American sued in Thailand over negative Tripadvisor review

Bangkok, Sept 26, 2020 (AFP): An American has been sued by an island resort in Thailand over a negative Tripadvisor review, authorities said Saturday, and could face up to two years in prison if found guilty.

Putrajaya to become extreme sports hub

Putrajaya is set to become a sports city, as well as an extreme sports hub.

Exclusive - The government has been decisive in saving lives and livelihoods

Bali to test measures with free staycations

BALI’S tourism agency is offering free tours and staycations to 4,440 residents in a seven-week tourism dry-run to promote the holiday hotspot and test its Covid-19 health protocols.

Indonesia gives free Bali staycations to test tourism readiness

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia is offering free tours and staycations to 4,440 residents of its resort island of Bali, in a seven-week tourism dry-run to promote the international holiday hotspot and test its coronavirus health protocols.

Philippines to open Boracay island resort to local tourists

MANILA (Xinhua): The world-famous Boracay island resort in the central Philippines will start accepting local tourists on Oct 1, the Philippines' Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Wednesday (Sept 23).

BOJ Kuroda says may extend deadline for aid to pandemic-hit firms

TOKYO: Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said the central bank was ready to extend its programmes aimed at easing corporate funding strains that expire early next year, as the coronavirus pandemic keeps the economic outlook highly uncertain.

Genting set for cyclical recovery

Worst is over for group on potential Covid-19 vaccine, says analyst

Malaysia Airlines online domestic fair starts Wednesday

KUALA LUPUR: Malaysia Airlines is launching its domestic fair online on Wednesday and this eight-day fair will be until Sept 30 as the local tourism scene continues to show positive signs of revival and road to recovery.

RHB Research retains Buy on GentingM, TP RM2.59

KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Research is maintaining a Buy on Genting Malaysia as it believes the company has reached its inflection point, where almost all its facilities have re-opened, boosted by encouraging business recovery.