China’s rice terrace wakeboarding makes waves
The unusual combination of an ancient farming landscape and a modern extreme sport has attracted increasing interest from visitors.
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Bali cracks down on foreign-owned small businesses amid concerns over local economy
Bali Governor I Wayan Koster revealed last year that more than 400 car rental and tour businesses in Badung regency, one of Bali’s main tourism hubs, were owned by foreign…
Is Singapore’s Joo Chiat the next shopping playground?
British media company Time Out named Joo Chiat Road one of the coolest streets in the world in November 2025, and the Singapore government is pushing it as a tourism destination.
Vietnam looks to turn culinary acclaim into tourism revenue
With Vietnamese cuisine securing growing recognition from global bodies, travel publications and rankings, the country now has a real shot at transforming every dish into a…
Into the clouds: A memorable climb on Malaysia’s Mount Kinabalu
"I felt like I wasn’t just standing on top of a mountain – I was standing on top of the world," says the writer.
Visitors cool off underground in Asia’s longest cave
Hidden beneath the mountains of #Guizhou province, Shuanghe Cave offers a rare journey into an underground world.
Singapore passport ranked world’s most powerful again
The United Arab Emirates was the biggest mover since the last report in January, climbing three places to join Japan and South Korea in second place with access to 188…
Japan companies entering business of ‘apartment-style’ hotels featuring rooms with kitchens, appliances
The Daito Trust group is targeting inbound tourists whose number logged a record high in 2025 as well as domestic family travellers. Companies in the real estate and hotel…
Nepal lawmakers seek tougher Everest climbing rules with 263 amendments to tourism bill
Proposals include mandatory prior ascents of 7,000- and 8,000-metre peaks, auctioning Everest permits, stricter insurance, zero-waste rules, and tighter regulation of foreign…
Foreign tourists are staying longer, but spending less in Nepal
Average tourist stay hit a record 16.34 days in 2025, but daily spending fell to $33.09, the second-lowest on record. Hoteliers blame weak transport safety, price wars and…