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More than 1,000 flights have been cancelled so far.

Typhoon Trami pounds Japan, flights cancelledJapan cannot seem to catch a break these days. After Typhoon Jebi and the Hokkaido earthquake, Japan’s mainland was once again...

Indian travellers will get up to 60% off all Hong Kong products, ranging from tours and local transport to must-eats and attractions.

Hong Kong Tourism Board and Cathay Pacific ink deal with KlookKlook, one of the world’s leading travel activities and services booking platforms, announced its partnership with Hong Kong...

Sham Shui Po Garden Hill.

HKTB’s campaign highlights fascinating districts in Hong KongLast year, Central had its time in the sun with the “Old Town Central” tourism promotion. This year it’s Sham Shui Po’s...

Arty residences to open in Hong KongFancy a stylish serviced apartment with a view of Victoria Harbour and the famed Hong Kong Island skyline?

Hokkaido was hit by a powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake just one day after Typhoon Jebi tore through Osaka.

Earthquake, typhoon the latest calamities to batter JapanThe earthquake affected Japan’s northernmost Hokkaido, engulfing homes in landslides, causing roads to crack, and cutting power...

More than 5,000 people were stranded at Kansai International Airport, the third busiest airport in all of Japan.

Typhoon Jebi wreaks havoc in JapanTyphoon Jebi, the most powerful storm to hit Japan in 25 years, left at least nine people dead and more than 200 injured in its...

Hong Kong’s Lin Heung Tea House on Wellington Street faces uncertain future.

Beloved Hong Kong teahouse could be the next treasure to toppleHong Kong’s Lin Heung Tea House, one of the city’s most famous dim sum restaurants, faces an uncertain future as its lease is...

The stiffened measures are likely to be enforced on August 1, 2019, if given the nod from by parliament

Taiwan may limit visa-free entries for Thais due to vice activitiesTaiwan is considering driving down visa-free entries for Thais from six times to just twice a year — all because of illegal...

The ferry was travelling from Cheung Chau when it sank.

Fifteen rescued from Hong Kong ferry incidentHigh waves and a strong current were blamed when a 15-metre ferry travelling between two Hong Kong islands sank on Wednesday...

China has recorded its highest average temperature in over 50 years.

China’s (literally) heating upChina’s average summer temperatures have soared to 22 degrees Celsius, the highest since 1961, with 55 weather monitoring...