: Elson Li
Japan

Facing overtourism, Japan offers rail to airport luggage delivery services

Photos of luggage blocking aisles and train doors in Japan have gone viral, sparking debates among online users.

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Thailand

Public sex by tourists in Thailand’s Pattaya sparks call for clampdown

Police are known to have traditionally closed an eye to the city’s sex trade and its fringe activities but are now tightening enforcement.

Hong Kong economy

Free admission to Hong Kong’s M+ museum on March 9 to mark Art March

Visitors will be able to access all general admission exhibitions without having to preregister.

Admission to M+ usually costs HK$120 for adults and HK$60 for concessions. Photo: Dickson Lee
Greece

Tremors at supervolcano cast shadow over 2025 world’s best beach

Tripadvisor just named Greek beach Elafonissi the best in the world. But earthquakes at nearby Santorini caldera are a cause for concern.

Elafonissi on the Greek island of Crete has been named the world’s best beach in 2025, but seismic activity in nearby Santorini might keep tourists away. Photo: TNS
Asia travel

‘We actually have a vineyard’: an insiders’ guide to Thai royal resort Hua Hin

The Thai royal family ‘discovered’ it in the early 20th century, but what does the resort destination have to offer today’s travellers?

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developer Sino Land reports 30% earnings drop, full pipeline

The group ‘remains cautiously optimistic about the outlook’ for the city’s property market, chairman says.

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