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Crowds enjoy the fireworks display from Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai on October 1 last year. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong tourism

5 things to do over the National Day ‘golden week’ holiday in Hong Kong

From fireworks along Victoria Harbour to cycling through the New Territories, here are five suggestions on how to spend the holiday.

Hong Kong tourism

Can Hong Kong protect its eco-sensitive sites amid ‘golden week’ influx fears?

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Hong Kong tourism

Mainland Chinese visitors make 439,532 trips to Hong Kong over Mid-Autumn break

Asia travel

Into the past: why Japan’s maximalist Showa retro aesthetic is all the rage

Flashy mid-century designs are back in vogue in Japan, and experts expect foreign tourists will also catch the ‘Showa retro’ bug.

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The tunnel hallway of Hatoya Hotel, a decades-old hot spring resort near Atami known for its retro-futuristic architecture. Loud, mid-century Japanese design is back in favour as young Japanese rediscover long-overlooked Showa-era relics. Photo: Shutterstock
The Japanese hot spring town of Atami boomed in the post-war era and became known for its concrete hotels, nightlife venues and neon signage. Photo: Shutterstock
China consumption

As Chinese retirees boost consumption, some hope for greater respect in society

Age bias is an obstacle to the growth of China’s silver economy, researchers say.

Hong Kong economy

How Hong Kong’s old businesses are adapting to new times

Change does not follow a single formula and may involve creating new experiences, rebuilding unglamorous systems and adopting AI.

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China travel

Before Apec meeting, China’s mobile-payment overhaul is helping foreigners spend

Smartphone apps such as Alipay and WeChat Pay now link foreign cards and wallets, easing a cashless barrier that has long frustrated international visitors.

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Foreign tourists handle their smartphones while buying tickets for a performance at a theatre in China’s Chongqing municipality last month. Photo: Xinhua
Thailand

Thailand has had enough of foreign tourists behaving badly

Viral misbehaviour, crimes and foreign-ownership scandals are exhausting the patience of a country famous for its hospitality.

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Greece

6 missing after explosion fells building in heart of touristic Athens

The ‘unbelievable disaster’ that happened near the Acropolis is believed to have been caused by a huge gas leak.

International Property

Asia-Pacific hotels a ‘most compelling’ investment sector: CBRE

Rising air travel bodes well for growth after regional investment rises 21 per cent to US$8 billion in first six months, property firm says.

People visit the Shinjuku district in Tokyo on March 30, 2026. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

3,800 Hong Kong food outlets offering up to 30% off to celebrate National Day

Food and catering businesses say they will offer an array of tasty deals across the city.

Catering sector representatives publicise offers for National Day at a press briefing on Thursday. Photo: Edmond So
China travel

Next-level travel: how up to 13 days off could push China’s tourism to new highs

An alignment of Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays stretches time off for millions of Chinese, with breaks reaching up to 13 days.

Tencent

Tencent launches payment app for foreign visitors ahead of Apec summit

The app allows overseas visitors to make payments across WeChat Pay’s network using foreign cards and digital wallets.

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Food and Drinks

Mouthing Off | Are Hongkongers getting bored of weekend trips to Shenzhen?

Andrew Sun suspects the novelty of shopping and dining weekends in cheaper Shenzhen is waning, with relaxed time at home more appealing.

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People cross the border between Hong Kong and mainland China via the Shenzhen Bay Control Point on June 17, 2026. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

From moongazing to bus tours: how to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong

Here’s a round-up of things to do and see for the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on Friday this year.

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The World Lantern Boulevard at Victoria Park. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong to welcome 1.29 million mainland Chinese visitors for National Day break

Immigration Department shares estimate as Hong Kong’s No 2 official says authorities to ‘make good preparations’ for ‘golden week’ break.

Italy

Italy’s Colosseum closes after worker dies in accident

The incident comes less ‌than a year ‌after the death of a worker trapped under the rubble of a collapsed medieval tower near the Colosseum.

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Malaysia

Malaysian resort under investigation after intruder molests tourist

A minister told tourism operators to prioritise visitor safety as police arrested a teen suspect linked to the incident in Sabah.

The alleged molestation of a tourist occurred at a resort in Semporna, Malaysia’s Sabah state. Photo: Ushar Daniele
Hong Kong property

Once the world’s most-visited city, Hong Kong now converts hotels to dorm rooms

As the city positions itself as a global education hub, hotels are being converted into premises for student occupation.

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Malaysia

Malaysian woman scuba diving in Bali dies after being swept away by currents

Siti Nuraini was on a diving trip with several others when the incident occurred at Crystal Bay.

China travel

China airports surge in global-connectivity ranking, led by Shanghai, Guangzhou

Third terminal helps Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport jump 17 places in global standings, while airports in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong also improve.

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Passengers are seen at Beijing Daxing International Airport in China’s capital. Photo: AFP
China's space programme

In Focus | How China is turning Hainan from a tourist island into a major aerospace hub

Factories, supercomputing centres and satellite businesses are springing up in the province as officials push to build a fully fledged aerospace ecosystem.

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Illustration: Huy Truong
China travel

China’s Trip.com offers most ambitious travel deal yet: a trip to space

The Chinese travel platform now allows users to book space flight packages with US-based provider Virgin Galactic for nearly US$760,000.

Profile

Profile | ‘Real experiences’: Mondrian Hong Kong general manager on why community matters

Dirk Dalichau explains how a hotel’s message should be welcoming not just for guests but also for a city’s wider community.

China travel

How China’s inbound tourism could ease strain on weak domestic consumption

Country’s inbound travel revenue forecast to double share of economy and capture 15 per cent of global holiday market, Swiss bank says.

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Policymakers increasingly see inbound tourism as an incremental consumption driver amid weak domestic demand, a UBS report says. Photo: Xinhua
Vietnam

Asian Angle | Politics aside, young Vietnamese are warming to China

Hit dramas, trendy consumer brands and economic opportunity are drawing a new generation into China’s cultural orbit.

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Young Vietnamese women in Hanoi wave Chinese and Vietnamese flags ahead of state visit by China's president in 2001. Photo: AFP
Switzerland

Police say 5 dead, 40 injured in tour bus crash in Switzerland

Coach carrying 45 passengers overturns in Alpine canton of Graubuenden, police say.

Japan

Japan’s Shinjuku to ban more than half of holiday rentals

The policy will only apply to existing rentals, an official says. It is likely to result in the closure of about 2,000 properties.

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