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Argentina’s $1 billion bond buyback baffles investors
(Bloomberg) - Argentina's plan to buy back $1 billion of its troubled dollar bonds has emerging market investors scratching their heads.Bloomberg's Most ReadEconomy Minister Sergio Massa announced on Wednesday the plan to buy back…
The opening of the Bangkok railway station ushers in a new era of travel
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand ushered in a new era of train travel on Thursday as Southeast Asia's largest train station officially began operations. The government says the huge modern development on the outskirts of central Bangkok will…
Myanmar’s arms industry grows after military takeover
BANGKOK (AP) — Companies from at least 13 countries have helped Myanmar build its capacity to produce weapons that are being used to commit atrocities following a military coup in 2021, experts have found independent internationals.The…
Melbourne ranked third among trending travel destinations in 2023
On the heels of news that Melbourne was recently named one of the Top 5 drinking cities in 2023 comes new data which reveals that the Victorian capital has also just been ranked the third most popular destination for travelers in 2023.…
Airbnb and the Tourism Authority of Thailand support digital nomad travel rebound with Living and…
The new Airbnb and TAT "Living and Working Anywhere" guide aims to provide key information for remote workers, including digital nomads, who aspire to live and work in Thailand - including practical…
Hong Kong Airlines aims to return to pre-pandemic levels by 2024
Pay increase for all employees effective January 1, 2023.
HONG KONG – With the rapid recovery of air travel demand in sight, Hong Kong Airlines is looking for 1,000 new…
From Bangkok to Queenstown, New Zealand: These are the 10 best places in the world to visit in 2023
Travel and accommodation portal Airbnb released a report listing the best places to visit in 2023. The list included places ranging from Bangkok, Thailand to Queenstown, New Zealand. Brazil and Australia lead the rankings with the most…
Asian markets are generally higher, following the gains of Wall Street
BANGKOK (AP) — Stocks rose Friday in Asia after news of slowing U.S. consumer inflation last month pushed Wall Street benchmarks higher.Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index fell 1% to 26,174.88 on speculation that the Bank of Japan may cave in and…
Airbnb’s most popular travel destinations in 2023
Airbnb is kicking off the year by revealing both last year's travel trends and what avid travelers have their eyes on in 2023. 2022 has been the year of swimming pools, beaches and iconic cities and 2023 is shaping up to be more or…
Drunk British tourists detained by police after climbing and breaking art installation | World |…
Authorities have blamed the destruction of a beloved local art installation in Thailand on two "drunk" British tourists. Officials have alleged that Joshua Burgoyne, 34, from London, and Georgia Betts, 28, from Leicester, climbed up and…
Malaga is the most searched city in the world on Airbnb for 2023
According to the latest data from Airbnb, Malaga is the most searched city in the world in 2023.
According to the latest data published by Airbnb today, Tuesday January 3, the Spanish city of Malaga is the most…
Solana’s price skyrockets as new BONK dog coin gains community hype
Last week, Solana (FLOOR) fell to its lowest level since February 2021. But its price rose more than 12% in the past 24 hours on Tuesday after nearly nine days of consecutive losses that took its price to around $8 on Friday.Amid the Solana…
Singapore reassures Indian travelers
Following India's recent announcement of mandatory negative RT-PCR tests for travelers from six countries including Singapore, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) would like to point out that there is no change in Singapore's current COVID-19…
This startup is bringing vacant Southeast Asian hospital rooms into the sharing economy • TechCrunch
Uber and Airbnb have long been the flagships of the sharing economy. In other areas of society, entrepreneurs are also trying to match demand with untapped assets and services. High Definitiona Bangkok-based startup, applies the…
This startup is bringing vacant Southeast Asian hospital rooms into the sharing economy • TechCrunch
Uber and Airbnb have long been the flagships of the sharing economy. In other areas of society, entrepreneurs are also trying to match demand with untapped assets and services. High Definitiona Bangkok-based startup, applies the…
Budget vacations: the top 5 most affordable countries to visit
Vacations can be an exciting and rewarding way to experience new cultures, experience new places, and create lasting memories. However, it can also be expensive, especially if you plan to visit popular destinations like Europe or North…
10 Secret Ways Frugal Travelers Can Cut Costs
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The recent holiday cold snap that froze much of the country has probably had you dreaming of traveling to warmer climes. Before booking a trip, be sure to research ways to save.
By tapping into the…
Best travel destinations 2023: the most popular cities to visit next year and tips for saving money…
Airbnb's revenue has continued to hit records since the pandemic as its user base continues to grow year on year. The video above is from a previous Airbnb report. 2023 is shaping up to be another big year for the platform. After the…
Top travel destinations in 2023: Next year’s top cities to visit and Airbnb’s tips for…
Airbnb's revenue has continued to hit records since the pandemic as its user base continues to swell year after year.The video above is from a previous Airbnb report.2023 is shaping up to be another big year for the platform. After…
Top travel destinations in 2023: Next year’s top cities to visit and Airbnb’s tips for…
Airbnb's revenue has continued to hit records since the pandemic as its user base continues to swell year after year.The video above is from a previous Airbnb report.2023 is shaping up to be another big year for the platform. After…
Top travel destinations in 2023: Next year’s top cities to visit and Airbnb’s tips for…
Airbnb's revenue has continued to hit records since the pandemic as its user base continues to swell year after year.The video above is from a previous Airbnb report.2023 is shaping up to be another big year for the platform. After…
30 Under-the-Radar Restaurants in Maine to Try Right Now
Maine RestaurantsOne of my favorite things to do on a random weekend is to take a trip to a new establishment to eat. My wife and I will drive for hours based on a review, an article, a tip, a social media post...you get it.It's fun,…
The only one in Thailand at centralwOrld
BANGKOK, December 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Countdown to the New Year to share the happy moments everyone's been waiting for. Today, in the center of the world, the "Times Square of Asia', presents the festive atmosphere of New York, a…
Korea and Japan reopen stocks as quarantine ends in China
(Bloomberg) - Travel and consumer stocks in Asia rose with many currencies in the region as traders bet popular destinations for Chinese tourists will benefit from Beijing's decision to end quarantine for travelers .Bloomberg's Most…
Bangkok tops global Airbnb search rankings
Thailand's capital draws most searches from home-sharing platform users globally…
Australian tourist arrested in Thailand for being found in checked baggage
An Australian man traveling with his family in Southeast Asia was reportedly caught with a gun in his luggage during a routine baggage check at the airport.The 41-year-old Sydneysider, identified by authorities as Mark Bassal, was on…
Bangkok tops global Airbnb search rankings
BANGKOK: Thailand's capital, Bangkok, was the top trending destination for Airbnb customers globally in the first nine months of 2022, according to the shared accommodation platform.Visitors take a ride along the Chao Phraya River in…
Bangkok tops global Airbnb search rankings
Thailand's capital attracts most searches from accommodation sharing platform users worldwide
published: 24 dec. 2022 at…
ASEAN news headlines at 9 p.m. on Friday, December 23
Malaysia * Batang Kali landslide: 'I will be your son in the next life,' son says in touching tribute to his late mother * Batang Kali hoteliers and…
Bangkok ranked #1 trending global destination on Airbnb in 2022
BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): Looking ahead to 2023, Bangkok currently ranks as the 5th trending destination in the world on Airbnb. Airbnb ends…