Authorities in the Philippines are still attempting to confirm the death of one of South-East Asia’s top terror suspects, following a US-backed air-strike on a paramilitary training camp. However, a leading terrorism analyst has suggested that even if the deaths of Malaysian man Zulkifli bin Abdul Hir and two other high-profile targets are confirmed, the [...]This story comes to us via Homeland [...]

South African Airways will start flying non-stop to Beijing, China, for the first time in the history of the airline, from January next year.

Chengdu in China’s Sichuan Province may be famous as the home of the Great Panda, but which market dominates the airport’s traffic? Which major domestic routes stick out? And which long-haul routes serve the airport? As Chinese communities across world currently celebrate the Lunar New Year, air travel booms in an already expansive region. Meanwhile, Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport has [...]

Latest travel advice for those travelling to China. Includes information on entry requirements, security, local laws and health. This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and the Safety and Security section (unrest and protests in Ganzi and Aba Tibetan Autonomous Prefectures). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restriction [...]

Following multiple deaths in Vietnam and Cambodia, China has reported its second bird flu death in a month. While the flu was highly pathogenic, it was not confirmed to be the infamous H5N1 strain. The most recent victim was a 39-year-old male who reportedly had no contact with poultry. The World Health Organization says that [...]

I came to Harbin to see the Ice and Snow Festival and it was ridiculously outstanding but if you’re not here from January through March, it’s still definitely worth a trip. There’s a handful of other great things to see [...] 5 Things to do in Harbin, China is a post from: onestep4ward.com Related posts: The Ice and Snow Festival in Harbin, China – amazing! Cheap travel – boat [...]

Xi , China's vice president, will be visiting the United States this month for meetings at the White House in Washington and will travel to other cities. Related posts: Biden says China, US share global responsibilities Biden bonds with China’s vice president, Xi Jinping Pipeline drama ongoing in D.C. as Obama, Harper meet to announce border deal

South-east Asia is beautifully picturesque and wonderfully relaxing yet it has that fabulous contradictory ability to quicken the pulse while assaulting the senses. Expect a holiday with a rich mix of sights, sounds, colours and smells set against a diverse landscape of dramatic mountains, stunning beaches, verdant paddy fields and winding rivers. The best way to fully appreciate any country is to [...]

It's a credit to Hiroshima's recovery that if the city were to change its name, you'd never guess its harrowing past. A few miles from Miyajima, one of Japan's most beautiful destinations, the city is lined with shopping malls, its inhabitants play baseball and football, it hosts festivals throughout the year and is famed for its oysters and okonomiyaki (Japanese omelette). In some ways, it's a ve [...]

Japan parliament OKs 4th extra budget for recovery