Vietnam tourism: Son Doong Cave tours booked until 2027
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Son Doong, the largest cave in the world, is already completely booked for 2026 and 2027, making it…
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Warner Bros. sticks with Netflix after rejecting Paramount bid
Ciara Mina Warner Bros. Discovery's (WBD) board has rejected Paramount's updated offer and stated that it was "inferior" to the…
Bulgaria officially joins the Eurozone
Zdravko Yazhikov On January 1, 2026, Bulgaria officially adopted the euro, becoming the 21st Member State of the Eurozone amid…
Beyoncé officially declared a billionaire
Lucia Caporalini American singer-songwriter Beyoncé has officially been declared a billionaire by business magazine Forbes, as announced on Tuesday.
AI-driven scarcity: why your new phone might be worse next year
Adam Peaker Due to skyrocketing computer component prices amid the AI boom, tech companies worldwide will have to choose between…
Saudi Arabia news: Non-alcoholic drinks booms amongst locals as foreign residents permitted to buy alcohol for first time
Sales of non-alcoholic drinks are booming amongst locals in Saudi Arabia as the government has loosened its hardline…
Tabuk city to launch digital tourism app to guide visitors through Northern Philippines attractions
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez Travellers visiting northern Philippines will soon be able to explore Tabuk City’s cultural, natural, and recreational sites with…
German Christmas markets grapple with rising security costs
Elan Castanares As Germany’s festive season gets underway, Christmas markets across the country are tightening security in response to past…
Economy news: UK’s fiscal watchdog chair resigns over budget leak
The head of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), UK’s fiscal regulator, Richard Hughes, resigned on Monday, December…
UK Budget unveiled: Rachel Reeves evades austerity measures by bringing taxes to record levels
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out £26 billion in tax rising tweaks as she attempts to balance self-imposed…
Food insecurity among Argentina’s children soars
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Food insecurity among Argentine children and adolescents has surged in recent years amid the government’s sweeping spending cuts,…
Thailand plans to raise retirement age to 65 amid ageing population
The Thai government plans to raise the civil service retirement age from 60 to 65 to address challenges…
GTA developer Rockstar Games in hot water for union-busting allegations
Hyacinth Estrada Rockstar Games, the developer behind the award-winning Grand Theft Auto franchise, is facing mounting pressure after UK-based unions…
Amazon announces plans to lay off 14,000 corporate employees
Amazon has announced plans to lay off 14,000 of its corporate employees to cut down costs and prepare…
Spotify to hike UK subscription price as vinyl sales surge
The 15.3 million Brits who pay for music streaming service Spotify are to see their subscription rise from…
Malaysians to face higher excise taxes from November
The Malaysian government has announced that it will impose higher excise taxes starting on November 1 as part…
British horseracing bets on ‘Dragons’ Den’-style summit to revive sport
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Flutter UKI have opened applications for the ‘Future of Racing’ summit, set…
Malaysia to face labour crisis as birth rate hits all-time low
Economists warned that Malaysia’s labour market could face “severe challenges” as the national birth rate plunged to an…
Vietnam begins five-year pilot run of crypto trading market
Vivien Bernardino Vietnamese citizens can now trade cryptocurrencies under a five-year pilot programme aimed at modernising the country's digital asset…
World Bank hails Sri Lanka’s recovery as among the fastest in history
James Mario Ajero Sri Lanka's economic recovery has defied expectations, according to the World Bank, which has stated that the island's…
Tourism news: Hanoi’s ‘five city gates’ train launches
Hanoi's "five city gates" train, officially launched on Saturday, September 6 - offering travelers a fresh way to…
Hanoi launches ‘Visit Vietnam’ tourism data platform
Vietnam has launched its national tourism data platform "Visit Vietnam," aiming to build an integrated database for destination…
Philippine senator eyes adoption of blockchain tech for national budgeting system
The Philippines' crusade against anti-corruption is finding momentum following the proposal of a bill to transfer the country's…
New airlines set to shake up Vietnam’s aviation market
New entrant Sun PhuQuoc Airways and the revival of Vietravel Airlines are set to intensify competition in the…