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singapore From Turf City to West Coast: Construction begins on 6 Cross Island Line MRT stations

Asiaone · July 7, 2025

Construction works has begun on six MRT stations under the second phase of the Cross Island Line (CRL), with completion targeted by 2032. Six underground stations will be built over a distance of 15km, including two interchanges at the current...

singapore Woman injured on SMRT bus after bottle thrown at vehicle shatters window

Asiaone · July 7, 2025

A woman was injured after a bottle struck and shattered the window of a moving SMRT bus along Orchard Road on Saturday (July 5). According to a post uploaded on Xiaohongshu, images show the shattered upper-deck window of the bus, displaying a...

Malaysia Airlines Takes Centre Stage as Official Airline Partner at Travel Madness Expo 2025

Out of Town Blog · July 11, 2025

Malaysia Airlines is pleased to announce its role as the Official Airline Partner for the Travel Madness Expo (TME) 2025, one of the Philippines’ largest travel and trade fairs, scheduled from July 11 to July 13, 2025, at Hall 1-4, SMX Convention...

Malaysian tourism ministry holds Hotel Data Refinement Session in Sarawak

Travel Daily Media · July 11, 2025

The Malaysian Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), through its agency Tourism Malaysia, organised the Hotel Data Refinement Session with hospitality professionals in Sarawak. This event was held in conjunction with the Presentation of...

Trump’s pick for US ambassador to Singapore faces tough Senate hearing

The Independent Singapore · July 11, 2025

WASHINGTON / SINGAPORE: US President Donald Trump’s nominee for ambassador to Singapore, Dr Anjani Sinha, faced a tough reception at a Senate confirmation hearing this week, with pointed questioning from Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth that...

singapore Tank bumps into traffic light during National Day Parade National Education show

Asiaone · July 6, 2025

SINGAPORE - Mobile columns – where a country’s military hardware such as tanks are displayed during celebrations such as Singapore’s National Day Parade (NDP) – often attract attention, awe and admiration from members of the public. However, one...

This cute 'LimSimi' personality quiz is going viral in Singapore – here's why everyone's taking it

Time Out ·

You might remember the "You Simi Flavour" quiz that went viral around this time last year. This year, there's a new personality quiz making waves in Singapore, and just in time for National Day too. Introducing the “Lim Simi” personality quiz, a...

Why do so many American workers feel guilty about taking the vacation they’ve earned?

The Conversation · July 11, 2025

“My dedication was questioned.” “Managers or upper management have looked down upon taking time off.” “People think that maybe you’re not as invested in the job, that you’re shirking your duties or something.” These are just a few of the responses...

Hwajing Travel & Tours inks strategic partnership with Chinese cruise vessel M/V Piano Land

The Sun Daily · July 11, 2025

PENANG: Domestic premier cruise agency Hwajing Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd has signed a strategic partnership with Astro Ocean Cruise to bring the M/V Piano Land, operated by Astro Ocean Cruise, a Chinese cruise line, to Malaysia. This is a significant...

Flight constraints, price pressures loom as tourism gears up for summer surge

Macau Daily Times · July 11, 2025

The tourism sector is bracing for a vibrant summer season, with hotel operators projecting high visitor numbers and occupancy rates in August. However, industry experts warn that growth momentum may be threatened by rising cost sensitivity,...

More global talent expected to emerge at World Aquatics Championships in Singapore

The Straits Times · July 10, 2025

SINGAPORE – While swimming superstars are expected to break records and powerhouses set to dominate across the six disciplines at the July 11-Aug 3 World Aquatics Championships (WCH) in Singapore, there remains scope for surprises with unheralded...

The 5 Best City Hotels in Singapore of 2025

Travel + Leisure ·

Singapore’s hotel scene is about as bold as it gets. Almost every hotel in the city is the epitome of luxury, combining world-class dining and unmatched service under one roof. However, this year, Travel + Leisure readers made it clear that no two...

Peak XV-backed Singapore startup Airalo enters unicorn club with CVC-led round

VC Circle ·

Airalo co-founders Abraham Burak and Bahadir Ozdemir European private equity firm CVC led a $220-million funding round in Singaporean travel technology specialist Airalo, valuing the business at more than $1 billion, the companies said on...

CVC invests in Singaporean tech company Airalo at $1 billion-plus valuation

Yahoo Finance ·

By Amy-Jo Crowley LONDON (Reuters) -European private equity firm CVC led a $220-million funding round in Singaporean travel technology specialist Airalo, valuing the business at more than $1 billion, the companies said on Thursday. CVC, which has...

Aeroporti di Roma transforming travel and shaping the airport of the future in collaboration with emerging tech pioneers

Future Travel Experience · 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 Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) – a Corporate Partner of the...

singapore Singapore travellers told to expect delays, even as Iran-Israel truce brings reprieve to airlines

Asiaone · June 25, 2025

SINGAPORE — Singaporeans travelling to the Middle East and Europe over the coming days should be prepared for delays and disruptions, despite a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel offering a reprieve to airlines roiled by the fighting in the...

CVC backs Singaporean tech firm Airalo at $1b-plus valuation

Deal Street Asia ·

European private equity firm CVC led a $220-million funding round in Singaporean travel technology specialist Airalo, valuing the business at more than $1 billion, the companies said on Thursday. CVC, which has 202 billion euros ($236.52 billion)...

Welcoming Closer Ties With Singapore

Scoop ·

The New Zealand Customs Service hosted a week-long visit by a group of senior officials from Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). Led by Deputy Commissioner (Operations) Mr. Hsu Sin Yun, the delegation’s visit to New Zealand...

Tom Kerridge reveals the European destination with the best food - amid rumours he's set to replace John Torode on MasterChef

Daily Mail · July 20, 2025

Could British superchef Tom Kerridge be the man to take hugely successful BBC cookery show MasterChef into a new era, following the highly controversial departures of presenting duo John Torode and Gregg Wallace? The odds on it happening are...

‘I am so stressed and tired of my employer nagging every day’ — Maid working in Singapore for 7 years says about her new employer

The Independent Singapore · July 10, 2025

SINGAPORE: After spending seven years caring for children in various Singaporean households, a foreign domestic helper thought she had seen it all — until she landed in a new home that seemed to have broken a record for high turnover. The woman in...