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Sri Lanka: Cherished signs of yore
Sri Lankans revere and celebrate their tumultuous history. As Chris Pritchard learned, they like visitors to enjoy it, too.
Nepal: Focus on Everest
Kevin Pilley flies on Buddha Air for a close encounter with the Goddess of the Sky. Well, almost ...
Bar/fly: Bar Stories, Singapore
Singapore's cocktail bars are hip and their mixologists savvy, writes Paul Harper.
Bali: Catch a wave in Uluwatu
In Bali's hip spot, Katie Furze is torn between watching surfers and protecting her offspring from the local primates.
In Taiwan, do as the expats do
When confronted with 10 courses, just nibble, David Leggat quickly learns.
Trust KFC in China? The Chinese don't
KFC owner Yum Brands has taken a major hit in China after reports one of its meat suppliers had sold expired meat.
Bar/fly: Kuching
Graham Reid settles in at a colonial landmark for a cold one on a hot day in Sarawak.
Vietnam: Hanoi's novel retreat
Somerset Maugham and Graham Greene penned works here, writes Wynne Gray.
China: Communists' last stand
John Summers travels to a city devoted to Maoism - a place where Stalin is revered as a hero of the people.
Sri Lanka suspends sale of Fonterra milk powder
Fonterra has confirmed Sri Lankan officials have suspended the sale of some Anchor milk powder, amid concerns it has made children sick.
Japan: Riding the golden bullet
Japan's famous train turns 50 this month but it's still streaks ahead of its class. Joanna Symons joins the birthday party.
Turkey: An airbrush with history
In Turkey, those who do not want to remember the past are choosing to concrete over it, writes Ewan McDonald.
Fined for importing child pornography
A man who imported child pornography in his luggage said watching it made him "a better person".
Bali: Change of place
A haven of traditional culture, Ubud is an hour's drive but a world away from the bustle of Kuta, writes Tamara McLean.
Borneo: Going deeper
Chris Pritchard discovers some of Borneo's lesser known tourist attractions.
Singapore: Window on a watery world
Christiane Oelrich visits the world's largest aquarium, on Singapore's Sentosa island.
The graffiti wall of China
Not content with taking pictures, tourists are leaving their marks, says Stuart Leavenworth.
Fonterra unfazed by credit rating cut
Fonterra chief financial officer Lukas Paravicini said the cooperative continued to enjoy a solid balance sheet position, despite a credit rating downgrade by S&P.
Turkey on two feet
A new walking route shows Aaron Millar another side of the country that tourists seldom see.
Bar/fly: Sri Lanka
When a Sri Lankan watering hole touts its beer as strong, it is, finds Alex Robertson.
Central banks to lawmakers: You try growing this economy
Power of monetary policy to drive global growth is nearing its limit. Further progress depends on government leaders.
China's baby boom wagers go bust on child cost burden
After China's loosening of its one-child policy, living costs are deterring couples from having more than one child.
Shanghai: No roughing it with a caddy
With 600 courses nationwide, golf's a growing sport in China. Daniel Richardson tees off.
Tokyo fish market scouted as casino site
MGM Resorts has scouted the world's biggest fish market as a potential site for the casino resort it wants to build in Japan.