Oman Air to launch non-stop flights from Singapore Changi next year
Oman Air will operate non-stop flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Muscat, the capital of Oman, four days a week starting July 2 next year.
Southeast Asia’s largest economy welcomes nearly 13 million tourists in 10 months
Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, received 12.76 million foreign arrivals between January and October this year, marking a 10.32% year-on-year increase.
Which is world’s second most visited city for international travelers this year?
Hong Kong was named the world’s second most visited city for international arrivals this year, after Thailand’s Bangkok, with 23.2 million visitors, according to global market research company Euromonitor International.
British porn star Bonnie Blue banned from entering Indonesia for 10 years
Indonesia has banned British porn star Bonnie Blue for 10 years, immigration officials said on Dec. 22, after her deportation over content production that could cause “public unrest”.
Lao cuisine ranks near bottom in world’s 100 best: TasteAtlas
Lao cuisine ranked 96th out of 100 in the world’s best cuisines list this year by international food magazine TasteAtlas, up three places from last year and the lowest among Southeast Asian countries.
Singapore among world’s most expensive cities for tourists: Time Out
Singapore joined a list of 15 most expensive cities for tourists in the world as voted by British travel magazine Time Out based on a survey of over 18,000 people.
10 Christmas-ready cafes in Ho Chi Minh City
As the year comes to a close, Ho Chi Minh City’s cafes glow with Christmas spirit, from snow-themed interiors to vinyl corners that invite guests to savor the season.
6 Indonesian men face jail, caning for illegal entry into Singapore
Six Indonesian men aged between 23 and 29 were arrested early on Sunday for illegally entering Singapore by sea.
41,800 foreigners denied entry to Singapore this year
Around 41,800 foreigners were turned away at Singapore’s checkpoints in the first 11 months of 2025, 26% higher than the total for the whole of 2024 and 46% higher than in 2023.
Thai cuisine 24th best in the world, behind Indonesia, India, Vietnam: TasteAtlas
Thailand has been ranked 24th in a list of 100 best cuisines in the world this year by international food magazine TasteAtlas, up four places from last year but trailing behind Asian food hubs such as China, Indonesia, India and Vietnam.
