European markets open lower; French banks tumble after election called
LONDON — European stocks opened lower Monday as traders reacted to initial results from the EU Parliament elections which suggest far-right parties have surged in popularity.
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Japan regional airports rebound, but China visitor recovery slow
TOKYO -- Japan's regional airports are seeing a recovery in international travelers as foreign tourists flood the country, returning in fiscal 2023 to just over 60% of the total for pre-pandemic fiscal 2019, but an absence of visitors from China is a headwind on a full recovery.
Travel focuses on new holy grail: 'sleepcations'
BENGALURU -- Sleeping is possibly the last thing on many travelers' minds during vacations. After spending good money on transport and accommodations, the overwhelming instinct is to make the most of the holiday, in terms of sightseeing, eating and drinking, and physical activity.
SQ321 turbulence prompts more people in Singapore to seek treatment for fear of flying
It can range from slight uneasiness to very severe panic attacks triggered by a thought or impending occasion of flying.
Malaysia-Singapore causeway: after 100 years, ‘it’s mutual lah’
For the past two decades, the 73-year-old has made the 30km commute from his home in western Singapore to his marine engineering consultancy office in Johor Bahru two to three times a week. He established a presence in the city across the border so he could secure local contracts as a Malaysian company after expanding beyond the island republic.
United Airlines starts serving passengers personalized ads on seat-back screens
Now playing on United Airlines' seat-back screens: personalized ads.
WHO says Australia bird flu case followed travel to Kolkata, India
(Reuters) -- The World Health Organization on Friday said the child with H5N1 bird flu reported by Australia last month had traveled to Kolkata, India, and the family said they did not have any known exposure to infected people or animals while there.
