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Marco Rubio to travel to Malaysia for first Asia trip
United Press International (UPI)
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July 7 (UPI) -- The U.S. State Department announced Monday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will head to Malaysia for his first trip to Asia in the role on Tuesday. Rubio will travel to Kuala Lumpur in four days, during which time he'll...
Malaysia And Indonesia To Resume Annual Consultation - Fahmi
Bernama
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July 2, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, July 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Indonesia will resume their annual consultation, which was last held in 2017, said Unity Government spokesman Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications Minister said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim...
Travel Food Services IPO to open on July 7; sets price band at ₹1,045-1,100 per share
The Hindu Business Line
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July 2, 2025
Since the Travel Food Services IPO is entirely an OFS, the company will not receive any funds from the issue and the proceeds will go to the selling shareholder. Travel Food Services, which operates quick-service restaurants and lounge business...
Travel Food Services IPO: Price band set at ₹1,045-1,100 per share; check GMP, issue details, more
Mint
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July 2, 2025
The Travel Food Services IPO price band has been fixed in the range of ₹1,045 to ₹1,100 per equity share of the face value of Re 1. The Travel Food Services IPO date of subscription is scheduled for Monday, July 7, and will close on Wednesday,...
Singapore approves Malaysia Airlines-SIA partnership with conditions
The Sun Daily
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July 7, 2025
SINGAPORE: The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) has conditionally approved the proposed commercial partnership between Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines. The collaboration will cover scheduling, pricing, sales,...
China sees foreign tourists return as visa-free policy expands to 74 countries
Firstpost
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July 8, 2025
Foreign tourists are slowly returning to China as the country relaxes its visa rules more than ever before. People from 74 countries can now visit China for up to 30 days without needing a visa — a big change from earlier restrictions, according...
CAAM Advises Travellers To Check Flights Following Mount Lewotobi Eruption
Bernama
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July 8, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, July 8 (Bernama) -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has advised all air travellers scheduled to fly today to remain alert and check with airlines for any potential flight disruptions following the eruption of Mount...
Foreign Minister To Travel To Malaysia
Scoop
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Rt Hon Winston Peters Minister of Foreign Affairs Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to Malaysia this week for regional engagement with Southeast Asian partners. “The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) plays a central role in...
Travel Food Services IPO opens on July 7; price band fixed at Rs 1,045–1,100/share
ETPrime
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July 2, 2025
Mumbai-based Travel Food Services is set to launch its Rs 2,000-crore initial public offering (IPO) on July 7, with the issue closing on July 9. The price band has been fixed at Rs 1,045 to Rs 1,100 per share. The IPO is entirely an offer-for-sale...
Aerial Tourism To Take Flight In Melaka From September - Ab Rauf
Bernama
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July 8, 2025
MELAKA, July 8 (Bernama) -- Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said the state will introduce aerial tourism starting in September. He said the proposed segment was put forward by the International Aero Training Academy (IATAC) Sdn Bhd...
Malaysia sees Italy as key strategic partner, says Anwar
The Malaysian Star
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July 2, 2025
ROME: The peace that Malaysia and the region enjoy has paved the way for a blossoming economic environment and a robust private sector, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said Malaysia, as Asean chair, had endeavoured to resolve...
Malaysia’s Tourism Growth: Sustained by chinese arrivals and strategic initiatives
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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June 30, 2025
Malaysia’s tourism surges in 2025, driven by Chinese arrivals, visa policies, strategic campaigns, and a shift to high-value tourism. Malaysia’s tourism sector is currently experiencing a robust upturn, with Hong Leong Investment Bank projecting...
High-spending tourists generate 1.74 tn baht for Thai economy: Krungthai COMPASS
The Nation Thailand
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July 8, 2025
Thana Tunlayakitjawat, an analyst at Krungthai COMPASS, added that the main factor hindering Thailand’s tourism recovery is the continued absence of Chinese tourists, along with increased competition from neighbouring countries that are adopting...
Rubio to make first visit to Asia for ASEAN meeting in Malaysia
Japan Today
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July 7, 2025
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Malaysia later this week to attend a meeting of Southeast Asian Nations in his first trip to Asia as America's top diplomat, the State Department said on Monday. Rubio will travel July 8-12 and take...
Sabah tourism generates over RM16 billion under SMJ Plan
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 8, 2025
Sabah tourism generates over RM16 billion under SMJ Plan Published on: Tuesday, July 08, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 08, 2025 By: Ricardo Unto Text Size: Dark Mode: Off KOTA KINABALU: Sabah recorded RM16 billion in tourism spending and 7.85...
Rubio Heads to Malaysia for Summit Under Shadow of Tariffs
Mint
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July 7, 2025
(Bloomberg) -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to make his first trip to Asia as the top US diplomat this week, heading to a regional summit in Malaysia a day after President Donald Trump threatened a new 25% tariff on the country and...
Cable car dreams: how an AI hoax led an elderly couple on a wild goose chase in Malaysia
IOL
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There can be nothing nicer than going on a road trip, especially if it includes visiting a new tourist attraction that everyone seems to be talking about. But for an elderly Malaysian couple who travelled almost 400km from Kuala Lumpur to take a...
China extends visa-free entry to over 70 countries to draw tourists
The Hindu
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July 8, 2025
Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens from 74 countries can now enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, a big jump from previous regulations. The government...
Business : Singapore Competition Watchdog Grants Conditional Nod To Malaysia Airlines-SIA Tie-up
Bernama
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July 7, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 7 (Bernama) -- The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) on Monday granted conditional approval for the proposed commercial cooperation between Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines Bhd. The proposed...
Joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines granted regulatory approval
The Business Times Singapore
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July 7, 2025
[SINGAPORE] The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) has granted conditional approval for commercial cooperation between Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines, the regulator said on Monday (Jul 7). The joint venture...