A mass outage of Baidu driverless taxis in Wuhan left passengers stranded in moving traffic, raising fresh concerns about autonomous vehicle safety. Authorities said more than 100 robotaxis stopped mid-journey due to a system failure. The […]
With the arrival of Japan’s enchanting cherry blossom season, locals and tourists packed the country’s most stunning cherry blossom spots to enjoy the dazzling flowers at full bloom. The flowers symbolise both the youthful energy
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Taiwan-based China Airlines has unveiled its second Pokemon-themed aircraft in partnership with The Pokemon Company, the “Pikachu Jet CI2”. The Airbus A350-900 features a vibrant livery of flying Pokémon under the “Flying Out to the
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Indian low-cost airline IndiGo has appointed International Air Transport Association or IATA’s chief Willie Walsh, one of the industry’s highest-profile figures, as chief executive. Walsh’s term at IATA ends on 31 July and he is expected to
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Starting 31 March, Airbnb guests in over 125 cities across Asia, Europe, and Latin America – including Paris, Bali, and Mexico City – will be able to pre-book a private car service with Welcome Pickups
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Opened in February, the Dior Bamboo Pavilion concept store is an architectural statement that blends Parisian heritage with Japanese inspiration. Its bamboo design was constructed from recycled Japanese aluminium, inspired by the façade of Dior’s iconic
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Female gamers today represent a mainstream segment of the global gaming audience. According to PC & console games data provider Newzoo’s Global Gamer Study, out of the total online population, 76% of women globally play games
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Cunard’s iconic Queen Mary 2 arrived in Singapore after completing a six-day voyage from Hong Kong and Vietnam during her 108-night World Voyage. Renowned for her iconic transatlantic crossings between New York and Southampton, Queen Mary 2 has
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More and more travellers are looking to reconnect with nature during their holidays. According to The Outlook for Travel Experiences 2019–2029 by Phocuswright, outdoor experiences are among the fastest-growing segments in the travel industry. In line
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The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy on flights departing from Singapore will be postponed because of the impact of the Middle East war, said the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) as reported in The Straits
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Capella Kyoto has officially opened, just as Kyoto’s legendary cherry blossoms reach their fleeting peak. Set in the historic Miyagawa-cho kagai (geisha district), Capella Hotels and Resorts’ inaugural property in Japan is located steps from the
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Since the Iran war erupted, more than 1,000 Thailand-bound flights mostly to Bangkok and Phuket, have been cancelled, according to Aeronautical Radio of Thailand. Flight cancellations and airspace closures due to the war in Iran –
