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Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture to require climbers to submit plans for off-season Mount Fuji climbs

Those who submit plans and take necessary safety precautions will not be required to pay for rescue operations when climbing Mount Fuji in the off-season.

South Africa says US misrepresented its policies after visa curbs

South Africa’s foreign ministry added in a statement that the US announcement aligned with “the mischaracterisation of South Africa’s domestic policies by fringe groups”.

The Local List: Hong Kong

Michelin-starred chef Vicky Cheng’s favourite food joints in Hong Kong

Chef Vicky Cheng, who is classically trained in French cuisine, opened the restaurants VEA in 2015 and WING in 2021.

Headstart On Record Podcast

Why travelling with friends can lead to meltdowns and broken friendships

Eurail, the longtime savior of shoestring backpackers, ditches its name

The flexible train ticket Eurail is rebranding itself as the Interrail Pass; for many travelers, the old name evokes a bygone era of freewheeling European travel.

Medication shortages, 16-hour journeys for S’pore travellers returning from Indonesia

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Mohammad Fauzi Hussin, 43, greeting his mother Norsiah Hamid, 67 as she returns to Singapore on relief flight SQ 9885, at Changi Airport Terminal 2 on Sep 8, 2026. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

Anak Krakatau eruption: SIA adds 8 relief flights between Jakarta and Singapore

More Singapore Airlines flights have been retimed or cancelled on Sept 8 due to volcanic activity caused by the eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau.

The Local List: Hong Kong

Photographer Derry Ainsworth on chasing Hong Kong’s fire dragons

The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance is a lasting tradition that has endured as an annual blessing for peace, safety and well-being.

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