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Singapore travel rewards platform HeyMax eyes expansion to Japan and other popular destinations
The Straits Times
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June 16, 2025
SINGAPORE – Singapore-based travel and loyalty platform HeyMax is seeking to expand to overseas markets such as Japan amid strong travel demand. The start-up also plans to double its current Singapore headcount of 16 over the next year, and hire...
Five-star Singapore
Business Traveller
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A new age of hospitality Another way the hotel refines its luxury offering is through the hyper-personalised Signature Butler Service. Guests can enjoy bespoke itineraries and specially curated menus. The hotel’s hallmark Club InterContinental is...
Acting transport minister says taxi, PHV drivers’ roles ‘may change’ as Singapore’s AV trial starts by Q4 2025
The Independent Singapore
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June 30, 2025
SINGAPORE: The roles of taxi and private-hire vehicle (PHV) drivers may change as Singapore moves to include autonomous vehicles (AVs) in its public transport network. According to Channel News Asia (CNA), Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow...
Country Day’s Mia Ennis named to All-World Team after USA claims bronze in U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup
Crescent City Sports - Louisiana
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July 9, 2025
COUNTRY DAY STAR MIA ENNIS NAMED TO ALL-WORLD TEAM; TEAM USA CLAIMS BRONZE MEDAL IN WBSC U-15 WOMEN’S SOFTBALL WORLD CUP IN ITALY Caronno Pertusella, Italy – Metairie Park Country Day softball star Mia Ennis, a rising sophomore and a top...
India eyes boosting cruise tourism with ASEAN nations: Sarbananda Sonowal
The Economic Times
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June 30, 2025
India is promoting cruise tourism with ASEAN member nations, Union Ports Shipping and Waterways Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal said Monday. Speaking at the first ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue, the minister said India is committed to work closely with...
Tourism Malaysia launches Explore Sabah campaign with SabahTravel.com
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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June 25, 2025
Explore Sabah campaign promotes 400+ travel experiences via SabahTravel.com, supporting Visit Malaysia 2026 with digital bookings and discounts. KOTA KINABALU, MALAYSIA – Tourism Malaysia Sabah, in collaboration with SabahTravel.com, an e-commerce...
Japan Airlines Is Giving Away Free Domestic Flights to International Travelers—Is the Deal Worth It?
AFAR
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June 30, 2025
While Tokyo’s modern architecture, neon lights, Michelin-starred restaurants, and world-class museums are a huge draw for international visitors, they’re far from the only things to see and do in Japan. From the champagne powder of Niseko’s ski...
TransNusa adds flights to Singapore and Singkawang
Asian Aviation
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June 30, 2025
TransNusa Aviation Mandiri has expanded its network connectivity in the first six months of this year to include two new international routes from Bali. One of which is the golden route from Bali to Perth and the second from Bali to Guangzhou,...
Indian travel demand to prop up Thai aviation
Bangkok Post
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June 30, 2025
PUBLISHED : 1 Jul 2025 at 05:41 India's rapid economic growth will help support Southeast Asia's aviation industry, including the Thai aviation sector, according to Indian carrier IndiGo, which plans to introduce its new business class seats to...
Webuy Global Ltd Integrates Coinbase to Accept Stablecoin Payments - Leading the Way in Travel ...
Bluefield Daily Telegraph - West Virginia
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SIngapore, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Webuy Global Ltd. (Nasdaq: WBUY) (“Webuy” or the “Company”), a fast-growing Southeast Asian e-commerce and travel technology company, has successfully integrated Coinbase Commerce into its platform,...
Johor-Singapore RTS Link hits 56% completion, set for 2026 launch
The Sun Daily
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June 30, 2025
JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link has achieved 56 per cent physical progress as of June, marking a significant milestone in the cross-border infrastructure project. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi...
Singapore announces six public holiday long weekends for 2026
The Economic Times
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June 16, 2025
Singapore confirms 11 public holidays for 2026 The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has released the official list of public holidays for Singapore in 2026. The year will feature 11 public holidays, beginning with New Year’s Day on Thursday, January 1....
CIO of the Year: Jean Chia, Bank of Singapore
Markets Media
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June 30, 2025
Markets Media spoke with Jean Chia, Global Chief Investment Officer, Bank of Singapore, who won CIO of the Year at the 2025 Women in Finance Asia Awards. What does this award represent to you, both as a leader in global investment strategy and as...
Brunei Week to debut at Singapore’s Grand Market Sept 5-7
Biz Brunei
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June 30, 2025
BEDB invites local businesses to apply for event at Suntec Convention Centre Brunei businesses looking to expand regionally are invited to apply for the first Brunei Week in Singapore, taking place at the Grand Market at Suntec Convention Centre...
singapore URA Draft Master Plan: Developing Bishan as business node rivalling Paya Lebar Central being studied
Asiaone
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June 26, 2025
Plans to develop Bishan into a business node like Paya Lebar Central are being studied under the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Draft Master Plan (DMP) 2025. In a video posted to Facebook on Thursday(June 26), Minister for National...
RTS Link crucial to Johor-Singapore economic zone, says Transport Minister
The Malaysian Star
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June 30, 2025
SINGAPORE: The Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) is a crucial component of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke. The project is not just ordinary infrastructure, as it signifies the...
Biggest EU Border Shake-Up Since Schengen: What the EES ‘passport in your pocket’ app means for your holidays and trips
Euro Weekly News
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June 30, 2025
Frontex unveils ‘passport in your pocket’ app to dodge border queues – but will it fly? Credit: Zephyr_p, Shutterstock Europe’s EES ‘passport in your pocket’ starts, letting non-EU travellers upload passport details and selfies before even...
Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel launch ‘Monsoon Special holidays’
Travel Daily Media
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June 30, 2025
Indian travellers continue to showcase a strong appetite for holidays, post the peak summer rush —fuelled by cooler weather, vibrant landscapes and significant value. Capitalising on this opportunity, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s leading...
Marketing the experience of polar travel
Travel Daily Media
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June 30, 2025
Both the North and South Poles have fascinated the world for ages and the popularity of polar travel is at an all-time high, with would-be adventurers keen on exploring the massive white expanse where few have dared to go. Over the years, a number...
Travelling? eSIM from Simify makes the process super simple — Australian Review
Ausdroid
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June 26, 2025
We wrote earlier this year about Simify’s rebranding and new offers for Aussies heading overseas. Taking your mobile with you on an overseas jaunt used to be a bit of an effort – you’d have to arrange roaming with your Australian telco, and...