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Tourist survives bungee jump fall in Thailand after cord snaps: Some thrill seekers describe bungee jumping as a near-death experience, but few come quite as ...
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Tourist survives bungee jump fall in Thailand after cord snaps: Some thrill seekers describe bungee jumping as a near-death experience, but few come quite as ...
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Tourist survives bungee jump fall in Thailand after cord snaps
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First Taylor Swift, now IU: Concert tourism is the new travel trend: Taylor Swift's Singapore concert had travel apps and even a digital bank in a whirl ...
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First Taylor Swift, now IU: Concert tourism is the new travel trend
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Thai c.bank minutes show economy expanding, uncertainty remains: Thailand's economy is projected to grow at a faster pace in 2024 than 2023 supported by private ...
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Thai c.bank minutes show economy expanding, uncertainty remains
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Hong Kong’s revamped Temple Street night market draws 1.5 million tourists and locals in 5 months; attraction extended until end of year
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Hong Kong’s revamped Temple Street night market draws 1.5 million tourists ...
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Hong Kong gears up for 800,000 mainland Chinese visitors over Labour Day ‘golden week’ holiday
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Hong Kong gears up for 800,000 mainland Chinese visitors over Labour Day ...
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Financial discipline: FTI wants to pay hoteliers more punctually again: Following the announced takeover by the US investor Certares, the FTI Group has ...
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Financial discipline: FTI wants to pay hoteliers more punctually again
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More than 1 in 5 cars sold on Earth this year will be electric: 17 million electric vehicles will be sold in 2024, according to the International Energy Agency
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More than 1 in 5 cars sold on Earth this year will be electric
Quick Glance: New Global Record: Electric and Hybrid Car Sales Surge in 2024
  • Electric and plug-in hybrid car sales will reach a new global record in 2024 despite slowing growth in some markets, according to forecasts from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

  • The IEA predicted that 17 million battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles will be sold in 2024, up over 20% from 2023.

  • The IEA also mentioned that most electric cars are expected to be priced equivalently to petrol cars by 2030 as prices decrease. Tesla recently reduced prices to maintain its market share against strong competition from Chinese rivals like BYD, the world's largest battery electric car producer.
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Overcrowded Venice introduces first payment charge for tourists: VENICE, April 25 (Reuters) - Venice becomes the first city in the world on Thursday to introduce ...
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Overcrowded Venice introduces first payment charge for tourists
Quick Glance: Venice pioneers payment system for managing tourism influx
  • Venice will become the first city in the world to introduce a payment system for tourists in an attempt to reduce the crowds during peak seasons.

  • Visitors not staying overnight must pay a 5 euro entry fee online before entering the city on April 25, with random checks and fines for those who fail to register.

  • The city may consider charging higher fees at certain times of the year to discourage arrivals in the future.

  • Measures include banning large cruise ships, limiting tourist group sizes, and addressing the impact of mass tourism on Venice's fragile ecosystem.
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China tea chain ChaPanda sinks in Hong Kong IPO as market sours: HONG KONG -- Sichuan Baicha Baidao, a Chinese low-priced tea chain also known as ChaPanda ...
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China tea chain ChaPanda sinks in Hong Kong IPO as market sours
Quick Glance: ChaPanda's Disappointing Hong Kong Debut Sees 40% Price Drop
  • Chinese tea chain Sichuan Baicha Baidao, also known as ChaPanda, had a disappointing debut on the Hong Kong market with a significant price drop in morning trading.

  • The shares opened at 15.74 Hong Kong dollars, 10% below its IPO price of HK$17.50, and plummeted close to 40% at one point, closing the morning session at HK$11.34, down by 35%.
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Spot the difference: Hong Kong chef's tattered tee resembles $1,500 Balenciaga top, says netizen
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Spot the difference: Hong Kong chef's tattered tee resembles $1 ...
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Venice begins charging day-trippers to enter city: Venice has begun to charge day-trippers looking to enter the historic Italian city, a world-first intended to ...
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Venice begins charging day-trippers to enter city
Quick Glance: Venice: Protests Over New 5 Euro Fee for Day-Trippers
  • Hundreds of locals protest against the new entry fee

  • City aims to reduce overcrowding and restore balance

  • Introduces tickets required on specific days and times

  • City plans further measures to combat mass tourism
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As Blinken Heads to China, What’s on the Agenda?: China’s support for Russia will be a primary topic, along with war in the Middle East and tensions over Taiwan ...
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As Blinken Heads to China, What’s on the Agenda?
Quick Glance: Blinken Discusses Key Issues with China
  • USA and China discuss global conflicts and tensions in Shanghai and Beijing.

  • Discussions on Russia, Ukraine, Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea.

  • Calls for China to exert influence on Iran and maintain stability in the region.

  • Disputes over human rights, synthetic opioids, and illegal activities.
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Hong Kong hit by third straight IPO flop as AI player Mobvoi disappoints: HONG KONG -- Chinese artificial intelligence company Mobvoi went public in Hong Kong on ...
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Hong Kong hit by third straight IPO flop as AI player Mobvoi disappoints
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Hong Kong Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) ETF Launches to Test Crypto Hub Ambition: Hong Kong is set to follow in the footsteps of the US by listing a batch of ...
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Hong Kong Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) ETF Launches to Test Crypto Hub ...
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Venice to make day trippers buy entry tickets from Thursday, a world first: Venice will this week begin requiring day trippers to pay for entry ...
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Venice to make day trippers buy entry tickets from Thursday, a world first
Quick Glance: New Entry System in Venice
  • Venice's city government initiates an experiment to manage visitor influx.

  • A 5 Euro entry fee required on 29 days a year, QR code and ticket necessary.

  • Exceptions for locals, children under 14, and specific groups.

  • Debates on the plans, criticism of the measures, and approval from hoteliers.
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China's largest auto show showcases all-electric future, local brands dominate: China's largest auto show opened in Beijing on Thursday with the biggest names ...
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China's largest auto show showcases all-electric future, local brands ...
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Fines for Bremen's tourism magnets: The ships at the Schlachte are part of the maritime flair of the strolling mile. Accordingly, they are not missing from any ...
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Fines for Bremen's tourism magnets
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Indian brands MDH, Everest spices banned in Hong Kong, Singapore; here's why - News | Khaleej Times
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Indian brands MDH, Everest spices banned in Hong Kong, Singapore; here's ...
Quick Glance: FSSAI Testing Spice Samples After Hong Kong, Singapore Product Recalls
  • Following the discovery of ethylene oxide in products from Everest and MDH in Hong Kong and Singapore, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has initiated the collection of samples of powdered spices from all brands across the country to assess their quality.

  • An unidentified official mentioned that India's food safety regulator has commenced sampling spices from all brands, including MDH and Everest, to ensure compliance with quality standards.

  • The official also highlighted that India's Food Safety and Standards Authority, operating under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, does not monitor the quality of spices exported from the country.

  • According to Maharashtra Food Assistant Commissioner Ulhas Ingwale, the authority received reports of pesticide residue in specific flavors of MDH and Everest, prompting considerations for sampling and pesticide testing.
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Dertour Group Manager: Laura Steden joins the Futouris Board: The board of the Futouris initiative has a new member, Laura Steden, Director of Corporate ...
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Dertour Group Manager: Laura Steden joins the Futouris Board
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3 African runners 'allowed Chinese athlete to finish first': China revokes win for He Jie after investigation into half marathon
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Quick Glance: Scandal at Beijing Half Marathon: 4 Runners Disqualified
  • Following an unusual finish at the Beijing Half Marathon, the top finishers were disqualified as three runners from Africa seemingly made way for a Chinese competitor to win.

  • The finish line incident caused a commotion, prompting questions about why the three other runners appeared to yield the victory to He.

  • Subsequent to the investigation, all four runners were disqualified for the pacemakers deliberately slowing down in the final two kilometers of the race, aiding He's victory.

  • Confirmation was provided by the organizers that although Xtep invited Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu as pacemakers, they were mistakenly registered as ordinary competitors.
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Farewell, Tin-yu: Family, friends bid goodbye to Hong Kong girl who died after 4 years in vegetative state
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Farewell, Tin-yu: Family, friends bid goodbye to Hong Kong girl who died ...
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Hong Kong crypto hub takes shape with approvals, hiring: HONG KONG -- The evolution of Hong Kong into a hub for cryptocurrency trading is gathering pace ...
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Hong Kong crypto hub takes shape with approvals, hiring
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German Bundestag: Committee debates possible RTI debt relief: Because the pandemic caused heavy losses in the travel industry, FTI was only able to survive with ...
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German Bundestag: Committee debates possible RTI debt relief
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Myanmar rebel group says it withdraws from key town on Thai border: A Myanmar rebel group has withdrawn its troops from a town along the Thai border following a ...
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Myanmar rebel group says it withdraws from key town on Thai border
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Chinese warn of Taiwan crisis from US military aid: Beijing has expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition after the United States passed a bill that ...
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Chinese warn of Taiwan crisis from US military aid
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What it’s really like to live in Macao: While the rest of the world may associate Macao with gambling, its citizens don’t necessarily feel the same way.
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What it’s really like to live in Macao
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Investment of 125 million euros: Certares consortium takes over the FTI Group: A consortium led by the US financial investor Certares is taking over all shares ...
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Investment of 125 million euros: Certares consortium takes over the FTI ...
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Souring China dreams force Western financial firms to cut costs: Just a few years ago, lucrative business prospects in China on the back of a booming economy led ...
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Souring China dreams force Western financial firms to cut costs
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Chinese quant funds expand abroad as rules tighten at home: China's data-driven quant trading funds are briskly expanding overseas as competition heats up at ...
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Chinese quant funds expand abroad as rules tighten at home
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Trading in China's SenseTime halted after shares pop 30% in Hong Kong: HONG KONG -- Trading in shares of SenseTime, the Chinese facial recognition giant ...
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Trading in China's SenseTime halted after shares pop 30% in Hong Kong
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