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After 50 Years, Japan Will Increase Visa Fees For Foreign Visitors
Japan may soon become a more expensive destination for international travellers, as the government considers increasing visa fees for foreign visitors for the first time in decades. Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya announced that the...
Special Report – She, the tourist
With a staggering 624 million active female internet users, women now account for nearly 50 per cent of China’s online population Macau Business magazine l October| Special Report | The new tourist (that loves Macau) Young, urban women, many of...
Trump witnesses Thailand and Cambodia ceasefire signing as Asia tour gets underway
Skip next section Trump oversees signing of Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire agreement 10/26/2025October 26, 2025Trump oversees signing of Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire agreement The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia signed an enhanced ceasefire deal...
'We were under a lot of criticism' - Jemimah Rodrigues addresses India's solid comeback in Women's World Cup 2025
India Women faced three consecutive losses in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup 2025, but tasted victory in the must-win match against New Zealand Women on Thursday, October 23, a match that sealed them the last spot up for grabs in the...
World News | Japan's PM Takaichi Holds Summit Call with US President Trump, Pledges to Strengthen Alliance and Indo-Pacific Cooperation
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], October 26 (ANI): Japan's newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held talks with US President Donald Trump and agreed to strengthen the bilateral alliance during their first telephone talks according to the Japanese...
Why No Indian Village Made It To The UN Tourism Best Tourism Villages 2025 List
India has long been the land of villages, where traditions, culture, and natural beauty coalesce into stories that define the nation’s soul. With over 600,000 inhabited villages, India offers unmatched diversity—from the desert craftsmanship of...
‘High-speed rail should be the big move India makes’
Published: Oct. 25, 2025 Updated: Oct. 25, 2025 MORE Indians are flying than ever before. But in the process is air travel getting too clunky and burdensome? Perhaps it is time to balance the emphasis on flying with fast and efficient train...
Hong Kong Tourism Board Remixes Business Events with World-Class Gastronomy at Wine & Dine Festival
Blending mega events appeal with business opportunities and MICE visitors are invited to top-class wine-pairing experiences; in tandem, the HKTB launches new products to drive high-yield MICE tourism. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26...
Lee kicks off 'super week' of diplomacy with ASEAN Summit in Malaysia
President Lee Jae Myung traveled to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Sunday to attend the ASEAN summit, beginning a "super week" of diplomacy in Asia that culminates with his chairing of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation conferences in Gyeongju,...
Warning to holidaymakers with Dyson, GHD, Shark, and Revlon hair dryers and straighteners
Some well-known brands of popular hair gadgets won't work on holiday and trying to use them can cause them to break or even void your warranty People who own some high end brands of hair dryers and straighteners have been issued a warning when...
Trump, Modi, trade talks and peace deal: What's on agenda at ASEAN summit
As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit is set to kick off in Malaysia, US President Donald Trump arrived in the country on Sunday. While he will hold trade talks with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, his much-anticipated...
Holland America/Pan Am's 'Golden Age of Travel' cruise
Pan Am and Holland America Line crafted the first cruise to trace original flying Clipper routes across the Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. The "28-Day Pan Am 100th Anniversary Legendary Voyage" promises the glamor and nostalgia of travel’s...
Guyana Pavilion captivated millions at World Expo in Japan
Oct 26, 2025 News The World Expo, held every five years, took place this year in Osaka, Japan, from April 13 to October 13, 2025. Under the theme “Sustainability through Innovation – Guyana’s Low Carbon Journey”, Guyana proudly participated,...
Protests against China, Trump spur tighter security during APEC summit
Sixteen anti-China, anti-Trump protests registered with authorities as of Sunday South Korean authorities are ramping up security in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, to the highest level as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit nears,...
No need for Taiwan to worry about U.S.-China trade talks: Rubio
Taipei, Oct. 26 (CNA) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that Taiwan should not be concerned about being used as a bargaining chip in the ongoing U.S.-China trade talks. "I don't think you're going to see some trade deal where, if...
Trump headlines ASEAN summit, Thailand-Cambodia sign ceasefire deal
KUALA LUMPUR —The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia signed an expanded ceasefire deal on Sunday watched over by U.S. President Donald Trump, who landed in Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit and to oversee a series of pivotal trade talks on the...
4th "Laotians Sing Chinese Songs" competition concludes in Laos
VIENTIANE, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- The final round of the fourth "Laotians Sing Chinese Songs" competition took place in the Lao capital Vientiane on Friday, attracting nearly 1,000 attendees from both China and Laos. In his remarks, Wang Chang,...
Tân Sơn Nhất Int’l Airport increases flight slots to meet New Year travel demand
HÀ NỘI — The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has announced an adjustment of take-off and landing slots at Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport to accommodate increasing travel demand during the winter peak season of 2025 and Tết (Lunar...
Lucknow – Bhopal Expressway To Reduce Travel Time By 8 Hours
Plans are moving forward for a new expressway that will directly link Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, and Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh. This ambitious infrastructure project aims to drastically cut travel time between the two...
Small shops may prosper during holidays as big chains feel tariff pressures
As the holiday shopping season approaches, some smaller retailers could find themselves attracting new customers who turn away from big-box stores facing mounting tariff pressures. Burt Flickinger III, managing director of Strategic Resource...