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Hong Kong SAR Government CEO John Lee Ka-chiu (second from left) and deputy prime minister of Cambodia Sun Chanthol (second from right), Cathay Group CEO Ronald Lam (first from left) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Cambodia Airports chief executive Cyril Girot (first from right).

Cathay Pacific ramps up regional ambitionsLaos, Cambodia and Vietnam targeted in high-level talks.

Flight Token is the world’s first service that applies facial recognition technology to complete the entire departure process at the airport.

How airports are getting smarter with technologyHong Kong speeds passengers on the way out; Changi smoothes the experience on the way in.

So far this year Japan has recorded 3,509 instances of "extreme heat" of 35 C or higher.

Argh! Why is Japan so hot now?No let-up in temperature as Japan bakes under record heat.

Scenes in the video were developed in collaboration with the Hong Kong Tourism Board.

Cathay can safely say there’s no place like homeThe best of Hong Kong is showcased in new safety video.

City Terminal by Plaza Premium Lounge in Umeda, Osaka, offers transit convenience, tourist info, baggage services, Wi-Fi, and refreshments for smooth, hassle-free travel.

Lounges are not just for airports anymorePlaza Premium has launched a city lounge in Osaka connected to major tourist areas.

Japan is considering dual pricing for tourists and residents to address over-tourism and a weakened yen.

Tourists may be charged more than locals in Japan soonSome businesses have already implemented a pricing system where tourists have to pay more than locals.

Typhoon Gaemi has caused severe flooding in the Philippines.

What’s happening with Typhoon Gaemi raging across AsiaTyphoon Gaemi has caused deaths and disruptions in Southeast Asia, with travel warnings and emergency measures in effect.

The Alishan Forest Railway is a historic Taiwanese railway, offering scenic journeys through mountainous terrain, famous for its engineering and panoramic views.

The Alishan express is chugging along again in TaiwanAfter 15 years, travellers can once again enjoy the scenic Alishan Forest Railway route which has now fully reopened.

The hotel's Hamamatsucho location provides easy access to major business hubs, the Shinkansen bullet train, and airports.

Raffles is going to Tokyo for the first time ever in 2028Raffles' first Tokyo hotel is set to open in 2028, part of the World Trade Center redevelopment in the Hamamatsucho district.

The 35-year-old Chinese woman and her 41-year-old Japanese husband were swept away by the strong river currents after a heavy rainfall in Gifu, Japan.

Travel influencers drown in Japan riverThe couple was swept away in a river in Gifu Prefecture despite wearing life jackets.