The Guangdong–Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone took a decisive step toward a paper-less border on 7 May when authorities activated facial-recognition-based “Smart Immigration Clearance” at all one-stop joint-service vehicle lanes in Hengqin Port. The system, jointly developed by Macao’s Public Security Police Force, Zhuhai border inspectors and the Hengqin economic bureau, allows pre-registered drivers and passengers

A London jury on 7 May convicted Peter Wai, a UK Border Force officer, and Bill Yuen, a former Hong Kong policeman, of helping China’s Ministry of State Security monitor Hong Kong pro-democracy activists in Britain. Prosecutors described the pair’s activities—surveillance, harassment and data gathering on exiled campaigners—as an unprecedented case of “transnational repression” involving

From American car icons like the Corvette and Cobra, to the most famous oval in the racing world and Art Deco beauties, to the early days of mass motorization in the USA – America’s premier automobile museums have something to offer for every enthusiast. Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, Auburn, Indiana For anyone who loves

Australians love a road trip almost as much as we love our furry friends. They’re considered part of the family, and few want to leave them behind while on a holiday. But in Australia, the two don’t always co-exist well. Between long stretches of road without a suitable place for pups to stretch their legs

Visitors pose for photos at night nearby the Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, Hubei province. (XU LIN / CHINA DAILY) Over the just concluded five-day May Day holiday, more than 300 million inter-regional trips were made across China each day. Chinese consumers are on the move, and their wallets are moving with them, but in

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry. May 8, 2026 OPIS China’s TOPCon cell prices held steady in the first week of May amid weak trading activity, as China entered a week-long Labor Day holiday

Pet owners need to keep some things in mind for a safe trip with animals or be ready to face fines, according to an expert. Make sure you don’t fall into the common traps If you’re travelling with pets, a simple mistake can lead to fines(Image: Getty Images/Stock Photo) If your summer travel plans include

By Hoang Vu  &nbspMay 7, 2026 | 10:11 pm PT People crossing a street during busy evening traffic in central Hong Kong. Photo by AFP A 69-year-old American woman died after falling from a hotel in Hong Kong, with at least seven people injured in the incident. The incident occurred at Hotel Indigo Hong Kong

Findings from a February-March 2026 pulse survey conducted by the British Educational Travel Association (BETA) highlight “growing pressure” on inbound youth travel to the UK this year. The survey gathered responses from 211 international buyers and agents responsible for organising youth group travel to the UK, including school groups, educational tours, and language programmes. Just

An American tourist has died after plunging from the 29th floor of a Hong Kong boutique hotel on Monday – and seven people on the ground were also injured. The woman, only identified as a 69-year-old, fell to her death just after 9 a.m. after going to the pool deck of the Hotel Indigo Hong

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Travel plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States—and for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow—face fresh uncertainty after Unite the Union opened strike ballots on 6 May 2026 covering almost 900 workers at Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow airports. The ballots close on 21 and 28 May, teeing up potential walk-outs during the

Pet owners and veterinary professionals in the Channel Islands have voiced concerns over rising costs and added inconvenience because of recent changes to the documentation required for travelling with animals to Europe. Under updated EU regulations, now enforced by the UK, previously issued EU pet passports expired in April. As a result, islanders must now

A potential safety risk has prompted Canada to warn travellers in its recent travel advisory update for the U.K. The statement urges Canadians to “exercise a high degree of caution” when travelling to the U.K. On Tuesday, the Government of Canada warned Canadians of a threat of terrorism in Europe. “Terrorists have carried out attacks

With the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region recording more than 1 million Chinese mainland visitor trips during this year’s Labor Day Golden Week (Friday through Tuesday), the headlines focused on the numbers — border crossings, hotel occupancy, retail sales, and transport capacity. But the more interesting story lies not in how many visitors arrived, but

From Georgian townhouses in Edinburgh to Cornish clifftop retreats, Britain regularly surpasses expectations by fusing centuries of culinary ambition, scenery, and craftsmanship to create truly memorable experiences for those seeking a sophisticated staycation. A growing number of discerning tourists are looking for luxury hotel stays that go beyond room service menus and thread counts in

China’s card payment giant UnionPay and online payment-clearing house NetsUnion Clearing Corporation processed nearly 28.94 billion transactions during the five-day May Day holiday, a year-on-year growth of 23.45 percent, according to central bank data released on Wednesday. During the holiday season running from May 1 to 5, the two non-cash payment platforms combined a total

An estimated 1.52 billion cross-regional passenger trips were made across China during the five-day May Day holiday from May 1 to 5, according to the Ministry of Transport on Tuesday. The high travel volume indicates a continued and robust recovery in the country’s tourism and travel economy, a major driver of consumption. The ministry said

Hong Kong is expected to receive around one million mainland tourists during the mainland China Golden Week holiday, with popular tourist sites across the city turning into busy photo spots. However, a series of incidents involving tourist behavior has sparked public debate, drawing criticism from both local residents and mainland social media users. Trail sign

사진 확대 Customers are looking at products at Shinsegae Duty Free’s Myeongdong Beauty Store in Jung-gu, Seoul. [Shinsegae Duty Free Shop] In early May, when the holidays in Korea, China, and Japan coincided, the domestic duty-free industry enjoyed “foreign specials” for the first time in a long time. According to the industry on the 6th,