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34203 STORIES · UPDATED 96D AGO

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS102d ago

Works on the 4th main runway of Istanbul Airport reach the final stage

Istanbul Airport's 4th main runway is in its final construction stage, per Transport Minister Uraloglu.
The new runway is 2,820 m long and 45 m wide, built on an east-west axis.
Temporary acceptance is expected this month, with operations starting in the final quarter of 2026 after technical tests.
The runway will cut taxi times, boost operational flexibility, and support future four-runway independent operations.
Its location near hangar areas will speed up general aviation operations and improve safety in crosswind conditions.

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Read the full article on Anadolu Ajansı (Anadolu Agency - state news agency) (in Turkish)

Anadolu Ajansı (Anadolu Agency - state news agency) · 102d ago · translated from Turkish

GOOD NEWSCITY LIFE & OPENINGS102d ago

Ho Chi Minh City targets clean water for all urban households by 2030

Ho Chi Minh City targets clean water for 100% of urban households and 99% of rural households by 2030.
The plan implements Action Program No. 20-CTrHD/TU, following the Politburo's Conclusion No. 36-KL/TW on water security.
The city will upgrade water regulation, storage, distribution, and drainage systems, and repair aging dams and reservoirs.
A citywide water security monitoring system will be put into operation to support these goals.
By 2045, the city aims to provide standard-compliant clean water to 100% of rural households.

Read the full article on SGGP English Edition

SGGP English Edition · 102d ago

VISAS & STAYS103d ago

UNHCR cards do not confer legal immigration status in Malaysia, department says

UNHCR cardholders in Malaysia are still classified as illegal immigrants, per the Immigration Department.
They are exempt from prosecution for overstaying and entering without valid travel documents under the Immigration Act 1959/63.
UNHCR cardholders must still comply with all other Malaysian laws, the department stressed.
The public is urged not to take independent action against foreign nationals and to report concerns to authorities.
113 immigrants, including 110 Rohingya refugees, were relocated from Penang to Kuala Lumpur and later to three states.

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Malay Mail — Malaysia section · 103d ago

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS103d ago

Trip up to 6 times faster: new flight route reduces journey between Blumenau and Florianópolis

New flight route between Blumenau and Florianópolis cuts travel from up to 3 hours by road to about 30 minutes by air.
The route is part of the VOA + SC program and is expected to start operating in November 2026.
Estimated ticket price for the Blumenau-Florianópolis flight is R$ 315.
Flights will use a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan with capacity for 9 passengers.
The new link offers an alternative to Navegantes or Joinville airports and improves access to Santa Catarina's main international airport.

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Read the full article on Google Notícias — Florianópolis (cobertura local) (in Portuguese)

Google Notícias — Florianópolis (cobertura local) · 103d ago · translated from Portuguese

GOOD NEWSTAXES & BUSINESS102d ago

Cai Mep Ha Free Trade Zone to unlock new growth engine for Ho Chi Minh City

Cai Mep Ha FTZ spans 4,174.35 hectares across Tan Phuoc and Tan Hai wards, integrating ports, logistics, and rail.
Gemadept is investing about US$200 million in Gemalink Phase 2, targeting over 3 million TEUs per year by late 2027.
Resolution 254/2025/QH15 shortens land acquisition to 60 days for agricultural and 120 days for residential land.
Resolution 260/2025/QH15 grants unprecedented preferential mechanisms, prioritizing projects like seaport terminals from VND75 trillion.
Experts say the FTZ's success hinges on a flexible, streamlined regulatory framework to cut logistics costs and boost competitiveness.

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SGGP English Edition · 102d ago

HOUSING & RENTALS102d ago

Apartments in central Ho Chi Minh City are in short supply, with prices approaching 1 billion VND/m2.

Central HCMC apartment supply is shrinking as new projects shift to areas outside the core.
Luxury prices in central HCMC are hitting new highs, with One Central Saigon expected to start at 1 billion VND/m2.
Q2 2026 average primary apartment price in HCMC reached about 98.1 million VND/m2, up nearly 10.5% year-on-year.
Most new supply in Q2 2026 came from the East area, with almost no new central projects due to scarce land.
Buyers now prioritize legal transparency, location, and long-term value over short-term price gains.

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Vietnam.vn · 102d ago

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS103d ago

Riyadh Air takes off for Malaysia

Meetings & Conventions Asia · 103d ago

GOOD NEWSGROUND TRANSPORT103d ago

Florianópolis BRT advances with R$ 159 million investment and construction scheduled to begin in 2027

Florianópolis published the tender for the first stage of the BRT project on Tuesday (28).
The BRT corridor will be 2.6 km long, with total interventions covering 4.9 km.
Construction is expected to start between December 2026 and January 2027.
The project is part of a R$ 159 million federal government package for city infrastructure.
The first stage investment is estimated at R$ 18.9 million, with a 360-day execution period.

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Read the full article on Google Notícias — Florianópolis (cobertura local) (in Portuguese)

Google Notícias — Florianópolis (cobertura local) · 103d ago · translated from Portuguese

FLIGHTS & AIRPORTS103d ago

Barcelona and Palma Airport Strikes Start Aug 4, 2026

Indefinite strikes start Aug 4, 2026 at Barcelona-El Prat and Palma de Mallorca airports.
Up to 2 million passengers could be affected during peak summer season in Spain.
Barcelona strike involves 1,179 Groundforce employees; minimum services set at 35-80%.
Palma strike involves nearly 600 Swissport workers; no minimum service levels published yet.
Both strikes have no end date, threatening delays, baggage issues, and long queues.

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FTN news · 103d ago

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS103d ago

Riyadh Air launches thrice weekly Riyadh-Kuala Lumpur flight

Riyadh Air launched a thrice-weekly Riyadh-Kuala Lumpur flight, its first Southeast Asian destination.
The inaugural nonstop flight departed Riyadh on July 30, with the first return from KLIA Terminal 1 on July 31.
The route is operated with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners featuring four cabin classes: Business Elite, Business, Premium Economy, and Economy.
Riyadh Air will start flying to Dhaka and Mumbai in August 2026, and aims to serve over 100 destinations by 2030.
Kuala Lumpur is the ninth Middle Eastern airline to serve KLIA, strengthening connectivity between Southeast Asia and the region.

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KLSE Screener · 103d ago

GOOD NEWSTAXES & BUSINESS102d ago

Cambodia Expands ASEAN Cross-Border QR Payment Links

Cambodia now has bilateral cross-border QR payment links with Lao PDR, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
The links run through the National Bank of Cambodia's Bakong platform and the KHQR system.
Travellers can make instant retail payments in local currency by scanning standard QR codes across partner networks.
With five active links, Cambodia matches Singapore's regional integration and ranks just behind Thailand.
The ASEAN Secretariat says the connectivity simplifies transactions for citizens, tourists, merchants, and small enterprises.

Read the full article on Khmer Times — major national English-language daily

Khmer Times — major national English-language daily · 102d ago

GOOD NEWSCITY LIFE & OPENINGS102d ago

Polluted canal along Ho Chi Minh City metro line brought back to life

The Da Do Canal along Ho Chi Minh City's Metro Line 1 has been restored after nearly a year of work.
About 1.5 km of embankments and retaining walls are completed, with drainage pipes still being installed.
Around 80 workers are operating day and night to keep the project on schedule.
The final 300-meter stretch into the Saigon River will be finished last before water is fully released.
The project aims to improve flood prevention, the environment, and create a scenic landmark at the city's eastern gateway.

Read the full article on e.vnexpress.net

e.vnexpress.net · 102d ago

SAFETY103d ago

Ho Chi Minh City police bust 3 etomidate trafficking rings led by Malaysians, Singaporeans

HCMC police dismantled 3 etomidate-laced pod trafficking rings led by Malaysians and Singaporeans.
Nearly 70 suspects were arrested and prosecuted, the highest number ever detained in a single probe.
Each etomidate-laced pod generated profits of VND1-1.5 million (US$38-57), police estimate.
In a month-long crackdown, police dismantled 6 networks, prosecuted over 100 suspects, and seized 5,000+ pods.
Vietnam banned e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products starting January 1, 2025.

Read the full article on Tuoi Tre News | The News Gateway to Vietnam

Tuoi Tre News | The News Gateway to Vietnam · 103d ago

GOOD NEWSGROUND TRANSPORT102d ago

Yellow Line-4 progresses with excavation of the future Taboão da Serra Station, which will be one of the first outside the capital of São Paulo

São Paulo's Yellow Line-4 extension adds 3.3 km of tunnels and two new stations: Taboão da Serra and Chácara do Jockey.
The project costs an estimated R$ 4 billion, with excavations due to finish in 2028 and Taboão da Serra station opening in 2030.
The new link is expected to carry about 50,000 new passengers daily and cut travel time to Luz station to around 30 minutes.
The extension is part of a broader metro expansion, including the future Dutra station on Line 2-Green in Guarulhos, slated for 2032.
Construction uses five secant shafts about 35 meters deep, with permanent geotechnical monitoring for safety.

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G1 (Globo) · 102d ago · translated from Portuguese

GOOD NEWSDEALS & SPECIALS102d ago

OnCallColombia Expands Mobile Digital Fingerprinting Network to Six Colombian Cities, Celebrates with Limited-Time Free Mobile Appointments

OnCallColombia now offers mobile digital fingerprinting in Medellín, Bogotá, Cali, Cartagena, Pereira, and Santa Marta.
A limited-time promotion waives the standard mobile appointment fee for FBI fingerprinting at your home, hotel, or office.
The service targets Americans, expats, digital nomads, retirees, students, and international professionals in Colombia.
Digital fingerprints are captured for FBI Identity History Summary Checks, with expedited electronic submission available.
The company also provides apostille, certified translations, immigration help, medical house calls, and lab testing.

Read the full article on FinancialContent

FinancialContent · 102d ago

SAFETY102d ago

Criminals invaded the runway of São Paulo International Airport, in Guarulhos, on Friday afternoon (31) to put cocaine on a plane bound for Europe. Security cameras recorded the action. In one of the videos, the men

Google Notícias — São Paulo (cobertura local) · 102d ago · translated from Portuguese

GOOD NEWSGROUND TRANSPORT103d ago

Ho Chi Minh City develops logistics corridor connecting seaport with Long Thanh airport

Ho Chi Minh City plans a logistics corridor linking the Cai Mep-Thi Vai-Cangio port cluster with Long Thanh International Airport.
The city will develop at least two modern international-standard logistics centers, one by 2035 and another by 2050.
By 2035, logistics is targeted to contribute 8-10% of GRDP, with annual growth of 13-16%.
Logistics costs are targeted to drop to 11-14% of GRDP, and 80-100% of firms will adopt digital transformation by 2035.
An Binh station is prioritized as an international rail hub connecting industrial zones, Cai Mep-Thi Vai port, and the Trans-Asian railway.

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Read the full article on Tuổi Trẻ Online — major national daily (in Vietnamese)

Tuổi Trẻ Online — major national daily · 103d ago · translated from Vietnamese

GOOD NEWSHOUSING & RENTALS103d ago

Lisbon. Benfica parish takes advantage of PRR to build affordable housing

Benfica parish in Lisbon is the first in Portugal to use PRR funds for affordable public housing.
By the PRR deadline of 31 August 2026, Benfica will deliver over 160 affordable homes.
Rents for these homes range between 240 and 680 euros per month.
The affordable housing initiative slowed population outflow from the parish by about 30%.
Modular construction cut housing costs by 20 to 30% and sped up building time.

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Read the full article on RTP Notícias — País (public broadcaster) (in Portuguese)

RTP Notícias — País (public broadcaster) · 103d ago · translated from Portuguese

HOUSING & RENTALS102d ago

The most expensive solitude is in Prague. Even the highest wages are often not enough for independent rent

Prague has the most expensive independent living in Czechia, according to the article.
Even the highest wages in Prague are often not enough to afford independent rent.
The article focuses on the cost of solo housing, not shared or family accommodation.
No specific rent figures or salary numbers are provided in the article text.

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Read the full article on iDNES.cz (in Czech)

iDNES.cz · 102d ago · translated from Czech

GOOD NEWSCITY LIFE & OPENINGS102d ago

Long-term water security boost for mainland Penang

Bank Rakyat is financing RM167mil (80%) of the Sungai Kerian water treatment plant in mainland Penang.
The plant will add 80 million litres per day of treated water for about 223,000 consumer accounts by mid-2027.
The project uses a 30-year build-operate-transfer model, with Inya Water Engineering building and operating it.
PBAPP will buy treated water at 98 sen per cubic metre from 2027, with price reviews every five years.
The added supply is about 6.6% of PBAPP's 2025 output, and water tariffs won't change in 2027-2028.

Read the full article on The Star

The Star · 102d ago

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Works on the 4th main runway of Istanbul Airport reach the final stage

Ho Chi Minh City targets clean water for all urban households by 2030

UNHCR cards do not confer legal immigration status in Malaysia, department says

Trip up to 6 times faster: new flight route reduces journey between Blumenau and Florianópolis

Cai Mep Ha Free Trade Zone to unlock new growth engine for Ho Chi Minh City

Apartments in central Ho Chi Minh City are in short supply, with prices approaching 1 billion VND/m2.

Riyadh Air takes off for Malaysia

Florianópolis BRT advances with R$ 159 million investment and construction scheduled to begin in 2027

Barcelona and Palma Airport Strikes Start Aug 4, 2026

Riyadh Air launches thrice weekly Riyadh-Kuala Lumpur flight

Cambodia Expands ASEAN Cross-Border QR Payment Links

Polluted canal along Ho Chi Minh City metro line brought back to life

Ho Chi Minh City police bust 3 etomidate trafficking rings led by Malaysians, Singaporeans

Yellow Line-4 progresses with excavation of the future Taboão da Serra Station, which will be one of the first outside the capital of São Paulo

OnCallColombia Expands Mobile Digital Fingerprinting Network to Six Colombian Cities, Celebrates with Limited-Time Free Mobile Appointments

Criminals invaded the runway of São Paulo International Airport, in Guarulhos, on Friday afternoon (31) to put cocaine on a plane bound for Europe. Security cameras recorded the action. In one of the videos, the men

Ho Chi Minh City develops logistics corridor connecting seaport with Long Thanh airport

Lisbon. Benfica parish takes advantage of PRR to build affordable housing

The most expensive solitude is in Prague. Even the highest wages are often not enough for independent rent

Long-term water security boost for mainland Penang

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