Month: July 2025

Asia-Regional Cambodia dpa international Reporting from Southeast Asia Reporting from Thailand South China Morning Post Thailand Travel, Transport, Tourism

Thailand shelves border fee plan as tourist numbers fall – DPA/South China Morning Post

29 July 2025

The TAT at the same time warned tourists to steer clear of seven provinces bordering Cambodia, where the imposition of martial law has left attractions such as parks off-limits. Many…

dpa international East Timor Health & Medical Reporting from Singapore Reporting from Southeast Asia Travel, Transport, Tourism

East Timor deemed malaria-free ahead of more prosperous neighbours – DPA

24 July 2025

The country lags far behind others in Southeast Asia when it comes to tourism, with annual arrivals typically in the tens of thousands - next to nothing compared to Bali…

dpa international Health & Medical

Step it up: Walkers advised to move faster to live longer – DPA

24 July 2025

The medics said their research shows "the importance of promoting walking, particularly at a brisk pace, as an effective form of physical activity for improving health."

dpa international The Star

People are skipping search links and news in favour of AI summaries – DPA/The Star

22 July 2025

Most people "very rarely" clicked through to the sources cited following searches topped with an AI-generated summary of the topic to hand, cutting traffic to news sites and other publishers.

Business & Economics dpa international Reporting from the Middle East Reporting from the UAE The Star Travel, Transport, Tourism

Gulf petrostates to launch common tourist visa in late 2025 – DPA/The Star

22 July 2025

The Schengen-style visa, which will be launched as a trial or pilot project by the end of this year, is aimed at boosting "regional tourism integration" as part of "a…

dpa international Science & Technology

Set your watches: as Earth spins faster, days get shorter – DPA

21 July 2025

Some scientists have said the most likely explanation for Earth's faster spin and shorter days lies in the inner and outer cores.

dpa international Drugs & Crime Health & Medical

Doctors warn widespread ‘legal high’ HHC could be causing psychosis – DPA

18 July 2025

HHC, is a widely available semi-synthetic cannabinoid that emulates the effect of THC, the substance in marijuana or cannabis that causes smokers to feel “high” or “stoned.”

Culture & Religion dpa international Security & Defence The Star

Falling in with the wrong crowd: Teenagers turning to chatbot ‘companions’ – DPA/The Star

16 July 2025

About as many again claimed to "find conversations with AI companions to be as satisfying or more satisfying than those with real-life friends."

dpa international Science & Technology

Time to be redefined as scientists design most accurate clock ever – DPA

15 July 2025

Marshall believes that fine-tuning the measurement of time "can push the field of physics and our understanding of the world around us."

Asia-Regional dpa international Reporting from Singapore Reporting from Southeast Asia South China Morning Post South East Asia Travel, Transport, Tourism

Indonesia’s Surabaya named Asia’s best choice for a cheap holiday – DPA/South China Morning Post

14 July 2025

One of Surabaya’s nearby attractions is Mount Bromo, popular for its nighttime hikes for thrill-seekers hoping to catch a spectacular sunrise and one of dozens of active 'ring of fire'…