Like in most countries, the pandemic has devastated the tourism industry in the Philippines, which now has the most confirmed COVID-19 cases in Southeast Asia at more than 314,000, with 5,504 deaths. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: 2 Philippine tourist spots partially reopen
Two of the most popular Philippine tourist destinations, including the Boracay beach, have partially reopened with only a fraction of their usual crowds showing up given continuing coronavirus restric ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Casinos With Presence in Macau Trade Mixed After Weak Data
U.S. casino companies with operations in Macau traded mixed Thursday after Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau reported that gambling revenue plummeted 90% in September from a year ... ( read original story ...)
OPINION – New Hope for Business Comeback in Macau After Covid-19
As Macau and the rest of the world comes out of the pandemic, there are signs of a commercial recovery if past obstacles can be avoided ... ( read original story ...)
After Hong Kong: China sets sights on solving ‘the Taiwan problem’
An invasion may not be imminent but experts say armed forces could have capacity to mount one by 2028 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong murder suspect plans to turn himself in to Taiwan
A Hong Kong murder suspect, whose case led the government to attempt to pass an extradition bill last year that sparked massive protests, is expected to return to Taiwan this month to answer the charg ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei ranks 11th in Covid-19 prevention, economic recovery
Brunei is ranked 11th globally in terms of Covid-19 epidemic prevention measures, economic recovery and international cooperation, out of 108 countries and regions by an international research report. ( read original story ...)
Brunei to stop putting out, exchange of biggest currency notes
Brunei's central bank stated that the putting out and exchanging of the 10,000-Brunei-dollar currency notes (about USD7,334.3), the country's biggest denomination currency, will be ... ( read original story ...)
Maldives set to become world’s first country to offer a traveler loyalty program
Maldives is on track to become the first country in the world to have its own hospitality loyalty program. The Maldives Border Miles program will reportedly have three tiers: Abaarana (Gold), Antara ... ( read original story ...)
Bhutan FM extends greetings on Gandhi Jayanti
Bhutan Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji on Friday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. ( read original story ...)