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• VietJet flights out of Changi unlikely to be affected despite carrier’s legal troubles: Experts

  Despite legal troubles, VietJet's flights out of Changi are unlikely to be affected. Experts say the carrier will not be able to sell, move, or hide its assets, but daily operations can continue as usual. The carrier operates about 58 flights a week on four non-stop routes: Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, and Phu Quoc. A fifth route to Nha Trang is slated to start in December. A British court froze up to US$251.6 million in VietJet assets as part of a dispute over missed rental payments. The asset freeze ruling…

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• UAE announce temporary closure of Umm Al Quwain beaches

  The UAE has temporarily closed all beaches and coastal areas in Umm Al Quwain following an oil spill from a tanker, prompting immediate containment, cleanup, and remediation efforts. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has closed the beaches until technical assessments are completed and safety and marine protection measures are identified. Fishermen and sea users are advised to follow instructions and avoid fishing in affected areas. The Ministry urges reliance on official channels and updates for the l…

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• Jason Momoa buys Sam Neill's former 4.92-hectare NZ estate for NZ$15m

  Hollywood actor Jason Momoa has expanded his presence in New Zealand by buying a 4.92-hectare lifestyle property in Queenstown for NZ$15 million. The property, once owned by Sir Sam Neill before being passed on to his former wife, was sold for NZ$3.5 million above its official rating valuation. Momoa, who has visited the region many times for both work and leisure, officially took ownership of the large estate after spending several months looking for a permanent home in Central Otago.

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