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Passenger escorted off flight at Singapore Changi airport over cardboard box dispute
A woman was escorted off a Batik Air flight at Singapore's Changi Airport after refusing to hand a large cardboard box to cabin crew, delaying departure by about an hour.
Việt Nam's tourism targets 12 per cent of GDP by 2030
Resolution 26-NQ/TW targets a direct GDP contribution of 10–12 per cent by 2030, 45–50 million foreign arrivals, 160 million domestic visitors, and total revenue of US$80–90 billion.
Ho Chi Minh City director arrested for selling fake Rolex and Hermes goods worth $95,000
A businessman in Ho Chi Minh City was arrested on Friday for allegedly selling counterfeit goods carrying luxury labels such as Rolex and Hermes.
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SNAPSHOT | Fahmi: PJ MP's resignation won't disrupt services to constituents; 'channel grouses on press reporting to media council'
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Over 3,800 lightning strikes hit Ho Chi Minh City during two days of heavy rain
Ho Chi Minh City recorded 3,810 lightning strikes during heavy thunderstorms on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, including more than 2,000 ground strikes, which represent the highest daily totals recorded in nearly two years.
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Another ex-Sabah CM backs calls for gospel concert to proceed
Shafie stresses Sabah's tradition of religious coexistence.
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'Threat to national security': Saifuddin warns employers hiring undocumented migrants
'We can't remain on the defensive or act only when issues arise.'
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MP SPEAKS | Deepening M'sia-China skills, sovereignty and symbiosis-based rail cooperation
Rail agreement with China's industry will develop local talent, boost standards, among others.
This is the only Asian city in global top 20
Japan's capital Tokyo is the only Asian city to rank among the world's 20 highest-performing cities in 2026, placing ninth globally in Oxford Economics's Global Cities Index.
This is Asia's only entrant among world's 20 highest-performing cities
Japan's capital Tokyo is the only Asian city to rank among the world's 20 highest-performing cities in 2026, placing ninth globally in Oxford Economics's Global Cities Index.