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Teen pilot makes first Asia stop on round-the-world trip
Published on 11/12/2021
» SEOUL: Teen pilot Zara Rutherford has landed in Seoul, the first Asia stop on her attempt to become the youngest woman to fly around the world solo.
98th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic of Turkey
Published on 28/10/2021
» Today, we proudly celebrate the 98th anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic of Turkey.
Italy tests lockdown; global cases near 110,000: Virus update
Published on 09/03/2020
» Italy started its first working day after a government decree sought to curb movement within the country’s financial hub. Germany plans to boost investment to help its economy and the Trump administration is drafting measures to blunt the economic fallout from the outbreak.
SARS-like virus spreads in China, 136 new cases
AFP, Published on 20/01/2020
» BEIJING: A mysterious SARS-like virus has spread around China -- including to Beijing -- authorities said Monday, fuelling fears of a major outbreak as millions begin travelling for the Lunar New Year in humanity's biggest migration.
Experts warn about scale of China virus
Published on 18/01/2020
» HONG KONG: The true scale of the outbreak of a mysterious Sars-like virus in China is likely far bigger than officially reported, scientists have warned, as countries ramp up measures to prevent the disease from spreading.
Southeast Asia's idyllic islands buckle under tourism strain
Published on 08/04/2018
» SINGAPORE/BANGKOK: The six-month closure of the Philippine tourism island of Boracay for a revamp after the country's president branded it a "cesspool" reflects the growing pressures on beach resorts across Southeast Asia as visitor numbers surge.
Boracay, idyllic Philippines resort island, is closed to tourists
New York Times, Published on 05/04/2018
» A Philippine island that became famous for the white sand beaches and coral reefs that made it a haven for travellers, and then for the rapid development and pollution that threatened its idyllic shores, has been ordered closed to tourists for six months.
Airlines scramble to minimise losses
Reuters, Published on 28/11/2017
» SINGAPORE: As a shutdown of Bali's airport is extended due to volcanic ash, airlines bracing for millions of dollars of lost revenue per day are scrambling to minimise damage by offering travel to other destinations and alternative transport off the island.
Prayut urges cross-border transport at IMTGT summit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/05/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has recommended setting up a cross-border transportation network to boost the regional economy, trade and cooperation among member countries, at a regional summit in the Philippines.
Myanmar, Thailand push 'one destination'
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/02/2017
» Bagan: Thailand and Myanmar have vowed to stimulate tourism and raise the number of visitors between the neighbouring nations to 1.5 million by 2020 as part of the "two countries, one destination" cooperative scheme.