Where to take an alcohol-free, sober-curious trip
Years ago, the manager of a hotel in Koh Samui, Thailand told me about an unusual booking that he once received during the middle of the night. A traveler had …
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South China Sea: Manila, Beijing tap backchannel efforts to resolve disputes
Backchannel efforts are under way between Manila and Beijing to find a way to resolve the territorial dispute in the South China Sea, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has said …
Philippines, Brunei sign deal on closer maritime cooperation, with eye on Beijing in South China Sea
At the state banquet the sultanate hosted at Istana Nurul Iman, the Brunei leader’s official residence, Marcos Jnr emphasised the importance of continuing to work together on a bilateral basis, …
Philippines replaces military commander overseeing South China Sea forces
The Philippine military said on Saturday it has replaced a key commander overseeing forces in the South China Sea, including Filipino troops garrisoned on a disputed reef. Rear Admiral Alfonso …
Singapore jeweller’s crowning moment: designing Brunei Princess Anisha Rosnah’s tiara worn at her wedding
Designing the tiara that would be worn by Princess Anisha Rosnah during her lavish wedding to one of Asia’s most eligible bachelors, Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei, was a “once …
How ‘cultural Instagrammer’ Prince Abdul Mateen is winning hearts and minds of young Bruneians, one post at a time
Yet, Mateen’s matinee idol looks, rippling six-pack and sense of adventure – captured in photos and videos that are carefully curated on Instagram – have turned him into a public …
Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen to marry commoner fiancée as 10-day royal extravaganza nears climax
Brunei’s polo-playing Prince Abdul Mateen, one of Asia’s most eligible bachelors, is set to marry his commoner fiancée on Thursday as part of a lavish 10-day celebration in the oil-rich …
Where to travel in 2024? Here are five spots to avoid crowds
Tired of the usual sights or craving a break from the travel herd? These five travel spots may be the getaway you’re looking for. Adventure travel company Intrepid Travel’s new …