The allure of Singapore for Malaysians still strong despite strong SGD
A check at several money changers showed that demand for the Singapore dollar has been steadily rising despite its strengthening against the ringgit.
Travel
Have laptop will travel: Thais more keen on working holidays, survey finds
The survey also indicated that Thai travellers are more open to technology than other travellers.
China’s local tours on the rise during weeklong National Day holiday
This year, consumers have become more flexible when making travel decisions, and more people tend to book hotels right before their trip.
No PCR tests for inbound travellers to South Korea from Oct 8
Travelers who want to take a PCR test can still take it for free within three days of their arrival.
Nearly 1.26 million domestic trips made by Cambodians over three-day holiday
The tourism minister remarked that the overall tourism situation had been “good”, despite heavy rains nationwide that caused floods.
Workers laid off during pandemic return to Mactan hotels, resorts
President of the Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Association of Cebu said hotels and resorts are now on their way to full recovery, two years since the pandemic hit the industry.
Japan to discontinue Covid-19 testing on arrival in principle
Japan will instead ask for either a certificate showing they have received their third Covid-19 vaccine shot, or a negative result of a test taken within 72 hours before departure.
China gets ready for travel during the National Day Holiday
With a relaxation of entry and quarantine policies, the order volumes of air tickets on international routes have significantly increased.
Rural tourism vitalizes town in East China’s Zhejiang province
Young people of the town have developed rural tourism by promoting catering and guesthouses in recent years to boost the local economy.
Pound’s record drop hits money changers in S’pore, sparks interest in travel to UK
Those likely to benefit from the drop would be Singaporeans looking to invest in the property sector in Britain or to travel there, said an economist.