RIDE-HAILING in Southeast Asia continues to grow ever more competitive with the news Go-Jek, Indonesia’s billion-dollar startup Go-Jek will be looking to expand to three or four countries out…
You’ll soon be able to ride a Go-Jek outside Indonesia
RIDE-HAILING in Southeast Asia continues to grow ever more competitive with the news Go-Jek, Indonesia’s billion-dollar startup Go-Jek will be looking to expand to three or four countries out…
Malaysia bids farewell to Formula One race
THE Sepang International Circuit near Kuala Lumpur International Airport drew its largest turnout in the last four years as Malaysia hosts its annual Formula One (F1) Grand Prix race for the last t…
Vietnam: The Anam will temporarily transcend you to 19th-century Indochina
VIETNAM hasn’t yet come close to its regional neighbors of Thailand and Malaysia in terms of its beach offerings, but Nha Trang could well change that. More accessible than ever via Cam Ranh …
‘Luxury’ mooncakes are all the rage in China
THE Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching us, which means that mooncake sales are in full swing. Mooncakes are traditionally gifted and eaten this time of year, and many stores and restaurants jump on…
Chinese tourists stay closer to home during annual Golden Week
CHINA’S annual Golden Week is upon us, and this year’s hottest destinations are not Paris or Tokyo. Chinese tourists are staying closer to home and choosing to explore domestic attracti…
Thailand braces for large crowds ahead of late king’s cremation
A YEAR following the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Thai capital is expecting to draw in close to 250,000 people for a grand cremation ceremony spanning four days from Oct 25 to Oct 29. The …
Blockchain technology could change the way you travel
TOURISM is getting a tech update as blockchain begins to make inroads in the industry, and could be a potential gamechanger for the Southeast Asian region in particular.Blockchain is a type of tech…
Hotels and Casinos Will Be Packed for Macau’s Upcoming Golden Week
The forecast for Macau’s upcoming holiday week looks pretty golden.Junkets flush with high rollers, full hotels charging five times their usual prices and brand-new entertainment options have…
Kuala Lumpur is among world’s most visited cities
IN a global destinations index released by Mastercard, Kuala Lumpur emerged as the eighth most visited city in the world to surpass Tokyo, Istanbul, and Hong Kong.Malaysia is known to be one of the…