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Huawei Cloud Propels Singapore Enterprises from Cloud Adoption to Intelligent Leap, Forging Industry Pioneers
SINGAPORE, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Huawei Cloud Singapore Summit 2025, themed "Accelerate Intelligence, Ignite Smarter Future," brought together over 500 representatives from government, business, and technology sectors today. Attendees...

Free Domestic Flights in Japan With ANA: How to Book & Where to Go
Flying to Japan soon? With All Nippon Airways (ANA), your international ticket doesn’t just get you to Tokyo. It can also unlock free or discounted domestic flights to over 40 destinations across the country. From the buzzing streets of Osaka to...
China’s most expensive car brand, Hongqi, debuts in Singapore with Eurokars as dealer
[SINGAPORE] The first cars from China luxury brand Hongqi will be launched in Singapore in the first half of 2026, with Eurokars Group having been appointed as its agent. Eurokars subsidiary Eurokars Elite became the brand’s official dealer and...
No jet-lag required: The 10 greatest short-haul holiday destinations
Make time: Both Tanna and Espiritu Santo – the base for exploring the SS President Coolidge – are out-islands that provide plenty of adventure. To really get away from it all, however, try Pentecost, famous for Naghol, a land-diving ritual (where...

India dominates the Passport Power Index, visa-free entry to 59 countries!
India's passport has now become stronger at the global level. india has made its biggest jump ever in the Henley Passport Index 2025, which is a symbol of the country's growing diplomatic power. Let us know about this achievement in detail....

F1: How to Watch and Stream the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix
With just eight points separating the McLaren duo at the top of the Drivers Championship, this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix looks set to provide a pivotal moment in the battle for the 2025 F1 title. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming...

$8bn expansion of Singapore ‘ultra-luxury’ resort underway
Ground has broken on an $8bn mixed-use expansion of Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands, a resort, entertainment and casino complex designed by Safdie Architects. The project will add a fourth adjacent, 55-story tower to Marina Bay Sands’ current...
S'gor’s Tourism To Get Boost With Permanent Docking Of Piano Land Cruise Ship At PKCT
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Selangor's tourism sector is expected to receive a new boost when the Piano Land cruise ship from China will dock permanently (home port) at the Port Klang Cruise Terminal (PKCT) starting in the fourth quarter of...

New law increases tourist fees, introduces non-immigrant visa
Fees for travel authorization systems like ESTA and EVUS are increasing. A new "visa integrity fee" of $250 will be added to non-immigrant visa applications. These changes aim to increase funding for border security and travel programs, but some...

ICAO and CAAS address aviation skills gap in Asia-Pacific
ICAO and CAAS launch regional training symposium in Singapore to tackle aviation workforce shortages and strengthen capacity-building collaboration. SINGAPORE & MONTREAL – Critical aviation skills shortages across the Asia-Pacific region are...
The Hatsune Miku Expo is coming to Singapore later this year
Note: This article was written by Calista Wong and first appeared in The Straits Times on 15 July 2025. Popular virtual idol Hatsune Miku will perform in Singapore in November, as part of her multi-city Asia tour for the Hatsune Miku Expo 2025....

$700 Singapore Government Payout for 2025: Eligibility, Payment Dates & Key Details
$700 Singapore Government Payment in 2025: The Singapore government is planning to release a one-time $700 cash assistance to citizens who are coping with skyrocketing living costs and economic hardships. This Singapore $700 Payout 2025 has been...

Construction begins on Las Vegas Sands' $8 billion 'ultra luxurious' resort in Singapore
Construction has started on an $8 billion "ultra luxurious" integrated resort in Singapore that will expand the city-state's Marina Bay Sands integrated resort and Las Vegas Sands' presence in Asia. Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Las...

PPG marks 100th drydocking with electrostatic coating application
Written by Marine Log Staff Credit: PPG PPG (NYSE: PPG) recently announced the 100th drydocking performed using electrostatic application for marine hull coatings. You can learn more about electrostatic coatings in a recent op-ed by PPG’s Joanna...

7 Best Travel Cameras Under S$2,000 for Every Type of Traveller (2025)
Not all travel memories can be captured well on a phone, especially if you’re chasing wildlife from afar, filming fast-moving city scenes, or trying to shoot in low light. That’s where a good travel camera comes in. But with so many options on the...

Thailand: More than recovery: It’s a renaissance
BANGKOK, 25 July 2025: Thailand is roaring back on the world tourism stage, leading Southeast Asia’s bold recovery and showcasing a powerful combination of strategy, sustainability, and regional cooperation. According to the latest data from the...

Air India Suspends Pune–Singapore Flights Till Sept 30 Amid Safety Checks
Air India’s flight service (AI-2111-11) between Pune and Singapore has been cancelled for the next two and a half months, i.e., till September 30. Air India announced this through an official statement on Tuesday. Pune residents will now have to...

4 big adventures you’ll never forget—and shouldn’t miss!
MANILA, Philippines — Bags ready, outfits planned, and your passport itching for a new stamp—where to next? Whether you’re after a chill beach escape or an adrenaline-fueled trek, your big adventure moment is out there. We asked top travel...

Agoda reveals top inbound travel trends for Thailand in 2025
Agoda data shows top inbound markets and travel trends in Thailand, with South Korea leading in average length of stay. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Digital travel platform Agoda reveals fresh insights into the Thai travel landscape for the first half of...

Traveling in a Trumpian world
SAY what you will — or want — about America’s 47th president, but Donald Trump has not only upended the existing world order by imposing tariffs on countries he deems to be enemies, increasing arrest and deportation of immigrants to countries not...