Web Stories Wednesday, December 25

According to Hilton’s 2025 trends report, a growing desire to travel like a local has led to international travellers exploring destinations beloved by locals. For instance, Sardinia, a longtime getaway for Italians, is now seeing an uptick of travelers while Bodrum, Turkiye, otherwise known as the Turkish Riviera, is seeing…

Analysts say Singaporeans are among the top buyers of property in Johor Bahru, which has seen prices jump in the first half of this year. But recently, some Singaporeans have discovered that they are not the legal owners of the Malaysian properties they had bought. At least 100 of them are now locked in a legal dispute with a Malaysian developer, alleging that it was not upfront about the sale terms and conditions. Property lawyers…

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SINGAPORE: For many, festive seasons like Christmas and the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations are a time for spring cleaning and getting rid of unwanted belongings. As a result, some local organisations said they have seen a substantial jump in donations of secondhand items. Other charities like the Boys’ Brigade…

JORDAN WILL PROVIDE AID Sharaa, also known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammed al-Golani, has donned increasingly formal attire. He wore a blazer and open shirt in meetings with visiting officials last week and added a tie this week.Syria’s stability is a key security concern for Jordan, a US…

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TOKYO: Bank of Japan policymakers agreed in October to keep raising interest rates if the economy moves in line with their forecast, but some stressed the need for caution due to the uncertain outlook, minutes of the meeting showed on Tuesday (Dec 24). The central bank left interest rates steady…

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Until the end of February, day-trippers will be asked to park at a tourism centre 2 kilometres away and pay for a shuttle bus. The official website for Ginzan Onsen said the trial had been launched after years of debate, adding that authorities were hoping to maintain a good relationship…