Press Releases

Myanmar army says it has raided notorious cyber scam hup

(MENAFN) The Myanmar military claims to have captured one of Southeast Asia’s most notorious online scam compounds, KK Park, located near the Thai border town of Myawaddy. The complex, long associated with large-scale cyber fraud, money...

Around twenty-four people lose their lives at Myanmar festival

(MENAFN) A deadly aerial attack on a Buddhist festival and protest in central Myanmar has killed at least 24 people and injured 47 others, according to statements from the exiled National Unity Government. The assault took place in Chaung U...

UN refugee chief urges intensifying support for minorities in Myanmar

(MENAFN) The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, called on the international community on Tuesday to increase assistance for Rohingya Muslims and other minority groups from Myanmar, warning that gaps in funding are placing lives at...

Luxury Cruise Tourism Market to Hit $23.08B by 2032 at 12.32% CAGR

New luxury cruise lines are adopting a strategic approach, which is expected to disrupt the traditional cruise market and propel the luxury segment forward. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Luxury...

JLPT Applicants Hit Record 1.72 Million as Demand for Japan Jobs and Tourism Soars

As demand for employment and tourism in Japan continues to rise, the number of applicants for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) has increased annually, exceeding 1.72 million in 2024, a record high. The number of JLPT applicants has...

US will start requiring fifty thousand dollars for business or tourist visas

(MENAFN) The United States is set to implement a new trial initiative that will require some foreign nationals to pay a visa bond of up to $15,000 when applying for business or tourist visas, according to official notices. The move aligns with...

U.S. Travel Restriction on Sierra Leone – Separating Facts from Fictions

Travel Restrictions on Sierra Leone: What Facts are Saying FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE, June 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In keeping with his July 2024 campaign promise to restore the travel ban and refugee admission into the United States upon...

Robust earthquake strikes Myanmar with tremors felt in Thailand

(MENAFN) A powerful earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, causing widespread damage across the country and in neighboring Thailand. The US Geological Survey reported that the 7.7-magnitude quake hit northwest of Sagaing in central Myanmar, at a...

The MGTO continues to closely monitor the earthquake situation in Myanmar

MACAU, March 29 - The MGTO continues to closely monitor the earthquake situation in Myanmar. So far, the MGTO has received 1 request for assistance and 7 requests for information, mainly regarding issues related to flights to and from Thailand and...

International Relations and Cooperation on alleged South African victims of human trafficking activity successfully being repatriated from Myanmar

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) confirms that 23 South Africans were rescued from Myanmar. They formed part of 7 000 other individuals from various countries. Our citizens returned to South Africa a few hours ago,...

MFA Spokesperson's Comments on the Earthquake in Myanmar, 28 March 2025

The Singapore Government is deeply saddened by the loss of lives and damage caused by the earthquake which impacted Myanmar and Thailand on 28 March 2025, and extends its condolences and sympathies to those affected. The Singapore Government...

The MGTO issues Travel Alert - Level 1 for Thailand

MACAU, March 28 - Considering the security situation following the earthquake in Thailand, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has issued a Travel Alert – Level 1 for Thailand. The MGTO reminds that the Travel Alert – Level 1 for Myanmar is...

The MGTO is monitoring the situation regarding the earthquake that occurred in Myanmar

MACAU, March 28 - The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is closely monitoring the situation regarding the earthquake that occurred in Myanmar. So far, the MGTO has not received any requests for information or assistance. The MGTO immediately...

Hontiveros welcomes home over 100 Filipinos rescued from scam hubs in Myanmar

PHILIPPINES, March 27 - Press Release March 27, 2025 Hontiveros welcomes home over 100 Filipinos rescued from scam hubs in Myanmar Senator Risa Hontiveros personally welcomed over 100 Filipinos who arrived in Manila on Wednesday, March 26, after...

Myanmar grants visa-on-arrival to Macao SAR Passport holders

MACAU, November 8 - The Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region has received the notification from the Consulate General of the Republic of Union of Myanmar in Hong Kong that holders of the Macao SAR Passport arriving at...

【Collaborative international marketing】Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao tourism offices spotlight Greater Bay Area in Southeast Asia market through TV travelogue production

MACAU, November 5 - Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), the Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) continue with collaborative promotions which include productions of TV programs this year...

Trump Set to Participate in ASEAN Summit in Malaysia

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Malaysia this Sunday to participate in the 47th summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), a senior Malaysian official confirmed on Wednesday. Malaysian Communications...

US Passport Power Plummets to Historic Low

LONDON, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the first time since the Henley Passport Index was created 20 years ago, the United States is no longer ranked amongst the world’s Top 10 most powerful passports. Once unrivalled at No.1 in 2014, the...

AVEM AERO Expands Flight Support to Intercontinental Missions for Private Pilots Flying Small Aircraft

AVEM AERO expands services with intercontinental flight support for private pilots, enabling long-distance missions. TALLIN, ESTONIA, October 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AVEM AERO, the Estonian aviation services provider specializing in OCC...

Joint Statement for the Official Visit of the Prime Minister of Malaysia to Timor-Leste

Ninth Constitutional Government ............................................................................................................................. JOINT STATEMENT FOR THE OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA TO THE...