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Indonesia’s Underwater Paradise Earns Global Crown as Top Dive Resort of 2025

By Kanika
December 22, 2025
in :  Indonesia
World’s Leading Dive Resort 2025

Indonesia is once again in the limelight of the world with Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort and Spa given the honorable award of the World’s Leading Dive Resort 2025. This award-winning resort is nestled in the clean waters of North Sulawesi, and it has remained to be the most perfect underwater experience, luxury hospitality, and a firm dedication to marine conservation. …

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Malaysia Airlines and AirBorneo Unveil Spectacular New Flight Routes for 2026

By Kanika
December 22, 2025
in :  Malaysia
Malaysia Airlines new routes 2026

The aviation industry in Malaysia is about to take a radical step in 2026 with airlines launching their massive growth strategies that will redefine the connection of regions and international connectivity. As the demand in air travel expands all over Asia-Pacific, so are the airlines, creating new routes, increasing the frequency, and enhancing the experiences aboard. Malaysia Airlines new routes …

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Cathay Pacific Boeing 777 Taxiway Error at Manila Airport Highlights Ground Safety and Hong Kong–Manila Travel Operations

By Khushbu K
December 20, 2025
in :  Philippines
Cathay Pacific Boeing 777 taxiway error Manila

A case of an operational incident of ground safety, Manila airport operations and Hong Kong Manila travel connectivity has been created by a Cathay Pacific Boeing 777 Taxiway Error at Manila, Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The aircraft which was about to take off to Hong Kong had erred in using a wrong taxiway in normal ground traffic. Air traffic controllers …

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Gas Malaysia Champions Coastal Conservation Through CSR Mangrove Planting Initiative

By Kanika
December 20, 2025
in :  Malaysia
coastal conservation malaysia

Gas Malaysia Berhad has maintained its sustainability roadmap through effective promotion of coastal conservation by a dedicated Corporate Social Responsibility programme. The planting of mangrove trees is part of the company’s long-term engagement in the protection of the environment and climate as well as community engagement. Through direct employee participation in the restoration efforts, Gas Malaysia helps in restoring the …

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Singapore Accelerates Digital Tax Reform as National E-Invoicing Framework Expands

By Khushbu K
December 20, 2025
in :  Singapore
singapore e invoicing framework

The digital tax ecosystem at Singapore is gradually growing stronger as the country continues to implement its Singapore national e-invoicing framework. The program is underpinned by the long term objectives of the country to modernise business transactions and enhance tax compliance as well as excessive administrative burden on businesses. The framework is constructed on an established and safe digital foundational …

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Singapore to Introduce Caning for Scammers from December 30 to Curb Cyber Fraud

By Khushbu K
December 20, 2025
in :  Singapore
Singapore caning for scammers law

Singapore is making a bold and provocative move against the increased menace of cyber fraud and organised fraud syndicates. The city-state will also adopt various harsher measures such as judicial caning on people implicated in scam-related acts since the beginning of December 30. Criminals who commit fraud, recruiters, and facilitators will also be subjected to caning at will which is …

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Why Asian Content Is Outperforming Hollywood on Global Streaming Platforms

By Khushbu K
December 20, 2025
in :  Entertainment
rise of Asian content in global entertainment

Asian content is reshaping global entertainment, frequently outperforming Hollywood on major streaming platforms. Asian series and films are becoming popular with the global viewers at a scale never before experienced, and this is due to K-dramas, anime, Thai thrillers, Indian originals, among others. The unprecedented fresh narratives, emotional expressions, and culturally profound narratives attract the attention of the global audience …

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Collapse of eFishery Haunts Indonesia’s Startup Scene

By Khushbu K
December 19, 2025
in :  Indonesia
collapse of eFishery impact on startups

The Collapse of eFishery is now a seminal point in the history of the ecosystem in Indonesia, reverberating among the founders, investors, and policymakers. Having been heralded as a unicorn success story, the collapse of eFishery has caused a period of reflection throughout Indonesia’s startup scene, in which grow-at-any-cost is giving way to financial discipline. The scandal further complicates an …

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Philippines Faces Uphill Battle to Reclaim Chinese Tourists as Southeast Asian Rivals Pull Ahead

By Khushbu K
December 19, 2025
in :  Philippines
Philippines Chinese tourism recovery challenges

The Philippines is struggling to recover faster and faster to regain the arrivals of Chinese tourists, even as its neighbors, the Southeast Asian destinations, are recovering at a much quicker rate. Recent statistics on the region demonstrate that the number of visitors is significantly lower than before the pandemic, which speaks of the organizational issues in the tourism industry of …

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Malaysia’s Trade Surplus Narrows to a Six-Month Low

By Khushbu K
December 19, 2025
in :  Malaysia
Malaysia trade surplus six month low

The external performance of trade in Malaysia has entered into a more reserved stage as the country registers its lowest surplus of half a year. Recent information points to the sluggish pace of foreign demand, as well as the strength of importation activity fuelled by domestic product and industrial demands. This movement does not signify a crisis, but rather it …

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