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The worlds longest flight is resuming operations soon and its set to get even longeredit
Times Now News – Online Web
The world’s longest flight, which is from the US to Singapore, will soon resume operations and the total flight time is set to become longer. Singapore Airlines journey from Singapore and Newark airport in New Jersey has been the longest passenger flight for quite some time now.
Thailand plans to track its tourists using digital wristbandsedit
The Indian Express – Online Web
If you are a tourist in Thailand, chances are you may have to wear a digital wristband at all times, so as to allow local authorities to track you and monitor your health. In October, Thailand received a group of tourists from China its first such arrival since commercial flights were banned in April to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Thai Government is set to introduce Special Tourist Visa for foreign tourists and yacht crew Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Thai Government is set to introduce Special Tourist Visa for foreign tourists and yacht crew Published on Saturday, October 31, 2020 Thailand is getting ready to reopen to a greater number of international tourists and foreign yacht crew. This step was adopted after Cabinet specified updated guidelines for the Special Tourist Visa scheme.
Thailand permits reopening to tourists, yacht crewsedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Ms Traisulee said foreign tourists and crew members of foreign yachts who entered Thailand’s territorial waters before the declaration of the state emergency decree on March 25 are allowed to apply for the STV scheme at immigration checkpoints within 30 days after the announcement in theRoyal Gazette.
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The pilot’s plightedit
Business Standard – Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai
According to the CEO of an airline, pilots and airline staff have been worst hit in countries that have no home market to speak of. Countries such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, and several in West Asia have no domestic market and rely solely on traffic from other countries.
Socialdistancing measures relaxed in HKedit
Newsd, English Lokmat, Latest News FreshersLive – Online Web
Social distancing measures in Hong Kong were relaxed on Friday which will now to allow at least six people to sit at a restaurant table, up from the initial four, while the limit on groups in bars and pubs also increased from two to four.
Recession Shows Signs Of Slowingedit
The New Indian Express – Bangalore, The Morning Standard – Delhi
Hong Kong’s economy shrank 3.4 percent in Q3 over last year its fifth straight quarterly contraction, but better than the 9 percent decline witnessed during Q2. On a seasonally adjusted quarter on quarter basis, GDP increased 3 percent over Q2.
New travel tales: Home holidays, stays and seclusionedit
The Navhind Times – Online Web
In a conversation with general manager, Airbnb India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, Amanpreet Bajaj talks homestays and more with NT BUZZ Online searches for accommodations over the past few months are reflecting how consumers are viewing travel in the new normal, and several unique trends are emerging, Amanpreet Bajaj starts off.
Hong Kong takes ‘Made in China’ label dispute with US to WTOedit
Cornavirus news: Socialdistancing measures relaxed in HKedit
News24online – Online Web
Social distancing measures in Hong Kong were relaxed on Friday which will now allow at least six people to sit at a restaurant table, up from the initial four, while the limit on groups in bars and pubs also increased from two to four. As per the relaxation, eating and drinking establishments will be also allowed to offer dine in services until 2 a.m., an extension from midnight reports to the South China Morning Post newspaper.
Private flying may reach a new high amid Covid19edit
The Financial Express – Online Web
The airline operated international flights from Middle Eastern countries, including the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and from Asian nations like Maldives, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong (an SAR of China), with Russia, Uzbekistan and Philippines being the latest additions to its international repatriation efforts. Air India officials, however, said they will start charters depending on the destination and if the demand surges.
Halloween 2020: History, Importance and celebration; Know all about the festivaledit
India TV News – Online Web
Carved pumpkin, scary costumes, and themed parties, Halloween is much more than just these celebrations. The spooky festival is actually observed to remember the dead and is celebrated on October 31 every year. Some parts of the world where Halloween is most hyped are UD, England, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Canada.
Seven politicians held in Hong Kongedit
The Telegraph – Online EWeb
Seven prominent Hong Kong opposition activists were arrested on Sunday on charges related to obstructing a legislative council meeting in May, the latest move by authorities amid a broader crackdown on anti-government forces.
Macaus gambling revenues dive 72.5% in Octedit
Reuters, Investment Guru, Devdis Course – Online Web
Gambling revenue in Macau plunged 72.5% in October year-on-year, extending the steep coronavirus driven declines of recent months but at a slower pace as visitors to the world’s biggest casino hub from mainland China picked up slightly.