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Singapore PM’s historic visit marks new chapter in bilateral ties
Khmer Times
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July 2, 2025
Synopsis: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s first official visit to Cambodia reaffirms six decades of strong bilateral ties and paves the way for deeper cooperation in trade, energy, and regional stability. The Prime Minister of Singapore...
Singapore Charges Two from Hafnia Nile with Causing Fatal Tanker Collision
The Maritime Executive
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The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has filed charges related to the fatal 2024 incident involving the Hafnia Nile and the tanker Ceres I. The two individuals, one from India and one from Sri Lanka, who were the navigational officer and...
Royal Navy mocked by Indian tourist board over £88million F-35B Lightning jet stranded in the country for over a fortnight
Daily Mail
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July 3, 2025
An Indian tourism board has ruthlessly mocked the Royal Navy over one of its F-35B stealth jets which has been stranded in the country for more than a fortnight. The £88m warplane, dubbed one of the world's most hi-tech, was forced to make an...
Lotte’s Travel+Fintech app. China tops Japan in trends. Technoheaven’s bed bank. HotelBank x TA Network. SEO is out, AI is in
WIT
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July 3, 2025
Lotte’s Travel+Fintech app. China tops Japan in trends. Technoheaven’s bed bank. HotelBank x TA Network. SEO is out, AI is in China tops Japan as Singaporeans spend strategically this June YouTrip’s June Holiday Travel Trends Report reveals that...
Audley Travel and Seaborn unveil new land and sea journeys
Globetrender
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July 3, 2025
Audley Travel has launched three new cruise itineraries in partnership with Seabourn, combining land-based experiences with ocean voyages across Southeast Asia, Alaska and Croatia. Olivia Palamountain reports Audley Travel has expanded its cruise...
China Power Bank Rules 2025: What Travellers Must Know Before Flying
TripZilla
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July 3, 2025
A power bank is something many travellers carry without thinking. Tucked into a backpack or handbag, it’s ready to keep your phone alive on long layovers or during a day of sightseeing. But in China, that everyday travel essential has suddenly...
What Defines Luxury Travel in 2025
Abelson
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July 3, 2025
Lifestyle A fresh report reveals the elite are redefining luxury travel in 2025 as they favour purpose, nature and immersive itineraries. What Defines Luxury Travel in 2025. Photo: Marriott International A new wave of luxury travel is emerging...
US tourist says food is better in M’sia than SG — and many S’poreans agree
The Independent Singapore
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July 3, 2025
SINGAPORE: An American tourist in Malaysia has been very vocal on social media regarding his love for the country. His regular posts on the Malaysia Travel Tips Facebook page show that he’s quite the super fan. A recent post he wrote touting the...
Indian-American investor books island near Singapore for crypto-led ‘college town’
The Indian Express
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July 3, 2025
Indian-American tech entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan has booked a private island near Singapore to start his 90-day programme called “Network School”. This experimental project will explore topics like cryptocurrency, longevity science, and new...
Singapore Hopes Cambodia and Thailand to Resolve Dispute Peacefully in Accordance with International Law, Says Singaporean PM
Fresh News
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Hits: 204 (Phnom Penh): Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong reaffirmed to Cambodian Senate President, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, that he hopes Cambodia and Thailand will resolve their dispute peacefully, in accordance with international law....
Royal Blossom train journey from Hua Hin to Bangkok sells out in hours amid rising interest in train tourism
Hua Hin Today
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July 3, 2025
An exclusive rail journey organised by long-time British expat and travel blogger Richard Barrow recently sold out within hours, highlighting growing interest in train tourism in Thailand. The special trip, set to depart from Hua Hin to Bangkok...
Business News | Bond, Debond, Recycle - Tesa Opens New Debonding on Demand Laboratory in Singapore
Latestly
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July 3, 2025
PRNewswire Singapore, July 3: tesa, international manufacturer of adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions, is laying the foundation for future adhesive tapes with the opening of a state-of-the-art Debonding on Demand development...
How Agoda is betting on tech to transform the future of travel
TechCircle
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July 3, 2025
The travel sector has experienced a major technological transformation in recent years, making it more accessible, convenient, and personalised. Digital transformation in the online travel services industry has streamlined booking processes,...
Singapore Marina Bay Sands Of Current Engineering
India Herald
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Singapore marina Bay Sands: Amidst Singapore's gleaming skyline, marina Bay Sands stands proud as an architectural and engineering wonder-a international icon of innovation and ambition. This incorporated motel, offering 3 towering structures...
‘The purpose-driven traveller’ arrives as per Asia Pacific luxury travel trends
Travel Daily Media
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July 3, 2025
New destinations including Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Cambodia are gaining ground onthe list of top 10 destinations. Nature escapes and countryside retreats surge, with interest in safaris up to 30% The Luxury Group by Marriott International...
Imbibing the wonder of accessible ‘Smart City’ travel
Travel Daily Media
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July 3, 2025
Shanghai reigns supreme as the most accessible smart city with an accessibility index score of 84.86 out of 100. Singapore (81.5) and Wellington (79.12) place in second and third position, respectively. The Global Accessibility Index selects the...
72% luxury travellers from Asia Pacific plan to increase their spending on high-end travel in the coming year: Marriott report
Tourism Breaking News
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July 3, 2025
Thursday, July 3, 2025 - IST July 3, 2025 According to a new study from Marriott International, luxury travellers in Asia Pacific are approaching their journeys with both confidence and discernment, as 72% plan to increase their spending on...
At least 4 dead and dozens missing as ferry sinks off coast of holiday hotspot Bali sparking rescue mission
The U.S. Sun
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July 3, 2025
A FERRY carrying 65 people has sunk off the coast of Bali, leaving at least four confirmed dead and dozens still missing. The vessel, KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, was travelling from Ketapang Port in East Java to Gilimanuk Port in Bali when disaster...
Chan Brothers Travel to offer more tours, flights to Bhutan following partnership with Department of Tourism, Drukair
Channel News Asia
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July 3, 2025
Chan Brothers Travel is launching more Bhutan tours operated via exclusive chartered direct flights by Drukair, Bhutan’s national carrier. This comes after the travel agency reaffirmed its commitment to promoting Bhutan as a must-visit travel...
YouTrip unveils June holiday trends
TTR Weekly
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July 2, 2025
SINGAPORE, 3 July 2025: As the June school holidays wrap up, YouTrip, Singapore’s leading multi-currency digital wallet, reports a strong surge in outbound travel by Singaporeans, with one in four visiting more than one destination during the...