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The Singaporean government has revealed intentions to require new citizens and permanent residents (PR) to pass an English language test as part of their application process. The move is part of the government’s efforts to enhance social cohesion and communication among the country’s diverse population. In addition to administering a language test, the government will conduct a poll of candidates …

Parisians and visitors alike will soon have access to thousands of new cafe terraces, as 4,000 new summer terraces are scheduled to open throughout the French metropolis. On April 1, Parisians may anticipate a proliferation of new outdoor dining alternatives to appear on the city’s sidewalks, streets, and parks. The new terraces are part of a revitalization plan for Parisian …

Being the first Hollywood celebrity to be selected to the role, the Philippine Department of Tourism has named Vanessa Hudgens as its Global Tourism Ambassador, marking a historic occasion. Hudgens, who is of Filipino ancestry, has been an advocate for the Philippines and its culture for a very long time. She has shown her affection for the country in public …

The increase in sales of BMW and Mercedes-Benz in Singapore, despite higher levies intended to restrict luxury expenditure, is indicative of a broader shift toward conspicuous consumption among the wealthiest individuals in the world. Despite the Singaporean government’s efforts to reduce income disparity and foster a more egalitarian society by increasing taxes on luxury automobiles and other high-end items, the …

Klook, Asia’s travel and experiences platform, announced that it is seeing robust recovery in Thailand, with growth that has more than quadrupled for three consecutive quarters, highlighting the company’s strong momentum and dedication to driving Thailand’s tourist revival. With the elimination of travel restrictions and the reopening of all borders, interest in Thailand as a tourist destination continues to increase …

Today, Google is honoring Justine Siegemund, a revolutionary German midwife who broke gender stereotypes in the 17th century, with a Doodle. Her groundbreaking book, “The Court Midwife,” questioned cultural norms and made her the first woman to publish an important medical text in German. Justine Siegemund, who was born on December 26, 1636 in Rohnstock, now named Roztoka, Lower Silesia, …

Indonesia has made progress in improving the human rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals, while the Philippines has regressed, according to the response of the Asean SOGIE Caucus to the United Nations mechanism that analyzes member states’ human rights records. Monday’s 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva marked the conclusion of the 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic …

According to a global ranking released on Tuesday, Dubai is the second-best city in the world for expats to live and work, and Abu Dhabi is the ninth-best. Expat City Ranking 2022, which evaluates 50 locations around the world, places two cities in the United Arab Emirates at the top of the Expat Essentials Index, and both also in the …

When he vanished in mid-February, one of China’s most prominent investment bankers, Bao Fan, was apparently searching for a secure location to store his fortune. Last month, the Financial Times reported that Bao, the creator of China Renaissance, was in the midst of forming a private wealth management business in Singapore to transfer money out of China and Hong Kong, …

Climbers will have restricted access to Mount Apo during the week of Easter Week due to the closure of a path that goes through the town of Santa Cruz in Davao del Sur from April 3 to April 9. According to the local tourist administration, the path will be closed in order to relieve congestion during Holy Week when a …