Tag: travelling

Retail Asia21/08/2023
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked relevant ministries to find solutions to Bamboo Airways’ issues on capital, transfer of shares to new investors, and its fleet expansion. The airline has recently faced many difficulties, especially in finance. In mid-July, it was rumored Bamboo Airways asked the government for bankruptcy protection, but the private airline […]

Retail Asia17/07/2023
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AirAsia Thailand (FD) celebrated its inaugural flight, Sunday, flying from Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka. Operating the direct flight four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) the low-cost airline uses an A320 on the route with 180 seats. FD140 de departs Bangkok Don Mueng Airport (DMK) and […]

Retail Asia04/05/2023
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Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air reported profits again in the first quarter of this year, while Bamboo Airways neared the break-even point, thanks to the Tet travel peak. Analysts said increased international flights due to Vietnam’s Lunar New Year holiday festival (Tet) in late January were the cause of the uptick in the previously-ailing air […]

Retail Asia12/12/2022
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Stocks of Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet and other companies in the aviation industries have surged as the resumption of flights to China amid its relaxed Covid-19 policy boosted investors’ sentiment. HVN of state-owned Vietnam Airlines closed last week at a ceiling price in its third session in the green and returned to the mid-October price range […]

Retail Asia09/02/2022
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Tourism company Vietravel reported VND228 billion ($10 million) profit in Q4 of 2021, after four consecutive quarters of loss. It posted net revenues of VND190 billion in Q4, down 60 percent compared to the same period of 2020. “Company activities regained positive changes due to the fact the pandemic was gradually brought under control. Simultaneously, […]

Retail Asia27/01/2022
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The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacifi upgrades its CEB Travelsure “Basic Protect” insurance product to now include “COVID Protect”, to inspire travel confidence amidst the current situation. CEB is the first local carrier to offer this type of enhanced coverage in one product. Starting January 13, 2022, CEB Travelsure “Basic Protect” becomes even more comprehensive […]

Retail Asia04/08/2021
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Budget carrier Cebu Pacific on Saturday released the schedule of its flight cancellations from August 6 to 20, amid the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila. Flight cancellations have been made after the government allowed only essential travel during the two-week strict lockdown period in the National Capital Region. Cebu Pacific earlier released the […]

Retail Asia03/06/2021
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Dubbed the most intriguing airline startup in 2020 by Forbes, Bamboo Airways is now among three leading carriers in Vietnam, proving an ideal option for a 5-star oriented flight experience. Inspired by its founder’s dream of exploring the sky at the age of 19, Bamboo Airways was established as the torchbearer leading Vietnamese airline service […]

Retail Asia13/04/2021
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Syndicated lending in Asia Pacific plunged to the slowest quarter in eight years as the coronavirus pandemic took its toll with several countries imposing lockdowns and grinding a range of business activities to a halt. Loan volumes in Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) dropped 39% to US$68.92bn in the first quarter from US$113.79bn a year ago, while […]

Retail Asia21/07/2020
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AirAsia Philippines said ticket sales were increasing as it gradually ramped up operations and offered flexible rebooking options amid the new coronavirus pandemic. The budget carrier, part of Malaysia’s AirAsia Group, said June ticket sales rose by 30 percent versus May, when major cites around the Philippines were still under lockdown rules. “AirAsia’s road to […]

Retail Asia28/04/2020
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Low-cost air travel will remain largely unaffected if AirAsia were to cease operations because of lost revenue caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, says an aviation expert. Malaysia’s former head of civil aviation, Azharuddin Abdul Rahman, said the impact on air travel and tourism would only be felt initially. Low-cost air travel would soar again after […]

Retail Asia22/10/2019
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WiFi on planes is the next-gen convenience, or potential annoyance, depending on your attitude to people being ‘connected’ all around you. But for business people, parents with families or bored flyers, it will be a welcome addition to the low-cost flying experience. Now, passengers, onboard AirAsia can look forward to an “enhanced inflight entertainment and […]

Retail Asia12/09/2019
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Premium luggage label Rimowa has relocated and reopened its Hong Kong Rimowa Elements store. The new 1510sqft Rimowa Elements store features the brand’s latest store design concept and incorporates site-specific details, such as the wood and recycled rubber flooring that allows customers to roll-test their suitcases on a variety of surfaces before purchase. In addition […]

Retail Asia12/09/2019
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Swedish heritage outdoor brand Fjallraven has opened a flagship store in Sydney nearly one year after making its brick-and-mortar debut in Australia. The store, located on York Street in Sydney’s CBD, stocks the brand’s popular Kanken rucksack, as well as a broader range of outdoor apparel, including men’s and women’s jackets, tops and trousers. It […]

Retail Asia26/08/2019
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The AirAsia Group is shelling out $350 million to acquire seven more planes for its Philippine unit, according to its chief. Talking to reporters in Bangkok late last week, AirAsia Group Chief Executive Officer Tony Fernandes said the move was the Malaysia-based low-cost carrier’s way of strengthening its presence in the country, as this would […]


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