Global IT Outage Causes Widespread Disruption
SINGAPORE – In an unprecedented event, major airports across Southeast and East Asia are experiencing significant disruptions due to a widespread IT outage. The situation has escalated rapidly, with long queues forming at check-in counters and numerous flights being delayed … Continue reading Global IT Outage Causes Widespread Disruption
Thailand introduces new visa policy to boost economy
BANGKOK – Thailand has announced new visa measures to boost the Thai economy through travel and tourism. These include 60-day visa exemptions and Visa on Arrival (VOA) schemes, Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), and student visas, which take effect from 15 … Continue reading Thailand introduces new visa policy to boost economy
Increasing demand for travel destinations in Asia
DUBAI – German travelers who book their trips through travel agencies prefer long-distance travel destinations for the 2024 summer season. According to RateHawk, an online hotel, air ticket and transfer booking system for travel professionals, the share of accommodation bookings … Continue reading Increasing demand for travel destinations in Asia
China’s Rural Banking Crisis: A Ticking Time Bomb
BEIJING – In the vast expanse of China’s rural landscape, a silent crisis brews within the financial sector. The country’s smallest banks, once the backbone of local economies, are now teetering on the brink of collapse. These rural banks, numbering … Continue reading China’s Rural Banking Crisis: A Ticking Time Bomb
NASA Strengthens Ties with Japan and Korea
WASHINGTON / TOKYO / SEOUL – NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy is currently visiting Japan and the Republic of Korea to underscore the critical role of international cooperation in advancing space exploration and technology development. During her week-long visit to … Continue reading NASA Strengthens Ties with Japan and Korea