by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 19, 2024 | China, News, Singapore, Technology, Travel
China’s first homegrown passenger jet C919 manufactured by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), has made its first trip outside Chinese territory, staging a fly-by at the Singapore Airshow. China has invested heavily in its attempt to break the...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 15, 2024 | Economy, Environment, Indonesia, Travel
The Bali administration has begun imposing a 150,000-rupiah (9.60 USD) tax on arriving tourists to preserve the culture and environment, officials say. Tourist-dependent Bali attracts millions of foreign visitors annually, and the beach-dotted island is trying to...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 12, 2024 | Thailand, News, Travel
The construction of the third runway at Suvarnabhumi Airport will be completed in July, Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit confirms. Once the new runway is in use, the airport capacity will be increased from 67 flights per hour to 94 flights per hour. The...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 9, 2024 | China, Asia, Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, News, Southeast Asia, Travel
Chinese New Year is celebrated by more than 20% of the world. It’s the most important holiday in China and to Chinese people all over. You’ll hear it being called chunjie (春节), or the Spring Festival in China. In some other parts, it’s called Lunar New Year....
by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 8, 2024 | Laos, News, Travel
Banque pour le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public (BCEL) has unveiled the EZyKip application to streamline currency exchange for tourists visiting Laos during “Visit Laos Year 2024”. Designed for foreigners, EZyKip facilitates cash withdrawals from over 400...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 6, 2024 | Lifestyle, Travel, Vietnam
A drone light show expected to set a Southeast Asian record is scheduled to take place by the side of Hotay (West Lake) in Hanoi on the eve of the Year of the Dragon on 9 February. The show, with the participation of 2,024 drones, will be organized by the People’s...
