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Alert for travellers on weight-loss jabs going to the airport as they risk 'serious trouble'
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 2, 2025
Travel and health experts are advising individuals taking weight-loss injections to exercise caution when travelling abroad, as these medications are prohibited or heavily restricted in certain countries. Despite being approved for use in the UK,...
Ant International Unveils AI Travel Assistant Built into E-Wallets, Super Apps
Fintech News
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July 2, 2025
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox Ant International has introduced Alipay+ Voyager, an AI-powered travel assistant built into digital wallets and super apps to help users plan and manage trips more...
Kingdom attracts 373 investment projects in H1
Khmer Times
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July 7, 2025
Synopsis: China takes the lead in foreign direct investment (FDI) to the Kingdom followed by Singaporean and Vietnamese investors. Cambodia attracted a total of 373 investment projects in the first half of this year, up 96 percent compared to 190...
Rise in job switches among Gen Zs; more employees taking ‘micro-retirement’ breaks, say experts
Channel News Asia
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July 8, 2025
One worker who took such a break was Mr Dom Chiam, who quit his job as a project manager in 2023, after 12 years in the workforce. "I was in an environment where the working hours are long … (with a) seven-day work week,” said the 39-year-old. His...
People who've had weight loss jab told to take action before going on holiday
Nottingham Evening Post
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July 2, 2025
Holidaymakers taking weight-loss injections are being cautioned by travel and health professionals to verify their usage prior to traveling abroad, as these medications face restrictions or prohibitions in various nations. Following the NHS's...
You need two documents to take common drug on holiday this year
The Mirror
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July 2, 2025
Travel and health experts have warned anyone taking weight-loss jabs to check before they go on holiday as they are banned or restricted in some countries. Mounjaro has been released for use as a weight-loss jab on the NHS in the UK and other jabs...
Latest News | 3G Capital, Singapore's GIC Seek CCI Nod to Acquire Skechers
Latestly
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July 2, 2025
New Delhi, Jul 2 (PTI) Investment firm 3G Capital and Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC have sought approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to acquire footwear and apparel company Skechers. "The proposed transaction is an...
Hankede’s Broken Promises: Addu City’s Tourism Dreams Dashed Once Again
Ras Online
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For nearly two decades, the people of Addu City in the Maldives have clung to a vision of economic prosperity and tourism development centered on Hankede, an island long touted as the key to transforming the atoll’s future. Successive governments,...
TransNusa Expands Singapore Flights
FTN News
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July 2, 2025
TransNusa is reinforcing its commitment to meeting passenger demand with an expanded flight schedule between Jakarta and Singapore. Beginning July 1, 2025, the airline will increase the frequency of its Jakarta-Singapore service from two daily...
5 new restaurants in Singapore to check out this July 2025
Time Out
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New restaurant chatter might have quietened down a little these days, but July is still bringing some seriously exciting arrivals to Singapore’s food scene. This month, beloved stalwart Cherry Garden returns as Cherry Garden by Chef Fei, fronted...
Telford Holiday Inn hotel announces £5.5 million revamp with relaunch as premium brand planned - here's when
Shropshire Star
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July 2, 2025
The investment will see the Holiday Inn in Telford become a "Voco by IHG" hotel, after owners Southwater Event Group signed a deal with the hotel chain in March. The group says the conversion to the "premium" Voco brand is a natural progression...
BRI-backed project drives green tourism in Indonesia
China Daily
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Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park — a landmark project of cooperation between China and Indonesia under the Belt and Road Initiative framework — launches its first green tourism drive with local villages on June 30 for a sustainable future....
Johor-Singapore SEZ to boost state GDP share above 12% by 2030
The Sun Daily
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July 2, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is expected to propel Johor's share of national gross domestic product (GDP) to exceed 12 per cent by 2023, should their investments materialise according to plan, said CIMB...
What Is an International SIM and Should You Get One Before You Travel?
PhoneWorld
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July 2, 2025
International travel is becoming increasingly common among Pakistanis, whether for tourism, business, education, Hajj/Umrah, or visiting family. One challenge every traveler faces immediately upon arrival abroad is how to stay connected without...
Senate President Hopes for Further Promotion of Cambodia-Singapore Relations
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 02, 2025-- Cambodian Senate President Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen has expressed hope for the continued strengthening of Cambodia-Singapore relations, according to Senate Spokesperson H.E. Chea Thyrith. This...
‘I worked 10 jobs to see the world, and now I travel for free!’ — 19 y/o Singaporean student shares how Gen Zs like her can solo travel too
The Independent Singapore
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July 2, 2025
SINGAPORE: From lugging wine trays to lugging backpacks, Jaedyn Choo’s side hustle evolution is the Gen Z survival guide we didn’t know we needed. While most 19-year-olds spend their holidays bingeing on Netflix or catching up on sleep, Jaedyn was...
Bintan Resorts targets India’s emerging outbound markets with trade workshops
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 7, 2025
Bintan Resorts conducted trade workshops in Jaipur, Lucknow, and Indore to boost visibility and partnerships in India’s outbound market. Bintan – From the royal streets of Jaipur to the cultural charm of Lucknow and the vibrant energy of Indore,...
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East invites research proposals for travel retail market analysis
The Moodie Davitt Report
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July 2, 2025
ASIA PACIFIC. Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID) is calling on consultancies and research institutions to participate in a comprehensive study on travel retail in the post-pandemic era. Preliminary findings...
Indians Can Enter Visa-Free In 17 Countries If Their Passport Has..
Trak.in
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July 8, 2025
If you are holding a valid U.S. visa then it can be much more powerful than you think. Basically it holds a great importance especially if you’re an Indian passport holder. If you are wondering, it goes much beyond granting access to the U.S. as...
36 Of The Best Water Parks & Water Playgrounds In Singapore For A Splashing Good Time
Little Day Out
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July 2, 2025
Whether you are there for the thrills or just to splash around with junior, water parks and water playgrounds in Singapore can be great fun, especially in the sweltering heat. And, thankfully, we have more than a few of these water parks and...