Thailand aims for 4.4 million Chinese visitors by year-end but is 1.5 million short, citing safety fears and limited flights as key challenges.BANGKOK: In a bid to draw more Chinese tourists, Thailand's tourism chief proposed joint patrols with Chinese police at key destinations—a plan swiftly scrapped after public backlash over sovereignty concerns. The proposal underscores …
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Young Singaporeans trade the rat race for odd jobs and adventures overseas.SINGAPORE: The sun has yet to rise in Havelock, a quiet New Zealand town four hours from Christchurch. Amid the early morning chill, 25-year-old Singaporean Lim Hao prepares for a nine-hour shift inspecting mussels.A far cry from his biomedical engineering degree, Lim’s current role …
Trudeau aims to strengthen bilateral ties and promote investment opportunities during his visit to Singapore.SINGAPORE: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will make a working visit to Singapore from Sept 7 to 8 as part of his upcoming Asia tour, his office confirmed on Wednesday (Aug 30). Singapore’s Prime Minister’s Office also announced that Trudeau will …
Heavy traffic delays both vehicles and pedestrians at Singapore-Malaysia border as holiday travel begins.SINGAPORE: Singaporeans traveling to Malaysia for the Good Friday-Easter weekend encountered a massive 3.5-hour traffic jam along the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints on Thursday evening (April 6). Heavy congestion began around 7 p.m., as travelers headed across the border right after work.The …
After a three-year pause due to COVID-19, Changi’s Free Singapore Tour offers a fresh look at local life and culture.SINGAPORE: Transit passengers passing through Changi Airport with a few hours to spare can once again explore Singapore through the Free Singapore Tour, now featuring a new route to the Tampines estate. Relaunched on Apr 3 …
Exclusive partnership with Disney Cruise Line will make Singapore the first Southeast Asian home port, lasting at least five yearsSINGAPORE: In an exciting new venture, Disney Cruise Line will soon make Singapore its exclusive home port for its newest and largest vessel, marking a first for the company in Southeast Asia. Announced by the Singapore …
Explore Sentosa Without Paying: Free Entry Alternatives UnveiledSINGAPORE — Sentosa will resume its island entry fee from April 1, following an extension of the free entry measure until March 31. This initiative was originally introduced in March 2020 to encourage visitors to explore Sentosa during the pandemic, allowing access without charge, whether via the Sentosa …
Local firms are increasing hiring efforts in anticipation of a tourist influx from mainland China.SINGAPORE: The recent announcement of China relaxing its stringent travel restrictions has ignited a sense of optimism among Singapore's travel and tour agencies, which have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.On December 26, China's National Health Commission (NHC) declared a …
Travelers remain cautious as China relaxes COVID-19 rules for international arrivals.SHANGHAI – China's recent easing of COVID-19 restrictions for international arrivals has sparked optimism for the revival of its multi-billion dollar travel industry. However, countries eager to welcome back Chinese tourists may need to exercise patience.On December 26, China's National Health Commission announced that inbound …
Travel agencies report a surge in bookings as airlines increase flights to meet the rising demand.TAIPEI: Businesses—particularly those in tourism—are already experiencing a sales boost as Taiwan welcomed the return of tourists on Thursday (Oct 13), following the easing of some of the world's most stringent COVID-19 border restrictions. Travellers began arriving at Taoyuan International …
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