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Shanghai’s new plan to lure foreign tourists: Mega-events and Peppa Pig
The Chinese city has outlined a three-year strategy to boost inbound tourism that aims to move beyond its historic landmarks.
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Criticism of Panama ports deal deserves 'serious attention': Hong Kong leader
Criticism of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison's sale of its Panama Canal ports deserves "serious attention", city leader ...
Life in world's hottest city as birds fall from the sky and fish boil in sea
Kuwait City has been dubbed the 'Marseilles of the Gulf' for its once booming fishing industry and coastal spots that ...
AFC Champions League Elite Finals draw delivers East-West clashes with zonal segregation removed
The draw for the inaugural AFC Champions League Elite Finals was held on Monday and delivered tantalising East-West ties.
The incredible city that's 30C in March and among the 'best' destinations in Asia
This stunning city is surrounded by mountains and desert, with an eclectic blend of modern shopping centres and historic ...
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The subway is the new cool Japan’s ODA supporting growth in Southeast Asia
Metro line No. 1, which has been so wholeheartedly welcomed by the city’s residents, was constructed using Japan’s Official ...
AIA posts record 2024 earnings as new business in Hong Kong, South-East Asia surges
Hong Kong new sales rose 23 per cent to a record US$1.8 billion in 2024 as mainland Chinese bought more policies on their ...
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Cities face ‘whiplash’ of floods and droughts as temperatures rise, study warns
SINGAPORE - The weather in some of the world’s most densely populated cities is swinging from droughts to floods and back ...
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Remembering China’s Empress Dowager Ling, a Buddhist who paved the way for future female rulers
The empress, like many other rulers at the time, legitimized her reign through Buddhism, portraying herself either as a ...
‘Bullying’ claims and China scrutiny ramp up pressure on CK Hutchison
He said that after being asked about conglomerate CK Hutchison's port deal with US firm BlackRock. Read more at ...
The world's richest footballer you've never heard of: Royal who has rubbed shoulders with Queen is claimed to be worth 22 times more than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lione…
Mention Faiq Bolkiah in casual conversation and, unless you happen to be in south-east Asia, you're likely to get one of two ...
Megacity with 32 million people is as big as Austria but has hardly any tourists
The largest city in the world is Chongqing in China. It's home to 32 million people and is 31,815 square miles - the same size as Austria - but is a world away from it ...