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China, Malaysia to allow visa-free entry
China Daily
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Malaysian tourists take photos at a scenic area featuring the Danxia landform in Zhangye, Gansu province. [PHOTO/CHINA NEWS SERVICE] China and Malaysia will implement a mutual visa-free policy agreement from July 17, according to a CCTV report....
Travel Food Services IPO fully subscribed on final day of bidding
The Hindu Business Line
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July 9, 2025
Travel Food Services' (TFS) $234 million IPO was hauled over the finish line by institutional investors on the final day of bidding. The airport restaurant and lounge operator's issue was subscribed 1.26 times over, exchange data showed, led...
Travel Food Services IPO sails through thanks to institutions
The Hindu Business Line
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July 9, 2025
The IPO of Travel Food Services sailed through on the last date 3 of issue closing on Wednesday. The IPO that saw muted interest from investors on the first two days, was subscribed 2.88 times. The ₹2,000-crore initial public offering of Travel...
Travel Food Services' $234-mn IPO fully subscribed on final day of bidding
VC Circle
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Indian airport restaurant and lounge operator Travel Food Services' $234 million IPO was hauled over the finish line on Wednesday by institutional investors as risk-averse retail investors shied away amid U.S. trade deal concerns. The IPO, India's...
Penampang promotes eco-tourism, birdwatching at UK bird fair
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 11, 2025
Penampang promotes eco-tourism, birdwatching at UK bird fair Published on: Friday, July 11, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 11, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Sabah Tourism Board (STB) deputy chairman Datuk KL Tan (third right), Benjamin (right) and...
Travel Food Services IPO gets fully subscribed on day 3
Financial Express
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Indian airport restaurant and lounge operator Travel Food Services’ $234 million IPO was hauled over the finish line on Wednesday by institutional investors as risk-averse retail investors shied away amid U.S. trade deal concerns. The IPO, India’s...
Sabah Four Wheel Drive Association delegation visits Isuzu Malaysia headquarters
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 11, 2025
Sabah Four Wheel Drive Association delegation visits Isuzu Malaysia headquarters Published on: Friday, July 11, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 11, 2025 By: GL Oh Text Size: Dark Mode: Off (From left) Alex, Faez, Kenichi, Alison and Alan after the...
Business : MARC Ratings Projects Malaysian Economy To Grow By 4.4 Pct In 2025
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC Ratings) forecasts the Malaysian economy to grow by 4.4 per cent in 2025, down from 5.1 per cent in 2024, as external trade uncertainties dampen export momentum. It said...
Who is Nick Adams? From a Sydney council to Trump’s plum pick, the Hooters fan could be next US ambassador to Malaysia
The Guardian
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July 11, 2025
“Nicholas Adams, of Florida, to be ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Malaysia,” the White House announced this week.There were those who had never heard of Australian-born Nick Adams. And then there...
Travel Food Services IPO booked over 2x on day 3 so far; GMP takes a hit
Business Today
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July 9, 2025
The initial public offering (IPO) of Travel Food Services managed to sail through during the third and final day of the bidding process, thanks to the strong institutional push. The issue ended day one with 11 per cent bidding and was subscribed...
General : Labuan Part Of Malaysia Tourism Roadshow In Uzbekistan, Promotes 5S Attractions, Islamic Cruise
Bernama
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July 7, 2025
LABUAN, July 7 (Bernama) -- A delegation of 20 travel industry representatives from various tourism agencies embarked on a business-to-business (B2B) tourism roadshow in Tashkent, Uzbekistan last month. Head of...
Sports events drive surge in travel bookings to Singapore, reports Trip.com
TTG Asia
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July 11, 2025
Trip.com has observed a sharp rise in inbound travel bookings to Singapore for the July-August period, driven by international sports fans attending two major events: the World Aquatics Championships 2025 and the Singapore Festival of Football...
Study: 90% of APAC luxury travellers book with wellness in mind
Marketing-Interactive
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90% of high-net-worth (HNW) travellers in Asia Pacific (APAC) now consider wellness a key factor in their travel decisions, signalling a profound shift in the region’s luxury travel landscape, according to a new report by Marriott International’s...
How did Nick Adams get nicknamed ‘Alpha Male’? Content detailed as influencer gets nominated as Ambassador to Malaysia by Trump
Sportskeeda
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July 11, 2025
US President Donald Trump has nominated Nick Adams as the Ambassador to Malaysia. Adams is a known right-wing influencer and is a self-proclaimed 'Alpha Male'. Adams is known for promoting the stereotypical brand of masculinity that includes...
Indonesian couple jailed 6 months for illegal entry into Malaysia
The Sun Daily
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July 11, 2025
SIBU: An Indonesian couple has been sentenced to six months in prison by the Sessions Court here after admitting to entering Malaysia without valid travel documents. Judge Musyiri Peet delivered the verdict for 39-year-old Heriadi and his...
Pakistan Govt Unlikely To Allow Hockey Teams To Travel To India For Asia Cup, Junior World Cup
MENAFN
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July 11, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) The Pakistan government is highly likely to turn down a request from the hockey federation to allow the senior and junior teams to feature in two upcoming events in India due to political tension following the...
Travel Food Services IPO subscribed 27% on day 3; check GMP, and other details
The Economic Times
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July 9, 2025
The initial public offering (IPO) of Travel Food Services received a muted response from investors, with the issue subscribed 27% as of 10:09 am on Wednesday, July 9 — the third and final day of bidding. The IPO received bids for 35.7 lakh shares...
Hwajing Travel & Tours inks strategic partnership with Chinese cruise vessel M/V Piano Land
The Sun Daily
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July 11, 2025
PENANG: Domestic premier cruise agency Hwajing Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd has signed a strategic partnership with Astro Ocean Cruise to bring the M/V Piano Land, operated by Astro Ocean Cruise, a Chinese cruise line, to Malaysia. This is a significant...
World’s top 10 biggest tourism economies in 2024–25: India breaks into top 10 at this rank
The Indian Express
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July 11, 2025
World’s Top 10 Biggest Tourism Economies in 2025 List: Amid a strong post-pandemic recovery and despite challenges such as climate pressure and local tourism fatigue, the global travel and tourism sector contributed US$10.9 trillion to the world...
World : A Malaysian Confirmed Dead In Bali Strait Ferry Tragedy
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, July 11 (Bernama) -- A Malaysian national has been confirmed among the three bodies recovered during a search and rescue (SAR) operation following the ferry capsizing tragedy in the Bali Strait late on the...