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GOOD NEWSVISAS & STAYS23d ago

Vietnam welcomes China's simplification of visa issuance for Vietnamese citizens

China's National Immigration Administration announced visa-free transit of 240 hours for Vietnamese and Kyrgyz citizens, effective Aug 20, 2026.
Vietnam welcomes China's visa simplification and hopes for continued easing of procedures for Vietnamese citizens.
Vietnam also gets a 30-day visa-free entry policy for Hainan, China, under the new measures.
The policy aims to boost tourism, trade, and investment, and enhance people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
Vietnam's foreign ministry is protecting Vietnamese citizens detained in Pakistan over suspected residence and labor violations.

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Read the full article on VietnamPlus (Vietnam News Agency / TTXVN) — official state wire, Politics feed (in Vietnamese)

VietnamPlus (Vietnam News Agency / TTXVN) — official state wire, Politics feed · 23d ago · translated from Vietnamese

GOOD NEWSEVENTS23d ago

Barranquilla will host the 30th National Congress of Travel and Tourism Agencies

Barranquilla will host the 30th ANATO National Congress of Travel and Tourism Agencies on August 27-28, 2026.
Over 1,000 tourism entrepreneurs and professionals are expected to attend the event in Barranquilla.
The congress agenda covers training, industry trends, and networking for agencies, hotels, airlines, and tour operators.
ANATO also announced the 7th National Incoming Tourism Meeting in Boyacá, scheduled for October 2026.
The Boyacá meeting will include a business roundtable between local operators and DMC agencies to boost regional tourism.

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

Google News — Barranquilla (local) · 23d ago · translated from Spanish

NATURAL DISASTERS23d ago

Attention: 7.0 magnitude earthquake shakes southern Peru

Google News — Peru (nacional) · 23d ago · translated from Spanish

GOOD NEWSESIM & CONNECTIVITY23d ago

Qatar Airways Free Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout: 777s, A350s, 787-8s Done, 787-9s Next

Qatar Airways now offers free Starlink Wi-Fi on 150+ wide-body jets, with 180 expected by end of 2026.
All Boeing 777s, Airbus A350s, and Boeing 787-8s have Starlink installed; 787-9s are next.
Starlink speeds reach up to 500 Mbps, and the airline allows voice and video calls.
Qatar Airways is 83% done with its wide-body Starlink rollout, excluding A380s for now.
Over 23 million passengers have connected, and 86,000+ flights have had Starlink available.

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One Mile at a Time · 23d ago

GOOD NEWSEVENTS23d ago

With VND 52 Billion in Technology and Nearly 5,000 Registrations, HORECFEX VIETNAM 2026 Officially Opens in Da Nang

Danang Fantasticity · 23d ago

SAFETY23d ago

Total closure on the Ituango-Medellín highway due to a suspicious device on the road: Army deploys drones and experts over a possible terrorist trap

The Ituango-Medellín highway in northern Antioquia is fully closed after a suspected explosive device was found.
The device was located in the Agua Linda area, about 3.8 km from Ituango's urban center, with a FARC dissidents flag.
The Army deployed drones and anti-explosive experts to verify the threat, warning of possible secondary traps.
Military intelligence says the device may be a decoy to distract from operations against Structure 36 in Briceño.
Antioquia's governor urged the new national government to strengthen military action against armed groups in the area.

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El Tiempo — Colombia (sección nacional) · 23d ago · translated from Spanish

GOOD NEWSEVENTS23d ago

CIN and BACCF promote BACCF 2026 Road Show - Fortaleza, presenting North American market opportunities to business owners from Ceará

BACCF 2026 Road Show in Fortaleza connects Ceará businesses with U.S. market, especially Florida.
Florida's GDP is nearly US$ 1.8 trillion, making it a huge, competitive market for Brazilian firms.
Despite a 25% U.S. tariff, 2025 was the best trade year between Brazil and the U.S., per BACCF.
Event covered export financing, legal structuring, and tax planning for U.S. expansion.
Experts advise structuring and tax planning before entering the U.S. to avoid costly mistakes.

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

Google Notícias — Fortaleza (cobertura local) · 23d ago · translated from Portuguese

GOOD NEWSEVENTS23d ago

FIL Guadalajara celebrates 40 years with "26 in '26"

FIL Guadalajara, the largest Spanish-language book fair, turns 40 in 2026.
The '26 in '26' initiative selects 26 novelists under 40 to showcase new Spanish-language narrative.
The selection committee reviewed over 200 profiles and included authors from Mexico, Argentina, Cuba, and more.
Selected authors will take part in nine dialogue panels at FIL, held Nov 28 to Dec 6 in Expo Guadalajara.
Starting in 2027, an International Novelists' Meeting will continue this project.

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

Google News — Guadalajara (local) · 23d ago · translated from Spanish

NATURAL DISASTERS23d ago

A storm with 150 km/h wind gusts and hail hits Valencia causing damage to roads, trains, and infrastructure

A storm with wind gusts up to 149 km/h and hail hit Valencia on 2026-08-20, causing damage to roads, trains, and infrastructure.
The roof of the historic Santa Catalina church in Alzira collapsed, and over 50 emergency services were attended in the region.
Train services on Cercanías line C2 were delayed due to a fallen tree, and Metrovalencia Line 1 was temporarily interrupted.
Wind gusts reached 149 km/h in Sumacàrcer, 143 km/h in Alzira, and over 100 km/h in several other municipalities.
The Aemet has an orange warning active, with new storm cells advancing from Murcia towards southern Valencia.

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El Mundo — Portada · 23d ago · translated from Spanish

GOOD NEWSEVENTS23d ago

K-pop fever hits Toronto as BTS returns for 2-night stadium concert

CBC · 23d ago

GOOD NEWSEVENTS23d ago

MEO Kalorama 2026: dates, lineup, schedules, and how to get to the festival in Lisbon

Google Notícias — Lisbon (cobertura local) · 23d ago · translated from Portuguese

GOOD NEWSEVENTS23d ago

Students from 6 countries come to Ho Chi Minh City to compete: from AI coffee growing to smart food vending machines

The UNIIC Business Challenge 2026 final was held on Aug 20 in Ho Chi Minh City, with students from 6 countries.
Student teams pitched ideas like AI-assisted coffee farming, rice-husk biochar, and a smart food vending machine.
The Agri-iTech project uses sensors and AI to help small Robusta coffee farmers in Dak Nong, with devices costing about 200 USD.
The HLENGA vending machine from South Africa lets users buy exact amounts of staples, holding about 60kg per machine.
Three standout student projects will each receive 100 million VND to develop their tech solutions.

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Tuổi Trẻ Online — major national daily · 23d ago · translated from Vietnamese

NATURAL DISASTERS23d ago

Cracks in Cali's health infrastructure: nearly 200 healthcare providers (IPS) show damage after the earthquake, exposing the system's vulnerability

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake on Aug 10 damaged nearly 200 health providers (IPS) in Cali.
The Hospital Universitario del Valle had partial collapse, with 40% of capacity evacuated.
Four private clinics suffered major damage; one partially resumed services.
The Carlos Holmes Trujillo hospital's outpatient tower was evacuated and deemed unsafe.
About 3,000 daily outpatient consultations were redistributed to other sites.

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

El Tiempo — Colombia (sección nacional) · 23d ago · translated from Spanish

GOOD NEWSEVENTS23d ago

Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium to host opening game and final of 2027 Women's World Cup

The Washington Post · 23d ago

GOOD NEWSEVENTS23d ago

Hot Chip announces show in São Paulo in November

Hot Chip will play at Audio in São Paulo on November 22.
The show celebrates the 20th anniversary of the album "The Warning."
Tickets are on sale via Eventim, ranging from R$ 220 (half-price floor) to R$ 800 (full-price box).
The British indie-dance group has previously played Brazil's Sónar São Paulo and Lollapalooza festivals.

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

Google Notícias — São Paulo (cobertura local) · 23d ago · translated from Portuguese

NATURAL DISASTERS23d ago

'It is part of our reality': the construction sector in Colombia warns residents after earthquake

Google News — Colombia (nacional) · 23d ago · translated from Spanish

GOOD NEWSEVENTS23d ago

Cordillera Festival 2026: Ricky Martin, Caifanes, and more arrive in Bogotá

Festival Cordillera 2026 runs September 12-13 at Parque Simón Bolívar in Bogotá.
Headliners include Ricky Martin, Andrés Calamaro, Caifanes, Sean Paul, and Kany García.
The festival's theme is "El Futuro Es Latino," spanning rock, pop, reggae, and salsa.
Colombian acts include Grupo Niche, Andrés Cepeda, Doctor Krápula, and Lido Pimienta.
General tickets went on sale June 11 at 10:00 a.m. via Ticketmaster Colombia.

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

Google News — Bogotá (local) · 23d ago · translated from Spanish

GOOD NEWSEVENTS23d ago

South London Film Festival brings UK and world premieres to Brixton for sixth edition

The South London Film Festival runs 12-27 September 2026 at Picturehouse Ritzy in Brixton.
The sixth edition features 3 UK premieres and 1 world premiere across its programme.
Opening night includes 15 shorts, among them Vote Gavin Lyle by Oscar winner Aneil Karia.
Two Jordan Peele-backed shorts, Spilled Milk and The Pigs Underneath, are part of the lineup.
The world premiere of An Ode to Joy, starring Rudolph Walker, screens in the mental health strand.

Read the full article on The Upcoming

The Upcoming · 23d ago

GROUND TRANSPORT23d ago

The Bucaramanga metropolitan external beltway is stalled, there is no environmental license: these are the obstacles of one of the most important projects

The Bucaramanga external beltway is stalled because it lacks an environmental license.
The project is only 14.4% complete, with 2.8 km of paving done where no license was needed.
A meeting on August 21 with the governor will decide if the project continues or restarts from zero.
94 environmental observations were made and already addressed, but the license is still pending.
The full 28-km road is projected for completion by 2031, with 344 billion pesos budgeted.

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

El Tiempo — Colombia (sección nacional) · 23d ago · translated from Spanish

GOOD NEWSDEALS & SPECIALS23d ago

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Vietnam welcomes China's simplification of visa issuance for Vietnamese citizens

Barranquilla will host the 30th National Congress of Travel and Tourism Agencies

Attention: 7.0 magnitude earthquake shakes southern Peru

Qatar Airways Free Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout: 777s, A350s, 787-8s Done, 787-9s Next

With VND 52 Billion in Technology and Nearly 5,000 Registrations, HORECFEX VIETNAM 2026 Officially Opens in Da Nang

Total closure on the Ituango-Medellín highway due to a suspicious device on the road: Army deploys drones and experts over a possible terrorist trap

CIN and BACCF promote BACCF 2026 Road Show - Fortaleza, presenting North American market opportunities to business owners from Ceará

FIL Guadalajara celebrates 40 years with "26 in '26"

A storm with 150 km/h wind gusts and hail hits Valencia causing damage to roads, trains, and infrastructure

K-pop fever hits Toronto as BTS returns for 2-night stadium concert

MEO Kalorama 2026: dates, lineup, schedules, and how to get to the festival in Lisbon

Students from 6 countries come to Ho Chi Minh City to compete: from AI coffee growing to smart food vending machines

Cracks in Cali's health infrastructure: nearly 200 healthcare providers (IPS) show damage after the earthquake, exposing the system's vulnerability

Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium to host opening game and final of 2027 Women's World Cup

Hot Chip announces show in São Paulo in November

'It is part of our reality': the construction sector in Colombia warns residents after earthquake

Cordillera Festival 2026: Ricky Martin, Caifanes, and more arrive in Bogotá

South London Film Festival brings UK and world premieres to Brixton for sixth edition

The Bucaramanga metropolitan external beltway is stalled, there is no environmental license: these are the obstacles of one of the most important projects

Thrifty Traveler Premium Is 30% Off—Flight Deal Alerts Drop To $90.99, But Only Until Tonight

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