Philippines Faces Another Super Typhoon
MANILA — Less than a week after one of the deadliest storms in recent memory tore through the Philippines, the nation is now bracing for another potentially catastrophic typhoon. Typhoon Fung Wong, locally known as Uwan, is forecast to strengthen … Continue reading Philippines Faces Another Super Typhoon
Thailand: Healing Is the New Luxury
LONDON — At the annual World Travel Market 2025 (WTM 2025) in London’s ExCeL centre, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) introduced its latest global communication campaign, “Healing is the New Luxury”, signalling a strategic shift in how the kingdom … Continue reading Thailand: Healing Is the New Luxury
China Extends Visa-Free Entry to December 2026
BEIJING — China will prolong its unilateral visa-free policy for travelers holding ordinary passports from 45 countries until Dec. 31, 2026, and will add Sweden to the scheme effective Nov. 10, the Foreign Ministry said, betting that easier entry will … Continue reading China Extends Visa-Free Entry to December 2026
UNESCO Honors Malaysia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — UNESCO has officially recognized Malaysia’s Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) and the Kinabatangan Biosphere Reserve as World Heritage Sites, and the nation’s breakfast culture as an item of Intangible Cultural Heritage, underscoring Malaysia’s commitment to sustainability, … Continue reading UNESCO Honors Malaysia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage
Qantas Data Breach Exposes Millions in Cyberattack
SYDNEY — Qantas Airways confirmed on Sunday that the personal data of 5.7 million customers was stolen in a July cyberattack, marking one of the most significant data breaches in the airline’s history. The incident, which Qantas said targeted a … Continue reading Qantas Data Breach Exposes Millions in Cyberattack