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Tourism Authority of Thailand strengthens partnerships with the aviation sector
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted its Airline Focus Partnership Meeting on Monday, 7th July, to coordinate efforts with over 50 airlines and key tourism stakeholders ahead of the peak travel season in the fourth quarter of the year....

South Korea responds to renewed US tariff threat
Employees work at Pyeongtaek port in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, July 8, 2025. [Photo/Agencies] South Korea's Presidential Office said on Tuesday the country's national interests are more important than rushing into negotiations with the United...

Japan, South Korea Desperate to Reduce 25% Tariff by August
Leaders of Japan and South Korea are desperate to get the United States to reduce its proposed tariffs, which currently stand at 25% for the two most dynamic economies in North Asia. The trade onslaught launched by the Trump Administration has...
A 36-year-old beauty mogul is South Korea’s newest billionaire
[SEOUL] In a 15-second TikTok clip that has racked up millions of views, Kylie Jenner glides a sleek silver device across her face, swearing by its ability to help skin absorb serums more effectively. Dubbed the Booster Pro, the gadget’s video has...

"Please let me travel, my son is an idol" Man banned from leaving Korea over 290 billion KRW (around $210 million) fraud case
A man identified as Mr. A, the father of a popular K-pop idol, has been prohibited from leaving South Korea due to allegations of large-scale fraud amounting to nearly 290 billion KRW (approximately $210 million). His appeal to lift the travel...

Spar wins the fight for tourists in southern Gran Canaria
Spain: Spar wins the fight for tourists in southern Gran Canaria More than 4,8 million tourists visit Gran Canaria each year, and nearly 70% of them are concentrated in the south of the island, especially in the municipalities of San Bartolomé de...

Emirates reveals flight searches for summer travel increased by 7% compared to last year
Post Views: 48 Vietnam’s vibrant third metropolis is a gateway to a trio of UNESCO World Heritage treasures and over 3,000km of untouched coastline. For culinary adventurers, Vietnamese cuisine is a story in every bite. From bustling street food...

South Korea Transportation-As-A-Service Market Projected To Reach USD 517.34 Million By 2030.
(MENAFN- Market Press Release) July 7, 2025 12:44 am - The South Korea Transportation-as-a-Service (TaaS) market, valued at USD 447.3 million in 2023, is poised for steady growth, projected to reach USD 517.34 million by 2030, expanding at a CAGR...

Exploring South Korea’s Greek Mythology Museum
The Greek Mythology Museum in Jeju, South Korea. Credit: Screenshot/Youtube The island of Jeju in South Korea is home to the Greek Mythology Museum where visitors can immerse themselves in the world of the Greek gods. The museum itself is modeled...
South Korea to step up US trade talks before tariffs kick in on Aug 1
SEOUL – South Korea said it planned to intensify trade talks with the US and considered President Donald Trump’s plan for a 25 per cent tariff from Aug 1 as effectively extending a grace period on implementing reciprocal tariffs. US Secretary of...

Seoul gov't program gives international students the lowdown on life in the city
Published: 08 Jul. 2025, 18:19 Updated: 08 Jul. 2025, 18:26 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI International students listen to a lecture on legal and administrative information during the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s “30 Days in...

Japan, South Korea face 25% tariffs as Trump ramps up trade war in letters to 14 nations
WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday ramped up his trade war telling 14 nations, from powerhouse suppliers such as Japan and South Korea to minor trade players, that they now face sharply higher tariffs from a new deadline...
Seoul vows to step up negotiations as Trump announces 25% tariffs on goods from Japan, South Korea
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on July 7 began telling trade partners - from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players - that sharply higher US tariffs will start August 1, marking a new phase in the trade war he...

South Korea to step up U.S. trade talks before tariffs kick in on August 1
SEOUL--South Korea said it planned to intensify trade talks with the United States and considered U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for a 25% tariff from August 1 as effectively extending a grace period on implementing reciprocal tariffs. U.S....

Digital technologies drive changes in airport traveller behaviour and spending
Airports worldwide are increasingly adopting digital technologies that are changing how travellers move through terminals and how much they spend. A recent global survey by Priority Pass, which included over 12,000 travellers from key Asia-Pacific...

Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki's eruption disrupts air travel once more
Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki’s eruption on July 7 has again caused flight delays and cancellations. While operations at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport have resumed by late afternoon on the same day, 26 flights were impacted. Ahmas Syaugi,...

Village cashes in as tourists pay to visit dock featured in hit K-drama
GENEVA -- A Swiss village has cashed in on a pay-for-entry turnstile used by avid tourists who flock each day to a lakeside dock featured in the hit South Korean Netflix series “Crash Landing On You,” often to snap souvenir photos. Local leaders...

world Japan, South Korea hit with 25% tariffs as Trump ramps up trade war in letters to leaders
WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS — US President Donald Trump on Monday (July 7) began telling trade partners — from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players — that sharply higher US tariffs will start Aug 1, marking a new phase in the...

Trump to impose new tariff rates on Japan, South Korea and 12 other nations starting August 1
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday began telling trade partners - from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players - that sharply higher U.S. tariffs will start August 1, marking a new phase in the trade war he launched...

Indonesia Volcanic Eruption Disrupts Bali Flights and Raises Travel Concerns
Indonesia volcanic eruption impacts have once again disrupted travel plans, with flights to and from Bali facing significant cancellations and delays after Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted twice on Monday. The eruption sent columns of grey ash...