FLIGHTS to Bangkok may have resumed but it is going to be a long haul for some holidaymakers who are seeking refunds for cancelled flights.

ABOUT 10 new hotels offering some 5,100 rooms are expected to open next year despite news that Singapore's hotel industry is labouring amid the global economic downturn.

HONG KONG - THE wife of former NKF chairman Richard Yong pleaded guilty here on Monday to a charge of money laundering, more than a year after she and her husband were arrested in the territory.

On Shu Kio, who had been out on bail since her indictment on Aug 31 last year, was remanded in custody following her conviction. Sentencing was adjourned to next Tuesday.