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Macau emerges as the top tourist destination for Chinese mainland travelers
Macau Daily Times
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June 30, 2025
Macau has secured the top spot for outbound travel satisfaction among Chinese tourists in 2024, ahead of Singapore, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Spain, Hong Kong, France, Australia, Malaysia, and Argentina, according to the China Tourism...
Singapore man jailed seven months for sexual act with 14-year-old girl arranged by teens
Malay Mail
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June 24, 2025
SINGAPORE, June 24 — A 29-year-old man was sentenced to seven months’ jail today for engaging in a sexual act with a 14-year-old girl arranged by two teenage boys. Terrance Teo Jian Xiang pleaded guilty to one charge of sexual activity with a...
How Hong Kong is wooing Muslim tourists with halal menus
Bangkok Post
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June 30, 2025
At Chinesology restaurant in Hong Kong, culinary director Saito Chau creates char siu with Wagyu beef instead of pork, and uses "a secret sauce" to replace the rose cooking wine in the glaze. For him, the dish is not just another modern spin on a...
MB: Johor, Grab in talks to ease Malaysia-Singapore travel under revamped cross-border deal
Malay Mail
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June 19, 2025
JOHOR BARU, June 19 — The Johor government is in talks with ride-hailing company Grab to update the Cross-Border Travel Agreement, aiming to further streamline travel between Johor and Singapore. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, in a statement...
Singapore: Advancing Smart Security with High-Tech Tools
OpenGov Asia
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June 23, 2025
Singapore is stepping up its smart public security response with a new fleet of off-road vehicles and advanced drone technology for a specialist police unit. The move is aimed at ensuring faster and more effective deployments during emergencies,...
General : Rimba Raid Brings Major Boost To Tourism, Supports Visit Malaysia 2026 - Shamsul Anuar
Bernama
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June 30, 2025
LENGGONG, June 30 (Bernama) -- Hosting an international sporting event such as Rimba Raid X Lenggong significantly boosts the country’s tourism industry and helps stimulate local economic growth, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul...
Travel chaos starts to ease as Gulf states reopen airspace
The Business Times Singapore
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June 24, 2025
[DUBAI] Air-travel disruptions started to ease in the Middle East after a ceasefire deal was reached between Israel and Iran and several Persian Gulf states reopened their airspace. National carriers in the Gulf resumed flights during the night,...
Travel disruptions still hit Middle East in wake of US-Israel-Iran conflict
Al Jazeera
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June 24, 2025
Airlines are forced to reroute or cancel flights, affecting major hubs like Doha and Dubai, despite a ceasefire announced between Iran and Israel. The Israel-Iran conflict, together with the military intervention of the United States and Tehran’s...
Singapore's core inflation falls in May
VietnamPlus
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June 24, 2025
Hanoi (VNA) - Singapore's core inflation fell to 0.6% year-on-year in May, largely due to the easing of food inflation, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said on June 23. April's core inflation...
Singapore bolsters police capabilities with cutting-edge tech
VietnamPlus
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June 23, 2025
Singapore (VNA) – A specialist police unit has acquired a fleet of off-road vehicles to help officers navigate rough, unpaved terrain – and flood waters – to respond more quickly to public security incidents. The cars will be used by the...
Singapore’s F&B can be tough, but here’s how these 3 BBQ bizs are silently thriving
Vulcan Post
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June 24, 2025
When it comes to dining out in Singapore, BBQ isn’t usually top of mind. Unlike more mainstream favourites like mala, hotpot, or Japanese fare, smoked meats and slow-cooked brisket still occupy a niche space in the local food scene. Yet, behind...
Rising demand for short-haul travel: Indian tourists flock to Southeast Asia amid geopolitical tensions
The Economic Times
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June 29, 2025
New Delhi: Short-haul destinations such as Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Nepal continue to see steady demand Indian travellers even as long-haul travel has slowed amid geopolitical tensions, travel companies said....
singapore 'No personality': UK woman criticises Singapore for lack of heritage
Asiaone
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June 24, 2025
A woman in the UK recently shared a negative travel experience on her travel to Singapore and said that she would not want to revisit, sparking discussions among netizens. The woman was part of a street interview and featured in a TikTok posted by...
Singapore's Only Festival, It's The Ship, Unveils Explosive First Artist Announcement
Antara
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June 24, 2025
MAKING THEIR SHIP DEBUT PERFORMANCE: ALOK, TIMMY TRUMPET, NICKY ROMERO TO ROCK THE HIGH SEAS THIS NOVEMBER Singapore (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- IT'S THE SHIP, Singapore's only EDM festival and Asia's largest Festival at Sea, today announced its first...
Henley Passport Index 2025: Where can Saudis travel without a visa?
ARY News
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June 29, 2025
In the recent Henley Passport Index 2025 release, the latest global passport rankings strength have been revealed based on visa-free access, exposing Singapore to be once again in the top position, while Saudi Arabia is at 59th, allowing its...
There are 45,300 vacancies in Singapore paying a median of S$7,300/month. Where to find them?
Vulcan Post
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June 30, 2025
Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, any opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. Data sourced from the latest labour market report released by the Ministry of Manpower, supplemented with figures from earlier releases where necessary....
Harold goes on a mock date with a Singaporean woman in Match Me Abroad sneak peek
Sportskeeda
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June 29, 2025
In a sneak peek video shared by TLC on their official Instagram page on June 29, 2025, Match Me Abroad star Harold was seen going on a mock date with a woman named Kayla in Singapore. When he arrived at the café, Kayla introduced herself and said,...
Here's a list of countries where Pakistanis can now travel without visa
GEO TV
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June 29, 2025
Pakistani passport holders can now travel to 32 countries either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival following an improvement in the country's passport ranking. According to the latest figures released by Henley & Partners, an international...
Code of honour: Singapore teens embrace making apps and video games
The Straits Times
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June 29, 2025
SINGAPORE – Secondary 4 student Jatin Rakesh is the rare teenager who has met Mr Tim Cook. The famed Apple chief executive briefly interacted with the 16-year-old and other young people earlier in June, during an event at the iPhone maker’s annual...
Travel fair takes to Batu Pahat in July with more booths, attractive deals
The Malaysian Star
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June 23, 2025
Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair is set to offer attractive travel deals as it returns to Batu Pahat, Johor, next month. Organising chairman Kathryn Lee highlighted the fair’s consistent success. “Sales recorded in past...