Yasmin Jonkers

1 month ago | channelnewsasia.com | Yasmin Jonkers

Southeast Asia's seen as a new growth area at the inaugural Business Aviation Asia Forum and Expo in Singapore. That's with jets increasingly flying into the region's capitals, remote mining sites and hidden resorts. Yasmin Jonkers finds out that much of the inbound traffic originates from up north from China.

1 month ago | channelnewsasia.com | Yasmin Jonkers

The pickup in travel this year is not just confined to tourism. Business travel — both commercial and private — is also set for growth. The inaugural Business Aviation Asia Forum and Expo is underway at Singapore's Changi Exhibition Centre. One source said there are now some 1,600 business jets in Asia, with a projected 300 more to be added over the next five years. Yasmin Jonkers looks at why the C-Suite and celebrities value premium travel.

Mar 19, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Yasmin Jonkers

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has lauded CNA for staying relevant and maintaining public trust, and urged the Singapore news outlet to keep telling stories that unite the society, bridge divides and educate on different points of view. Mr Wong was speaking at a gala dinner to mark CNA's 25th anniversary, where Mediacorp chairman Niam Chiang Meng also announced plans to grow its existing base, meet new needs and reach new audiences. Yasmin Jonkers reports from Capella Singapore.