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Cross-Causeway Consumption: Singaporean Shoppers and the Evolving Economy of Johor’s Ramadan Bazaars Published Variety and affordability are the spice of life for fans of Ramadan bazaars on both sides of the Causeway. [1]

In this week's episode of Nikkei Asia News Roundup, Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman discuss Singapore's upcoming general election. [2]

In the wake of the 28 March 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, roads, infrastructure and buildings were severely damaged. The following is a photo essay by a traveler on the road to Mandalay from Yangon. [3]

RANGOON — During a weekend of tense discussions in Naypyidaw, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong took a break from the 24th Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to tour some areas around the Burmese capital. [4]

I was born in Chinatown in the old part of Bangkok in 1939, near Yaowarat Road, a wide thoroughfare that is now a well-known tourist spot. [5]

UDON THANI, 23 June 2015, A regional festival will be held at Thung Sri Muang Park in the northeastern province of Udon Thani from July 1-5. [6]

Hotel bookings in the three provinces of Phatthalung, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Trang are set to grow by 20–30% due to an influx of Malaysian, Singaporean, and Indonesian visitors, as tourism in Hat Yai district in Songkhla near the southern border is... [7]

MANDALAY—For anyone who’s tired of popular tourist hot spots in Mandalay and wants a glimpse of ordinary Burmese social life, there’s no better way to spend your morning than shopping for produce at the Thaye Zay Station Bazaar. [8]

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[1] TH fulcrum.sg · 2026-03-19 · 51% match

Cross-Causeway Consumption: Singaporean Shoppers and the Evolving Economy of Johor’s Ramadan Bazaars

Cross-Causeway Consumption: Singaporean Shoppers and the Evolving Economy of Johor’s Ramadan Bazaars Published Variety and affordability are the spice of life for fans of Ramadan bazaars on both sides of the Causeway.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-04-18 · 42% match

Singapore's Wong to face first test in general election

In this week's episode of Nikkei Asia News Roundup, Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman discuss Singapore's upcoming general election.

[3] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-03-30 · 40% match

ON THE ROAD TO MANDALAY

In the wake of the 28 March 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, roads, infrastructure and buildings were severely damaged. The following is a photo essay by a traveler on the road to Mandalay from Yangon.

[4] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2014-05-12 · 51% match

Singaporean PM Tours Naypyidaw

RANGOON — During a weekend of tense discussions in Naypyidaw, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong took a break from the 24th Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to tour some areas around the Burmese capital.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-09-04 · 43% match

Dhanin Chearavanont (4): Chinatown, born and raised

I was born in Chinatown in the old part of Bangkok in 1939, near Yaowarat Road, a wide thoroughfare that is now a well-known tourist spot.

[6] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2015-06-24 · 43% match

Udon Thani to host festival to boost regional economy

UDON THANI, 23 June 2015, A regional festival will be held at Thung Sri Muang Park in the northeastern province of Udon Thani from July 1-5.

[7] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 42% match

Bookings set to surge in South

Hotel bookings in the three provinces of Phatthalung, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Trang are set to grow by 20–30% due to an influx of Malaysian, Singaporean, and Indonesian visitors, as tourism in Hat Yai district in Songkhla near the southern border is

[8] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-01-18 · 42% match

At Mandalay’s Railway Bazaar, a Taste of Local Life

MANDALAY—For anyone who’s tired of popular tourist hot spots in Mandalay and wants a glimpse of ordinary Burmese social life, there’s no better way to spend your morning than shopping for produce at the Thaye Zay Station Bazaar.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-12-02 · 42% match

Chinese cash fuels gambling boom in Cambodian backwater

SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia -- This southern coastal city is ringing to the sound of construction.

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2016-09-13 · 42% match

Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week

The first international tourism fair in Burma will be held at the Sedona Hotel, where dozens of tour companies will sell outbound package tours at special prices.

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