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ANA and Trip.com expand market partnership
TTR Weekly
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June 25, 2025
TOKYO, 26 June 2025: All Nippon Airways is expanding its New Distribution Capability* (NDC) based ticket sales partnership with global online travel agency Trip.com. Starting on 24 June, the partnership expanded from a single market in Japan to...
China Airlines holds on to older planes amid 787 delays
The Sun Daily
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June 24, 2025
TAOYUAN: Taiwan’s China Airlines is postponing the retirement of some of its older aircraft due to delays in getting Boeing 787-9 jets that may result in compensation payments from the planemaker, the carrier’s newly appointed chairman said....
Navigating Uncertainty: How Maybank is Positioning for Wealth Leadership Across ASEAN and Beyond
Hubbis
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In today’s wealth landscape, uncertainty is the only constant. Geopolitical tensions, uneven recovery in China, and shifting investor priorities are forcing banks to rethink their role - not just as portfolio managers, but as long-term partners....
‘Pessimistic’: Ukraine war, trade expected to mar progress at China-EU summit
South China Morning Post
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July 7, 2025
European Union envoys to China say they have low expectations of any substantial achievement at the coming EU-China summit while citing complex trade challenges and the ongoing Ukraine war. “I am sorry to be pessimistic – the next EU-China summit...
'The Eternal Queen of Asian Pop' sings one last encore from beyond the grave
AlterNet
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June 22, 2025
Several years ago, an employee at Universal Music came across a cassette tape in a Tokyo warehouse while sorting through archival materials. On it was a recording by the late Taiwanese pop star Teresa Teng that had never been released; the pop...
Remembering July 7: Honoring history, safeguarding peace
CGTN
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The Lugou Bridge and Wanping Town in Beijing, capital of China, July 4, 2024. /Xinhua The Lugou Bridge and Wanping Town in Beijing, capital of China, July 4, 2024. /Xinhua Editor's note: Xu Ying, a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN,...
Skål Asia Congress 2025 to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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June 23, 2025
The 54th Skål Asia Congress in Colombo will unite tourism professionals across Asia for four days of networking, culture, and collaboration. COLOMBO, SRI LANKA – Skålleagues across Asia and beyond are counting down the days to the highly...
POLICY STATEMENT 027 BY THE INDEPENDENT MEDIA AND POLICY INITIATIVE (IMPI)
News Investigators Nigeria
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July 7, 2025
Nigeria Tax Act 2025: Our Verdict We have observed with interest the uncontained delight with which the bouquet of tax acts recently signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was received by critical stakeholders and the general public. In...
‘Bising’ aka ‘Danas’ now a typhoon
Manila Standard
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July 6, 2025
The weather bureau on Sunday upgraded cyclone “Danas” (formerly “Bising”) as a typhoon, threatening Batanes and other parts of northern Luzon. In its 5 pm bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration...
The Dragon’s Hidden Hand: How Chinese Organized Crime Could Serve as a Fifth Column in America
The Gateway Pundit
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June 22, 2025
Photo courtesy of FBI Most Wanted Lessons from Taiwan’s defense planning reveal serious vulnerabilities in U.S. homeland security, particularly the risk that Beijing could activate sleeper cells composed of gangsters already inside the United...
Military’s Attempt to Retain Land for Training Runs into Native Hawaiian Opposition
KPUA - Hawaii
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July 7, 2025
(AP) — A high-altitude plateau on the Big Island is the only place in Hawaii where thousands of ground forces can practice firing live munitions. It’s also a place many Native Hawaiians consider the spiritual heart of the island. The U.S. military...
‘Ninety deals in 90 days’: Where things stand as trade deadline fast approaches
Washington Examiner
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July 7, 2025
After President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause in imposing his “Liberation Day” tariffs, trade adviser Peter Navarro touted the possibility of “90 deals in 90 days.” In truth, it hasn’t been that easy, and the deadline is up on July 9. This...
“Demand a Red Line Against Genocide” Protest Held for Gaza in Liberty Plaza
New Bloom Magazine
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June 22, 2025
語言: English Photo Credit: Brian Hioe A DEMONSTRATION in support of Gaza was held today in Liberty Plaza, despite sweltering heat. The main organizer of the protest was Amnesty International Taiwan. The demonstration began at 4 PM under the archway...
Stock markets struggle as Trump’s tariff deadline looms
FOX 28 - Washington State
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July 7, 2025
Equities struggled Monday as countries fought to hammer out trade deals days before Donald Trump’s tariff deadline, with the US president saying he would begin sending letters to some capitals outlining the rates he had decided upon. While the...
Asian markets drop as Trump's tariff deadline looms
The Paintsville Herald - Kentucky
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Most Asian markets fell Monday as countries fought to hammer out trade deals days before Donald Trump's tariff deadline, though investors took heart after he said the levies would not kick in until the start of next month. While the White House...
Meet The Washington Foster MBA Class Of 2026
Poets&Quants - California
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July 7, 2025
What makes Seattle such a great place to earn an MBA? For many, it’s the opportunity to launch their careers at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business. The Foster MBA program has evolved alongside Seattle’s rise as a global...
Is Premium Economy Worth It?
Simple Flying
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June 23, 2025
Premium economy class has grown immensely in popularity over the last couple of decades, becoming a key cabin for the majority of global full-service airlines. The cabin class fulfills demand for an elevated travel experience without the high...
Ray tells RaKai and Tylil that he is shifting out of Clover House and joining AMP amid their ongoing feud
Sportskeeda
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July 7, 2025
Twitch streamer Ray "Rayasianboy," a close friend of Kai Cenat, recently hinted that he may be considering quitting Clover House. Clover House is a streamer collective of new-generation livestreamers, including Rakai, Ray, Reggie, Tylil, Dezz, and...
Macau sees 25.3% surge in visitor arrivals in May 2025
Asia Gaming Brief
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June 22, 2025
Visitor arrivals to Macau surged by 25.3 percent year-on-year in May to over 3.37 million, driven by strong growth in same-day tourism, according to data from the Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC). From January to May 2025, total visitor...
Practices I Find Helpful in the Face of Suffering
Tricycle
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July 6, 2025
It is human to feel discouraged when confronted with terrible suffering with no perceivable end in sight. This is the experience for those in Tibet, and for so many who have aspired for freedom under oppressive regimes. This must have been the...