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Cambodia’s economy has more to lose

A Cambodian BM-21 multiple rocket launcher returns from the Cambodia-Thai border as Cambodian and Thai troops exchanged fire in a new round of clashes in Preah Vihear province on July 24, 2025. Str | Afp | Getty Images The escalating conflict between Thailand and Cambodia could have a negative impact on their tourism-dependent economies, but…

July 25, 20258Views

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American Airlines 2Q 2025 earnings

American Airlines ' third-quarter profit forecast fell short of expectations as the carrier reinstated its 2025 financial forecast well below its outlook at the start of the year. American on Thursday forecast a 2025 adjusted per-share loss of as much as 20 cents or earnings of as much as 80 cents, down from…

July 24, 20258Views

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Southwest Airlines (LUV) 2Q 2025 earnings

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 taxis at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on May 16, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. Kevin Carter | Getty Images Southwest Airlines on Wednesday posted second-quarter earnings and revenue that fell short of Wall Street's estimates but said travel demand has stabilized, echoing other airlines in recent…

July 23, 20258Views

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How much is ETIAS? Fee set to triple for visa-free travelers to Europe

Some travelers may need to pay more to enter parts of Europe come 2026. The price for travel authorization under the European Travel Information and Authorisation System is set to nearly triple, according to an announcement from the European Commission Friday. The system, known as ETIAS, hasn't been implemented yet. The authorization, which was adopted in…

July 23, 20259Views

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Singapore is ranked No. 1

Singapore has the world's strongest passport — again, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The ranking, released Tuesday, shows the small nation-state retaining the top spot in the index, after it broke a six-way tie for the accolade earlier this year. In 2024, Singapore shared the top ranking with Japan, Germany, Italy, Spain and…

July 23, 20257Views

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Businesses cautious on travel spending as trade uncertainty looms

istocksdaily | iStock | Getty Images Corporations are continuing to spend on business travel, but are being strategic about how they allocate those dollars amid ongoing trade uncertainties, according to new reports from the Global Business Travel Association and travel and expense platform Navan. Corporate travel spending activity increased 15% year over year in the…

July 22, 20259Views

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How Canadian boycotts are impacting the U.S.

Amid rising trade and political tensions, Canadian consumers are increasingly turning their backs on American products. Giancarlo Trimarchi, owner of Vince's Market, a Canadian grocery chain, has seen the backlash firsthand. "Customers are demanding as much Canadian product as possible and get upset when they see U.S. goods," he said. In a move that could…

July 22, 20257Views

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China’s affluent harbor pandemic-era pessimism about economy

A study of affluent Chinese released this month by consulting firm Oliver Wyman found that 22% of respondents were negative about the economy when surveyed in May. It just exceeds the 21% seen in October 2022, just before Beijing announced plans to ease its stringent zero-Covid policy. Dukai Photographer | Moment | Getty Images BEIJING…

July 22, 20258Views

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Southwest Airlines sets a date, plan for the end of open seating

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 airplane departs from Harry Reid International Airport as another airplane taxis in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 15, 2025. Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty Images Southwest Airlines passengers will fly in assigned seats for the first time on Jan. 27, the carrier told CNBC.…

July 21, 202510Views

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LVMH-backed L Catterton takes 20% FlexJet stake

A FlexJet Gulfstream G450 airplane approaches San Diego International Airport for a landing on May 9, 2025 in San Diego, California. Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty Images An investment group led by LVMH's private equity arm is buying 20% of private jet company FlexJet, marking the latest push by…

July 21, 202510Views