It may sound like a holiday from hell to some, but Hong Kong people love to travel not just with their children but with their parents in tow. The latter are often the ones paying for the holiday. And we will be seeing more of these “multigenerational trips” in the coming year, according to the … Read more
SINGAPORE: Two tourists were killed on the Indonesian resort island of Bali after a large tree fell in the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary on Tuesday (Dec 10). The incident happened at about 12.10pm local time. According to the management of the popular tourist attraction, the incident was caused by a “sudden and strong gust of wind”. Another … Read more
When travelling, I tend to work myself into a lather with over-planning. Some may enjoy the nitty gritty of organising an itinerary, and that is something I do most of the time – setting up a spreadsheet with dates, times and proposed stops at various restaurants, bars and cafes, meticulously colour-coded and subject to change. … Read more
Six travelers have died from suspected methanol poisoning after visiting the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos, this month. The travelers — two from Australia, two from Denmark, one from United Kingdom and one from United States — are believed to have consumed alcohol tainted with methanol, which is sometimes illegally added to regular or … Read more
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo is looking to increase its sourcing from Indonesian suppliers at its local factory in an effort to strengthen its global manufacturing capabilities, amid a shift in many economies encouraging more localisation. Around 36 to 37 per cent of smartphone components that Oppo sources for its Indonesian factory in Tangerang come from … Read more
Oppo has brought back its high-end Find X series smartphones to overseas markets in a renewed international push, as Chinese Android handset vendors step up expansion efforts amid cutthroat competition at home. The Chinese smartphone giant – the world’s fourth-largest handset vendor by shipments last quarter, according to research firm IDC – on Thursday held … Read more
According to the Changi Airport website, three Jetstar flights from Bali to Singapore on Wednesday were cancelled. The flights were originally scheduled to arrive at 2.15am, 1.30pm, and 9.15pm. A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight that was expected to arrive at 10am on Wednesday was also cancelled while several flights by SIA’s low-cost carrier Scoot between Singapore … Read more
The proposal to build an international airport in the Buleleng Regency was first mentioned when Mr Made Mangku Pastika served as the governor of the island between 2008 and 2018. According to media outlet Bisnis, Mr Mangku Pastika first proposed the construction of an international airport in 2014, suggesting locations in the Gerokgak or Kubutambahan … Read more
Asia is a dining destination on par with Europe, judged by the number of international accolades its restaurants and bars have earned, a new report on food industry trends says. Luxury Group, the collective of high-end hotels within the Marriott International portfolio, recently launched its Future of Food report for the Asia-Pacific (Apac) region. The … Read more
UBUD, Indonesia, Oct. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud, Bali continues to innovate its guest offerings with exciting new initiatives that seamlessly blend sustainability with unforgettable experiences. From the introduction of Trigona stingless bees to the launch of the resort’s Hydro Haven hydroponic garden, guests can now engage with nature in unique … Read more
