Singapore
Qantas steps up flights to Europe as travellers scramble for options amid Iran war
The airline taps into strong demand for tickets after the war in the Middle East has led to thousands of flight cancellations by airlines using the Persian Gulf as a transit hub.
- Chris Zappone
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World’s best airport named as Melbourne tops list for Australia
The annual World Airline Awards names the world’s best airport, as last year’s runner-up withdraws due to war in the Middle East.
- Craig Platt
This Asian stopover now has some of the world’s best cocktail bars
From discreet shophouses to glamorous hotel lounges, Singapore has a wealth of innovative bars that feature prominently on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list.
- Julietta Jameson
Record-breaking new $2.5 billion Disney ship launches in our region
Disney may have exited Australia waters, but the cruise line’s newest, biggest ship yet is ready to set sail in Asia.
- Craig Platt
There’s a new Raffles in Singapore and it’s not like the old one
This new resort came with great expectations, as the country’s second Raffles property after the best-known and most historic hotel in Singapore.
- Craig Platt
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- Restaurant news
Saint Peter chef Josh Niland parts ways with high-profile Singapore restaurant
The departure from Fysh comes after Tetsuya Wakuda’s Dubai venture closed after less than two years.
- Scott Bolles
Farewell Singapore, ni hao Beijing
As China reopens its doors to Australian journalists, our North Asia correspondent is packing up her apartment in the Little Red Dot and heading for Beijing.
- Lisa Visentin
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- Airline reviews
Nearly 18 hours on board the world’s longest-range airliner
There’s plenty of time to enjoy the food – and get some sleep – flying business class on board the world’s second-longest route.
- Chris Zappone
These tiny bugs are in most of our homes. I can’t unsee them
As part of a celebration of art, a new work invites us to take a closer look at a polarising creature – and think more deeply about what we can learn from it.
- Kerrie O'Brien
What to know about the deadly Nipah virus as outbreak hits India
Airports in South-East Asia are on alert after an outbreak of the disease, which has a 40 to 70 per cent fatality rate.
- Sammy Westfall