The “Eternity Ship,” Villa Vie Odyssey, is in financial crisis due to soaring fuel bills, and passengers are stranded in Cambodia. Ship owner Mikael Pettersson is now taking responsibility for the problems in an interview with Business Insider.
WorldRising fuel prices are taking a toll in the most unexpected places. One casualty: an “eternal cruise” that has now ended in Cambodia amid soaring fuel bills.
WorldCountries in Asia are now beginning their national qualifying competitions for the continent's first Eurovision.
MusicThe war in Iran is hitting tourism-dependent countries in Southeast Asia. Increased fuel prices and canceled flights threaten this year's peak season.
BusinessThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs is easing its travel advice for parts of Thailand and Cambodia.
SwedenThe Eurovision Song Contest is launching in Asia. Ten countries are set to take part in the music competition, which will include national qualifying competitions and culminate with a final in Bangkok on November 14 this year.
MusicSingapore has seized a record amount of scales from Asian pangolins. More than 830 kilograms of scales were found in a shipment bound for Cambodia in December, authorities said on Saturday.
WorldThailand's army accuses neighboring Cambodia of violating the ceasefire after an exchange of gunfire at Thailand's border on Tuesday.
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