Thailand's visa waiver for Chinese tourists under fire after string of crimes
The visa-free policy has increased transnational crime, partly from Chinese criminals who use Thailand as a base, the Senator says.
Fri Jan 24 2025
AWANI Tonight: 17th Jan 2025
#AWANITonight with Faye Kwan
- M’sia to continue engaging with both U.S. and China - PM
- Thai PM reassures Chinese tourists over safety concerns
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- M’sia to continue engaging with both U.S. and China - PM
- Thai PM reassures Chinese tourists over safety concerns
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Fri Jan 17 2025
AWANI Tonight: Thai PM reassures Chinese tourists over safety concerns
Thailand is stepping up security for tourists to restore confidence among Chinese visitors, with PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra to record a message in Chinese to reassure tourists of their safety.
Fri Jan 17 2025
PM Anwar Launched Visit Malaysia 2026 Logo: Malaysia Hopes To Be #1 Dream Destination
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officially launched the Visit Malaysia 2026 logo today at the Hangar 6, MAB Engineering, Sepang, marking a bold step in Malaysia's effort to attract tourists.
Mon Jan 06 2025
VMY2024 attracts over 13 million tourists as of November - Exco
A total of 13,584,042 tourists have visited Melaka in conjunction with Visit Melaka Year 2024 (VMY2024) as of November.
Fri Dec 27 2024
PM Anwar wants tourism products to promote more local history, legends and legendary sites
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hopes initiatives to promote tourism products related to legendary sites, history, local legends and myths can be enhanced to attract tourists to the country.
Thu Dec 26 2024
Twenty years after Indian Ocean tsunami, Thai ex-fisherman stands at the ready
Phang Nga was one of Thailand's hardest-hit provinces, with the disaster claiming 5,400 lives there, including many foreign tourists.
Fri Dec 20 2024
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
New Zealand citizen poisoned by tainted alcohol in Laos returns home
Laos pledges to prosecute those responsible for the incident which has killed six tourists.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Japan sets monthly record 3.31 mln visitors in October
Tourism spending, classified as an export in national accounts, is poised to become Japan's second-biggest export sector after autos.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Lewotobi volcano eruption: Malaysian Embassy working to evacuate 83 stranded Malaysians
The number of those stranded, the majority of whom are tourists, is expected to increase following the cancellation of flights.
Wed Nov 13 2024
In her Indian grandfather's village, residents pray for Kamala Harris win
The temple ceremony was organised by local villagers and attended by more than a dozen of them and a few tourists.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Is climate change lighting a fuse under Iceland's volcanoes?
One of the greatest risks to tourists is a phreatic explosion - a blast of hot steam, ash and rocks that comes with little warning.
Sat Nov 02 2024
Tawau airport expansion a boost to Sabah tourism sector
The expansion of the Tawau Airport, as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Budget 2025, is an important catalyst to boost the tourism sector in Sabah.
Sun Oct 27 2024
Rome considering limiting tourist access to Trevi Fountain
The Italian capital is preparing to host 2025 Jubilee, a year-long Roman Catholic event expected to attract 32 mln tourists and pilgrims.
Thu Sep 05 2024
Gaza ceasefire traps Netanyahu between Trump and far-right allies
Netanyahu must balance keeping his coalition intact and satisfying Trump, who seeks to use the ceasefire to expand Israel's Mideast ties.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Syria's new leaders turn to Islamic law in effort to rebuild Assad's police
Ensuring stability and winning the trust of people across Syria will be crucial for the Sunni Muslim Islamists to cement their rule.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Aiming to weaken US foes, Trump faces an 'unholy alliance'
The grouping of four US foes, adds up to a loss of leverage for the US and its partners, say analysts.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Thailand's visa waiver for Chinese tourists under fire after string of crimes
The visa-free policy has increased transnational crime, partly from Chinese criminals who use Thailand as a base, the Senator says.
Fri Jan 24 2025
80 children of former GISB members remain unclaimed - Nancy
Some parents wish to reunite with their kids, but others changed their minds for unknown reasons, says Nancy Shukri.
Thu Jan 23 2025
MACC-FBI-DOJ collaboration recovers US20 mln linked to 1MDB
MACC says Frank White Jr. voluntarily agreed to surrender funds to the DOJ after learning they originated from misappropriated 1MDB money.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Malaysia aims to reclaim top spot as world's leading rubber producer in 10 years - DPM Zahid
The replanting process must utilise high-quality saplings and automated methods for tapping and collection, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Ousted South Korean defence minister testifies Yoon never intended full martial law
Kim Yong-hyun says he wanted a broader military deployment but was overruled by President Yoon Suk-Yeol.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Bloomberg philanthropy to cover US climate dues after Paris withdrawal
Bloomberg Philanthropies will cover US dues to UN Climate Change body, ensuring emissions reporting despite Trump's climate policy pullback.
Thu Jan 23 2025
What Trump has done since returning to the White House
Here are some of the actions that President Donald Trump has taken so far.
Thu Jan 23 2025