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US ignites Iran war, but Gulf Arab states pay the price, Gulf sources say

FILE PHOTO: Fire and smoke rise in the Fujairah oil industry zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, according to the Fujairah media office, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 4, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Fire and smoke rise in the Fujairah oil industry zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, according to the Fujairah media office, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 4, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo

As Chinese consumers’ belts stay tightened, Beijing banks on foreign tourists splurging

Wangfujing Pedestrian Street tourist attraction in Beijing, China.
Wangfujing Pedestrian Street tourist attraction in Beijing, China.

Japan markets Fukushima in South Korea for first time since 2011

A woman rides a bicycle past a billboard showing a promotional tourism video in Japan's Fukushima region which reads "An extraordinary journey to Fukushima", in downtown Seoul.
A woman rides a bicycle past a billboard showing a promotional tourism video in Japan's Fukushima region which reads "An extraordinary journey to Fukushima", in downtown Seoul.

Viral drone video fuels debate about Brazil’s Rio favela tourism

Visitors have been accused of glamourising poverty and crime in low-income communities.
Visitors have been accused of glamourising poverty and crime in low-income communities.

As tourism receipts climb, S’pore venues aim to draw early-career adults, MICE travellers

Venues like rooftop restaurant and bar Ce La Vi have been willing to invest large sums of money to invite high-spending travellers.
Venues like rooftop restaurant and bar Ce La Vi have been willing to invest large sums of money to invite high-spending travellers.

7 must-dos on Asia’s first Disney cruise, the Disney Adventure

Hug your favourite Disney characters, watch stunning Broadway-style shows and try all the quick-service food kiosks.
Hug your favourite Disney characters, watch stunning Broadway-style shows and try all the quick-service food kiosks.

Weekend Trip

How female entrepreneurs turned the ‘Paris of the Philippines’ into a vibrant food destination

Octogenarian Sinda Belleza (left) makes the spring roll-like lumpia and Ms Nora Lacson, owner of Emma Lacson Delicacies, which sells empanadas.
Octogenarian Sinda Belleza (left) makes the spring roll-like lumpia and Ms Nora Lacson, owner of Emma Lacson Delicacies, which sells empanadas.

Oil spill disrupts livelihoods in Mexico's Veracruz state

Black tar slicks cover parts of a beach as members of Civil Protection survey the area before starting cleanup work following an oil spill that has affected fishermen and several coastal communities, in Las Barrillas, Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, March 4, 2026. REUTERS/Angel Hernandez
Black tar slicks cover parts of a beach as members of Civil Protection survey the area before starting cleanup work following an oil spill that has affected fishermen and several coastal communities, in Las Barrillas, Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, March 4, 2026. REUTERS/Angel Hernandez

First look aboard the Disney Adventure cruise ship with Marvel rides, live shows and fireworks

Disney characters dancing with guests onboard Disney Adventure cruise on March 5, 2026. The ship is Asia’s first Disney cruise and can carry up to 6,700 passengers.
Disney characters dancing with guests onboard Disney Adventure cruise on March 5, 2026. The ship is Asia’s first Disney cruise and can carry up to 6,700 passengers.

Tourism on hold as Middle East war casts uncertainty

Visitors pass by the Jordan booth at the International Travel Trade Show 2026 (ITB) in Berlin.
Visitors pass by the Jordan booth at the International Travel Trade Show 2026 (ITB) in Berlin.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.