Visa-free entry norms lure Indian tourists, spike in travel to Asian countries
Thursday, 14 December 2023 Demand for outbound foreign travel has increased due to the visa-free travel options offered by various Asian countries. The recent announcement of visa-free entry for Indians to Thailand has led to a 30% increase in demand compared to last year. Similarly, the visa-free entry to Malaysia from December 1 has been seen as a smart move to attract Indian travelers. Travel companies have also observed relaxed visa guidelines being issued by many countries in 2023.
Watch as the United States takes a stand against the crackdown on rights and freedoms in Hong Kong by imposing new visa restrictions on multiple officials. Stay updated on the latest developments in the ongoing tensions between the US and China over the situation in the Chinese-ruled territory.
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Mumbai Becomes Asia's , Billionaire Capital , on Global Rich List.
NBC reports that Mumbai has become the Asian
capital with the highest number of billionaires,
dethroning Beijing at the top of the exclusive list. .
NBC reports that Mumbai has become the Asian
capital with the highest number of billionaires,
dethroning Beijing at the top of the exclusive list. .
According to the Hurun Research Institute's
global rich list, India's financial capital
registered 92 billionaires in 2024. .
Beijing comes in just below Mumbai with
91 billionaires, and Shanghai rounds out
the top three with a total of 87 billionaires.
Beijing comes in just below Mumbai with
91 billionaires, and Shanghai rounds out
the top three with a total of 87 billionaires.
The top of the list globally is New York
with 119 billionaires, followed by
London with a total of 97. .
The top of the list globally is New York
with 119 billionaires, followed by
London with a total of 97. .
According to the report, there are a total
of 3,279 billionaires globally in 2024,
an increase of 5% compared to 2023. .
NBC reports that China as a whole still has the
most billionaires overall with 814 in 2024, but
the country lost 155 billionaires compared to 2023. .
China had a bad year.
Wealth creation in China has gone
through deep changes these last few
years, with the wealth of billionaires
from real estate and renewables down, Hurun Research Institute's global rich list report, via NBC.
The United States comes in second with
800 billionaires, and India registered
a distant third place with 271.
The United States comes in second with
800 billionaires, and India registered
a distant third place with 271.
According to the report, artificial intelligence
played a significant role in increasing the
number of ultra wealthy people in the U.S. .
Whilst [Nvidia CEO] Jensen Huang
has grabbed many of the headlines
as Nvidia broke through the $2 trillion
mark, catapulting him into
the Hurun Top 30 as a result, , Hurun Research Institute's global rich list report, via NBC.
Whilst [Nvidia CEO] Jensen Huang
has grabbed many of the headlines
as Nvidia broke through the $2 trillion
mark, catapulting him into
the Hurun Top 30 as a result, , Hurun Research Institute's global rich list report, via NBC.
... the billionaires behind Microsoft,
Google, Amazon, Oracle and Meta
have seen significant surges in
their wealth as investors bet
on the value generated by AI, Hurun Research Institute's global rich list report, via NBC
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Tragedy struck on Tuesday as two helicopters collided mid-air during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade, resulting in the loss of ten lives. The navy confirmed that all victims were crew members aboard the aircraft involved in the accident. The incident occurred at the Lumut naval base in the western state of Perak at 9:32 a.m. local time.
"All victims were confirmed dead at the scene and sent to the Lumut army base hospital for identification," the navy said.
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8 Countries with Lower
Cost of Living Options.
KindaFrugal.com recently offered some tips for readers
looking to relocate abroad due to the increasing cost
of housing, healthcare and other essential expenses in the U.S. .
Here are some of the countries they say
offer a more reasonable cost of living:.
Portugal, In addition to a relatively low cost of living,
Portugal is a sought-after destination due
to beautiful weather and minimal taxation.
Ecuador, Affordable housing costs include average square
foot prices for city center apartments less than
half the average of in the U.S. at just $116.48.
Vietnam, Affordable housing, inexpensive groceries and
transportation costs make this an attractive option
for expats looking for a comfortable lifestyle overseas.
Montenegro, An affordable lifestyle, beautiful weather and
over 183 miles of coastline gives this quiet
Balkan nation a Mediterranean vibe. .
Malaysia, Reasonable housing, utility and transportation costs
give would-be expats a chance to save money,
while still living comfortably in a tropical nation.
Poland, Europe's sixth-largest economy
has an average cost of living
that's 58% lower than in the U.S.
Thailand, Favorable exchange rates allow Western
expats to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle
while stretching their finances further. .
Costa Rica, Affordable housing, healthcare services and amenities
makes Costa Rica ideal for stretching retirement
savings while still living a more luxurious lifestyle.
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Jaffer Sadiq, allegedly the linchpin of a ₹2,000-crore drug ring, was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau in Delhi. His syndicate trafficked 3,500kg of pseudoephedrine disguised as food cargo to Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia. Sadiq, a Chennai-based film producer and former DMK member, purportedly invested proceeds in real estate and movie production.
#JafferSadiq #NCB #DMK #JafferSadiqDMK #TeluguFilms #SukeshConman #StalinJunior #Tamilnadunews #Indianews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Malaysia is advocating for a fresh search effort to locate Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, the country's transport minister announced on Sunday, ahead of the impending 10th anniversary of the aircraft's disappearance. The mystery surrounding Flight MH370, a Boeing 777 with 227 passengers and 12 crew members on board, persists since it vanished while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014.
#MH370 #MalaysiaAirlines #aviationmystery #searchcontinues #10years #flightdisappearance #OceanInfinity #searchefforts #aviationsafety #airlinetragedy #rememberingMH370 #neverforget #aviationinvestigation #airlinesecurity #missingplane #aviationnews #aviationhistory #Malaysia #flightMH370 #airlinedisappearance
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US National Park , 2024 Free Days.
The United States is home to over
400 national parks, including historic sites,
monuments and recreation areas. .
LifeHacker recommends taking advantage
of one..
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