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Australia keeps preferential visa fees for ASEAN, Vietnamese citizens
10+ hour, 31+ min ago (309+ words) SYDNEY " Australia will continue with preferential visa application fees for citizens of ASEAN member states, including Vi't Nam, underscoring its strategy of attracting students and skilled talent from the region. Under new regulations that took effect on July 1, the application…...
Hydrangeas in full bloom at temple in Niigata Prefecture | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
52+ min ago (140+ words) Visitors to a temple in Niigata Prefecture, central Japan, are enjoying the vibrant colors of hydrangea flowers at their best. The Rengebuji Temple on Sado Island has 20 types of hydrangeas and a total of about 7, 000 plants. Staff say the flowers…...
Upgraded departure tax refund policy adds momentum to shopping in China
7+ hour, 38+ min ago (539+ words) Xinhua 03 Jul 2026, 13: 45 GMT+ BEIJING, July 3 (Xinhua) -- For an Indonesian tourist surnamed Hu, China's upgraded departure tax refund policy spared him the hassle of unpacking his luggage for physical goods verification, with the entire refund procedure only requiring a short stop…...
HURRY! A New Treat Is Available For A Limited Time in EPCOT's Japan Pavilion
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (397+ words) The Fourth of July holiday weekend is upon us, and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate it in Disney World. We'll certainly be spending some time in EPCOT to check out a rare fireworks show over the weekend, but…...
Nepal's outbound tourism led by shopping trips to bordering Indian towns: Survey
6+ hour, 8+ min ago (458+ words) Kathmandu: Cross-border shopping, particularly along the Nepal-India border, has emerged as the primary driver of Nepal's outbound tourism, according to the findings of a survey conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO). The government's statistics body said in a domestic…...
Disneyland resort welcomes billionth visitor
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (456+ words) The all-time combined attendance of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure has surpassed a billion visitors just a few weeks before the 71st anniversary of the original Disney theme park. Andres Robles, 8, of Arizona, made Disneyland history on Friday, July 3 as the…...
Travel is predicted to grow, this is the favorite destination for Indonesian tourists
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (773+ words) JAKARTA - Travel is expected to continue to grow through 2026. A number of cities in Indonesia remain the public's favorite destinations, while interest in traveling to various countries in Asia to East Asia continues to increase. Traveloka's Chief Financial Officer, Yady…...
HARRIS Hotel Opens in Penang with 392 Rooms and 6 Venues
11+ hour, 5+ min ago (456+ words) HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Sunshine Penang has officially opened, marking the debut of the HARRIS brand in Malaysia and adding a new hospitality and events venue in the Ayer Itam area of Penang. The 4-star property has 392 rooms, 6 meeting and event…...
HAPPY VALLEY HOTEL ELEVATES EMBIVENI BIGGEST BRAAI 2026 WITH PREMIUM HOSPITALITY SUPPORT
9+ hour, 16+ min ago (561+ words) EZULWINI " As excitement builds towards the 10th Agape Edition of the Embiveni Biggest Braai, Happy Valley Hotel has reaffirmed its commitment to community development by unveiling a premium hospitality sponsorship package that will help make one of Eswatini's biggest charity lifestyle…...
Disneyland Welcomes 1 Billionth Guest
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (221+ words) KNRS Disneyland in Anaheim, California, celebrated a significant milestone on Friday (July 3) by welcoming its one-billionth guest. A young boy from Arizona and his family were surprised at the entrance, being chosen as the honorary one-billionth guest. They participated in…...