Hongkongers began departing the city in droves on Saturday, with many opting to take a nine-day Lunar New Year break to destinations across the rest of Asia. Travellers, including families with children and elderly relatives, gathered at check-in counters in Hong Kong International Airport in the morning as the city marked Valentine’s Day and prepared…
After four years of lower levels, a reservoir in Penang, Malaysia, has reached 99% capacity thanks to consistent downpours, reported New Straits Times. The Air Itam dam hit 99.4% of its total volume this week. The reservoir hadn’t been this full since late 2021, when it reached just over 93% capacity. Over 20 inches of…
Home » ASIA » Penang Joins Bangkok, Tokyo, Chiang Mai, Hong Kong, Phuket, and More Highlighting Its Rise as Asia’s Premier Tourism Destination Published on October 4, 2025 Penang has emerged as one of Asia’s premier tourism destinations, earning recognition alongside top cities such as Bangkok, Tokyo, Chiang Mai, Hong Kong, and Phuket. Its inclusion…
Hong Kong is striving to enhance its connectivity with countries under the Belt and Road Initiative by increasing flight frequencies to strategic destinations such as Xinjiang, Riyadh and Dallas, as well as launching new direct routes to second-tier Asean and Middle Eastern locations, the city’s chief for the national plan has said. In an exclusive…
Home » ASIA » Hong Kong Tourism Board Hosts Exclusive Dining Events In Canada This Summer Saturday, July 5, 2025 This summer, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is putting the global spotlight on Hong Kong and Canada’s dynamic culinary connection. Through a series of cross-cultural collaborative culinary events, the HKTB is cultivating cultural exchange,…