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PATA Tourism Monitor 2024: Asia Pacific Tourism Booms

BANGKOK – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has released its Annual Tourism Monitor for 2024, revealing remarkable growth in international visitor arrivals across 47 Asia Pacific destinations. With a staggering 522 million arrivals in 2023, this marks a 94.3% … Continue reading PATA Tourism Monitor 2024: Asia Pacific Tourism Booms

Qatar Airways: Free High-Speed WiFi delivered by Starlink

DOHA  – In a move set to revolutionize air travel, Qatar Airways has announced the introduction of complimentary high-speed WiFi on its flights, utilizing the advanced technology of Starlink, the satellite internet service from SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk. This … Continue reading Qatar Airways: Free High-Speed WiFi delivered by Starlink

Devastating Impact of Typhoon Kong-rey on Taiwan

TAIPEI – Typhoon Kong-rey, the most powerful storm to directly hit Taiwan in nearly three decades, made landfall on the island’s eastern coast this afternoon, unleashing a torrent of destruction. With winds exceeding 200 km/h at its center, Kong-rey has … Continue reading Devastating Impact of Typhoon Kong-rey on Taiwan

Gourmet tour at the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival

HONG KONG – Hong Kong once again showcased what the metropolis has to offer in terms of cuisine. The annual Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival returned to the Central Harbourfront from October 23 to 27. This year, the festival … Continue reading Gourmet tour at the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival

Typhoon Approaches Philippines Amid Recovery Efforts

MANILA – Villagers in northern provinces of the Philippines are being forced to evacuate as Typhoon Kong-rey approaches, compounding the challenges faced by a nation still grappling with the aftermath of a recent storm that claimed at least 182 lives … Continue reading Typhoon Approaches Philippines Amid Recovery Efforts

Lufthansa reports operating profit of 1.3 billion euros

FRANKFURT – Lufthansa Group reports an operating profit of 1.3 billion euros for the third quarter following a strong summer travel season. Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG points out: “Today, we are … Continue reading Lufthansa reports operating profit of 1.3 billion euros

Malaysia: Niah National Park declared a World Heritage Site

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Niah National Park in the Malaysian state of Sarawak, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This award highlights the park’s extraordinary cultural and natural significance, honoring its unique prehistoric sites as well as … Continue reading Malaysia: Niah National Park declared a World Heritage Site

BRICS: Path to a new global monetary order?

KAZAN – Recent discussions at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Tatarstan, could set the stage for a new era in the global financial landscape. The debate around a common currency, supplemented by digital payment systems like BRICS Pay and cryptocurrencies, … Continue reading BRICS: Path to a new global monetary order?

Korea Independent Film Festival opens in Berlin

BERLIN – Last Friday, the “Korea Independent Film Festival” (October 25 to November 4) was inaugurated for the eighth time at the historic Babylon cinema in Berlin. This year’s festival features 10 Korean films, consisting of 7 feature films and … Continue reading Korea Independent Film Festival opens in Berlin

Huawei’s NearLink Technology: A Potential Game-Changer

SHENZHEN – In the ever-evolving landscape of wireless technology, a new player has emerged with the potential to redefine connectivity standards. Huawei’s NearLink technology, introduced as a robust alternative to the ubiquitous Bluetooth, is poised to make significant waves across … Continue reading Huawei’s NearLink Technology: A Potential Game-Changer