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Laos and China to introduce QR code system connecting their payment networks
Laos' Lao National Payment Network Company Limited (LAPNet) and China’s UnionPay International (UPI) formally signed an agreement to introduce a QR code-based system connecting the two countries’ payment networks.
New developmental blueprint could exponentially boost tourism growth in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) seeks to increase the additional value generated by tourism to US$15.46 billion by 2029.
Plaza Premium Group teams up with Egypt Aviation Services and Cairo Airport Company
Hong Kong-based airport hospitality services provider Plaza Premium Group (PPG), together with Egypt Aviation Services (EAS) and Cairo Airport Company (CAC), announced a strategic joint venture.
150,000 tourists make their way to southern Thailand for the holidays
Over 150,000 tourists from neighbouring countries spent the holidays in Southern Thailand during the last weeks of 2024, contributing over 1 billion Baht to the local economy.
Indonesian Ministry of Tourism holds welcome ceremonies at three key hubs
Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism kicked off 2025 with a special welcome ceremony for foreign arrivals at the country’s three major entry points Bali, Jakarta, and the Riau Islands.
Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern launch codeshare agreement
Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern announce a new codeshare agreement , which increases business and leisure connections to East Asia and greater access to destinations in mainland China.
Loong Air debuts its Xi’an-Penang route
Loong Air flew the inaugural flight of its new Xi’an-Penang route into Penang International Airport on Monday 30th December.
Japan and South Korea to ease visa policies for Chinese tourists
Japan and South Korea announced that they will modify their respective visa policies for the growing number of Chinese tourists
Malaysia expects significant increase in foreign arrivals for 2025
Officials from Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC) expect a significant number of foreign arrivals for this year.
ANA Holdings takes full ownership of Peach Aviation
All Nippon Airways’ parent firm ANA Holdings recently acquired the remaining seven percent stake in Osaka-based low-cost carrier Peach Aviation from First Eastern Aviation Holdings in Hong Kong.
Vietnam to build railway line to China
Vietnam is slated to commence the construction of a new railway line from the northern port city of Haiphong to the Chinese border before the year ends.
Singapore arrivals go past the 15-million mark in November
Singapore logged around 15.13 million visitor arrivals as of 30th November 2024, meaning that it has surpassed the lower range of the arrivals estimate for this year.
Cambodia reports 6 million tourist arrivals
Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism reports that six million foreign visitors came to the country between January and November 2024.
Tourism Authority of Thailand hosts Amazing Thailand Golf Paradise 2024
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted the Amazing Thailand Golf Paradise 2024: Celebrating 50 Years Thai-China Diplomatic Relations on Thursday, 19th December, at Siam Country Club Waterside and Rolling Hills in Pattaya, Chon Buri.
Japan’s JOYPOLIS opens first overseas complex in Hong Kong
TOKYO JOYOPOLIS, Japan’s largest indoor amusement park in Japan, opened its first overseas flagship complex JOYPOLIS SPORTS HONG KONG.
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