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Travelers can soon fly from Singapore to the ‘gateway’ to Komodo National Park
Jetstar Asia will launch direct flights linking Singapore to Labuan Bajo, the Indonesian town considered the “gateway” to Komodo National…
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While Apple negotiates Indonesia sales ban, another Chinese smartphone maker is entering the country
Pictured here is the Grand Indonesia shopping mall in Jakarta on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty…
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Are we better prepared 20 years on from the Indian Ocean tsunami?
The Indian Ocean tsunami which struck on 26 December 2004 killed more than 220,000 people. ADVERTISEMENT It has been 20…
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Indonesia’s protectionist policies aimed at attracting tech investment may backfire, economists warn
Apple CEO Tim Cook (center) speaking alongside Indonesian Minister of Communication and Information Budi Arie Setiadi (right) and Indonesian Minister…
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Food prices are at their highest levels in over a year. And these items will get even more expensive
Athvisions | E+ | Getty Images Global food prices recently rose to an 18-month high, with some food baskets expected…
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Six travelers in Laos died from suspected methanol poisoning. Here’s where incidents happen the most
Six travelers have died from suspected methanol poisoning after visiting the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos, this month. The…
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UK tsunami survivor speaks out for the first time in 20 years
Louis Mullan was on a family holiday in Thailand during the Christmas of 2004 (Credits: National Geographic / Disney+) This…
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Federal Reserve rate cuts could prove to be a boon for Southeast Asian economies
A Thai investor checks an electronic board showing stock prices. Amphol Thongmueangluang | SOPA Images| LightRocket | Getty Images The…
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From guns to Trump: See which factors are deterring travelers from visiting the U.S.
More than 90% of travelers from Southeast Asia say that gun prevalence in the United States influences whether they will…
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A private island for $1,000 per night — for those who are willing to get there
When Richard Kvech first set foot on Pinang four years ago, a dilapidated bungalow used by passing fishermen was the…
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