Singapore-China mutual visa-free travel to start on Feb 9, in time for CNY
Currently, Singaporeans can visit China for up to 15 days visa-free, while Chinese ordinary passport holders have to apply for a visa to enter Singapore.
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Foodpanda fined Tk10 lakh for unfair market practices
The crux of the complaint against Foodpanda, the leading food delivery service, centred on allegations that the company, capitalising on its market dominance, threatened to…
Changi Airport’s 2023 passenger traffic rebounds to 86% of pre-Covid-19 levels
December was the busiest month of the year for Changi Airport, with 5.8 million passengers moving through it. This was 91 per cent of traffic levels in December 2019.
‘Step up or lose out to other nations’: M’sian tourism players call for more measures as countries vie for tourists
The policy to exempt visas for China and India nationals to Malaysia was implemented on December 1 last year.
2023 remittances to HCM City highest in a decade
The post-pandemic recovery in the labour, services and tourism markets in Asia and its generally stable economic and political environment have a positive impact on remittances…
JKN sells 50% of Miss Universe shares to Legacy Holding Group USA
JKN acquired the Miss Universe pageant in 2022 for US$20 million. The company had planned to use the pageant to expand its global media business.
Chinese execs more upbeat on AI contributions
Business leaders worldwide view the adoption of emerging technologies such as generative AI, accelerated tech innovation, and changes in policies and regulations as the most…
First JAL A350-1000 flies from Haneda Airport
Japan Airlines began flying the Airbus A350-1000 on Wednesday, the first upgrade of JAL’s mainline international aircraft in 20 years.
‘Silver economy’ offers great biz potential, say officials
Citing measures mapped out by the new document, a National Development and Reform Commission official said it will help boost the development of related industries and better tap…
Microfinance ‘powering’ economic growth, SDGs
The assertion followed a study that highlighted that the Microfinance sector is a potent economic driver and a significant force in achieving SDGs.