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Japan weighs 2,000-3,000 yen fee for new pre-travel screening system

epa12535040 People wait at a crossing in Ginza shopping district of Tokyo, Japan, 19 November 2025. China's Foreign Ministry and its embassy in Japan advised Chinese citizens against future travel to Japan following recent remarks by the Japanese Prime Minister concerning Taiwan. Amid the diplomatic row, several Chinese travel agencies have stopped selling Japan-bound tours, and Japanese hotels are already seeing trip cancellations. EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON

2.6 million vehicles expected on major Malaysian highways during Christmas peak

Some 2.6 million vehicles can be expected on major highways at peak times during the Christmas festive season.

South Korean rail workers plan to go on strike from Dec 23

Banners bearing protest messages from unionised rail workers are hung inside Seoul Station on Dec 10. The union had initially planned to launch the strike on Dec 11.

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Paying more for green travel: Are levies and carbon taxes enough?

Bondi Beach shooting: What you need to know if you’re visiting Australia

In a Facebook post on Dec 15, the New South Wales Police Force asked members of the public not to visit the Bondi area.

Going on a holiday soon? 5 ways to upgrade your packing game to maximise your trip

Pack smart and save space for the goods that really matter on holiday with reliable duffel bags, packing cubes and more.

What to do when a natural disaster strikes on your holiday

Villagers wading through the mudflow to find a shelter in the aftermath of flash floods in Tukka village, Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra province, Indonesia on Dec 3.

IndiGo cancels Dec 5 domestic flights from New Delhi airport

IndiGo, which controls two-thirds of the domestic market, is cancelling as many as 200 flights a day.

STB revokes travel agency Toyou Travel’s licence

STB said its review of Toyou Travel's financial statements revealed concerns about the authenticity of the financial information provided.

About 3% of S'pore workers have worked overseas full-time for at least 6 months: MOM

Nearly one in five (18.3 per cent) worked in Mainland China in their latest overseas stint, most commonly in the manufacturing sector.

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