Tourism
From accountant to IR chief: RWS CEO on why she wants to create ‘a new first impression’
Genting veteran Lee Shi Ruh is leading the massive transformation of the Sentosa integrated resort
The Philippines waives visas for Chinese visitors to boost tourism
The visa-free privilege for Chinese nationals entering the Philippines for tourism or business will be effective Friday
Elvis Presley-themed train departs for Australian tribute festival
The festival typically takes place during the second week of January every year
Why is Japan souring on foreign workers and tourists?
It is a dangerous attitude for an ageing country that needs more immigrants
China’s travellers pivot to Vietnam, driving record arrivals
The surge is part of a broader realignment in South-east Asia’s multi billion-US dollar tourism industry
Changi Airport handled about 70 million passengers in 2025, an all-time high
Passengers at T5 can expect to reach Terminal 2 in four minutes via the airport’s new underground link
Thailand sees annual foreign tourist arrivals slow to 33 million
It is also the first annual drop in international arrivals in a decade outside the pandemic period
Thai tourism takes hit as strong baht, war compound China fears
As at Dec 28, the country has welcomed 32.6 million foreign travellers, a more than 7% drop from the same period in 2024
Cape Town’s housing crisis meets Airbnb boom
Amsterdam, Barcelona and New York, for example, have imposed stricter Airbnb rules, including caps on annual rental days
Keeping quality high for over a century: VSS Varusai Mohamed & Sons fends off cheaper competition
Founded to supply pilgrimage necessities, the Kampong Glam business has diversified into perfumes while resisting pressure to cut corners
