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Saturday, May 17, 2025

Singapore Airlines bans in-flight charging of power banks

From April 2025, Singapore Airlines will ban in-flight charging of power banks, aligning with other airlines to enhance passenger safety.

Sarene Kloren|Published

Unlock new adventures: Emirates expands connectivity with three new Asian destinations

Emirates is making waves in the travel industry with its latest expansion into three key Asian destinations, enhancing connectivity and opportunities across the region.

ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

Adventure awaits: your guide to Asia Pacific's top thrill-seeking spots

Discover the thrill of adventure tourism and explore how the Asia Pacific region is offering unique experiences that promise not only excitement but also a chance to connect with nature and local cultures like never before.

ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

SA changes visa requirements for Chinese and Indian tourists

The Department of Home Affairs has announced a new preferred visa system that will be implemented in January 2025.

Sarene Kloren|Published

Hong Kong urges it’s residents to 'smile more' in an effort to boost tourism

Unfriendly service staff at restaurants, once considered a quirky feature of Hong Kong, are now increasingly seen as a deterrent for tourists.

Sarene Kloren|Published

Transport officials arrive in Bangkok to probe Singapore Airlines fatal incident

A team of officials from Singapore's transport department have touched down in Bangkok to investigate a freak aeroplane incident that claimed the life of one passenger and left dozens more injured

Se-Anne Rall|Published

Bankrupt Sri Lanka to seek debt moratorium until 2028

After suffering a crippling economic crisis, Sri Lanka’s President this week indicated that he is seeking a moratorium on all foreign debts until 2028.

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Four rescued after Malaysian coast guard helicopter crashes

Four people had to be rescued from the Strait of Malacca after a coast guard helicopter they were in for a training exercise crashed.

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Rat on a plane sparks worries for Sri Lanka's airline

Sri Lankan airlines grounded a plane for three days and blamed it on a rat, sparking delays and fear among investors for the ailing national carrier.

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published