Singapore: Taxi bookings go social
Singapore – WeChat users in Singapore can now make Easy Taxi bookings via the messaging platform, as the two companies have formed a strategic partnership to push for greater usage of their respective apps. The successful implementation of the service’s … Continue reading Singapore: Taxi bookings go social
Asia Pacific dominates global top 10 travel destinations
Bangkok – Asia Pacific rules in the recently released MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index with five out of the top 10 destinations for international travelers from the region, up from four in the previous year. The five are Bangkok, Singapore, … Continue reading Asia Pacific dominates global top 10 travel destinations
Report: Where Rich Chinese Want to Live
Beijing – A growing number of wealthy Chinese are choosing to live and work abroad. Almost two-thirds of Chinese with more than $1.6 million in the bank have emigrated, or are planning to, according to research firm Hurun, a research firm … Continue reading Report: Where Rich Chinese Want to Live
ASEAN Strengthens Cooperation on Information and Media
Nay Pyi Taw – The Twelfth Conference of ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information (12th AMRI) and the Third Conference of ASEAN Plus Three Ministers Responsible for Information (3rd AMRI+3) were held in Nay Pyi Taw on June 12. The Conference … Continue reading ASEAN Strengthens Cooperation on Information and Media
Singapore expects possible haze in dry season
Singapore – Singapore’s National Environment Agency will start providing daily haze forecasts and health advisories during the dry season starting from June 16, it said on Friday. The agency said that the dry season raises the possibility of transboundary haze. “Over … Continue reading Singapore expects possible haze in dry season
Singapore: “Wings of Time” – A new Night Attraction
Singapore – Excitement brews as passerbys linger outside the closed gates of Siloso Beach, as extensive preparation goes underway for the development of Sentosa’s latest iconic night attraction, Wings of Time. From the installation of the new backdrop and equipment to … Continue reading Singapore: “Wings of Time” – A new Night Attraction
Singapore to build facility to recover metals from incineration ash
Singapore – Singapore’s National Environment Agency has awarded a tender to develop and operate a facility to recover metals from incineration ash, it said Monday. The facility, to be built by M/s REMEX Mineralstoff GmbH, will recover ferrous and non-ferrous … Continue reading Singapore to build facility to recover metals from incineration ash
“Trails of Indochina” nominated for World Travel Award
Ho Chi Minh City – Trails of Indochina have been nominated for the “World Travel Awards” for the second consecutive year in the category of Asia’s Leading Destination Management Company. The “World Travel Awards” serve to acknowledge, reward and celebrate … Continue reading “Trails of Indochina” nominated for World Travel Award
SilkAir to start flights from Singapore to Hangzhou in June
Singapore/Hangzhou – SilkAir, Singapore Airlines’ regional wing, announced on Wednesday that it will begin flights to China’s Hangzhou in June, representing its eighth destination in China. Subject to applicable approvals, SilkAir will operate services to Hangzhou four times a week … Continue reading SilkAir to start flights from Singapore to Hangzhou in June
Singapore Airshow 2014 Wraps Up Trade Days with Deals Worth US$32 Billion
Singapore – Singapore Airshow 2014 wrapped up the trade segment of the six-day event with deals announced worth US$32 billion, surpassing the value of deals announced in 2012. Major announcements include contracts for Airbus, Embraer, Boeing and Rolls-Royce. This reinforces … Continue reading Singapore Airshow 2014 Wraps Up Trade Days with Deals Worth US$32 Billion