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From 9.9 to 11.11: How double-digit sales are changing the way Singaporeans book trips
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (1118+ words) More Singaporean travellers are holding out for double-digit sales to book larger packages of transport, accommodation and activities for better savings. Published Sep 07, 2026, 10:20 AM Updated Sep 07, 2026, 11:34 AM SINGAPORE – When Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba launched its first 11.11 shopping festival in 2009, just…...
Expect heavy traffic along Loyang Ave with two lanes closed for water pipe repairs
1+ week, 2+ day ago (258+ words) Emergency repair works will be carried out overnight along Loyang Avenue towards Changi, and are expected to be completed by the morning of Sept 4. Published Sep 03, 2026, 06:53 PM Updated Sep 03, 2026, 08:15 PM SINGAPORE – Motorists heading towards Loyang Avenue are advised to allow…...
Uber, Wayve launch London’s first robotaxi service
1+ week, 3+ day ago (375+ words) The rollout makes Wayve the first company to launch a robotaxi service to the public in London. Published Sep 03, 2026, 07:38 AM LONDON - Uber and British start-up Wayve launched their commercial robotaxi service in London on Sept 3, although passengers will still have…...
Over 20 injured as Penang ferry collides with oil tanker
1+ week, 3+ day ago (236+ words) Published Sep 02, 2026, 09:28 AM GEORGE TOWN – Twenty-one people were injured after an oil tanker collided with the Teluk Bahang ferry in Penang, Malaysia. Penang Port Commission (SPPP) chairman Yeoh Soon Hin said the incident occurred at 8.40pm on Sept 1 when the ferry…...
Deep-sea team joins search for missing in Cyprus ferry disaster
1+ week, 4+ day ago (184+ words) Published Sep 01, 2026, 02:20 PM Updated Sep 01, 2026, 06:35 PM NICOSIA, Sept 1 - A specialist team from Turkey equipped to search deep waters started work on Tuesday to pinpoint the wreckage of a ferry that capsized off northern Cyprus on Sunday, with 20 people still missing....
GetGo launches cross-border car rentals to Malaysia
1+ week, 4+ day ago (213+ words) Published Sep 01, 2026, 08:05 AM Updated Sep 01, 2026, 04:04 PM SINGAPORE – Users of car-sharing platform GetGo will be able to rent vehicles to drive to Malaysia with a new feature on its mobile app, the company said on Sept 1. This marks GetGo’s first foray…...
Festive markets, quieter piazzas and time to actually look: Why a winter cruise is the perfect time to see the Mediterranean
1+ week, 5+ day ago (992+ words) Sailing with Oceania Cruises from Barcelona to Istanbul aboard Oceania Allura, travellers can enjoy the region at its most relaxed, with unhurried sightseeing and the comfort of unpacking just once Thoughtfully curated for seasoned global travelers, Oceania Allura’s first winter…...
Honda, Nissan to roll out jointly developed vehicle software, control units in FY2029
1+ week, 5+ day ago (245+ words) Published Aug 31, 2026, 06:10 PM Updated Aug 31, 2026, 06:12 PM TOKYO - Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda said on Aug 31 they would jointly develop standardised electronic control units (ECUs) for software-defined vehicles, deepening their collaboration on more advanced car technology. The companies plan to introduce…...
Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas Asia-Pacific cruises
2+ week, 4+ day ago (366+ words) Published Aug 26, 2026, 07:45 AM SINGAPORE – Travellers seeking to unwind on the high seas can now look forward to Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas sailing from Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. The ship’s new season, running from October 2027 to April 2028, offers…...
Disney Adventure four-night sailings with Langkawi stop
2+ week, 4+ day ago (570+ words) Disney Adventure offers three- and four-night sailings and is homeported in Singapore for at least five years from 2026. Published Aug 25, 2026, 11:30 PM Updated Aug 26, 2026, 12:23 AM SINGAPORE – After sailing the high seas for almost six months with only “cruise to nowhere” itineraries,…...