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'Sabahans can manage Sabah better': Travel agents push for tourism powers to be decentralised

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 25 -- The Sabah Tour and Travel Agents Association (Satta) has put forward several proposals to address ongoing issues in the state's tourism industry. Its president, Datuk Seri W... Read More


"Ao dai" show helps promote Vietnamese culture to Slovakian friends

Hanoi, Aug. 25 -- The graceful and flowing "ao dai", a symbol of Vietnam's traditional beauty, served as a bridge connecting overseas Vietnamese (OVs) in Slovakia with their homeland, and contributed ... Read More


PM Modi recalls Coldplay concert held in Ahmedabad, says city has become significant centre for concert economy

Ahmedabad, Aug. 25 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has Ahmedabad is emerging as a major tourism hub and recalled that the recent Coldplay concert held in the city, which garnered global attention. Th... Read More


Mergers, acquisitions accelerate on foreign investor interest

Hanoi, Aug. 25 -- Vietnam's real estate market has seen heightened mergers and acquisitions (M&A) since the start of the year, with a wave of large-scale deals driven by foreign investors, according t... Read More


Union Home Minister Amit Shah attends two-day workshop on 'Vibrant Villages Programme'

New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday attended a two-day workshop on 'Vibrant Villages Programme' According to a release from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Government appr... Read More


EBL partners with Seagull Group to offer exclusive privileges for cardholders

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- Eastern Bank (EBL) has signed an agreement with Seagull Group to offer exclusive privileges for EBL cardholders at Seagull Hotels in Cox's Bazar and Seagull Resort and Spa Village in... Read More


India, Fiji sign Declaration of Intent on Migration and Mobility; boost defence, cricket ties

New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- India and Fiji on Monday signed the Declaration of Intent on Migration and Mobility, recognising "people-to-people ties as a natural foundation, with possibility in several secto... Read More


Oman to soon launch Golden Visa for investors

Muscat, Aug. 25 -- Oman will start a new Golden Visa programme for investors on Sunday, August 31. The visa aims to attract people from around the world to invest in Oman and help the country grow its... Read More


Journey to Tirich Mir base camp - a trek of grit, sisterhood and silent strength

Published on, Aug. 25 -- August 25, 2025 7:41 AM This summer, I took a journey that transformed me, a trek to the base camp of Tirich Mir, the highest peak in the Hindu Kush range, towering at 7,708 ... Read More


Travel: Discovering Canterbury beyond its historic cathedral

New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Early morning is the best time to explore a new city. The cobbled streets of Canterbury are hushed, but I can sense the thrum of a new morning: pale pink rays lighting up the sky... Read More