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Channel NewsAsia presents: REFUGEE CHEF
Channel NewsAsia presents “Refugee Chef” on Saturday, 24 February, 2018 on these times 8.30pm (SIN/KL/MNL) / 7.30pm (BKK/JKT) / 9.00pm (DEL) Watch the trailer here : https://youtu.be/XawyHvcMAg4 Watch each episode here : https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/refugee-chef Over the past few years, the issue of refugees has become highly politicised. Refugees are seen either as victims or aggressors to be kept out or cast aside. Yet there are groups of refugees who have trumped the odds. In this 6 part series, we feature an earlier wave of refugees who haven’t just survived, but have made good lives for themselves, and are looking at contributing to their adopted communities. Our culinary heroes originated from every part of Asia and fanned out across the…
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Shop to Fly with GetGo’s lifestyle partners
Did somebody say shopping? Get your purses and bags ready as GetGo surprises you with big rewards each time you visit your favourite outlets and buy the newest fashion items using your bank cards. Shop until you drop as GetGo turns retail therapy expenses into points for free flights to local and international destinations. With its rewards partners, going to malls, watching movies, or trying out new restaurants become more than just a hobby but a lifestyle where everyone can spend while enjoying benefits of travelling to new places for free. Enjoy a hassle-free shopping spree atLazada. It carries a wide range of brands and products for the convenience of…
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Ninja Van Officially Launches in Philippines
Technology-enabled logistics company now driving e-commerce deliveries in the Philippines Philippines, 19 February 2018 – Ninja Van, Southeast Asia’s technology-enabled logistics platform, has officially launched their operations in the Philippines. The company is known for offering competitively-priced hassle-free delivery solutions, real-time tracking systems and flexible options to e-commerce merchants, brick-and-mortar retailers and small-medium online sellers. “The Philippines is an archipelago which is made up of over 7,000 islands. The sheer size and geographic complexity of the country present challenges in ensuring efficient and timely deliveries. By utilising our proprietary technology and algorithms, Ninja Van The Philippines is able to better optimise routes and fleet management and plan for our increasing…
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COLLABRO COUNT DOWN TO MANILA DEBUT ON FEBRUARY 26
‘Britain’s Got Talent’ Stars Set for ABS-CBN Showcase Manila (Philippines): Fresh from starring in ‘Britain’s Got Talent – The Big Celebration’ in Liverpool, England at the weekend, musical theatre group Collabro have jetted in for an Asian Tour that will see them perform for the first time here in the Philippines at Resorts World Manila on February 26. The hugely-popular four-piece act comprising singers Jamie Lambert, Michael Auger, Matt Pagan and Thomas Redgrave will launch their Asian shows with two concerts in Japan on February 18 and 20 before arriving in the Philippines’ capital for the first time. As well as performing for their army of “Collaborators” in Manila, the…
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Agos Boracay Is Having Their First And Biggest Summer Sale
Agos Boracay gives 50% discount on their Summer Sale. About Agos Boracay The Top 9 Best B&B in the Philippines, Agos Boracay, has once again received its TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Award for the fourth time! To celebrate the award, they are having their first and biggest summer sale ever! Agos Boracay is a guesthouse perched on a hill located along the main road of Station 2. Currently has 27 rooms designed with a modern Asian vibe, Agos Boracay accommodates solo and group of travelers whom may opt to choose between their four different room types – Superior Double, Superior, Deluxe, and Family room. Each air-conditioned room is equipped with…
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Where to Dine and Stay in Boracay
Boracay is a small island located in the Western Visayas Region which is known for its fine white sand and diverse water sports activities. The island is adored both by locals and foreigners and awarded to be World’s top destinations for relaxation. How to go to Boracay? (from Manila) You basically have two options, to travel by plane or by sea. If you’re traveling by plane, the flight is just 1hr. You can either book a trip from Manila to Kalibo or Manila to Caticlan. Kalibo is 1hr plus land travel to Caticlan. Fare varies depending on the airlines and its availability. We got a chance last September 2016 to book Air Asia‘s Piso…
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The German capital is Scoot’s third long-haul destination after Athens and Honolulu
Achtung! We’re goin’ Scootin’ in Berlin! Scoot, Asia/Pacific’s Best Low Cost Airline[1] for four consecutive years and the low-cost arm of Singapore Airlines (SIA), plans to spread its wings to its second European and third long-haul destination – Berlin – in the second half of 2018. The four-times-weekly Singapore-Berlin flights will be operated with Boeing 787 Dreamliners, subject to regulatory approval. Berlin will be the SIA Group’s fourth destination in Germany, after Düsseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich, which are operated by SIA. Mr Lee Lik Hsin, Scoot’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “Scoot’s merger with Tigerair Singapore earlier this year has greatly strengthened our position, standing us in good stead to launch and sustain…
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WeChat showcases CityExperience Mini Program to help the global tourism industry target Chinese travellers Dubai, London and Sydney are pioneer destinations to offer Chinese tourists local travel tips and experiences
WeChat today showcased its CityExperience Mini Program in partnership with Tourism Australia, Visit Britain and Dubai Tourism, aiming to enhance the overseas travel experience of WeChat users, while offering an interactive platform for the global tourism industry to better connect with Chinese travellers. The number of Chinese outbound tourists is expected to double from 2016 to 2022[1], representing significant opportunities for the global travel industry. WeChat CityExperience is an effective platform for tourism boards, local attractions and merchants to address the growth and demands of travellers from China, leveraging the WeChat ecosystem. The tourism boards of Dubai, London and Sydney developed digital guide maps via WeChat CityExperience Mini Program to…
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Collabro confirms Manila Show at Resorts World
Winners of TV’s ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ To Star On February 26 Collabro, the world’s most successful musical theatre group, will perform for the first time in the Philippines when the four-piece make their debut at Resorts World Manila on February 26, 2018. The British act, comprising singers Jamie Lambert, Michael Auger, Matt Pagan and Tom Redgrave, won TV’s ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ in 2014 before releasing their debut album Stars, which went to No.1 in the UK and registered double gold in sales. Since then they have released two more studio albums and toured the globe winning millions of fans in the process. The boys – currently in the middle of…
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Escape with One Faber Group: A unique and seamless collection of leisure activities across faber peak
“One escapade, countless experiences” to encapsulate the new brand’s value proposition. One Faber Group is a new lifestyle brand that operates Singapore’s only cable car network, the largest Merlion and the award‑winning multi-sensory night show set in the open sea. With the launch of the new brand, leisure products including Singapore Cable Car, Wings of Time, Sentosa Merlion, Faber Peak Singapore, Dusk Restaurant & Bar, Spuds & Aprons, Good Old Days, Show Bites, FUN Shop, Cable Car Gift Shops are now housed under One Faber Group. An autonomous subsidiary of Sentosa Development Corporation, One Faber Group was soft launched in April 2017 to manage an expanded suite of leisure and lifestyle services including…
