Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays: The plan BTravellers are changing holiday plans. Shorter trips in Europe are becoming popular. Rising airfares and conflict are causing concern. Many...
12 May, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Iran war could make Trump's trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visitPresident Donald Trump is set to visit China soon. He has previously praised Chinese leader Xi Jinping. However, trade disputes and China's...
10 May, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Japan tourism hits record despite Middle East conflictForeign tourists coming to Japan hit a new record in March despite another huge drop in Chinese visitors as well as a fall in those from th...
15 Apr, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Middle East crisis sparks a new fear: Not being able to flyAmid rising tensions linked to the Gulf War, concerns over air travel are shifting from fear of flying to fear of not flying at all. Sudden...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Career advice of the day from NVIDIA founder Jensen Huang: 'I am rarely chasing things. Most of the time, I wait for things to come to me'NVIDIA founder Jensen Huang champions patience over hustle, inspired by a Kyoto gardener's decades-long dedication. Huang believes in deep ...
31 Mar, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Cats have turned the place into a tourist destination. They welcome you at railway station, play with you during your stay, and accompany you to cafesTaiwan boasts a unique 'cat village' near Taipei, Houtong, where hundreds of friendly stray cats roam freely. Visitors can pet, play with, ...
26 Mar, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
Japan sets February record for inbound tourists with nearly 3.5 million visitorsJapan welcomed a record 3.46 million visitors in February, a 6.4% surge despite fewer Chinese tourists due to diplomatic issues. The Lunar ...
18 Mar, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Inclusion of Taiwan in Laos Govt's visa-waiver program for Chinese tourists gives false impression: Taiwan's Foreign MinistryTaiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) criticised Laos' visa-waiver program for Chinese tourists, stating it falsely implies Taiwan is...
29 Jun, 2024, 01.31 PM IST
Thailand extends visa exemption program for Indian touristsThailand has extended visa exemption for Indian and Taiwanese tourists until November 11, 2024, to boost tourism and economy. The country a...
07 May, 2024, 06.24 PM IST
Taiwan says it has not stepped up military deployments on frontline islandsTaiwan, which China claims as its own territory despite the island's rejection, has been wary of efforts by Beijing to ramp up pressure on ...
21 Feb, 2024, 09.50 AM IST
Chinese pressurizes tiny Pacific state to snap ties with TaiwanThe Pacific island state of Palau has confirmed that it is under pressure from China to switch diplomatic ties from Taiwan to China. Palau ...
14 Jul, 2023, 08.15 AM IST
Taiwan's $82 million plan to boost travel includes cash incentives for touristsThe incentives, worth NT$5,000 ($165) each, were announced Thursday as part of a NT$5.3 billion package to attract international tourists. ...
24 Feb, 2023, 03.20 PM IST
Taiwan welcomes foreign tour groups as border fully reopensTaiwan has won praise for how it handled the pandemic, although like nearby Japan and Hong Kong it has been very cautious in reopening. As ...
13 Oct, 2022, 09.49 AM IST
'No use worrying': Taiwanese tourists carry on despite China threatTensions in the Taiwan Strait are at their highest in decades as Beijing rages against a visit to Taipei earlier this month by United State...
17 Aug, 2022, 07.51 AM IST
- Taiwan tour operators sceptical about China boom
The launch of regular direct flights between China and Taiwan has been hailed as a symbol of progress and a boon to tourism, but industry w...
06 Jul, 2008, 10.17 AM IST
- Taiwan awaits Chinese tourists with mixed feelings
Taiwan residents, with excitement, curiosity and a little contempt, are awaiting Chinese tourists who will arrive July 4 after Taiwan lifts...
02 Jul, 2008, 09.07 AM IST
- China invites Taiwan to talks on charter flights, tourism
China has invited Taiwan to talks on tourism and direct charter flights, in another sign of warming relations following a high-level meetin...
29 May, 2008, 09.08 AM IST