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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....
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...
DFA steps up travel orientation for Filipinos, foreign visitors
Philstar
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June 30, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has launched a new initiative aimed at enhancing orientation programs for Filipinos traveling abroad and foreigners visiting the Philippines. In an initial consultation held at the DFA...
President Dr. Muizzu strengthens Maldives–Singapore ties during state visit
Maldives Voice
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed were accorded a ceremonial welcome in Singapore, marking the start of a landmark state visit celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations between the Maldives and Singapore. The...
India, ASEAN to develop cruise tourism circuits in Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean
The Economic Times
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June 30, 2025
India will work with ASEAN to develop cruise tourism circuits in the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean, Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Monday. Sonowal inaugurated first ever ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue here on Monday, according to a...
Maldives and Singapore sign three strategic agreements
Maldives Voice
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In a significant step towards strengthening bilateral cooperation, the Maldives and Singapore signed three key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) today during an official ceremony held at Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The signing was...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Nifty, Sensex edge up; Investors eye earnings season amid trade deal delay
Asianet Newsable
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July 10, 2025
Indian stock markets opened slightly higher as investors awaited corporate earnings results. The anticipated India-US trade deal was delayed, pushing the deadline to August 1. Indian stock markets opened on a positive note on Thursday as investor...
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,...
Singaporeans cancel or postpone trips to Middle East amid Israel-Iran conflict
Channel News Asia
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Singaporeans are cancelling or delaying their trips to the Middle East, given tensions in the Middle East. Tour agencies tell CNA that many clients are looking to avoid flights through the region, and turning instead to destinations in Africa and...
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...
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...
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...