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Qantas releases first images of Airbus aircraft set to fly non-stop from Sydney to New York and London
These specially configured A350-1000ULRs are expected to enable the world’s longest commercial flights. Qantas Australia’s Qantas on Friday revealed the first images of the specially configured Airbus aircraft set to enable the world’s longest commercial flights. The A350-1000ULR (Ultra Long Range) aircraft was depicted on the assembly line in Toulouse, France, with its fuselage sections, […]
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Travelers’ demand for more unique experiences fuels lifestyle hotel boom in Asia
A growing number of travelers want more from their hotels than a soft bed and clean place to sleep. They want hotels that reflect their interests — be it art, music, fashion or work — and allow them to mingle with other travelers who share these passions too. That’s given lifestyle hotels a boost, with […]
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Asia-Pacific markets fall, tracking Wall Street declines on AI valuation concerns
Aerial view of vehicles being driven on the road through the central business district in Beijing, China. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Asia Pacific markets fell Wednesday, mirroring losses on Wall Street, which was pressured by declines in artificial intelligence-related names like Palantir. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 started the day down 0.19%. Japan’s […]
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This couple left their jobs to travel 160,000 km across the world in their Land Rover
When 28 year olds Nick Chazee and Mathilde Vougny packed up their belongings to travel the world three years ago, they chose to do it in an unconventional way — in their Land Rover. Chazee, who was working at a technology startup, and Vougny at the United Nations, were exposed to frequent work travel. But […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Apple, Cleveland-Cliffs, Oracle, KLA, Tempus AI and more
Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Apple — The Tim Cook-led company climbed 4% after the iPhone 17 series outsold the iPhone 16 series in China and the U.S. in the first 10 days of availability, according to Counterpoint research, and Loop Capital upgraded the stock to buy from hold, citing better-than-expected […]
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Asia-Pacific markets rise as investors look toward slate of China economic data
Beijing Central Business District, mix of offices and apartments Ispyfriend | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets opened higher Monday as investors awaited a slew of economic data coming out of China. Analysts polled by Reuters expect China’s economy to have slowed in the third quarter, forecasting gross domestic product to have grown 4.8% in […]
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Flyers once viewed airport biometrics with fear and skepticism. Now they prefer it
Once viewed with fear and skepticism, airport biometric screenings are now preferred and even expected by global travelers, according to a report by the air transport technology company Sita. “The more passengers use it, the more they like it,” the report stated. Globally, the number of people who haven’t used biometric technology at airports dropped […]
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Singapore’s F1 race boosts tourism to the island — and other parts of Asia-Pacific
From $62,000 hotel suites to race packages with six-figure price tags, the Singapore Grand Prix is a windfall for businesses near the Marina Bay track. But the money isn’t staying in Singapore. Data shows travelers are also spending across Asia before and after the three-day Formula One race, which begins Friday. Flight bookings analyzed by […]
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CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter: AstraZeneca gets a shot on Wall Street
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. The dispatch There is an old British saying about buses: you wait ages for one and then two arrive at once. Pharmaceuticals analysts experienced something similar on Monday as the big two U.K. drugmakers — GSK and AstraZeneca — […]
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Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher; Reserve Bank of Australia decision in spotlight
Waterfront city skyline of Sydney city downtown at night with bright illumination of modern architectural landmarks in Sydney, Australia. Prasit Photo | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Tuesday with focus on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s interest rate decision later in the day. The RBA is expected to hold […]
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