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New Flight Route Connects Nanning and Haiphong
NANNING/GUANGXI – Qingdao Airlines has been operating a new direct flight route between Nanning, the capital of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Haiphong, Vietnam, since March 7. The connection offers three flights per week and is expected to boost … Continue reading New Flight Route Connects Nanning and Haiphong
MetMalaysia Issues Warning on Heavy Rainfall and Floods
KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an urgent warning of heavy continuous rain expected to affect multiple states across the country from January 15 to 18. This weather event, attributed to an impending monsoon surge, is … Continue reading MetMalaysia Issues Warning on Heavy Rainfall and Floods
BER 2024: Lufthansa Group remains market leader
FRANKFURT – The Lufthansa Group has again concluded 2024 as the leading carrier at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). Around 30 percent of all connections to and from the capital’s airport were offered by the Group’s airlines (Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, … Continue reading BER 2024: Lufthansa Group remains market leader
Starlink: Airlines adopt fast internet service
AUSTIN/TX – The introduction of Starlink high-speed internet, developed by SpaceX, marks a significant advancement for the aviation industry. An increasing number of airlines worldwide, including those in Asia, are adopting satellite-based technology, which provides reliable and free internet onboard … Continue reading Starlink: Airlines adopt fast internet service
South Korea’s Ex-Defense Minister Arrested
SEOUL – Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun was formally arrested on Wednesday on charges of rebellion and abuse of power, following his role in imposing martial law last week. The martial law decree, the first in over … Continue reading South Korea’s Ex-Defense Minister Arrested
CES: Lenovo Unveils Rollable Screen Laptop
LAS VEGAS – At CES 2025, Lenovo has made a bold move into the future of laptop technology with the unveiling of its ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable AI PC. This laptop features a groundbreaking OLED display that rolls up … Continue reading CES: Lenovo Unveils Rollable Screen Laptop
Vietnam: Cold Wave Set to Bring Freezing Temperatures
HANOI – A new cold wave is expected to sweep across northern Vietnam starting Thursday, bringing freezing temperatures to the region. The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has warned that temperatures in the plains will drop below 10 degrees Celsius, … Continue reading Vietnam: Cold Wave Set to Bring Freezing Temperatures
Health: Bali Monitors Arrivals from China and Malaysia
DENPASAR/BALI – Indonesian authorities on Bali are intensifying health monitoring for incoming passengers from China and Malaysia following concerns over a potential outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV). The island’s health authorities are requiring travelers from these countries to submit a … Continue reading Health: Bali Monitors Arrivals from China and Malaysia
Thailand Achieves Milestone of 35 Mio Visitors in 2024
BANGKOK – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has proudly announced that the country has surpassed its target of 35 million international visitors in 2024, generating over 1.8 trillion Baht in tourism revenue. This landmark achievement not only marks a … Continue reading Thailand Achieves Milestone of 35 Mio Visitors in 2024
Vietnam Poised to Become Regional Tech Hub
HANOI – Vietnam is positioning itself as a major manufacturing and technology hub in Southeast Asia, with foreign direct investment (FDI) flowing into the country at an unprecedented rate. In 2024, FDI into Vietnam reached nearly $31.4 billion, marking a … Continue reading Vietnam Poised to Become Regional Tech Hub