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34149 STORIES · UPDATED 81D AGOVietJet Direct Hanoi Tainan Flights
- VietJet will launch a direct Hanoi-Tainan route on October 25, 2026.
- The nonstop service runs four times weekly: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
- Outbound flight departs Hanoi at 7:50 am, arriving Tainan at 11:10 am; return leaves Tainan at 12:10 pm, arriving Hanoi at 2 pm.
- The route connects Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) with Tainan Airport (TNN), avoiding major hub transits.
- Vietnam recorded about 6.8 million international arrivals in Q1, with Taiwan contributing roughly 316,000 visitors.
Nomad Lawyer · 87d ago
Thailand sets 450 baht tourist fee for foreign visitors in 2027
FTN news · 88d ago
Hanoi strives to complete 100 km of metro by 2030
Laodong.vn · 87d ago
Delta Plans Seattle To Singapore A350 Flights, Carrier’s Third Longest Route
- Delta executives confirmed plans to return to Singapore, a route not served since 2019.
- The Singapore service will likely operate from Seattle (SEA), not Los Angeles, per Delta's CCO.
- At 8,070 miles, the Seattle-Singapore route would be Delta's third longest flight.
- Delta may use its new Airbus A350-1000s for the route, which has great range and economics.
- Singapore Airlines is currently the only other carrier on both Seattle and Los Angeles to Singapore routes.
One Mile at a Time · 88d ago
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes southern Spain: material damage reported
Google News — Spain (nacional) · 87d ago · translated from Spanish
Revolut RevPoints To Avios 20% Conversion Bonus August 17 – 30, 2026 (Select Countries)
LoyaltyLobby · 87d ago
Block (XYZ) Opens Bitcoin Payments To Merchants With No Fees Until 2027
- Block (NYSE:XYZ) enabled Bitcoin payments on Square POS terminals for merchants.
- Merchants using Square can now accept Bitcoin alongside traditional payment methods.
- Block charges no processing fees for Bitcoin payments until 2027.
- Block's market cap is about US$49.9b, and Q2 profit margins were 1.4%.
- Analysts flag risks like earnings volatility from crypto and higher regulatory exposure.
simplywall.st · 88d ago
Watch out for rents after the earthquake: Manizales warns about potential abusive charges
- Manizales mayor Jorge Eduardo Rojas warns against rent speculation after the Aug 10 magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Chocó.
- Under urban housing rules, monthly rent cannot exceed 1% of the property's commercial value.
- Authorities also warn against demanding deposits or guarantees not allowed by law from displaced families.
- Government rental subsidies for quake victims are active, increasing the need to watch for inflated charges.
- Report suspected rent speculation to Manizales hotline 606 893 1378; keep property details and rent terms as evidence.
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Read the full article on Google News — Manizales (local) (in Spanish)Google News — Manizales (local) · 88d ago · translated from Spanish
Marriott Bonvoy Member Day October 12, 2026 At Bethesda (Submit Your Interest To Attend By August 20)
- Marriott Bonvoy Member Day is set for October 12, 2026, at Marriott HQ in Bethesda, MD.
- Bonvoy members must submit interest via an online form by August 20 to be considered.
- Selected attendees pay their own travel expenses; Marriott does not cover them.
- The event includes leadership speeches, CEO address, and behind-the-scenes insights.
- Attendees can share feedback and help shape the future of Marriott Bonvoy.
LoyaltyLobby · 88d ago
Forbes suggests Athens, Thessaloniki, Corfu & Kalamata to Americans for a more affordable, quality life after retirement
Google News — Thessaloniki (local) · 88d ago · translated from Greek
Verão Fortaleza 300 brings together music, sports and fairs on the capital's waterfront; see the schedule
- Fortaleza's Verão Fortaleza 300 runs until Sunday (16) on the city's waterfront to mark its 300th anniversary.
- Activities take place at Praia de Iracema, Avenida Beira-Mar, Estoril, and Ponte dos Ingleses.
- The event features nautical sports, music shows, a creative economy fair, and popular gastronomy.
- The creative fair gathers over 50 entrepreneurs and 10 chefs selling products and food experiences.
- Saturday's lineup includes yoga at 6h, the VI Copa Brasil de Vela at 10h, and music from 17h at Estoril.
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Read the full article on G1 (Globo) (in Portuguese)G1 (Globo) · 88d ago · translated from Portuguese
‘TikTok wouldn’t open at all’: Taiwan simulates an internet blackout, with an eye on China threat
The Guardian · 87d ago
Diego Rivera on exhibition in Rome, at Villa Caffarelli
Google News — Rome (local) · 88d ago
Bangkok Airport Considers The Return Of Arrival Duty Free After New Profit Projections
LoyaltyLobby · 87d ago
[UPDATED] North Sumatra quake sends tremors across several parts of Penang
New Straits Times · 88d ago
Review: Lufthansa Allegris Business Class Boeing 787 (AUS-FRA)
- Lufthansa's Allegris 787 business class is a big improvement over the old product, but still has major areas for improvement.
- The flight AUS-FRA took 9hr25min in July 2026, with 28 seats in a 1-2-1/1-1-1 layout.
- The reviewer booked the ticket for 75,000 Aeroplan points plus $58 in taxes and fees.
- Best seats are the first-row suites with sliding doors; center pairs are least preferred for privacy.
- Lufthansa charges for most seat assignments, and seat types vary widely in privacy and space.
One Mile at a Time · 87d ago
There’s a free festival all about Thai food taking over a Toronto square for a full weekend
- Thai Festival Toronto returns to Sankofa Square on Aug. 29-30, 2026, free and all-ages.
- The festival marks 65 years of Thailand-Canada friendship with over 40 food vendors.
- Attendees can enjoy Som Tum demos, Thai massages, crafts, and spicy food challenges.
- The 2025 debut drew over 25,000 attendees; this year is billed as the biggest yet.
- TAIWANfest also runs Aug. 28-30 at Harbourfront Centre, exploring ties with Scotland.
Toronto.com · 88d ago
Chania: Alert for gale-force winds in Western Crete – Coast Guard announcement
- Gale-force wind warning issued for sea areas around Western Crete and Kythira on 15 Aug 2026.
- Chania Central Port Authority activated emergency measures at 12:30 local time.
- Port staff, vessels, and land assets are on standby to assist ships and people at sea.
- Authorities including coast guard, police, fire service, hospital, and EKAB were alerted.
- Small craft and sailors in the region should expect heightened port authority readiness.
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Read the full article on ERT News (Hellenic public broadcaster) (in Greek)ERT News (Hellenic public broadcaster) · 88d ago · translated from Greek
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