It has become so easy and rewarding to discover the wonders of Southeast Asia. Six countries—Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos—have just officially joined forces in a new joint digital travel framework, in an unprecedented step to promote the growth of regional tourism. The new 6-country travel program for Southeast Asia is a paradigm shift in international travel across …

Budget 2026’s new CPF Top-Up Scheme could help top up the retirement savings of thousands of older citizens who can benefit from it. The initiative is aimed at helping citizens with lower CPF save more for retirement, and to extend more help to those who need the most help. Under the scheme, eligible Singaporeans will receive one-off CPF top-up payment …

For many millions of Malaysians, the gig economy has helped them earn a living. Being a Grab rider, food delivery, online sellers, freelancer, farmer or content creator comes with an element of what is commonly called flexibility; however, there is one drawback for the flexible, and that is planning for retirement. Self-employed persons are not required to contribute to the …

The BTS comeback season is already in full swing and there is a lot of excitement throughout Asia, but this week, there’s another surprise drop that’s driving fans to the stores. The Oreo x BTS Limited Edition Brown Sugar Cookies are here, and the limited edition packaging shows that it is collectible as well, while the creme features all-new brown …

The drive for more sustainable and environmentally-friendly energy sources has now reached fever pitch in the Southeast Asian region. The government is aggressively promoting a national initiative to significantly reduce carbon emissions and stabilize rural agricultural economies. The new implementation of Malaysia’s B15 biodiesel mandate has reached a green light level. The new implementation of Malaysia’s B15 biodiesel mandate has …

Looking forward to going to the Island of the Gods this year? If that’s the case, you have no excuse not to know that the days of unchecked, casual tourism are over. To preserve the cultural integrity of the island, the Balinese government has set strict rules, and there is a special task force to monitor the visitors’ behavior in …

This month you’re going to be traveling to Bangkok, Phuket or Chiang Mai and you’re heading for the tropics? If that’s the case, then your travel list is a little different. The paper TM6 immigration forms, which were traditionally blue and white, have been phased out. The Thai government has implemented the Thailand Digital Arrival Card, which is a mandatory …

With vacation prices soaring across popular destinations such as Bali, Phuket and Singapore, travelers are looking for destinations that provide them a similar experience without blowing their bank account. Luckily, there are surprises in Southeast Asia that still can accommodate you, feed you and entertain you for relatively cheap money. Whether it’s a quaint and traditional town or a stunning …

If you open TikTok or Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts lately, you’ve probably seen some videos with Kevin Kunta. His clips are all around him, on those occasions when he’s calmly guiding clients through a hectic event, or wearing a sharp suit while ambulating public places. The key to Kevin Kunta’s character is that he isn’t a fictional character, a …

BTS World Tour ‘ARIRANG’ in Singapore has stirred up excitement in the music world, with thousands competing for tickets to attend one of the band’s largest concerts in Asia, apart from South Korea and Japan. Many of the ARMY fans missed the ARMY Membership Presale registration date on June 3 and/or failed to make it to the event for a …