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From Lau Pa Sat to RWS: Spooky In Love stars Park Eun-bin, Yang Se-jong play tourists in Singapore

South Korean actors Park Eun-bin (left) and Yang Se-jong filmed scenes of their drama Spooky In Love in Singapore.

Tourists beat the heat with ‘magical’ Colosseum night tours

Pedestrians walk past the Rome’s ancient Colosseum during “A Night at the Colosseum” tour, a guided visit.

Merlion statue at One Fullerton to undergo maintenance works on Sept 8

The main Merlion statue will be partially covered in scaffolding amid maintenance works.

Japan coral protectors race to save reefs from heat ‘bomb’

Coral in an area of the sea near Onna village, Okinawa Prefecture. Scientists are trying ways to revive Okinawa's famous coral reefs.

Beyond the glass: Inside the Singapore Oceanarium

In travel hot spots, gatekeepers are hiding their favourite places

Markets like this one in the San Angel neighbourhood of Mexico City are becoming more crowded and expensive as visitors flock to them.

Japan notifies local governments they may ‘ban’ private lodgings amid problems

Under Japanese law, owners can rent out vacant homes or rooms to tourists for up to 180 days per year.

Seoul’s historical royal sites see 6.6% jump in foreign visitor numbers

A visitor dressed in a traditional Hanbok dress walks at the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul on June 21, 2026..

Tokyo Disney Resort to raise maximum entrance fees in October

The prices for Tokyo Disney Resort will vary by day of the week and time of year, and increases apply on days of high demand, such as public holidays and seasonal events.

Vietnam arrests speedboat captain after deadly capsize near Phu Quoc island

Sailors and rescuers recovered 21 people, but 15 passengers died.

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