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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...
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...
Tourism Malaysia promotes Sabah via Explore Sabah campaign
Travel Daily Media
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July 1, 2025
Tourism Malaysia, in collaboration with online travel marketplace SabahTravel.com, is currently running a new promotional campaign titled Explore Sabah. This promotional campaign seeks to present and position the province of Sabah as one of...
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...
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...
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...
Travel Meals Services IPO Opens On July 7;
India Herald
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Mumbai-based journey food offerings is gearing up for its preliminary public offering (IPO) really worth Rs 2,000 crore, slated to open on July 7 and close on July nine. The IPO might be a proposal-for-sale (OFS) by means of the Kapur own family...
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...
World News | China Extends Visa-free Entry to over 70 Countries to Draw Tourists
Latestly
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July 8, 2025
Washington, Jul 8 (AP) 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...
Travel Food Services valued at US$1.6 billion-plus as price band set for IPO
The Moodie Davitt Report
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July 2, 2025
TFS manages a range of 127 brands, including in-house as well as franchises such as Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, across Indian airports {Images: SSP Group}UK/INDIA. SSP Group and its joint-venture partner K Hospitality Corp have taken the latest steps...
China extends visa-free entry to more than 70 countries to draw tourists
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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While most tourist sites are still packed with far more domestic tourists than foreigners, travel companies and tour guides are now bracing for a bigger influx in anticipation of summer holiday goers coming to China. “I’m practically overwhelmed...
PM Modi discusses review of ASEAN-India FTA with Malaysian counterpart; holds talks with Cuban Prez
Daily Excelsior
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July 8, 2025
RIO DE JANEIRO, Jul 7: The review of the ASEAN-India FTA figured during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s talks with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar bin Ibrahim on the sidelines of the BRICS summit. The two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral...
Tourism Ministry reports decline in foreign arrivals, but growth seen in specific markets
The Nation Thailand
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July 1, 2025
Minister of Tourism and Sports, Sorawong Thienthong, shared that in the week of June 23-29, foreign visitor numbers increased by 9.12% from the previous week, primarily due to the Muslim New Year holiday. This surge in visitors mainly came from...
Short-Haul Escapes Take Centre Stage: Indian Travellers Embrace Quick Getaways In 2025
News18
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July 7, 2025
Last Updated:July 07, 2025, 17:44 IST According to a report, a whopping 85% of travellers are planning multiple holidays next year, a sign that the short-break culture is no longer just a trend, it’s a lifestyle Southeast Asian destinations like...
Guizhou boosts ties with Malaysia through digital and tourism event
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 6, 2025
Guizhou hosted an event in Kuala Lumpur to boost cooperation with Malaysia in digital economy, media, and cultural tourism sectors. On July 4th, the “Mystic Mountains and Rivers · Pursuing Dreams in Guizhou” Online Communication Special Event was...
Malaysia Fair 2025 Osaka boosts VM2026 tourism campaign in Japan
The Sun Daily
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June 30, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Fair 2025 made its debut in Osaka as part of Malaysia’s participation in World Expo 2025, serving as a key platform to promote the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign in Japan. Held from June 27 to 29 at Lalaport...
Canada’s foreign minister to travel to Japan, Malaysia -statement
KFGO - North Dakota
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July 7, 2025
(Reuters) -Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand will visit Japan and Malaysia “to deepen Canada’s strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region,” the Canadian government said in a statement on Monday. Anand will meet with her Japanese...