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GOOD NEWSVISAS & STAYS87d ago

Cambodia reviews Chinese visa-free pilot to accelerate tourism growth

Cambodia is reviewing its visa-free pilot for Chinese nationals, which ran from June 15 to August 14, 2026.
The visa waiver is a key part of the Cambodia-China Tourism Year 2026 and runs through October 15.
Chinese visitor ticket purchases at Angkor Archaeological Park rose 13.23% during the pilot period vs. 2025.
Authorities approved dedicated information counters at international gateways to streamline entry for visitors.
Tourism Minister Huot Hak led a review meeting with 42 delegates to assess the policy's successes and bottlenecks.

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

Khmer Times — major national English-language daily · 87d ago

GOOD NEWSVISAS & STAYS87d ago

Taiwan allows Vietnamese international students to use test score certificates to apply for visas

Taiwan now accepts Vietnam's high school exam result certificates or temporary graduation certificates for student visa applications.
Previously, Taiwan required the official high school diploma, causing visa delays for many Vietnamese students.
Students should contact their Taiwan school for flexible options if diploma delays affect their visa timeline.
Late arrivals may be allowed if the school approves and the Taiwan education authority grants an extension.
Scholarship holders approved for late enrollment keep their scholarship, but living stipends start from actual arrival, not the original start date.

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

Tuổi Trẻ Online — major national daily · 87d ago · translated from Vietnamese

NATURAL DISASTERS87d ago

London's Heathrow Airport Flooded, Access to Terminals Restricted — The Guardian

On Aug 15, 2026, a burst water pipe flooded Heathrow's central terminal area, restricting vehicle access to Terminals 2 and 3.
Flights were not disrupted, and roads to the terminals reopened by the afternoon, per the airport.
Passengers were advised to use train or subway; parking lot access was also difficult for those who left cars.
The leak source was contained and repair work underway; disruptions hit the busy school vacation period.
Heathrow's busiest day so far was July 19 with over 267,000 passengers; travelers were urged to contact airlines about missed flights.

Read the full article on UA.NEWS

UA.NEWS · 87d ago

GOOD NEWSEVENTS87d ago

Asia-Pacific Community: Tech exchange drives China-Cambodia industrial cooperation at Phnom Penh machinery show

Xinhua · 87d ago

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS87d ago

Vietravel Airlines launches direct Ho Chi Minh City-Shenzhen route

Thông tấn xã Việt Nam (TTXVN) · 87d ago

NATURAL DISASTERS87d ago

6.8 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia; Songkhla, Trang, Krabi, Phuket, and Satun feel tremors

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck north of Sumatra, Indonesia, on 15 Aug 2026 at 17:54 local time.
Tremors were felt in Thai provinces Songkhla, Trang, Krabi, Phuket, and Satun.
The quake's epicenter was at latitude 3.03°N, longitude 99.11°E, at a depth of 175 km.
Maximum intensity near the epicenter was estimated at VIII-IX on the Mercalli scale, causing severe building damage.
The event did not meet criteria for a Cell Broadcast alert, so no mobile warning was issued.

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Read the full article on Thai PBS (สำนักข่าวไทยพีบีเอส) — national public broadcaster (in Thai)

Thai PBS (สำนักข่าวไทยพีบีเอส) — national public broadcaster · 87d ago · translated from Thai

GOOD NEWSGROUND TRANSPORT87d ago

Following flag-off by Mara Lezama, Maya Train resumes Cancun-Playa del Carmen route with four daily trips

Maya Train resumed the Cancun-Playa del Carmen route on Aug 15, 2026, with four daily trips.
Two daily departures from Cancun at 6:45 and 10:30; two from Playa del Carmen at 7:47 and 12:00.
New 'Tren Maya Conecta' bus system links train stations to key spots in Cancun and Playa del Carmen.
Cancun has three bus routes: to the airport, Plaza Las Americas, and the Hotel Zone; Playa has two.
Bookings and schedules are available on the official Tren Maya site or by calling 55 9771 1000.

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Read the full article on Google News — Playa del Carmen (local) (in Spanish)

Google News — Playa del Carmen (local) · 87d ago · translated from Spanish

GOOD NEWSPOINTS, CARDS & LOUNGES87d ago

[110K Offer Extended] United Made MileagePlus Worse Without A Credit Card — But This Business Version Is The Sweet Spot

United cut MileagePlus earning by 2 miles/$ for members without a United credit card, and raised it by 1 mile/$ for cardholders.
The United SM Business Card now offers up to 110,000 bonus miles: 100,000 miles + 2,000 PQP after $5,000 spend in 3 months, plus 10,000 for adding an employee card.
Cardholders get 10% off United award flights (15% for elites with the card), and the discount is shown in the United app and website.
United eliminated mileage earning on basic economy fares for general members without the card, but cardholders still earn.
Holding both the United SM Business Card and a personal Chase United card earns a 5,000-mile 'better together' bonus each anniversary.

Read the full article on View from the Wing

View from the Wing · 87d ago

NATURAL DISASTERS87d ago

The ground zero of the Valencia DANA faces the rainy season with unfinished works

Chiva, ground zero of the Oct 29 DANA, faces the rainy season with key flood works unfinished.
The CHJ finished phase one in June, tripling drainage capacity to 600 m3/s in some spots.
Phase two, focused on the Puente Viejo area, awaits studies, project, and tender, with an estimated €5M investment.
The government won't use emergency procedures for phase two, citing technical and safety reasons.
Geotechnical studies start in September; final infrastructure is expected sometime next year.

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Read the full article on Google News — Valencia (local) (in Spanish)

Google News — Valencia (local) · 87d ago · translated from Spanish

GOOD NEWSHOUSING & RENTALS87d ago

Foreign buyers turn to Thai property for high rental yields

Nation Thailand · 87d ago

GOOD NEWSEVENTS87d ago

Hanoi to host job fair for infrastructure and construction sectors

Hanoi will host a job fair for construction, mechanical engineering, and transportation on August 25.
The fair expects 30 to 50 employers, including contractors, manufacturers, and transport firms.
Open roles range from laborers and welders to project managers and engineers in construction and mechanics.
Demand is driven by mega-projects like Ring Road 4 and the Nhon–Hanoi Station Metro Line.
Construction accounts for 7.1% of labor demand, with salaries up 10% to 20% due to shortages.

Read the full article on Vietnam Economic Times

Vietnam Economic Times · 87d ago

GOOD NEWSGROUND TRANSPORT87d ago

Private sector weighs bid to help Melbourne’s airport rail link finally take off

Private sector is weighing a new bid to help build Melbourne's airport rail link from Sunshine to Tullamarine.
The government says it is not currently considering public-private partnerships for the project.
A 2018 market-led proposal offered up to $7 billion in private capital but was declined in 2020.
The project's 2022 budget was $11.5 billion, with a ceiling of up to $13 billion.
Delivery model and final cost remain unresolved as a steering committee continues negotiations.

Read the full article on The Age

The Age · 87d ago

COST OF LIVING87d ago

Student room rentals soar: Madrid and Barcelona among the most expensive cities

Rent for a 3-bedroom home in central Madrid is up 52% since 2019; Barcelona is up 54.6%.
Spanish average salaries have grown only about 20% in the same period, widening the affordability gap.
Student room demand spikes in September, with listings in Madrid and Barcelona disappearing within hours.
Madrid and Barcelona show higher percentage rent increases since 2019 than New York, though NYC remains priciest in absolute terms.
Students face extra costs (utilities, transport, food) and hurdles like double guarantees and interviews to rent a room.

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Read the full article on Google News — Madrid (local) (in Spanish)

Google News — Madrid (local) · 87d ago · translated from Spanish

GOOD NEWSGROUND TRANSPORT87d ago

San-Ying Line extends service hours from Aug. 16 New Taipei continues expanding metro network

San-Ying Line extends service hours from Aug. 16, running daily from 6 a.m. to midnight.
The line links attractions like the New Taipei City Art Museum, Yingge Ceramics Museum, and Sanxia Old Street.
Average weekday ridership is about 26,000; holiday ridership reaches about 52,000.
New Taipei's metro network now spans 108 km with 90 stations; by 2035 it aims for 189 km and 182 stations.

Read the full article on 新住民全球新聞網

新住民全球新聞網 · 87d ago

GOOD NEWSCITY LIFE & OPENINGS87d ago

Dr. Simi arrives on Fifth Avenue: SimiPet Care and Café Simi to open in Playa del Carmen

Dr. Simi is opening SimiPet Care and Café Simi on Fifth Avenue in Playa del Carmen, with no official opening date yet.
SimiPet Care offers vet services for dogs and cats, including consultations, vaccination, deworming, and wound care.
Café Simi serves hot and cold drinks, food, and brand items like 'conchas Simi'.
It's unconfirmed if the Playa del Carmen branch will have all services available at other locations.
SimiPet started in Mexico in 2025 and already has a presence in Cancún, Quintana Roo.

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Read the full article on Google News — Playa del Carmen (local) (in Spanish)

Google News — Playa del Carmen (local) · 87d ago · translated from Spanish

NATURAL DISASTERS87d ago

Mourning in a popular neighborhood of Manizales: commercial pilot died at airport during the earthquake

Google News — Manizales (local) · 87d ago · translated from Spanish

GOOD NEWSEVENTS87d ago

Anitta opens Equilibrium Tour show in Fortaleza this Saturday (15)

Google Notícias — Fortaleza (cobertura local) · 87d ago · translated from Portuguese

GOOD NEWSDEALS & SPECIALS87d ago

[Targeted] Capital One: Spend $25+ On Amazon & Earn $10 Back

Capital One offers targeted cardholders $10 back on Amazon purchases of $25 or more.
The Amazon offer is valid until 8/22/26.
There is no direct link to the offer; it is targeted to specific cardholders.
The deal is available to some Discover cardholders, per the article.
The article rates the deal as nice if you are targeted.

Read the full article on Doctor of Credit

Doctor of Credit · 87d ago

NATURAL DISASTERS87d ago

'The hardest part is yet to come': doctor and musician from Cali warns about the importance of emotional and preventive care against infections after the earthquake

Doctor Luis Nieto warns the hardest part is yet to come after the Cali earthquake, urging emotional and preventive care.
He emphasizes the importance of emotional support and preventive care against possible infections post-quake.
Nieto witnessed collapsed buildings, severe cracks, and destroyed nightclubs in Cali's La Luna sector.
Phone and internet networks collapsed after the quake, hindering immediate communication with family.
His health center canceled scheduled consultations due to structural damage from the earthquake.

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Read the full article on El Tiempo — Colombia (sección nacional) (in Spanish)

El Tiempo — Colombia (sección nacional) · 87d ago · translated from Spanish

GOOD NEWSEVENTS87d ago

19th Porto Formoso International Folklore Festival brings together groups from the Azores, France, and Poland

Google Notícias — Porto (cobertura local) · 87d ago · translated from Portuguese

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Cambodia reviews Chinese visa-free pilot to accelerate tourism growth

Taiwan allows Vietnamese international students to use test score certificates to apply for visas

London's Heathrow Airport Flooded, Access to Terminals Restricted — The Guardian

Asia-Pacific Community: Tech exchange drives China-Cambodia industrial cooperation at Phnom Penh machinery show

Vietravel Airlines launches direct Ho Chi Minh City-Shenzhen route

6.8 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia; Songkhla, Trang, Krabi, Phuket, and Satun feel tremors

Following flag-off by Mara Lezama, Maya Train resumes Cancun-Playa del Carmen route with four daily trips

[110K Offer Extended] United Made MileagePlus Worse Without A Credit Card — But This Business Version Is The Sweet Spot

The ground zero of the Valencia DANA faces the rainy season with unfinished works

Foreign buyers turn to Thai property for high rental yields

Hanoi to host job fair for infrastructure and construction sectors

Private sector weighs bid to help Melbourne’s airport rail link finally take off

Student room rentals soar: Madrid and Barcelona among the most expensive cities

San-Ying Line extends service hours from Aug. 16 New Taipei continues expanding metro network

Dr. Simi arrives on Fifth Avenue: SimiPet Care and Café Simi to open in Playa del Carmen

Mourning in a popular neighborhood of Manizales: commercial pilot died at airport during the earthquake

Anitta opens Equilibrium Tour show in Fortaleza this Saturday (15)

[Targeted] Capital One: Spend $25+ On Amazon & Earn $10 Back

'The hardest part is yet to come': doctor and musician from Cali warns about the importance of emotional and preventive care against infections after the earthquake

19th Porto Formoso International Folklore Festival brings together groups from the Azores, France, and Poland

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