Asia Travel Mexico’s Femsa cuts workers at Spin fintech division March 21, 2026 Jet Lee The company stated that the layoffs are part of a "new phase meant to prioritize its chain of Oxxo convenience stores," emphasizing that "this process has primarily focused on support…
Asia Travel Supreme leader says Iran dealt enemies ‘dizzying blow’ March 20, 2026 Jet Lee On a day traditionally marked by renewal and celebration, Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, declared the nation had inflicted a "dizzying blow" upon its adversaries, even as fresh…
Asia Travel Singapore PM Lawrence Wong Extends Congratulations to Re-elected Thai Counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul, Underscoring Enduring Bilateral Partnership. March 20, 2026 Jet Lee Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday (Mar 20) formally congratulated his Thai counterpart, Anutin Charnvirakul, on his successful re-election, a significant political milestone marking Mr. Anutin as the first…
Asia Travel FIFA mandates female coaches in their women’s competitions March 19, 2026 Jet Lee The new regulations are set to come into effect immediately, impacting this year’s highly anticipated U-17 and U-20 Women’s World Cups, as well as the Women’s Champions Cup. Crucially, these…
Asia Travel Premier League Spotlight Shifts to Relegation Scramble and Top-Four Race Amidst Cup Final Distraction. March 19, 2026 Jet Lee With two of the Premier League’s titans, Arsenal and Manchester City, locking horns in Sunday’s League Cup final, the usual top-of-the-table narrative takes a temporary backseat, allowing the relentless drama…
Asia Travel Numbers speak for themselves, says Simeone, as Atletico reach last eight again March 19, 2026 Jet Lee Diego Simeone’s tenure at the helm of Atletico Madrid has been nothing short of extraordinary, transforming the club into a consistent European powerhouse. This week, his Rojiblancos navigated a tense…
Asia Travel Oil Prices Surge 5% Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions, Iranian Threats, and Supply Disruptions. March 18, 2026 Jet Lee Global crude oil benchmarks soared by as much as 5 percent on Wednesday, as an alarming escalation in the Middle East—marked by a reported U.S.-Israeli military strike on Iran’s crucial…
Asia Travel Poland plans to ban mobile phone use by under-16s in schools March 18, 2026 Jet Lee Minister Nowacka emphasized the critical nature of this impending legislation, stating, "We are currently finalising work on a major legislative change, crucial for schools, which will result in a ban…
Asia Travel Japan exports rise 4.2% in February from year earlier March 18, 2026 Jet Lee The headline figure of a 4.2% increase in exports far outstripped the median forecast of a 1.6% rise predicted by economists in a Reuters poll, underscoring stronger-than-anticipated demand for Japanese…
Asia Travel Trump says NATO’s refusal to help on Iran is “very foolish mistake” March 17, 2026 Jet Lee The President’s comments underscore a deepening rift within the Western alliance regarding military interventions and burden-sharing, a theme that has frequently characterized his administration’s foreign policy. While acknowledging that NATO…
