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For affluent Hong Kong residents, the allure of real estate doesn’t hold the same level of appeal as it once did, according to a recent study. Interestingly, travel appears to be taking precedence over traditional investments like property. Only a quarter of…
The surge in international flights operated by Vietnamese airlines has led to a reduction in airfare, even during the peak summer travel period. This is evident from the noticeably lower fares to popular destinations like Singapore and Thailand which are…
In the second quarter of 2026, Singapore’s Changi Airport recorded 17.2 million passenger movements, representing a slight 1.5% decline compared to the same period in the previous year. Despite this, the airport saw a 0.4% increase in passenger traffic in the…
The Thai government is stepping up its measures against unauthorized accommodations, following the discovery of three illegal hotels on Phuket, the nation’s largest island. During a recent operation, Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee led a task…
Mastercard has launched a new campaign aimed at making travel across Southeast Asia more seamless and rewarding for consumers. The initiative, named “Phone. Passport. Mastercard”, primarily focuses on improving the payment experience for travelers journeying…
Korean Air celebrates its golden jubilee of the Seoul-Zurich route, highlighting half a century of unifying Korea and Switzerland through travel and cultural exchange. In honor of this significant achievement, a gala reception was held at Zurich’s Widder…
Siam Piwat, a leading Thai real estate developer, has made a groundbreaking move in the retail sphere by becoming the first in Thailand to launch the OneSiam Global Visitor Card on Huawei Wearable devices. This strategic integration will provide access to…
Singapore Airlines and its budget subsidiary, Scoot, have announced further cancellations of various Middle East flights due to the ongoing tensions associated with the Iran conflict. These service suspensions are expected to last until March 15. Singapore…
The year 2026 is forecasted to observe a surge in market circulation during the Lunar New Year holiday in Thailand, with an estimated value of THB54.2 billion (US$1.75 billion). This anticipated figure would be the highest in six years, indicating an increase…
Vietnam Airlines has announced its intention to initiate the nation’s inaugural direct flight to the Netherlands. The flight will connect Hanoi and Amsterdam and is expected to begin operations in June. Utilizing the wide-bodied Airbus A350, the airline is…
Vietjet is welcoming the New Year with a one-day-only 30% discount on Deluxe fares across all domestic and international routes on 15 January 2026, giving travellers in Singapore the perfect opportunity to plan their 2026 Vietnam adventures—whether it’s a…
DFS, the global luxury travel retailer owned by LVMH and co-founder Robert Miller, has announced that it will sell its retail business across Greater China to the China Tourism Group (CTG) Duty Free. The deal includes the acquisition of DFS’ businesses in…
Alibaba Group recently unveiled significant enhancements to its Qwen artificial intelligence (AI) app. The updated capabilities allow users to carry out tasks such as ordering food delivery and making travel reservations directly through the AI chat…
AirAsia Malaysia (flight code AK) today announced the strengthening of its Asean network with the launch of a new route connecting Phuket to Penang. Penang stands out as one of Malaysia’s leading medical-tourism hubs and a key tourism gateway in Southeast…
A late-night Airbus alert triggered an emergency EASA directive, giving airlines just 32 hours to update critical flight-control software or face aircraft grounding. When Airbus issued an urgent technical alert at 11:00 p.m. on 28 November, Vietjet was thrust…
Vietjet has announced a 3-day flash sale offering Singaporean travellers the chance to book flights with discounts of up to 100% on base fares, as demand for Vietnam and regional travel continues to grow heading into 2026. From 01:00 on 17 December to 00:00…
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