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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...
Glassware Traditions We Love From Around the World—and Their Modern Interpretations
dwell
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July 8, 2025
When browsing the local shops on your vacation for souvenirs this year, put down the magnets, set aside the ceramics, and make some room for glass. There are so many different glass traditions that are iconic because of where they’re from that...
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...
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...
OFW Remittances: Foolproof engine of growth
Business World
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July 8, 2025
(Part 1) Last year, total personal remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to the Philippines reached $38.34 billion, representing a 3% increase from the $37.21 billion recorded in 2023. Cash remittances (sent through banks) totaled...
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...
What Happened To Delta Air Lines' Tokyo Hub?
Simple Flying
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July 8, 2025
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines once held an extensive network to and from Tokyo Narita Airport. Its Asian base had connections from Tokyo to destinations across Asia, and many more to the United States. Delta inherited the Tokyo hub from its...
Bangkok's Pride Is One of the Largest in Asia—and It's Attracting LGBTQIA+ Travelers From Around the World
AOL
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Tourism Authority of Thailand Crowds gather during the Bangkok Pride Parade 2025 which was held by Naruemit Pride Co., Ltd to promote gender equality in Thailand. Key Takeaway Thailand, Travel + Leisure's 2025 Destination of the Year, legalized...
Vietnamese tourism envoy deal canceled
Taipei Times
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June 18, 2025
A partnership the Tourism Administration had with Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien, a former beauty pageant winner, as tourism ambassador for Taiwan in Vietnam has been canceled after she was accused of involvement in a crime, the agency said yesterday. The...
EU Considers Raising Entry Fees for Tourists from 61 Countries
Sada Elbalad
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June 19, 2025
Thu 19 Jun 2025 | 02:33 PM The European Union is reportedly weighing the introduction of increased entry fees for travelers from 61 non-EU countries, in a bid to help repay a €350 billion recovery loan issued in 2021 to counter the economic...
Triple UK & 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...
Which countries have rabies? How to avoid disease after woman dies following Morocco holiday
Metro
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June 19, 2025
Rabies can be fatal if it is not treated immediately (Picture: Getty Images) A British woman has died of rabies after she was ‘scratched’ by a puppy while on holiday in Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had what has been...
Which countries have rabies? How to avoid disease after woman dies following Morocco holiday
Metro
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June 19, 2025
Rabies can be fatal if it is not treated immediately (Picture: Getty Images) A British woman has died of rabies after she was ‘scratched’ by a puppy while on holiday in Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had what has been...
Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index reveals trends shaping the future of Halal travel
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN- Weber Shandwick) Dubai, UAE; June 18, 2025 – As awareness of Muslim travele’s’ needs grows, Halal travel is increasingly shaping how destinations design and deliver experiences. According to the newly released 2025...
What to know about Travelers Championship on Thursday
NBC Connecticut
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June 19, 2025
The Travelers Championship is underway at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell. There is a field of 72 players and tournament officials said nearly 2,000 volunteers will be helping out. Hoda Kotb is headlining the Women's Day Breakfast on Thursday and...
Costa Rica confirms sending officials to Taiwan for training
Focus Taiwan
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June 19, 2025
Guatemala City, June 18 (CNA) The Costa Rican government on Wednesday confirmed a local media report saying that it has recently sent five officials to Taiwan for a short-term training program for the first time since the ending of diplomatic...
Government helps 23 Taiwanese leave Israel, Iran
Taipei Times
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June 18, 2025
The government has helped 20 Taiwanese leave Israel and three leave Iran amid the conflict in the region, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) said today. The ministry is in close contact with Taiwanese nationals in the region, Lin...