Indonesia is launching a new five-year visa for remote workers, according to a report from Bloomberg. As part of the country’s push to lure higher-spending, longer-staying travelers to its islands, government and tourism officials believe a Bali digital nomad visa that doesn’t require renewal every 30 or 60 days is key to bringing in expats. The country […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE (BLOOMBERG) – Economists bumped up their 2022 inflation forecast for Singapore by 1.6 percentage points, amid a potential threat to food supply chains. Headline inflation rate is seen rising 5.5 per cent on average in the current quarter and the next, up from less than 4 per cent seen previously, according to the median […]
Read MoreThe Thanaleng Dry Port, part of an integrated logistics facility in the capital Vientiane, has received new financing for its development and equipment costs to modernise and deliver world-class services. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), as the lead arranger, has arranged a financing package of US$67 million to fund the development, construction, and equipment costs […]
Read MoreTour operators selling trips to Japan are opting for wholesale packages instead of individual sales to avoid risks during the early stages of tourism resumption, which comes with extra costs, says the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA). The number of Thai outbound tourists is expected to remain at 1 million this year, with more trips […]
Read MoreThe number of foreign tourists arriving in Cambodia by air increased remarkably in 2022 after the government lifted Covid-19 restrictions, the Ministry of Tourism has said. Cambodia’s three international airports handled 131,864 passengers between January and April this year, which is 243.9 percent compared to the same period last year, according to a report. The […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The stock market ended in positive territory yesterday, ignoring the three-year high inflation of 5.4 percent in May, analysts said. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Composite index (PSEi) finished at 6,754.01, up 37.13 points or 0.55 percent while the broader All Shares gauge rose by 12.66 points or 0.35 percent to end […]
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