KYOTO – Japan has set its sights on growing its luxury travel market with parts of the country suffering from overtourism, although the idea of luxury often seems to check the same boxes. Think private onsen, exquisite seasonal kaiseki menus featuring premium local ingredients and concierge services offering curated Japanese experiences.

In 2025, JNTO is hoping to continue this streak by rolling out their newest initiative ‘Fly & Explore’, this time pushing Singaporeans to venture into Japan’s uncharted regions with handy guides on domestic flight routes, secret spots, and travel tips.

Hidden in leaf litter near wildlife corridors, a poorly known threat to public health lies in wait for hikers, cyclists and dog owners frequenting Singapore's green spaces. These spots are ideal for bead-size parasites called ticks,

Tetsunori Ohshimo, Senior Managing Executive Officer, Head of the Offshore Wind Construction Business Divisions Group, POC, said: “We are proud to confirm the contract with Seatrium for the development of an advanced heavy lift vessel featuring a 5,

A record-breaking 691,100 Singaporeans visited Japan in 2024, said the Japan National Tourism Organisation’s (JNTO) Singapore Office on Wednesday (Jan 15). Read more at The Business Times.

SINGAPORE shares ended lower on Monday (Jan 27), tracking declines in the region. Read more at The Business Times.

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Singapore's non-oil domestic exports rose 9.0% in December from the same month a year earlier, data on Friday showed, boosted by increased shipments of both electronic and non-electronic goods.

A total of 691,100 Singaporeans visited Japan in 2024, marking an all-time high record. According to a press release by the Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) Singapore Office on Jan. 16, this marks a 16.9 per cent increase compared to the record 591,300 visitors in 2023.

Japan’s slower adoption of AI and digital technologies presents a chance for Rakuten to lead. With no dominant player yet in Japan’s AI market, despite government subsidies, companies like SoftBank, Nippon Telegraph & Telephone, and NEC are all vying for position.

NUS-based study says 11 species that have bitten humans here can carry 1 or more harmful microbes. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Supporting this vision is a collaborative effort that extends beyond Japan’s borders and Prodrone aims to expand to Singapore, bringing along its latest technologies, cutting-edge research ...