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A photo of the driver's fare list was published on a Facebook page, which authorities have said is fake.
World

Taxi driver punished after taking tourist for inflated ride

One of China's main tourist attractions, the Forbidden City in Beijing, looks set to enjoy a boom again.
Singapore

Chinese embassy in S'pore to lift Covid-19 visa suspensions

This comes after the announcement in Parliament on Feb 28 that five low-carbon “tiny houses” will be built on Lazarus.
Lifestyle

Lazarus Island tiny houses: Promotional rates from $199

The e-guidebook has separate sections on the 14 southern provinces including Phuket, Krabi and Narathiwat.
Travel

Thailand launches e-guidebook for foodies, Muslim tourists

The ART test can be performed at home, but must be done within 48 hours before boarding a China-bound flight
Travel

Only negative ART result needed for China-bound travellers

Tourism once comprised nearly 5 per cent of the city’s economy but visitor figures plunged last year to 600,000.
World

Airline websites swamped as Hong Kong ticket giveaway takes off

The giveaway is part of a promotion campaign that will include 500,000 free flights to woo back visitors, businesses and investors.
Travel

Free Cathay Pacific tickets to Hong Kong for SG residents

SIA will suspend direct flights between Singapore and Vancouver from October while Scoot will end its services to Gold Coast in July.
Travel

SIA stops direct flights to Vancouver, Scoot ends services to Gold Coast

Singapore is the first country in the world to introduce automated immigration clearance for group travellers.
Singapore

More automated lanes to be rolled out at checkpoints: ICA

    Fourteen people were in the vehicle during the accident.
    World

    7 killed in Genting tourist van crash

    Hong Kong received some 605,000 visitors last year as the city slowly dropped its Covid-19 restrictions, up from 91,000 in 2021.
    World

    Hong Kong woo visitors with free flights, after three years of curbs

    Actress Charlene An said she was threatened with a criminal charge for having a vaping device.
    World

    S'porean man involved in Thai extortion case speaks up

    Singapore is the first country in the world to introduce automated immigration clearance for group travellers.
    Singapore

    More automated lanes to be rolled out at checkpoints: ICA

    Fourteen people were in the vehicle during the accident.
    World

    7 killed in Genting tourist van crash

    Hong Kong received some 605,000 visitors last year as the city slowly dropped its Covid-19 restrictions, up from 91,000 in 2021.
    World

    Hong Kong woo visitors with free flights, after three years of curbs

    Actress Charlene An said she was threatened with a criminal charge for having a vaping device.
    World

    S'porean man involved in Thai extortion case speaks up

    Thai police apologise after Taiwanese actress ‘extortion’ case
    World

    Thai police apologise after actress ‘extortion’ case

    Royal Caribbean said its CNY cruises are almost sold out, with cruises on Jan 12, 16 and 20 in high demand.
    Travel

    More Singaporeans heading overseas for CNY

    Tourism is a crucial sector in South-east Asia’s second-largest economy.
    Travel

    Thailand plans to introduce $12 tourist fee from June

    Thailand's health minister said proof of vaccination was not needed as there was sufficient immunisation globally.
    World

    Proof of vaxx no longer needed for entry into Thailand

    Nearly 9.6 million Chinese visited Japan in 2019, the biggest group of foreign tourists by far.
    Travel

    'More the merrier': Asia tourist hubs ready for China influx

    Chinese tourists will no longer need to quarantine on return home starting Jan 8, 2022.
    Singapore

    Asia’s tourist hotspots prepare for Chinese tourist boom