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Islanders in Siargao, Philippines, who used to fish illegally are ecotourism operators now. Photo: Shutterstock
Asia travel

In Philippines, illegal fishermen turn ecotourism operators

Siargao islanders who used to catch fish illegally and cut down mangroves now replant the trees and run ecotours to the community’s benefit.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s office segment to see faster turnaround than retail: Morgan Stanley

Asia travel

Innovation, tech and Japanese tradition to meet at Osaka Expo 2025

From our archives

When Hong Kong’s Ocean Park Dragon roller-coaster ran out of puff

The promise of thrills in the revamped park hit snags as power failures left riders stranded, prompting government scrutiny.

Visitors enjoying the Dragon roller coaster ride at Ocean Park in the 1980s. Photo: SCMP Archives
Asia travel

China’s salt capital was built on the white gold, as was its cuisine

The spiciest city in spicy Sichuan, Zigong was once home to an empire of salt and has a history of high- and low-end cuisine, starting with ‘Toilet Rabbit’.

Japan

Walk this way: Tokyo’s Ginza to get New York-like ‘High Line’ makeover

To promote a walkable city, Tokyo is converting a clogged motorway into a green pedestrian space, inspired by New York’s High Line.

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Asia travel

Mekong cruise: navigating a passage through history old and new

A journey along the Mekong River aboard AmaDara, from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City, comes complete with reminders of the past both distant and recent.

Aerial view of sunset over the Mekong river in My Tho, Vietnam. Photo: Shutterstock
South Korea

Jeju unsettled by rise in crime as Chinese tourists return in droves

Official data shows Chinese visitors accounted for 66 per cent of foreign crimes between 2019 and 2023 67 per cent in 2023 alone.

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India

US tourist arrested after visit to forbidden Indian tribal island

Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov tried to make contact with the isolated Sentinelese tribe and left offerings on the island.

China travel

Chinese tourists plan stops to smell the cherry blossoms on holiday weekend

Ching Ming Festival trip bookings were up this year compared to last, travel platforms said, with particular interest in ‘flower tourism’.

Chinese tourists are expected to take advantage of the Ching Ming Festival break to visit sites where cherry blossoms are in bloom. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Xia Baolong ‘concerned’ with Hong Kong’s tourism, as minister vows to do more

Rosanna Law pledges to make the most of local resources in response to call from Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs for new offerings.

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Hong Kong tourism chief Rosanna Law (front row, third left) met Xia Baolong (front row, centre) in Beijing. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Then & Now | A perennial Hong Kong pleasure? A springtime picnic in the great outdoors

It’s picnic time and, luckily for us, one thing Hong Kong has done right is provide barbecue facilities at scenic spots for that perfect day out.

Travel Destinations

Fancy getting hands-on conserving African rhinos and elephants?

In drought-stricken Namibia, where conservation groups are fighting to preserve endangered species, paying tourists can join ranger patrols.

Hong Kong economy

Japan issues megaquake warning, but many travellers from Hong Kong undeterred

Tour bookings remain steady while insurance executives urge travellers to secure coverage.

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Tourists visit a park in front of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Photo: AFP
Travel Destinations

Cruising Norway’s Arctic north, land of natural wonders and mystical light

A voyage aboard the MS Trollfjord to Svalbard in the Arctic Circle passes mountains, fiords and villages illuminated by a never-setting sun.

The MS Trollfjord in a Norwegian fiord surrounded by mountains. Hurtigruten cruises between Bergen and Svalbard in the Arctic Circle offer breathtaking scenery and never-ending sunlight. Photo: Shutterstock
Travel Destinations

Dodge the tourist crowds in Armenia, a cultural treasure trove

From Khor Virap monastery with an incredible view of Mount Ararat to the stunning Lake Sevan, off-the-beaten-track Armenia is a must-visit.

Aviation

Trump slump? Why US flight and hotel bookings are down

Hotel group sees big fall in bookings from Europe, and CEO cites ‘anxiety to go into an unknown territory’ with visitors detained at borders.

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Africa

3-day Ethiopia travel itinerary enough to see the best of African nation

Whirlwind trip through Addis Ababa’s bustling streets and Lalibela’s breathtaking sacred sites shows the best of Ethiopia. Here’s our advice.

The famed cross-shaped Biete Ghiorgis, or Church of Saint George, in Lalibela, Ethiopia. Some consider Lalibela, with its 11 churches painstakingly carved out of solid volcanic rock, an Eighth Wonder of the World. Photo: AP
Natural disasters

Volcano erupts in Iceland again, triggering evacuations

Lava flow threatens the already severely damaged fishing town of Grindavík.

Asia travel

Insiders’ guide to Kathmandu, 3 city states that became the Nepalese capital

Locals share their inside knowledge of what to see, eat, drink and buy in the Nepalese capital city.

Japan

Japan ‘becoming very angry’ with misbehaving social media influencers

Ice Poseidon and Johnny Somali are among the foreign streamers who have been arrested for trespassing and making a nuisance of themselves.

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Johnny Somali was arrested in late August after allegedly breaking into a construction site in Osaka. Photo: X/@g_menguts_ch
Diplomacy

Opinion | In a broken world, China-Japan-Korea cooperation is Asia’s backbone

By blending economic might, technological prowess and cultural bonds, cooperation can be elevated into a transformative, inspiring force.

From the left, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya join hands at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo on March 21. Photo: Kyodo
Profile

The influencer from China who speaks exactly like Donald Trump

Chen Rui, a Chinese marketer who went viral for his spot on Trump impressions, teaches English through his social media.

Indonesia

‘The sooner, the better’: Bali governor wants island waste-free by 2027

A sustainable waste management facility which can convert rubbish to energy is in the works for the resort island.

History

Why Kochi, in India’s southwest, is reviving historical links to China

Many of Kochi’s historical monuments focus on Kerala’s European colonisers, but this city might owe more of its character to the Chinese.

Fishing nets in Kochi, Kerala, that locals call ‘cheena vala’, Chinese fishing nets, rumoured to have been brought over by Ming dynasty admiral Zheng He. Photo: Tim Pile
Hong Kong Sevens

Magic moments at Hong Kong Sevens’ new Kai Tak home despite teething troubles

Long-time attendees and newcomers alike praise stadium’s modern facilities and cleanliness but some say there’s also room for improvement.

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Waves of euphoria at Kai Tak Stadium on Sunday. Photo: Sam Tsang
China travel

‘Vast untapped market’: how China’s elderly are transforming global tourism

Over-65s make up a fast-growing segment of China’s vast outbound travel market – and they tend to be big spenders.

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Hong Kong Sevens

History made at Hong Kong Sevens’ shiny new Kai Tak home but questions remain

Despite problems for fans including long queues for food and drinks, Hong Kong has reinforced its place as a premier spot for rugby sevens.

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