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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin One of the most important things on an economy flight (ideally ranking after safety but before the in-flight entertainment) is legroom and how much you'll get. Airlines refer to seat pitch rather than legroom When airlines measure legroom, they aren't really measuring legroom—what they measure is seat pitch instead—that is to say, the distance from the back of your seat to the distance of the back of the seat in the row in front or behind. It's the best guide to compare seats across airlines—as seats vary in padding and the way they recline. The global seat pitch standard is 31 inches (nearly 79 centimetres), but some airlines offer more. The best international airlines for legroom in economy Interjet, flying out of Mexico, used to offer the most legroom (34 inches), as reported by CNTraveler , but it went out of business during the pandemic. This now leaves these airlines on top: Japan … [Read more...] about The Best Airlines In The World For Legroom

The Singaporean and Thai couple who allegedly swindled millions of dollars in luxury goods has been arrested in Malaysia on Thursday. The couple are a 26 year old Singaporean man named Pi Jiapeng, and a 27 year old Thai woman named Pansuk Siriwipa. Malaysian police caught the alleged criminals at a budget hotel in the city of Skudai in Malaysia’s southern state of Johor. The husband and wife had allegedly conned customers into paying for watches and luxury handbags worth US$32 million in total between January and June, and failed to deliver the items. Singaporean police arrested Pi on June 27, but then released him on bail. They confiscated his passport while the investigation was ongoing. The police also asked Pansuk to surrender her passport. The couple then went AWOL and no one could contact them. The couple reportedly hid in the container compartment of a Malaysia-registered lorry, with the help of two Malaysian nationals, and fled Malaysia on July 4. Interpol then issued … [Read more...] about Singaporean and Thai swindler couple arrested in Malaysia

- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 12): Leading global video game developer Virtuos has officially opened its Kuala Lumpur studio as part of its global network to deliver full game development, engineering and art production services to game developers and publishers. The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and Virtuos said Virtuos Kuala Lumpur will be a significant addition to Malaysia’s fast-developing video games sector. “In collaboration with the Malaysian Government, Virtuos will focus on expansion and training of new talent,” it said in a joint statement with MIDA and MDEC on Friday. Virtuos Kuala Lumpur general manager Mufizal Mokhtar said he is excited to play an active part in Malaysia’s game development industry and the growth of its digital ecosystem. “Thanks to the support of the Malaysian government and our global Virtuos network, we look forward to welcoming the best talent to our multicultural team … [Read more...] about Virtuos KL studio to support regional growth in video games development

- A + A HONG KONG/SINGAPORE (Aug 12): US-listed China stocks slid on Friday after some of the Asian nation's largest state-owned companies announced plans to delist from American exchanges amid a spat over audits and generally worsening tensions between the world's top two economies. China Petroleum & Chemical Corp (Sinopec), China Life Insurance Co, and PetroChina Co were among the biggest decliners on the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index with a drop of at least 3% each after they all disclosed their intentions to delist. The sudden announcements also sparked a slump in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, Pinduoduo Inc, and JD.com Inc, which all fell more than 1%. The Golden Dragon Index declined as much as 2.8%, the most in a week. About 200 Chinese companies, including Alibaba and Baidu Inc, are listed in the US and are likely to face delisting threats because American regulators are not able to verify their financial audits. State-owned enterprises are deemed able to … [Read more...] about Sinopec, US-listed China stocks drop amid exit woes

- A + A A weekly round-up of tanker and dry bulk market (Aug 12, 2022) This report is produced by the Baltic Exchange. The Baltic Exchange, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore Exchange, is the world's only independent source of maritime market information for the trading and settlement of physical and derivative contracts. Its international community of over 650 members encompasses the majority of world shipping interests and commits to a code of business conduct overseen by the Baltic. For daily freight market reports and assessments, please visit www.balticexchange.com . Capesize The Capesize market continues to dwell in the doldrums as any attempts to spark a rally were quickly dealt a hammer blow as the 5TC closed the week at US$10,898 (RM48,434). This rate level is less than a third of the same time last year. The market was reasonably active this week. The Pacific market had most of the majors requesting tonnage for their West … [Read more...] about Baltic Exchange shipping updates: Aug 12

- A + A BANGKOK (Aug 12): Asia Aviation Plc (AAV), a major shareholder of Thai AirAsia Co Ltd (TAA), reported total revenue of 2.78 billion baht in the second quarter of 2022 (2Q 2022), up 157% year-on-year (y-o-y). This follows a strong recovery in the tourism industry, driven by solid domestic growth and reinstatement of key international routes especially to India, Malaysia and Singapore, it said. The company registered a loss of 4.72 billion baht in 2Q 2022 following the setbacks from the doubling of global fuel prices, due to consumption outpacing supply globally, higher maintenance costs and the depreciation of baht against the US dollar. In the quarter reviewed, TAA carried 1.68 million passengers, or an increase of 133% y-o-y, with a load factor of 75%, up 14 percentage points compared with the same period last year. "Seat capacity returned to 33% of what it was in Q2 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic," it said in a statement today. For the first half … [Read more...] about Asia Aviation records revenue of 2.78 bil baht in 2Q 2022

Memorial Day is approaching quickly, and the unofficial beginning of summer also marks a big uptick in weekend trips to make the most of the season. Whether you’re flying, driving, or taking a train, a tried and true companion on these trips is the humble weekender bag. In the interest of helping you give your weekend trips an upgrade this year, we had Fast Company editors and writers try five bags and give their honest opinion. advertisement advertisement Everlane Quilted Weekender I am in the process of packing up my stuff and moving to a new apartment at the moment and the Everlane quilted weekender bag has proved incredibly useful for carting a ton of clothes back and forth to consign at The RealReal and Buffalo Exchange. It is lightweight and deceptively huge with a lot of different compartments so I can fit a lot in. The minimalist quilted design also looks nice and chic (certainly beats the blue Ikea bag I was using before). It’s been marked … [Read more...] about 5 bags that are perfect for your summer weekend getaways

Medical scrubs are hot right now—because, well, they’re hot all the time. They don’t go out of style, they’re always needed, and the people whose jobs require them will continue to rebuy them, as needed. The medical apparel industry was considered ripe for disruption , with direct-to-consumer brands like Jaanuu , Clove , Folds , and Figs featuring fashion-forward scrubs and footwear, thereby widening healthcare workers’ otherwise generic options. The concept seems to hold weight: Figs’ IPO debuted in 2021, targeting what the company estimated to be a $12 billion U.S. healthcare apparel industry . advertisement advertisement Jaanuu received a $75 million investment from Eurazeo in January, bringing their total funding to just shy of $100 million. Company cofounder and CEO Shaan Sethi said they’ll use the funds to further brand awareness. Jaanuu began diversifying its marketing channel efforts earlier this year—its new campaign “Reimagine … [Read more...] about No stethoscope, no problem: This scrubs company could be your new favorite athleisure brand

In line with the goals of International Youth Day 2022 observed on August 12, Lenovo is partnering with youth organizations across Asia Pacific to provide future-ready tech skills and access to technology to underrepresented youth. Beneficiary partners include TNS India Foundation (TNSIF), Code Like A Girl in Australia and New Zealand, Waffle in Japan, and Solve Education! in markets across ASEAN, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong and Singapore. The youth sector comprises one-third of the Philippine population and according to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the country has one of the youngest populations in Southeast Asia. Solve Education! is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people worldwide receive a quality education. “While education is fundamentally a human right, many Filipino children are deprived of the opportunity to learn and grow. Lenovo Foundation has partnered with Solve Education! in the hopes of opening up more … [Read more...] about Lenovo partners with organizations across Asia Pacific to upskill youth with future-ready tech skills

Recently discovered journals written by the secretary for the Royal Society nearly 300 years ago document a slow-moving unidentified flying object over London. Cromwell Mortimer, a British physician and the second secretary of the Royal Society, tracked what appeared to be a slow-moving UFO for 30 seconds on Dec. 16, 1742, as it soared over central London shortly before 9 p.m., according to the Daily Express. “I saw a light arise from behind the trees and houses in the south by west point,” Mortimer described, according to the outlet. “When it had risen to the height of about 20 degrees, it took a motion nearly parallel to the horizon and went over the houses.” London UFO mystery: 279-year-old file found on ‘first of its kind’ sight over Westminster https://t.co/NsHP8snaka pic.twitter.com/n8CM6sczqx — Daily Express (@Daily_Express) August 11, 2022 He tracked the object as it flew over what he believed to be the Bloomsbury district of London, over Queen’s Square, … [Read more...] about Researchers Discover 279-Year-Old UFO Mystery Over London, England