2 Malaysians indicted in Taiwan for heroin smuggling

Taipei, Oct. 8 (CNA) Two Malaysian nationals have been indicted in Taiwan for smuggling nearly 3 kilograms of heroin with an estimated street value of over NT$30 million (US$980,000), according to Taiwan's Aviation Police Bureau (APB). The APB...

India News | Air India Partners with Taiwan's STARLUX Airlines to Expand Connectivity Across Asia

New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): Air India, the flag carrier of India and a subsidiary of Tata Sons, on Wednesday announced a new interline partnership with Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines, further enhancing travel options for customers across...

What to expect at Klook Travel Fest 2025: Deals, freebies, meet-and-greet opportunities with influencers

A travel fair is making its return this year. Travel experience platform Klook has announced the comeback of Klook Travel Fest, which will run longer this time, offering deals, freebies and a chance to meet your favorite travel influencers. Last...

Air India partners with Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines

Tata-owned Air India on Wednesday announced its interline partnership with Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines. The interline agreement between the two carriers enables single-ticket itineraries that combine Air India and STARLUX flights. Air India will...

Ark Travel Express: Steering the Philippines to a World of Journeys

At PTM 2025, Maria Paz Alberto reflects on Ark Travel Express’ 41-year journey of resilience, digital transformation and leadership in tourism. Ark Travel Express, one of the Philippines’ most recognisable names in tourism. The company has...

Agoda reveals Asian travelers’ rising demand for breakfast-included stays

Agoda’s latest data shows India and Thailand lead Asia in travelers preferring accommodations with complimentary breakfast included in their stay. BANGKOK, THAILAND – As culinary travel gains momentum across Asia, Agoda’s latest ranking reveals...

She's 72. She's uses a wheelchair. And she's a solo traveler.

Anne Marie Jones, a 72-year-old solo traveler, uses a wheelchair due to spina bifida. One in four Americans has a disability, and many face significant hurdles with accommodations when traveling. Jones utilizes accessible travel companies and...

Taiwanese shares reach high after AMD-OpenAI deal

Taiwanese shares yesterday smashed closing records to top 27,000 points as the bellwether electronics sector continued its momentum after a deal announced by chip designer Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD) and OpenAI overnight. The TAIEX closed up...

Agoda Reports Event Tourism Fueling a Rise in Travel Interest to Thailand

BANGKOK, Oct. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- There was a time when travelers chased only sunsets and souvenirs. Today, travel behavior is evolving, with pop culture emerging as a powerful force behind tourism trends. According to digital travel platform...

EVA Air launches Taipei-Dallas flights

SINGAPORE, 8 October 2025: EVA Air celebrated the launch of its new Taipei – Dallas Fort Worth route with a special inaugural ceremony held at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. “EVA Air’s new route builds on nearly 30 years of partnership...

Taiwan Touts “AI Island” Vision at 114th National Day Celebration in Bangkok

BANGKOK — Taiwan showcased its ambitions to become a global “AI Island” at a grand celebration marking the 114th National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Bangkok. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand hosted over 1,000...

Travel Retail Grapples With Conversion

CANNES, France – Headwinds and tailwinds keep converging and buffeting the travel–retail industry as it navigates confused seas. The $70 billion-plus retail channel, led by fragrances and cosmetics, is on the front line of geopolitical and...

Taiwan Book Fair in Japan spotlights gender culture

The Taiwan Book Fair in Japan opened on Monday with the theme “Taiwan’s Gender Culture.” Organized by the Ministry of Culture’s Taiwan Cultural Center in Tokyo and Japanese bookstore chain Books Kinokuniya, the event has entered its fourth...

Event tourism gives Thailand a lift

Hotel search traffic heavy for Blackpink shows and other events, says Agoda PUBLISHED : 8 Oct 2025 at 05:34 There was a time when travellers chased only sunsets and souvenirs. Today, travel behaviour is evolving, with pop culture emerging as a...

Japan Holds Minelaying Drills Around Strategic Islands Near Taiwan

Minesweeper tender JS Uraga (MST-463) and destroyer JS Sawagiri (DD-157) practice minelaying south of the Sakishima Islands, Oct 3, 2025. Joint Staff Office of the Japan Self-Defense Forces photo Japan’s largest minelayer practiced defending a...

Taiwan residents flock to mainland during holiday season

(Xinhua) 15:41, October 07, 2025 TAIPEI, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- A travel boom among Taiwan residents heading to the Chinese mainland is in full swing during the October holidays, despite the island's authorities refusing to lift restrictions on group...

Traveller reveals why adding 15,000 miles to his journey instead of booking a direct flight was worth it

A savvy traveller who was dubbed 'crazy' for adding an extra 15,000 miles to his round trip from London to Bangkok has explained why it was worth the weeks spent cramped in economy seating. The globetrotter, who goes by u/Flashy-Jaguar-2880 on...

Sojern’s Holiday Travel Trends 2025 reveal cost-conscious, comfort-driven travel patterns

Sojern’s latest global travel trends show holidaymakers staying closer to home, booking later, and prioritising affordability, comfort, and regional experiences. Sojern, the digital marketing platform specialised in travel and hospitality, has...

Holiday Travel Trends 2025: Cost, Comfort, and Closer-to-Home Trips

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sojern, the leading digital marketing platform built for hospitality, today unveils its latest year-over-year (YoY) travel trends ahead of the 2025 holiday season. As travelers worldwide navigate...

Taiwanese no longer need translation to drive in Estonia

Taiwanese can now drive in Estonia for up to one year using an international driving permit (IDP), without needing an official Estonian translation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said today. The ministry in February announced that the Estonian...