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Very heavy traffic expected at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during Chinese New Year

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority advised travellers to check the traffic situation at the checkpoints before starting their journey.

Malaysia, Japan are most popular destinations for S’pore residents in cross-border card spending

Visa’s affluent cardholders – or those holding a Visa Infinite card – are also spending three times more per trip than the mass segment cardholders.

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8 best new hotels in Singapore to book for your next staycation

Best new hotels in Singapore which opened in 2025 to book for your next staycation

Rome introduces Trevi Fountain access fee to curb coin-tossing crowds

A tourist shows his two-euro ticket to access the viewing area of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, after the city introduces paid entry at several monuments and museums previously free, in Rome, Italy, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Vincenzo Livieri

Costa Rica: Central America’s democratic eco paradise

With its striking Pacific and Caribbean beaches, lush rainforests and imposing volcanoes, Costa Rica is considered a global leader for its environmental policies.

Is caviar from China any good? Find out at a sturgeon farm run by the world’s largest producer

A grown sturgeon in Kaluga Queen’s land farm in Quzhou and chicken nuggets topped with caviar, one of the snacks you can try at Kaluga Queen’s experience store in Quzhou.

Chinese New Year travel rush kicks off in China ahead of an extra-long holiday

This year’s Chinese New Year falls on Feb 17 and will be accompanied by an extra-long nine-day public holiday in China from Feb 15 to 23.

Stay in a cave hotel in Guizhou that comes with a free photo shoot

At Jianglu Yalugu Hotel, guests can enjoy personal photoshoots by the pool, a popular feature of the stay.

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Why you should visit Guizhou, China’s new adventure hub

The writer tries stand-up paddleboarding in Shilong Cave, an hour from Guiyang — a highlight of Guizhou’s emerging cave tourism trend.

Over 7,000 cannabis shops in Thailand close due to stricter regulations and new law

Out of over 8,600 cannabis shops with licences that expired in 2025, only about 1,300 opted for renewal.

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