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China says UK warship passage threatens 'peace and stability' in Taiwan Strait
LBC
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20 June 2025, 10:40 HMS Spey is one of two British warships permanently on patrol in the Indo-Pacific. Picture: Alamy China's military has criticised the British warship's passage through the Taiwan Strait - calling it an "intentional provocation"...
Here Are The Countries With The Highest Rabies Risk As Doctors Warn UK Holidaymakers
HuffPost UK
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June 20, 2025
Plane window Speaking on This Morning, Dr Zoe Williams recently advised holiday makers to “check which countries you’re at risk for rabies.” Whether you’ll be going for a long period of time, expecting to work with animals, or hoping to try some...
Pattaya hot, breezy, and partly cloudy — but stays dry as heavy rains hit other regions
Pattaya Mail
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July 8, 2025
Tourists in Pattaya enjoy clearer skies as other regions brace for flash floods. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – While much of Thailand braces for heavy downpours and potential flash floods this week, Pattaya stands out with...
Haze casts shadow over Songkran tourism in Thailand | #...
Eleven Myanmar
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Meanwhile, the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) expects the strong baht to encourage Thais to travel abroad during the Songkran festival. TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said the haze problem in the northern region would have a direct impact...
Travel site lists Hà Nội as among best city to discover on foot
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội has been named as one of top seven cities best for discovering on foot in Asia. In its article 'Step Into Adventure: Agoda’s Guide to Asia’s Top Cities to Explore on Foot', the digital travel platform invites travellers to lace...
Taiwan guest of honor at Seoul International Book Fair
Focus Taiwan
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June 10, 2025
Taipei, June 10 (CNA) Taiwan will showcase its literature and a variety of art forms as the guest of honor at this year's Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF). At a news conference to promote the event, Minister of Culture Li Yuan (李遠) said...
EVA Air’s all-new premium economy cabin to make US debut in Dallas this fall
The Points Guy
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July 7, 2025
Taiwan-based airline EVA Air is set to bring its brand-new premium economy cabin to the U.S. for the first time. The revamped cabin with premium recliners and new expansive seatback touchscreens will make its U.S. debut when EVA launches its...
Philippines grants Taiwan visa-free entry starting July
Focus Taiwan
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June 19, 2025
Taipei, June 19 (CNA) The Philippine government on Thursday announced it is granting Taiwan passport holders visa-free entry starting in July, a decision Taipei welcomed saying that doing so could further boost two-way exchanges. The Manila...
Triple UK and double US: Japan travel surges as total outbound trips grow by 8%
KARRYON
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June 17, 2025
Growth was even higher when compared to pre-pandemic numbers in April 2019, with 14% more outbound trips recorded. Looking at the hottest destinations, Indonesia was the most popular country (led by visits to Bali, no doubt), accounting for 13% of...
Resurgent air travel and a strategic acquisition helped SATS climb over 100 places in the Fortune Southeast Asia 500
Fortune
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Airlines the world over are reporting a surge in business as tourists go traveling again. Carriers earned a total net profit of $32.4 billion last year, up 18% from the year before, while passenger numbers hit a new high of 4.8 billion. In...
New Baba Vanga’s Prophecy for July 2025 Sparks Panic and Travel Cancellations – Find Out Why
The Times of India
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The Japanese manga artist has now become very popular because of her eerily precise predictions that has raised concern across the globe. The New Baba Vanga, Ryo Tatsuki has garnered international attention for her foreboding forecasts, including...
Taiwanese Woman Complains Malaysian Food Is ‘Not Fit For Human Consumption’
The Rakyat Post
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June 10, 2025
Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. What started as a simple vacation complaint turned into an international incident that taught everyone a lesson about watching what you post...
How the water gun has become a symbol for Barcelona residents 'fed up' with the tourism industry
Euronews
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June 17, 2025
By Euronews Travel with AP Published on 17/06/2025 - 16:00 GMT+2•Updated 18/06/2025 - 6:23 GMT+2 A group of tourists were sitting at an outdoor table in the Spanish city of Barcelona, trying to enjoy their drinks, when a woman raised a...
How community-based tourism can protect off-the-grid Itbayat
Rappler
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June 20, 2025
Let’s get one thing straight: Batanes isn’t your average beach-and-bar-hopping Philippine getaway. It’s remote, like seriously remote. Located far in the Philippine Sea, over 160 kilometers north of Luzon, it’s a destination that shrugs off...
Acer’s Chromebook Spin 511: Rugged, Reliable, and Ready for Real Life
IOL
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Who’s Behind the Tech? A Quick Primer on Acer and Google Before we get hands-on with Acer’s tough new Chromebook, it’s worth looking at the tech giants behind it. Acer Inc. is a Taiwanese multinational tech company founded in 1976. Originally...
Taiwan Expo 2025 in Malaysia opens doors to new partnerships from June 23
The Sun Daily
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June 10, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Taiwan Expo 2025 in Malaysia is set to take place from June 23 to 25, 2025, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). Over 200 Taiwanese exhibitors will showcase their products and services, focusing on five key themes: AI &...
Taiwan serves as guest of honor country at Seoul International Book Fair under theme Taiwan Sensibility
Radio Taiwan International
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June 10, 2025
The Culture Ministry has partnered with Taiwan Creative Content Agency to design a pavilion under the theme “Taiwan Sensibility,” showcasing the island’s literary landscape and promoting cultural exchange between Taiwan and South Korea. (Photo:...
Taiwan launches global call on health tech with trade partners
Healthcare Asia
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June 9, 2025
The Go Healthy with Taiwan campaign also aims to attract health and sports proposals. Taiwan kicked off its 2025 "Go Healthy with Taiwan" global call for proposals on 3 June which aims to attract global health and sports tech pitches to partner...
Global Muslim Travel Index Spotlights Southeast Asia’s Growth in Halal Tourism
Branding in Asia
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June 19, 2025
As global awareness of Muslim travelers’ preferences continues to grow, Halal travel is increasingly influencing how destinations design and deliver tourism experiences. According to the newly released 2025 Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim...
A popular manga predicted catastrophe — and Japanese tourism took a hit
The New Zealand Herald
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June 19, 2025
Now, Japanese officials are scrambling to shut down these rumours and stop the panic. “It is scientifically impossible to predict earthquakes by specifying the date, location, or magnitude,” said Ryoichi Nomura, the head of Japan Meteorological...