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China property
China Jinmao sells 5-star Ritz-Carlton hotel in Sanya for US$322 million
Asset restructuring aims to boost liquidity as mainland China developers face a prolonged property downturn.
24 Dec 2025 - 5:11PM
Mainland China
China-led Asia-Pacific lifts global aviation outlook as profits set to soar
15 Dec 2025 - 8:05PM
China travel
491,000 Japan-bound air tickets cancelled as China warns people to avoid travel
17 Nov 2025 - 5:33PM
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Fashion
How to pack light and avoid lost or delayed baggage this summer
Post-pandemic staff shortages and a busier-than-expected summer season are causing chaos at airports. We asked experts for some tips to help you pack light and fit everything for your holiday in a carry-on bag.
23 Jul 2022 - 5:15PM
Baggage piles up at Roissy Airport outside Paris. Photo: EPA-EFE
China travel
‘I felt cheated’: China fliers balk at tenfold surge in fuel surcharge
As oil prices head skyward, some fuel surcharges on flights in China are now nearly as much as the base fare of the flight itself, and thrifty travellers are seeking alternative transport to save money.
20 Jul 2022 - 5:55AM
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Singapore
Singapore aims to be Asia’s busiest airport as Hong Kong delays easing travel curbs
Singapore was among the first in Asia to ease travel restrictions by establishing vaccinated travel lanes, while travel in Hong Kong has slowed to a trickle.
18 Apr 2022 - 9:09AM
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Travel Safety
8 secret safety features you didn’t know existed on an aeroplane
What do Nasa, William Shatner and night flights have in common? They all play a part in avoiding air travel mishaps
18 Mar 2020 - 8:00AM
Sure, you know HOW to put this on, but do you know why you do it like that?
Coronavirus pandemic
How to stay healthy on flights amid the coronavirus epidemic
As Covid-19 continues to spread, here are 12 expert tips from medical professionals to help you avoid catching an infectious disease
7 Mar 2020 - 6:58PM
Travel Advice for Millennials
10 tips to avoid getting sick when travelling on a flight
22 Jan 2020 - 8:15PM
Travel Destinations
The 9 hottest international destinations of the last decade: Australia, Peru and beyond
Whether they were inspired by Game of Thrones to visit Dubrovnik, or following Barack Obama to Vietnam for the perfect noodles, travellers made these countries the places to be over the last 10 years.
5 Jan 2020 - 9:00AM
Travel Advice for Millennials
How to avoid losing expiring airline miles – no flying necessary
Keep those valuable frequent flier points, but don’t become a miles millionaire
1 Jan 2020 - 8:00AM
Who knows what your airmiles could do for you!
Combine your travel with tree planting and help tackle the climate crisis
17 Dec 2019 - 8:00AM
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Travel Destinations
The best bookstores in London for every interest and budget
The British capital is the centre of the English-speaking literary world, and its selection of unique places to buy books is befitting a city of such a status
11 Dec 2019 - 8:00AM
Travel Advice for Millennials
The best way to deal with laundry emergencies when you travel
Read this before you leave home and your dirty clothes should be less of a problem while on holiday.
9 Dec 2019 - 8:00AM
Travel Destinations
The best arts and crafts classes for travellers
Do more with your next overseas holiday, and learn a new DIY skill from traditional artisans.
4 Dec 2019 - 8:00AM
Learn to throw pots or myriad other things on your next vacation
Travel Destinations
Dubrovnik has so much more to offer than Game of Thrones fandom thrills
Sure, it was the location for the capital of Westeros, but the fascinating capital of Croatia has far more going on once you’ve had your fandom thrills.
30 Nov 2019 - 9:00AM
Halloween
Behaviour matters when it comes to dark tourism
31 Oct 2019 - 12:54PM
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Travel Advice for Millennials
6 things flight attendants want to tell you but can’t
These airline staff share some secrets that will make their lives easier, which in turn means a smoother journey for you
25 Oct 2019 - 8:00AM
Being a flight attendant can be exhausting, especially if travellers don't know these six things.
Want to travel to Europe? Autumn is the best time to visit
Quite apart from better weather and fewer tourists, you’re likely to get a better deal on airfares
12 Oct 2019 - 8:30AM
Travel news and advice
7 tips for solo travel inspired by a trip to Tokyo
11 Oct 2019 - 11:20AM
Travel news and advice
7 tips and tricks to help you stay safe and travel smart the next time you go abroad
Going on holiday overseas can be an enriching and super fun experience, but you still need to put your safety first.
11 Oct 2019 - 8:00AM
Travel news and advice
11 travel hacks to keep you organised and stress-free on vacation
Make your holiday a breeze with these tips and tricks so you can focus on exploring new places and making unforgettable memories.
18 Oct 2019 - 6:40PM
Travel Advice for Millennials
How to avoid jet lag – or at least make it a less debilitating part of your travel
30 Sep 2019 - 12:16PM
Travel news and advice
Your travel plans may have to change: 6 tourist destinations, from beaches to Everest, closing
Mass tourism has damaged some of the world’s most popular sites, forcing them to close to travellers temporarily
30 Sep 2019 - 10:26AM
Travel news and advice
9 essential travel apps you need to download before you leave home
Make sure you're fully prepared for any eventuality by making sure these apps are on your phone before you head off on vacation.
27 Dec 2019 - 10:20AM
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