Today's Top 3 News: 12 Countries with the Most Expensive Cost of Living, Singapore Takes 7th Position
Editor
14 June 2024 17:03 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top three news on Friday, June 14, 2024. Here are the highlights: 12 Countries with the Most Expensive Cost of Living, Singapore Takes 7th Position; Malaysia Named Asia's Most Loved Destination, Ahead of Singapore, Japan; and Indonesia AirAsia Opens Direct Flights from Bali to Thailand's Phuket, Malaysia's Kinabalu.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. 12 Countries with the Most Expensive Cost of Living, Singapore Takes 7th Position
Knowing the cost of living index in a country is an important thing to do if you are planning to move to another country or just want to travel.
The cost of living from one country to another is definitely different. However, there are several countries with the most expensive cost of living in the world, which require tens of millions per month to live there.
This is influenced by expensive property rental costs, food costs, transportation, taxes, and other factors that trigger high living costs.
2. Malaysia Named Asia's Most Loved Destination, Ahead of Singapore, Japan
Malaysia has been declared the most loved country in Asia, according to a new survey by American financial site, Insider Monkey. The nation, known for its diverse mix of cultures, defeated Singapore and several popular destinations among Western tourists, including Thailand and Japan.
Insider Monkey compiled a list of Asian countries and ranked them based on several metrics including respect, friendliness, diversity, democracy, and the number of foreign tourists. The survey revealed 20 Asian countries that are the most popular vacation destinations.
3. Indonesia AirAsia Opens Direct Flights from Bali to Thailand's Phuket, Malaysia's Kinabalu
Low-cost carrier Indonesia AirAsia has launched two international routes flying directly from Denpasar, Bali to Phuket, Thailand and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. The airline’s President Director Veranita Yosephine Sinaga said the opening of the new routes was a testament to the airline’s efforts to expand air network connectivity and strengthen Indonesia's tourism potential.
Indonesia AirAsia, she said, was committed to creating breakthroughs in opening various flight routes to ease passengers to travel from one destination to another. “Like these two latest routes, which are the only direct flights connecting the popular destinations of Denpasar-Phuket, Thailand and Denpasar-Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia,” Veranita said on Thursday, June 13.
TEMPO.CO
Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
