Indonesia and Russia Hold First Joint Naval Drills
JAKARTA – In a move that has raised eyebrows in Western capitals, Indonesia and Russia conducted their first-ever joint naval drills this week, marking a significant development in the relationship between the two nations. The naval exercises, though relatively small … Continue reading Indonesia and Russia Hold First Joint Naval Drills
Super Typhoon “Kong-rey” Causes Widespread Devastation
MANILA/TAIPEI/SEOUL/TOKYO – As super typhoon “Kong-rey” continues its path through East Asia, it has left a trail of destruction in the Philippines, Taiwan, and South Korea, prompting urgent preparations in Japan for the storm’s arrival. In the Philippines, “Kong-rey” unleashed … Continue reading Super Typhoon “Kong-rey” Causes Widespread Devastation
Indonesia: iPhone 16 and Google Pixel devices banned
JAKARTA—The Indonesian government has imposed a strict ban on the iPhone 16 and Google Pixel devices, which will significantly affect smartphone usage in the country. This ban will impact local users and foreign tourists planning to travel to Indonesia in … Continue reading Indonesia: iPhone 16 and Google Pixel devices banned
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