Vietnam to welcome more vaccinated travellers from December, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam is planning from December to reopen key tourist destinations to vaccinated visitors from countries deemed a low Covid-19 risk, the government said on Wednesday (Oct 6), ahead of a full resumption targeted for June
Tidal wave of Chinese marine parks fuels murky cetacean trade, China News,HONG KONG – Eight beluga whales jump in unison out of a bright blue indoor pool, flipping their tailfins and spewing fountains of water, as a packed audience cheers and snaps photographs. Whale shows like the one at Chimelong
Indian taxi driver arrested over rape of Japanese tourist, Asia News,New Delhi – A taxi driver accused of raping and threatening a Japanese vacationer near a prominent Indian tourist destination has been arrested, police said Saturday (June 2). The 30-year-old visitor said she had flagged down the d
Genting theme park plans 'all in place', slated to open in early 2019, Business Wires News,GENTING'S theme park \”remains very much part of our plans\” and will be ready by early 2019, said Lim Kok Thay, its chairman and chief executive officer. In fact, he was hoping that the theme par
Shopping malls in KL that are not KLCC, Berjaya Times Square and Sungei Wang Plaza, Lifestyle News,When it comes to visiting our neighbouring Malaysia, we make full use of the weekends to scratch our holiday itch because of its low currency exchange rate and convenience of travelling over without th
Sentosa waterway turns pinkish-purple, dead fish found near the banks, Singapore News,The waterway running through Sentosa South Cove has turned an unnatural pinkish-purple since Tuesday afternoon, alarming residents. Warning signs emerged on Jan 5 when a foul, sewage-like smell came from the waterw
1 killed in hot air balloon crash on Jeju, Asia News,Seoul, South Korea – One person died and a dozen tourists were injured in a hot air balloon crash on South Korea's popular resort island of Jeju Thursday morning, police said. The balloon was carrying 12 passengers and a pilot – who suffered
Not your usual staycation: Pet-cation with your furkid, Lifestyle News,If we compiled a list of terms that Singaporeans used a lot in 2020, they would include “pivot”, “Phoon Huat”, “CB” and anything with “-cation” in it. Don’t pretend – you also said “staycation”, like 54 times last week, because y
45 fantabulastic and free things to do in Singapore, Lifestyle News,Whether you're a bored local with a long weekend (or any weekend for the matter) coming up, or it's your first time visiting Singapore, here's a list of free things to do in Singapore that should help you rediscover o
