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singapore Fire breaks out at empty bunk in Pulau Tekong's Basic Military Training Centre
Asiaone
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June 22, 2025
A fire broke out on Friday afternoon (June 20) in a bunk of an unoccupied accommodation block at the Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC) on Pulau Tekong. In response to AsiaOne's queries, the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said the fire alarm was...
Nat Locke: the crisis in the Middle East saw me read my travel insurance for the first time. It’s baffling
The West Australian
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June 28, 2025
And to think that this time last week, my biggest concern was battling email servers to secure an e-visa to Turkiye. I got it, in case you’re wondering, but now the whole trip is, well, up in the air. I’m reluctant to make a geopolitical crisis in...
'I’ve holidayed in this underrated Asian city four times. There’s a reason I keep going back.'
Mamamia
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June 27, 2025
Singapore is a destination I have visited many times — and for good reason. Being one of the main thoroughfares to and from Europe, I have stayed twice on my return home from bigger trips. I find staying in Singapore a great way to start adjusting...
Super Rich In Korea’s David Yong, accused of multiple offences, allowed to leave Singapore in July
The Straits Times
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June 28, 2025
On June 27, a district court allowed businessman David Yong to travel to Seoul and Kuala Lumpur.PHOTO: ST FILE SINGAPORE – Businessman David Yong, who was featured in the Netflix series Super Rich In Korea and accused of multiple offences, has...
The Ultimate Guide to Train Travel in Vietnam: Routes, Tips and Scenic Journeys
TripZilla
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June 26, 2025
With its dramatic coastlines, misty mountains and rural heartlands, Vietnam is made for slow travel, and there’s no better way to take it all in than by train. While Vietnam’s rail network isn’t the fastest or flashiest, it offers a charming,...
How a Chinatown Landmark is Now One Of KL’s Most Innovative Hotels
RADII China
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July 11, 2025
Tucked within the dense folds of Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown, Else stands as a presence waiting to be explored. The boutique hotel intentionally tries not to make a splash. Instead, it eased into the neighborhood and, in doing so, nudged the city’s...
world Tourists and residents seek shade as temperatures soar in Athens
Asiaone
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June 28, 2025
ATHENS - Tourists visiting the Acropolis used umbrellas and fans to protect themselves, while locals retreated indoors, as temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius (104°F) gripped the Greek capital on Friday (June 27). Situated at Europe's...
‘Worst incident in my 15-year career’: Rescuer who found Brazilian tourist’s body on Lombok volcano
The Straits Times
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June 27, 2025
SINGAPORE - It took two aborted attempts in freezing temperatures before rescue worker Khafid Hasyadi climbed a 180m vertical cliff face and retrieved the body of a Brazilian tourist from a ravine on Mount Rinjani in Lombok. It then took him and...
Interview: I-DLE’s MINNIE On Being Part Of Skechers’ Revamped Flagship Store In Singapore & More
Hype Malaysia
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June 28, 2025
Skechers, The Comfort Technology Company™ and a leader in performance footwear, recently marked the grand reopening of its expanded and revamped flagship store at Bugis Junction, Singapore. Now spanning more than 4,100 square feet, the upgraded...
Singapore Is a Vital Sounding Board for US China Policy
The Diplomat
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June 20, 2025
Singapore has long been one of the United States’ most reliable and trustworthy partners. Despite being one of the world’s smallest countries by land area, it is one of the world’s most respected nations, as a world-class economic hub whose public...
Transporting Travelers to a Bygone Heyday Is the New Luxury Experience
WWD - New York
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June 28, 2025
ROME — Inside the new Orient Express La Minerva hotel in Rome, the lobby bar is punctuated with ferns and palms, big band music is playing as waiters in impeccable white uniforms and well-coiffed hair serve gin and tonics to the international jet...
WIPO Announces 2025 Global Awards Winners: Recognizing IP-Driven Innovation and Impact
World Intellectual Property Organization
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July 11, 2025
Geneva, July 11, 2025 PR/2025/938 Ten SMEs and startups are the winners of this year’s WIPO Global Awards, with products including antibody therapeutics, sign-to-speech gloves, next-generation memory chips and sustainable protein...
Middle East updates: What travel advisors are seeing, Qatar CEO’s open letter, travel insurance
KARRYON
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June 25, 2025
What agents are seeing 26 June 2025 We asked travel advisors what impact, if any, the current situation in the Middle East was having on business. Unsurprisingly, there have been a lot of questions – mostly around air travel – but fortunately, few...
singapore 3-hour wait or longer: Motorists should expect delays at Woodlands Checkpoint, says ICA
Asiaone
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June 21, 2025
Motorists travelling to Malaysia should expect delays, said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) today (June 21). The advisory comes amid the June school holidays and the weekend travel surge. In a Facebook post today at 8.16am, ICA...
Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel Tap into Rising Demand for Monsoon Holidays
Equity Bulls
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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...
Europe rolls out new entry rules for Thai and other Asian travellers
ScandAsia
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June 27, 2025
Source: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees/what-ees_en Thai, Singaporean, and Malaysian citizens will no longer need to visit embassies or VFS offices when travelling to Europe. Instead, they will soon apply online for a simple ETIAS travel...
Changi Airport opens first World of Tiger Beer bar in Terminal 1 in partnership with SSP
Future Travel Experience
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July 9, 2025
Share on LinkedInLinkedIn Share on TwitterTwitter Share on FacebookFacebook Share on RedditReddit Share on FlipboardFlipboard Share on TumblrTumblr Share via EmailGmail Share on WhatsAppWhatsApp SSP has launched a new concept called the World of...
Navy Dentist Details Life at Sea, from Tooth Emergencies to Rarely Seeing the Sun (Exclusive)
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 11, 2025
NEED TO KNOW Growing up, Kelsey Smith developed a passion for science and a strong desire to help others From a young age, she dreamed of becoming a dentist. After high school, she attended Gonzaga University, where she discovered a unique...
Top Sustainable Travel Tips for Exploring Eco-Friendly Singapore
The London Economic
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June 27, 2025
Singapore is often described as a city of the future, and when it comes to sustainability, it truly leads by example. From green skyscrapers to eco-conscious transport systems, this island nation has woven environmental responsibility into daily...
DICT’s 2 e-government platforms receive awards in Singapore
Manila Standard
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June 27, 2025
The Philippine government’s modernization efforts are receiving global recognition at the GovMedia Awards 2025 in Singapore where the eGovPH Super App won the E-Governance Project of the Year and e-Government Data Exchange Platform (eGovDX) as...