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Parisians and visitors alike will soon have access to thousands of new cafe terraces, as 4,000 new summer terraces are scheduled to open throughout the French metropolis. On April 1, Parisians may anticipate a proliferation of new outdoor dining alternatives to appear on the city’s sidewalks, streets, and parks. The new terraces are part of a revitalization plan for Parisian …

Changi Airport in Singapore has been facing delays and longer-than-usual wait periods at its terminal checks, aggravating passengers and pushing the airport administration to take action. According to sources, the delays have been caused by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority’s (ICA) delayed clearance procedures, resulting in lengthier lines and wait times for travelers. At peak hours, delays of up to …

Klook, Asia’s travel and experiences platform, announced that it is seeing robust recovery in Thailand, with growth that has more than quadrupled for three consecutive quarters, highlighting the company’s strong momentum and dedication to driving Thailand’s tourist revival. With the elimination of travel restrictions and the reopening of all borders, interest in Thailand as a tourist destination continues to increase …

Kuwait Airways and Malaysia Airlines have signed a bilateral interline agreement that enables travellers to purchase tickets through either airline with less effort than if they booked independently. This arrangement will help each airline to grow its presence in various global regions. Maen Razouqi, the Chief Executive Officer of Kuwait Airways, and Izham Ismail, the Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia …

Mark Zuckerberg has always been intrigued by Ancient Rome. He now has his own triumvirate. Friday, the Facebook co-founder announced the birth of his third child, Aurelia, and revealed that he and his wife, Priscilla Chan, had chosen the name. Zuckerberg posted the first image of his daughter to Instagram, describing her as “such a tiny blessing.” The name Aurelia …

The CEO of TikTok, Shou Zi Chew, has ended his first public hearing before the United States Congress, where he sought to allay worries over the app’s links to the Chinese government and its purported inability to prevent “harmful” content. Thursday’s meeting, which lasted longer than five hours, was held before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Both Democrats and …

In light of growing global skepticism of TikTok, which may result in a US ban on the Chinese app, the emphasis has now shifted to the app’s enigmatic CEO, Shou Zi Chew. Thursday, the 40-year-old Singaporean will testify in front of the US House Energy and Commerce Committee regarding the app’s data security and privacy standards, as well as its …

Beginning on March 22, customers in the Philippines will be able to get their hands on the burgers from the restaurant owned by MrBeast, the online persona of Jimmy Donaldson, a YouTube star in the United States. MrBeast Burger is a smash burger, chicken sandwich, and fries restaurant brand that originated in the United States as a pop-up shop and …

Monday morning, Bessie Coleman, the first African American and Native American to achieve her international pilot’s license, landed at Max Westheimer Airport to encourage Oklahoma Aviation Academy students to chase their aspirations. In some aspects, it was the same as 1925. Bessie Coleman was represented by her great niece Gigi Coleman, who founded the Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Stars, a non-profit …

Following the announced takeover by UBS Group AG, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) confirmed today that Credit Suisse Group AG (CS) will continue to operate in Singapore without delays or limitations (UBS). Clients of CS will retain full access to their accounts, and all contracts between CS and its counterparties will remain in effect. The acquisition is not anticipated …