Asia Travel & Food
Where to go and what to eat across Asia. Honest city guides, the dishes worth travelling for, what a meal really costs, and how to get around.
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How Ancient Traditions and Modern Makers Built China’s Emerging Wine Industry
Investigating the 2,000-year history, production regions, and global rise of winemaking in China amidst a shifting domestic consumption…
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Perennial Rice From China Takes Root in Sarawak After a Promising First Harvest
Discover how long-lived perennial rice varieties can regrow season after season, stabilizing soil and bolstering regional food security.
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Where to Spend Christmas in Kuala Lumpur 2026: Best Hotel Festive Dinners
Kuala Lumpur does Christmas in style, and nowhere more so than in the dining rooms of its luxury…
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Why Kuala Lumpur Belongs at the Top of Your Asia Travel List
Kuala Lumpur pulses with a distinctive energy that makes it one of Southeast Asia’s most compelling destinations. The…
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FAO Dialogue Launches Green Agriculture Stocktaking Report Across Five Regions
BUDAPEST, September 18 — The economic case for greening agrifood systems runs through water, soil and supply chains,…
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South Korea Hosts Central Asian Leaders to Boost Regional Clout
SEOUL, September 16 — South Korea hosts the first-ever presidential summit with the five Central Asian states on…
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Egypt Seeks ASEAN Sectoral Dialogue Partner Status in Talks With Singapore
CAIRO, September 16 — Egypt has moved to deepen its institutional ties with Southeast Asia, with Foreign Minister…
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Young Vietnamese Warm to Chinese Culture Despite Strategic Tensions
HANOI, September 15 — For years, Vietnam has been the textbook case against Chinese soft power in Southeast…
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Southeast Asia Travelers Raise Budgets, Hilton Study Finds
SINGAPORE, September 14 — The story begins with a number that Hilton’s researchers did not expect to dominate…
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Bangsamoro’s First Parliamentary Election Faces Legal Challenges and a Trust Gap
Cotabato, September 14 — Voters in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao cast ballots on Monday, May…
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LDP-Backed Genta Koja Wins Okinawa Governor Race
NAHA, September 13 — Genta Koja, the candidate backed by Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, has won the…
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Vietnam Grew 7.83% in First Quarter, but Foreign Firms Drove 80% of Exports
HANOI, September 11 — Vietnam’s economy expanded 8.2 per cent in the first half of 2026, its fastest…
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RCEP Region’s Global GDP Share Reaches 28% by 2025, AMRO Chief Reports
MANILA, September 10 — The centre of global economic gravity has shifted decisively toward East Asia, and the…
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Thailand: From Investment-Led Growth to Broad-Based Transformation
BANGKOK, September 9 — Thailand’s economy has grown better than expected despite a Middle East energy shock, supported…
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Hong Kong and Central Asia Weigh How to Turn 96 June Deals Into Projects
ASTANA — Hong Kong and Central Asian nations are pushing to deepen economic ties beyond finance, focusing on…
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PATA, Content With Purpose Launch Tourism Series for Pacific Asia
BANGKOK, September 8 — A free digital documentary series exploring sustainable tourism across the Asia Pacific launched today,…
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Explainer: What ASEAN’s New Digital Architecture Means for Canada
MANILA, Sept. 3 — Southeast Asia is set to sign the world’s first region-wide digital economy agreement this…
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Meta’s US$18 Billion Settlement Puts Big Tech On ASEAN’s Agenda
MANILA — A U.S. settlement with Meta Platforms announced on Oct. 8, 2025, is prompting ASEAN members to…
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China’s $10.8B Pinglu Canal Opens to Boost SE Asia Trade
NANNING, Sept. 3 — China is set to officially open the Pinglu Canal later this month, a 134-kilometer…
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High debt and rapid ageing increase Thailand’s Japanification risk
BANGKOK, September 2 — Thailand is staring down the risk of “Japanification”—a prolonged trap of low inflation and…
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AI Demand Boosts Asian Manufacturing in China, Japan, S. Korea
BEIJING, September 2 — Fresh manufacturing data from across East Asia show artificial intelligence demand is providing a…
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Packaging Executive Says Recycling Gaps Hold Back Circular Economy in South and Southeast Asia
Almaty, August 31 — As South and Southeast Asia grapple with mounting packaging waste, governments are stepping in…
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Thailand’s Household Debt at 86% of GDP Deepens Japanification Fears
Bangkok, August 29 — Thailand’s economy shows signs of structural strain as the Bank of Thailand keeps its…
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Thailand Hosts International Healthcare Week 2026 in Bangkok to Push Medical Hub Goals
Bangkok, June 22 — Informa Markets has joined forces with Thailand’s Department of Health Service Support (DHSS) to…
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