Startups
UFC's Asian rival One Championship looks beyond home market
Singapore's mixed martial arts brand prioritizes investment to cement fan base
Travel & Leisure
Coronavirus
Thailand to end COVID-19 emergency in bid to jump-start economy
Order had been seen as tool for PM Prayuth to control protesters
Coronavirus
Hong Kong scraps quarantine in hotels as business hub reopens
Mandatory stay being replaced by 3 days self-monitoring from Sept. 26
Travel & Leisure
Bhutan reopens with $200 tourist tax in test for sustainable travel
Sky-high daily levy worries pandemic-battered tourism operators
Transportation
Honda to bring private jets closer to public with rural Japan service
Automaker looks to take plane-car transportation combo to Asian markets
Coronavirus
Japan to allow visa-free individual tourists from Oct. 11
Kishida announces full reopening as weak yen gives visitors extra incentive
Coronavirus
Taiwan set to ditch quarantine restrictions for arrivals
Government says it aims to end most curbs from around Oct. 13
Travel & Leisure
Hyatt Hotels to open Japan hot spring inns to soak up inbound demand
Its first traditional resort to open in 2025 for post-pandemic tourism
Life
Snow Peak entices reluctant campers into nature
Japanese outdoor brand's countryside resort boasts Kengo Kuma-designed spa
Travel & Leisure
Sony's Aquaverse set for Thai debut as Paramount eyes Bali theme park
Southeast Asia's growing population and incomes draw overseas players
Travel & Leisure
Thailand says 2023 tourism revenue to be 80% of pre-COVID level
More than 1 million forecast to visit kingdom in September alone
Travel & Leisure
Macao's junket king Alvin Chau on trial: 4 things to know
Ex-Suncity Group boss and company executives accused of running criminal empire
Travel & Leisure
Central Japan hotels cashing in well ahead of Ghibli Park opening
Venue inspired by Oscar-winning filmmaker helps boost guest reservations
Travel & Leisure
Malaysia's Genting makes surprise bid for Macao gaming rights
Gambling hub kicks off licensing race with seven companies vying for six spots
Travel & Leisure
Japan eyes domestic tourism boost as border reopening nears
Government considers expanding scope of travel subsidies nationwide
Coronavirus
End of COVID pandemic is 'in sight,' WHO chief says
U.N. health agency gives its most upbeat assessment so far
Coronavirus
Japan set to announce restart of visa-free tourist travel
Limit on daily arrivals to be scrapped as country seeks economic boost
Travel & Leisure
Japan's Kobe Airport eyes 2030 for international service
Its 2,500-meter runway suited for midsize jets bound for Asia
Transportation
AirAsia Ride to debut in Singapore, Indonesia this year: Fernandes
Capital A CEO also announces full employment, benefits for drivers
Companies
Inquiry finds Australia's Star unfit to run Sydney casino
Gambling regulator says report into casino 'is, quite frankly, shocking'
