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Gone are the days of paying a huge amount of time in immigration, gone are the days of opening your passport; it’s the standard with Singapore’s Changi Airport. As part of the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) New Clearance Concept, Changi has launched the first ever token-less and passport-free biometric clearance. Your face and irises will serve as your unique …

Early morning tremors from an earthquake have caused worry at the top diving spots in Southeast Asia. A massive magnitude 7.9 earthquake hit off the coast of Mindanao, Philippines, on 8 June 2026 with localised tsunami warnings. The people and visitors of the east coast of Malaysia, the state of Sabah, got up to hear the alarming sound of emergency …

The UAE has long proven its ability to play a key role in bridging divides in an era of complex global challenges. The UAE humanitarian diplomacy breakthroughs bear witness to the power of neutral, solutions-driven mediation, rooted in a principled and principled approach to humanitarian values and international dialogue.  https://twitter.com/mfa_russia/status/2062869916173185508 A Milestone in Humanitarian Mediation The UAE has succeeded in …

Finally, a job at the end of the world, at the edge of the beach in Bali, or high up in the air of Kuala Lumpur. The remote working market will have fully developed throughout Southeast Asia in 2026. Local governments have created legal and formal tourist circuits, which are not the same thing as gray area tourist circuits, and …

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 …

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 …

A new program at Land Bank of the Philippines has made payment of government fees more affordable. From June 1 until the end of the year 2026, Filipinos can officially enjoy zero convenience fee for certain payments from person to government (P2G) via the QRPh-enabled channels. This comes as part of the Government’s UPLIFT initiative, aimed to increase accessibility of …

Those who are travelling in the Southeast Asian region are counting the hours down to reaching their destinations. The travel media giant will be offering its “most aggressive discount campaign ever” this mid-year in the region, beginning tonight at midnight. The Traveloka 6.6 Sale has officially arrived and has revealed a tremendous discount on flights to Southeast Asia and 5-star …

It’s Pride Month 2026, and it’s that time of the year already. Over the last twenty years, Pride Month has evolved into a time where Filipinos and allies all over the country can celebrate and raise awareness, advocate and build a connection with one another.  With a month of activities, performances and educational programs on the horizon, thousands of people …