IN 2012, Surry Hills was named one of the world’s 50 most stylish neighborhoods in the world. It may have even more new eatery openings than ubiquitous magazine photo shoots, but Surry Hills …
World Health Organization Says Japan’s Bad Smoking Habit Could Hurt Olympics Tourism
The World Health Organization wants smoking in Tokyo, pictured here, to be legally restricted during the 2020 Summer Olympics. Associated Press Japan should ban smoking in all public places if it w…
Malaysia to host its last F1 race this year
MALAYSIA will stage its final Formula One (F1) Grand Prix in October after the government and the sport’s commercial rights holders announced on Friday their hosting agreement would end a yea…
Wave of tighter security on electronics hits aviation industry
FOLLOWING a controversial Trump-endorsed “Muslim ban”, US and Britain recently imposed restrictions on carry-on electronic devices from airports in select Muslim-majority countries.Inst…
Australia warns travelers about Anzac Day terrorist threat in Turkey
FOLLOWING news of a terrorist threat, the Australian government has put out an official travel alert to those traveling to Turkey’s Gallipoli Peninsula for Anzac Day.According to an official …
There’s more than meets the eye to the bustling capital of Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR is a city that never runs out of zest, surprising travelers at every juncture of their trip.Despite all its touristy trappings, Bukit Bintang remains one of Kuala Lumpur’s strong…
Australia boosts New Zealand as a business events destination
AUSTRALIAN business events associations are pushing New Zealand as a MICE destination with four “Taste of New Zealand” events being held across Australia this week.The bureaus will show…
Qantas eyes direct Sydney-London flights with new aircraft development
BOTH Airbus and Boeing now offer aircraft that appear capable of flying non-stop commercial flights from Sydney to London – the “Holy Grail” for Australian carrier Qantas Airways …
Malindo Air flies back to the 1950s with sexist hiring procedure
MALAYSIA’S Malindo Air is in hot water after an account of their hiring procedure for flight attendants was made public through a story on Malay Mail Online.Raja Sa’adi said the strip-d…
Beijing’s Bike-Sharing Companies Race to the Bottom on Price
Residents try to pedal through a sidewalk crowded with bicycles from the bike-sharing companies Ofo, Mobike, and Bluegogo in Beijing, China. As many as 2.2 million of these two-wheelers have been d…