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Krabi frets over closure of Jetstar Asia
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/06/2025
» Tourism operators in Krabi are worried about the closure of Singapore-based Jetstar Asia, as Singaporean tourists were among the top five source markets for the southern Thai province.
Nearly 70% of Southeast Asian online consumers bought Hong Kong products
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/03/2025
» More than two-thirds of online consumers polled in six Southeast Asian markets have bought Hong Kong products in the past year, with home electronics being the most popular, according to a recent survey.
Unpacking the new co-pay rule
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/03/2025
» The new co-payment rule is set to transform the health insurance industry, which has been affected by rising medical costs, challenging economic conditions and unnecessary claims in recent years.
Tourist arrivals to China surge as visa relaxations fuel travel searches
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/12/2024
» Within minutes of China announcing its latest relaxation of visa rules for foreign travellers this week, searches on travel platform Trip.com skyrocketed.
Stellar year for Grab's ride-hailing, delivery services
Business, Published on 20/12/2024
» Grab, a leading super-app in Southeast Asia, has unveiled its year-end statistics for on-demand transport and delivery services in Thailand.
Changi Airport to hike fees to fund upgrades
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/11/2024
» Changi Airport in Singapore will charge passengers and airlines more to fly in and out of the city-state to help finance a S$2.3-billion (US$1.75 billion) upgrade of its terminals.
Songkhla tourism veteran proposes improvements
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 01/10/2024
» Songkhla province should promote cultural attractions and develop better rail connections between Thailand and Malaysia to improve its tourism potential, says the founder of the Songkhla Tour Guide Association.
Singapore offers unemployment support in key shift ahead of vote
Bloomberg, Published on 19/08/2024
» Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has introduced unemployment benefits as part of a slate of first-time or expanded welfare programs as the new leader seeks to bolster the ruling party ahead of national elections.
Hong Kong wealth gap narrows, but rival Singapore sees 23% increase
South China Morning Post, Published on 12/07/2024
» HONG KONG: Wealth inequality in Hong Kong dropped by 6% over the past 15 years but rival Singapore recorded an almost 23% increase over the same period, a report by a multinational bank has found.
China sees foreign visitor numbers more than double after lifting visa rules
South China Morning Post, Published on 07/07/2024
» HONG KONG: China's visa-free policy appears to be succeeding in its aim of attracting more visitors as the number of foreigners entering the country more than doubled in the first six months of the year.