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New Zealand nearly triples levy on international tourists
Reuters, Published on 03/09/2024
» WELLINGTON - New Zealand will nearly triple entry fees for tourists, the government said on Tuesday, spurring criticism from the key tourism sector the higher levy will deter visitors.
Laos allows border pass holders to stay longer, go farther
Published on 01/07/2024
» Laos has extended stays and allowed travel outside the point of entry for Thais using a border pass from July 1 to the end of the year, to attract more tourists.
After losing out to Thailand, Indonesia wants Chinese tourists to look beyond Bali
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/06/2024
» JAKARTA - Indonesia’s Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno is on a mission to get Chinese tourists to look beyond Bali for their next tropical getaway.
China offers to help Malaysia link rail line to Thailand
Published on 19/06/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - China is willing to work with Malaysia to study connecting the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) with the rail line in Thailand, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday.
China visa-free travel: relaxing entry restrictions adds up
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/02/2024
» BEIJING - French national Marc Guyon travelled to China on the first day that Beijing began allowing citizens of his homeland to enter visa-free.
China, Singapore to start mutual visa-free entry on Feb 9
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/01/2024
» SINGAPORE - Citizens from China and Singapore can visit the other without needing a visa starting Feb 9, as the world’s second-largest economy ramps up efforts to encourage more cross-border exchanges.
China cuts visa fees by 25% for Thai tourists
Published on 08/12/2023
» BEIJING - China on Friday cut visa fees by 25% for travellers from countries including Thailand, Japan, Mexico, Vietnam and the Philippines until the end of 2024, according to statements from the Chinese foreign ministry and embassies.
China approves 87 new video games
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/12/2023
» China approved 87 new video game titles in November including the local version of Tencent Holdings-backed Ubisoft Entertainment's The Division Resurgence - a mobile third-person shooter based on the French publisher's flagship franchise, Tom Clancy's The Division - as the domestic market continues to recover after Beijing eased its regulatory crackdown.
Sri Lanka approves free tourist visa for Thailand, 6 other countries
Reuters, Published on 24/10/2023
» COLOMBO - Sri Lanka's cabinet approved issuing free tourist visas to visitors from seven countries including China, India and Russia, a statement issued by the media ministry said on Tuesday, to boost tourism and help revive its crisis-hit economy.
Miss Universe Indonesia hopefuls allege sex harassment
Published on 08/08/2023
» JAKARTA: Six contestants in the Miss Universe Indonesia pageant have accused organisers of sexual harassment after they alleged they were subjected to topless “body checks”, their lawyer said on Tuesday.