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Japan’s nighttime economy in spotlight as tourists return

Efforts to boost Japan’s nighttime economy kicked off in the mid-2010s, with initiatives taking advantage of local charms to create new ways to enjoy night entertainment.

  • Published: August 17, 20233:52 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Singaporean who died after Mt Kilimanjaro climb was ‘jovial’ bank exec; family seek answers

At 5,895m above sea level, Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest peak. About 30,000 climbers try to reach its summit yearly, with three to 10 fatalities reported each year.

  • Published: August 16, 20233:53 pm
  • Author Esther Loi
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Jakarta air pollution may cast a shadow over sports tourism

A potential slump in sports tourism is a particular concern for the budding sector, particularly as Jakarta will soon co-host the FIBA basketball championship, alongside the…

  • Published: August 16, 20232:33 pm
  • Author Dio Suhenda
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Vietnam grants e-visas to all foreign arrivals, extends unilateral visa-free stay durations for 13 countries

Prior to this decision, the country has only been issuing 30-day single-entry e-visas to citizens from 80 countries.

  • Published: August 16, 20238:46 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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New visa policies and extended stays promise high hopes for Vietnam’s peak tourism season

A key change is that tourists with electronic visas (e-visas) will now be allowed to stay for up to 90 days, instead of the previous 30 days.

  • Published: August 15, 20238:52 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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A Filipino jeepney might soon roll around New York City

Dubbed “The JeepNY,” the vehicle is an initiative by a community-led organisation. They took a used model and replaced broken parts and even had some parts made custom, to…

  • Published: August 15, 20237:42 am
  • Author Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Surge in tourism to Japan threatens famous spots

There are concerns about the return of overtourism and the harm it can cause, and countermeasures taken across the country have not proved fully effective.

  • Published: August 15, 20237:00 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Tourists’ new spending habits offer fresh opportunities: Hong Kong financial secretary

He noted that the spending habits among Chinese mainland tourists have changed, with “the young demographic now seeking cultural experiences, art exhibitions and large-scale…

  • Published: August 14, 20238:30 am
  • Author Zhang Tianyuan
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Hopes raised in Japan’s tourism as Chinese ban on group tours ends

The end of the ban is likely to serve as a tailwind for the Japanese economy, but many challenges lie ahead for the country to accept a large number of tourists from China.

  • Published: August 14, 20238:14 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Traditional rice wine continues to attract thirsty Battambang tourists

Chea Kuntheary explains that her wine-making craft is not a recent development, but a business that has been cherished and handed down through two generations, and could be traced…

  • Published: August 10, 20234:34 pm
  • Author Kim Sarom

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