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Global Passport Index 2026 puts Singapore and Hong Kong at opposite ends of Asia's mobility story
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Global Citizen Solutions’ 2026 Global Passport Index ranks 197 countries and shows Singapore with a perfect mobility score and the world’s No. 1 investment ranking, even as quality of life keeps it at 10th overall.
AI models agree on Singapore’s safest banks, but split on digital bank winners
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A Quratic study of 212 AI responses found ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Mode were unanimous on Singapore’s safest banks, while diverging sharply on which digital bank has the best app. The findings point to a new kind of brand…
Sing Yachts launches AI chatbot for yacht charters in Singapore
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Sing Yachts has launched a conversational AI platform to speed up luxury yacht charter planning in Singapore as bookings surge for the second half of 2026. The system is designed to help customers get pricing, yacht matches, catering options and…
Embedded insurance market seen hitting $172.3B by 2035
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The global embedded insurance market reached $14.85 billion in 2025 and is projected to climb to $172.28 billion by 2035, driven by API-first distribution, regulatory changes and faster digital commerce checkout flows.
Sake Meguri 2026 returns to Singapore with 20-plus Japanese breweries
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Sake.sg will host Sake Meguri 2026 in Singapore this July, bringing more than 20 master brewers, over 200 sake labels and three tasting sessions to Sands Expo & Convention Centre.
TTW names top 50 medical tourism destinations for 2026
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Travel And Tour World has released its 2026 ranking of the world’s top 50 medical tourism destinations, citing healthcare quality, affordability, specialist expertise and patient services.
Dragonpass data shows GCC travelers moved Eid Al Adha trips earlier
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Dragonpass says travel across the GCC jumped before Eid Al Adha 2026, then cooled during and after the holiday week, signaling a shift in how travelers are timing peak-period trips.
Outdoor vacation market seen reaching $3.3 trillion by 2030
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Allied Market Research projects the outdoor vacation market will grow from $500.3 billion in 2020 to $3.326 trillion by 2030, driven by online booking, social media influence, and government tourism investment.
Tourism source market seen reaching $1.1 trillion by 2032
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Allied Market Research says the global tourism source market was worth $599.4 billion in 2022 and is projected to hit $1.1 trillion by 2032. The report points to mobile apps, group travel and Europe as the leading segments, with rising demand for…
utu launches tourist privilege programme at TimeVallée by Gübelin in Lucerne
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utu has rolled out its Tourist Privilege programme at TimeVallée by Gübelin’s Lucerne boutique, giving international shoppers an immediate in-store benefit tied to tax-free spending.
Airtripmaker expands affordable business class flights from major U.S. cities
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Airtripmaker is offering competitive business class fares from major U.S. cities to India and other international destinations, aiming to make premium-cabin travel more accessible.
Europe dominates 2026 Global Passport Index as Sweden stays No. 1
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Global Citizen Solutions says nine of the world’s ten strongest passports are European in its 2026 Global Passport Index, with Sweden ranked first for a third straight year.
Outbound MICE market seen hitting $1.27 trillion by 2031
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Allied Market Research projects the global outbound MICE market will rise from $225.9 billion in 2021 to $1.2722 trillion by 2031. Growth is tied to stronger international connectivity, business travel and tourism, with Asia-Pacific expected to…
Sweden keeps top passport spot as US drops to 12th in Global Passport Index 2026
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Global Citizen Solutions’ 2026 Global Passport Index says the mobility gap between the strongest and weakest passports is now wider than ever, with Sweden holding No. 1 for a third straight year and the United States falling to 12th after its…
Asia Shipping Media rebrands as Splash Maritime Group
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Asia Shipping Media has changed its corporate name to Splash Maritime Group as the Singapore-based company expands its media, events and intelligence business beyond its roots in maritime publishing.
London Design Awards names 2026 Season 1 winners
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The 2026 London Design Awards has named Season 1 winners across architecture, interiors, product design, communication, UX/UI, packaging and conceptual design.
Airtripmaker expands business class flight access from the U.S. to global hubs
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Airtripmaker says it has widened premium business class flight options between the United States and key destinations in India, Japan, Australia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The move is paired with new destination pages, search tools and…
Cambodia’s new wealth test is preservation, attorney says
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As Cambodian founders age out of the first major wealth-creation cycle, attorney Samantha Yem is urging families to shift from expansion to preservation through family offices, succession plans and disciplined investing.
Aircraft cabin interior market projected to hit $38.5 billion by 2031
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The global aircraft cabin interior market is forecast to rise from $22.8 billion in 2021 to $38.5 billion by 2031, driven by demand for safer seats, better passenger comfort and more in-flight entertainment.
Event pro-AV services market seen doubling by 2031
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The global event pro-AV services market is projected to grow from $28.6 billion in 2021 to $56.9 billion by 2031, according to Allied Market Research.
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