Western Australia ranked #1 for Singaporean visitors in APAC and #2 globally in 2024, with a 19% surge in travellers. What’s fuelling this growing love for WA, and what’s next for 2025? Ava Ang, Country Head for Singapore & Malaysia at Tourism Western Australia, joins us to explore travel trends, new experiences, and what makes WA a must-visit destination.

Western Australia ranked #1 for Singaporean visitors in APAC and #2 globally in 2024, with a 19% surge in travellers. What&rsquo;s fuelling this growing love for WA, and what&rsquo;s next for 2025? Ava Ang, Country Head for Singapore &amp; Malaysia at Tourism Western Australia, joins us to explore travel trends, new experiences, and what makes WA a must-visit destination.

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Industry Insight: Why Singapore travellers are flocking to Western Australia

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The US dollar is strengthening with investors seeking safe-haven assets. Conversely, Asian currencies are under pressure ahead of US President Donald Trump's April 2 tariffs. How will the US tariffs and developments impact Asian currency markets including the Singapore dollar and emerging currencies such as the Chinese yuan and Indian rupee? Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist at forex provider IG shares his views.

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Singapore Maritime Week 2025 kicks off this week (24 - 28 March). With maritime security and digitalisation being critical priorities in Southeast Asia, what are the cutting-edge innovations in the shipping and logistics sectors that are making waves? 

Estonia is known for its well-developed maritime industry, strategic location on the Baltic Sea. What lessons can Singapore and Southeast Asia learn from Estonia following the recent disruptions to undersea cables in the Baltic Sea that have highlighted vulnerabilities in critical maritime infrastructure? Kaupo Läänerand, Deputy Secretary General for Maritime and Water Affairs at the Estonian Ministry of Climate shares the country's expertise in AI-driven maritime surveillance, port digitalisation, and cybersecurity. 

Singapore Maritime Week 2025 kicks off this week (24 - 28 March). With maritime security and digitalisation being critical priorities in Southeast Asia, what are the cutting-edge innovations in the shipping and logistics sectors that are making waves?&nbsp;
Estonia is known for its well-developed maritime industry, strategic location on the Baltic Sea. What lessons can Singapore and Southeast Asia learn from Estonia following the recent disruptions to undersea cables in the Baltic Sea that have highlighted vulnerabilities in critical maritime infrastructure?&nbsp;Kaupo L&auml;&auml;nerand, Deputy Secretary General for Maritime and Water Affairs at the Estonian Ministry of Climate shares the country's expertise in AI-driven maritime surveillance, port digitalisation, and cybersecurity.&nbsp;

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With passenger numbers in Southeast Asia set to hit 564 million by 2025, what trends and innovations are shaping the region&rsquo;s airports? From digitalisation to sustainability, James Wong, Senior Vice President for Southeast Asia &amp; China at global leader in aviation services Menzies Aviation, provides insights into the rapid growth of the industry in Southeast Asia, the future of airport operations and the surging air cargo demand. James also shares his views on why, beyond carbon reduction and efficiency, it is important for the industry to contribute in a meaningful way back to society while providing a high level of service and efficiency to meet the needs of not just its stakeholders but also the communities that it serves.

Industry Insight: Why Singapore travellers are flocking to Western Australia

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