June 17, 2025 By: Sachini Gamage UKVI has announced the phasing out of 90-day vignette stickers for non-EU applicants for some visa routes from July 15, 2025. This will affect the following visa routes: Students (including short-term up to 11 months) Global Business Mobility Global Talent International Sportsperson Skilled Workers (including Health and Care) Temporary…
Beijing’s top official on Hong Kong affairs will visit the city for five days this week to attend a forum marking the fifth anniversary of the national security law, Chief Executive John Lee has announced. Beijing’s top official on Hong Kong affairs Xia Baolong delivers a pre-recorded televised speech on the 10th National Security Education…
By Linh Le  June 16, 2025 | 11:16 pm PT Sonia Leung, a top 15 finalist in the 2020 Miss Hong Kong pageant, shared on social media a troubling encounter with a stalker during her trip to South Korea. Sonia Leung, a top 15 finalist in the 2020 Miss Hong Kong pageant. Photo from Leung’s…
Home » United Kingdom Travel News » United Kingdom Issues Urgent Two Thousand Five Hundred Pounds Fine Warning for Staycation Tourists as Caravan Holidays Surge Amid Soaring Cost of Living Monday, June 16, 2025 As the cost of living crisis continues to push UK families towards cheaper holiday options, many are turning to caravan staycations…
One of the outstanding young Hong Kong leaders chosen to visit Manchester United next month has set himself the long-term goal of unearthing talent for the city the way Barcelona discovered Lionel Messi. Jacky Cheung Lok-hei was one of six ecstatic teenagers who discovered they were bound for the UK at the 10th Jockey Club…
Beijing’s point man overseeing Hong Kong affairs will begin a five-day visit to the city on Wednesday to inspect its development and attend a national security forum, the chief executive has said, confirming the Post’s report. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said that Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, would…
It comes days after another of the airline’s flights crashed and killed at least 270 people in India. ByKANIS LEUNG and RAJESH ROY Monday, June 16, 2025 4:12PM An Air India flight has returned to Hong Kong shortly after takeoff due to a midair technical issue HONG KONG — An Air India flight returned to…
Home » Thailand Travel News » Thailand’s Travel Risk Rating Elevated to Level 1 by the United States Signaling a Remarkable Recovery and Unprecedented Opportunities for Tourism Monday, June 16, 2025 Thailand has officially been ranked at Level 1 by the United States, joining top travel destinations and enhancing its appeal as a secure and…
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Hong Kong Airlines Suspends Kagoshima and Kumamoto Routes Amid Earthquake Rumor Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Hong Kong Airlines has announced that it will suspend its flights to Kagoshima (KOJ) and Kumamoto (KMJ) in southern Japan for the months of July and August 2025, citing a significant reduction in demand driven…
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Cathay Pacific Enhances Cross-Continental Travel with Direct Airbus A350 Flight Between Munich and Hong Kong Monday, June 16, 2025 Cathay Pacific has officially introduced its newest long-haul flight service connecting Munich, Germany, with Hong Kong, marking an important expansion in the airline’s European network. This route, which will operate four…