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Singaporeans flock to Johor for durian feasts after GE2025
The Straits Times
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July 9, 2025
JOHOR BAHRU – Two months after Singapore’s general election, durian businesses in Johor are drawing a steady crowd of visitors from across the Causeway. This post-election trend is a consistent revenue booster for the state, according to Johor...
Flight constraints, price pressures loom as tourism gears up for summer surge
Macau Daily Times
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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,...
Hwajing Travel & Tours inks strategic partnership with Chinese cruise vessel M/V Piano Land
The Sun Daily
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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...
SIA, MAS team-up on Singapore-KL route set to shake up world’s fourth-busiest air corridor
The Business Times Singapore
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July 10, 2025
[SINGAPORE / KUALA LUMPUR] A planned tie-up between Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is set to upset the pecking order on the busy Singapore-Kuala Lumpur route, threatening AirAsia’s long-held grip on the world’s fourth-busiest...
Singapore’s construction activity remains strong despite it being among the most expensive markets in Southeast Asia at US$3,104 per sq m
The Independent Singapore
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July 9, 2025
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s construction activity remains strong despite the city state being one of the most expensive markets in Southeast Asia, with average costs at US$3,104 (S$3,972) per square metre (sq m) and expected inflation of 3.0% in 2025...
Singapore recruits Malaysian doctors at KLCC with RM385k salary
The Sun Daily
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July 9, 2025
IN a bold move to strengthen its healthcare workforce, Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) is conducting direct interviews with Malaysian doctors and general practitioners (GPs) at Traders Hotel KLCC, drawing significant attention from the local...
China’s gray-zone hybrid threats against Taiwan’s Pacific allies
Asia Times
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July 14, 2025
This article was originally published by Pacific Forum. It is republished with permission. In the Indo-Pacific’s intensifying great power competition, Taiwan’s Pacific allies – Palau, the Marshall Islands and Tuvalu—are increasingly caught in the...
singapore SIA flight from Brisbane to Singapore 'experiences technical issue', diverted to Perth
Asiaone
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July 8, 2025
Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight SQ246 from Brisbane to Singapore was diverted to Perth on Tuesday morning (July 8) after the aircraft reportedly experienced a technical issue. The aircraft, an Airbus A350-900, departed Brisbane on Monday night...
Wego’s Mid-Year Travel Report: Most Popular Destinations for Indian Travelers in 2025 So Far
Wego Travel Blog
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July 10, 2025
This article has been reviewed by Wego‘s editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate. Wego data reveals that India’s appetite for travel shows no signs of slowing down. In the first half of 2025, flight searches from India...
Butterfield Bermuda Championship Launches 2025 Volunteer Program with Continued Support from BF&M and Argus
I News Cayman
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July 14, 2025
BY Danielle Balanco Southampton, Bermuda — July 14, 2025 — The Butterfield Bermuda Championship is proud to announce the launch of its 2025 Volunteer Program, presented by longtime partners BF&M and Argus. As the tournament prepares to return to...
Travel Blue amplifies Gen Z focus; explores in-store expansion in APAC
TR Business
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July 8, 2025
A major focus for Travel Blue this year in Asia Pacific travel retail is dialling up its focus on Gen Z, as the company continues to work closely with retail partners to explore expanding its spaces in stores across the region. Speaking to...
Welcoming Closer Ties With Singapore
Scoop
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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...
More global talent expected to emerge at World Aquatics Championships in Singapore
The Straits Times
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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...
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The 5 Best City Hotels in Singapore of 2025
Travel + Leisure
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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...
Global Hotel Alliance Reports Continued Growth in H1 2025 as Q2 Momentum Supports Positive Trends
Hospitality Net
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July 14, 2025
H1 total hotel revenues up 17% year-on-year to $1.5 billion, buoyed by 18% hike in Q2 International stays dominate at 70% of room revenue and grow 21% year-on-year US remains the top feeder market for international stays and overall room revenue...
Maharashtra Govt Allocates ₹350 Crore To Revamp Taraporevala Aquarium, Aiming To Boost Tourism & Marine Education
Free Press Journal
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Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has decided to spend a comprehensive Rs 350 crore redevelopment plan to revive the historic Taraporevala Aquarium at Charni Road, Mumbai. The aim is to boost tourism and marine education. The iconic structure,...
Palau, the remote Pacific idyll that habours big ambitions
Spear's Magazine
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July 15, 2025
In American Caesar, his epic biography of General MacArthur, who commanded the USA’s Pacific campaign in the Second World War, William Manchester points out that among many challenges that the US troops faced besides the enemy – earthquakes,...
singapore 'No room for complacency': Chan Chun Sing says public service must continue to innovate in face of rising expectations
Asiaone
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July 8, 2025
Singapore's public service must continue to innovate in the face of rising public expectations and global competition, said Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing on Tuesday (July 8). Giving a speech at the opening of the Public...
Singapore Airlines–Malaysia Airlines JV Approved With SIN–KUL Conditions
Routes
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The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) has conditionally approved a proposed commercial cooperation between Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines, contingent on commitments aimed at preserving competition between...
Vietjet Launches New Direct Flights from Da Nang to Kuala Lumpur
Asian Aviation
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July 14, 2025
Vietjet has announced the launch of a new direct route connecting Da Nang, Vietnam’s renowned beach paradise, to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s vibrant capital. The service will commence on October 26, 2025, with daily round-trip flights, offering...