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Agoda: Kuala Lumpur to Penang and Singapore among Asia’s most affordable summer flight routes
Kuala Lumpur also appears as a destination on affordable routes from Pekanbaru and Ho Chi Minh City
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 June 2026 – Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed some of Asia’s most affordable domestic and international flight routes for the summer travel period, with Malaysia-linked routes appearing across both rankings.
Based on one-way bookings made on Agoda between March and May for flights departing between June and August 2026, Kuala Lumpur to Penang ranked second among the most affordable domestic routes in the list, with fares booked from USD 10. For international travel, Kuala Lumpur to Singapore ranked third, with fares booked from USD 17.
The findings reflect Kuala Lumpur’s role as a practical travel base for Malaysian travellers, offering access to both domestic getaways and nearby regional destinations. With Penang continuing to appeal as a food, culture and short-break destination, and Singapore remaining a popular option for quick cross-border travel, the affordable fares give travellers more flexibility when planning mid-year trips around convenience, cost and travel time.
The data also shows Kuala Lumpur as a destination on two other affordable international routes. Pekanbaru to Kuala Lumpur ranked second among the most affordable international routes, with fares booked from USD 16, while Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur ranked seventh, with fares booked from USD 34. This points to Kuala Lumpur’s continued appeal as an accessible city destination for regional travellers, whether for a short urban break, onward travel, or visiting friends and family.
Across Asia, South Korea’s Busan to Jeju route was the most affordable domestic flight route recorded in Agoda’s data, with fares booked from USD 8. Other affordable domestic routes included Kuala Lumpur to Penang at USD 10, Phuket to Hat Yai at USD 10, Bangalore to Goa at USD 22, Ho Chi Minh City to Tuy Hòa (Phú Yên) at USD 24, Fukuoka to Tokyo at USD 25, Jakarta to Bandar Lampung at USD 31, and Taichung to Penghu at USD 42.
For international routes, Tokyo to Taipei ranked first, with fares booked from USD 6. Other affordable international routes included Pekanbaru to Kuala Lumpur at USD 16, Kuala Lumpur to Singapore at USD 17, Phuket to Singapore at USD 23, Taipei to Osaka at USD 33, Busan to Fukuoka at USD 34, Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur at USD 34, and New Delhi to Dhaka at USD 53.
“Affordable flights to nearby destinations are more accessible than many travellers might expect — routes like Kuala Lumpur to Penang or Singapore show that a short getaway doesn’t have to stretch the budget,” said Fabian Teja, Country Director Malaysia and Brunei at Agoda. “On Agoda, travellers can search flights alongside accommodation and activities in one place, which makes it easier to plan a trip that fits both their plans and their wallet.”
With over 130,000 flight routes, more than 6 million holiday properties, and over 300,000 activities, Agoda helps travellers combine their bookings in one platform. Travellers can discover deals on Agoda’s mobile app and Agoda.com.
Hashtag: #agoda #agodamalaysia
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Agoda
Agoda, a digital travel platform, helps anyone see the world for less with its great value deals on a global network of over 6 million hotels and holiday properties, plus flights, activities, and more. Agoda.com and the Agoda mobile app are available in 39 languages and supported by 24/7 customer support.
Headquartered in Singapore, Agoda is part of Booking Holdings (Nasdaq: BKNG), employs over 7,500 people globally, and is dedicated to leveraging best-in-class technology to make travel easy and affordable.
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UA Finance Fully Supports the 2026 Global Football Event
Chrissie Chau Unleashes Her “Superpower” to Help You Get Instant Loans
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 June 2026 – The world’s biggest football extravaganza, held once every four years, is reaching a fever pitch. As the largest money lender in Hong Kong, UA Finance (UA) proudly announces its unwavering support for this year’s tournament. Partnering once again with iconic brand ambassador Chrissie Chau (“Super Chrissie”), UA is excited to launch the “GRAB A GOLD FOOTBALL EVERYDAY” campaign from June 12 to July 20.
With most matches taking place late at night, UA is committed to being a reliable resource for football fans and the community by offering 24/7 cash services. To celebrate the football excitement with everyone in Hong Kong, UA is rolling out an extraordinary “Daily 999.9 Gold Ball” mega reward. UA will also debut Hong Kong’s first-ever “UA ‘Chrissie Super Shot’ 3D Mobile Truck” to travel throughout the city, driving local enthusiasm to its absolute peak.
Daily Grab at 12:00PM; Grand Finale Features Ultimate “Heavy-Cup” Gold Ball
During this 39-day event, UA will be giving away a “999.9 Gold Ball” (valued at ~HKD 5,700) every day at 12:00PM, totaling 38 footballs. For the highly anticipated Final Match Day on July 20, UA is escalating the excitement with the ultimate “Heavy-Cup” Gold Ball, crafted from 999.9 pure gold and valued at ~HKD 53,500.
Every day, the first new or existing customer who successfully applies for a loan of HKD 50,000 or above and meets the eligibility criteria will take this collectible prize home. Additionally, customers can also receive a cash reward of up to HKD 18,000.
Hong Kong’s First 3D Mobile Truck: Football Themed Games with “3D Chrissie”
UA proudly introduces Hong Kong’s first-ever “UA ‘Chrissie Super Shot’ 3D Mobile Truck”, which will embark on a 30-day journey across Hong Kong, Kowloon, and the New Territories from June 20 to July 19. The innovative truck will showcase ultra-realistic 3D visual videos featuring Chrissie, who will appear in lifelike 3D to energize the football festivities. The truck’s screens will also provide fans with daily match reminders and top scorers standings, ensuring that everyone stays connected to the excitement of the tournament.
Every Saturday and Sunday, the mobile truck will transform into a gift truck, inviting the public to participate in engaging football-themed games. Participants stand a chance to win a limited-edition “GOAL For Success 2” player card (blind pack, 10 styles in total) or a specially designed “UA Tournament Guide”. The truck will distribute gold ball paper fans and other delightful gifts to help everyone beat the summer heat.
Through a comprehensive marketing campaign spanning TV commercial, online platforms, major newspapers and the city-wide 3D mobile truck, UA will cheer alongside the people of Hong Kong. With exciting gold rewards and robust financial support, UA is here UA is here to lend a helping hand and ensure everyone enjoys this once-in-four-years football extravaganza.
Hashtag: #UAFinance #Worldcup
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HKPC’s first “E-commerce Innovation Expo 2026” Expanding Brand Horizons with Cross-border E-commerce, AI, and more
In the 2026–27 Budget, the Government allocated additional funding to schemes such as the “BUD Fund” to help enterprises strengthen competitiveness and expand into new markets through technologies like AI. Various initiatives will also be rolled out to support upgrading and development of enterprises. However, amid rapid market changes, many SMEs are unsure where to start. HKPC’s “SME ReachOut” bridges policy resources with practical business needs, providing comprehensive, tailored support to address SMEs’ challenges. This Expo is a key initiative by the team, offering a one-stop platform that guides SMEs step by step, from strategy formulation to execution, empowering brands to achieve borderless expansion through e-commerce.
5 Thematic Zones to Help SME’s Going Global in One-stop
The Expo will feature 5 thematic exhibition zones, including Cross-border E-commerce Experience, New Retail Tech Application, Brand x IP Value-added, Smart Operations, and E-commerce Go-Global Support. Gathering 80+ exhibitors, the zones bring together e-commerce platforms, technology and business service providers, IP licensors, and Government funding booths. From platform selection and brand building to smart operations and worldwide expansion, all the key pillars of going global are precisely addressed.
10+ workshops and live showcases will be held, offering expert insights, success stories, practical examples, innovative solutions, instant consultations, and business matching opportunities to help SMEs develop effective plans for going global.
A dedicated Government funding zone will also guide SMEs on Government funding to accelerate their upgrade and expansion. To cater to the needs of relevant groups and stakeholders, exclusive guided tours will be arranged. Led by specialists, the tours will cover all five zones and help SMEs identify the most suitable support.
10 Seminars with Valuable Expertise Experiences for SMEs to Learn, Apply, and Go Global
To assist SMEs in grasping opportunities to go global, a total of 10 seminars will be hosted with various industry experts sharing insights on cross-border strategies, market trends, technology innovation, and inspiring IP brand collaboration stories. Details of the seminars can be found in Appendix I.
The sessions will cover key e-commerce topics, with highlights including:
- Cross-border E-commerce: How to convert online traffic into orders
- New Retail Technology: Utilising AI to save time and increase sales
- Brand x IP Value-added: Enhancing brand value and expanding into overseas markets through IP collaborations
- Smart Operations: Unlocking global payments and green supply chains, and leveraging logistics technology
- Go-Global Strategies: Avoiding cross-border trade pitfalls and opening up business opportunities with relevant Government funding schemes
HKPC cordially invites all SMEs to participate in this Expo, leveraging the rich cross-border e-commerce and funding information available on-site to capture opportunities for expanding brands and markets through e-commerce. SMEs are welcome to register and participate in the event with free admission.
[E-commerce Innovation Expo 2026]
Date: 25-26 June 2026 (Thursday to Friday)
Time: 10:00 – 18:00
Address: HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon
Admission Fee: Free (Pre-registration required)
Registration Link: https://ecommexpo2026.com
Enquires: SME ReachOut Hotline: (852) 2788 6868; Email: sm**********@**pc.org
Hashtag: #HKPC
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About Hong Kong Productivity Council
The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) is a statutory body established in 1967, dedicated to enhancing the productivity and competitiveness of Hong Kong enterprises through world-class applied R&D, innovative technology services, and integrated manufacturing solutions. As a market-oriented, international R&D organisation, HKPC leverages its deep expertise and extensive industry experience inkey areas such as AI, advanced manufacturing, life and health technology, green technology and new energy to drive new industrialisation and support the growth of emerging and future industries.
HKPC focuses on addressing businesses challenges and industrial technology needs, promoting the full integration between technological and industrial innovation. Through technology transfer, product innovation, intellectual property protection and commercialisation of R&D outcomes, the Council fosters collaboration with the local business community as well as top global R&D institutions, delivering added value to industries and advancing the development of new productive forces. HKPC’s world-class R&D achievements have been widely recognised over the years, winning an array of local and overseas accolades, reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as an international innovation and technology centre and a smart city.
To help enterprises capitalise on Hong Kong’s strengths in international connectivity to expand into global markets, HKPC offers comprehensive overseas expansion services tailored to critical areas including product development, technology, manufacturing, and management, enabling businesses to successfully go global from Hong Kong.
HKPC is also committed to providing timely and practical support to SMEs and startups with timely and practical , assisting them in accessing Government funding programmes. Through its FutureSkills training initiatives, HKPC helps both industry and academia stay ahead in latest digital and STEM technologies, nurturing a future-ready talent pool for Hong Kong.
For more information, please visit HKPC’s website:
www.hkpc.org/en.
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Volcano Engine and Bingo Group Launch In-depth AI+IP Partnership, AI Features Roll Out Across Multiple Chinese Platforms on June 10
The relevant AI functions from this collaboration debuted first on two official platforms: Volcano Ark Experience Center and Volcano Engine Kickart. Meanwhile, they have been adapted and rolled out simultaneously on a host of mainstream AI creation tool platforms, including LibTV, Reelgen Engine by Kuaizi.ai, Wondershare Filmora, Wondershare Pixmax, NamiVideo, Kuaijianji, Qingjianji and Qushuiyin_kjj. Follow-up launch plans are also in place, with the features set to land on Douyin, Jimeng, Jianying and Xiaoyunqi in due course, further expanding user access and extending the boundaries of IP commercialization.
Centered on the Volcano Ark Copyright Commercialization Platform and the advanced video generation technology of Seedance 2.0, the partnership grants official authorization for three iconic film IPs of Stephen Chow: The King of Comedy, CJ7 and The God of Cookery. General users can create compliant AI content using officially licensed IP materials. This initiative fundamentally addresses long-standing pain points in the AIGC industry, including ambiguous content copyrights, rampant IP infringement and the inability to monetize derivative creations. It builds a full-chain compliant monetization system for IPs in the AI era, empowering content creators and film and television enterprises, and fully unlocking the commercial value of classic intellectual properties.
While the popularization of AI technology has greatly boosted content creation efficiency, unauthorized AI derivative works, IP theft and unclear ownership have continued to disrupt the order of the industry. The new business model jointly developed by the two parties integrates core resources from technology, IP and distribution channels. It not only fully safeguards the legitimate rights and interests of IP owners, but also provides creators with legal and compliant paths for content creation and commercial monetization. Additionally, it brings fans closer to classic film and television IPs, helping timeless classic works break through audience boundaries and achieve youthful influence and sustainable long-term communication.
Barbie Man, Deputy Chief Operating Officer of Data Hash, stated that Data Hash has been supporting Bingo Group with its business transformation since September 2022. After the rise of AI technology, the team further assisted Bingo Group in exploring new business opportunities in the field of AI-generated content (AIGC). We are delighted to see Bingo Group gain a firm foothold in the AI entertainment sector and successfully complete industrial upgrading and innovative layout.
Ignious Yong, Spokesperson of Bingo Group, expressed great honor to forge this in-depth partnership with Volcano Engine, one of the world’s leading technology companies. As an enterprise focusing on the “AI + Content + IP” track, Bingo Group believes this collaboration will build a long-term and sustainable monetization model for premium IPs, celebrities and content creators. The two companies are currently conducting in-depth discussions on further expanding their AI+IP cooperation. They aim to jointly build a larger and more valuable industrial ecosystem to create greater value and monetization opportunities for the entire entertainment industry. With the support of Mr. Stephen Chow and partners, we hold high expectations for the long-term development of this collaboration.
Starting June 10, 2026, users across the country can experience the AI interactive creation functions based on the three classic film IPs of Stephen Chow. Detailed gameplay rules will be released successively by each cooperating platform. Project organizers invite content creators, film and television practitioners and art enthusiasts to explore new opportunities arising from the integration of AI and classic IPs. Users may follow official updates from each platform for the latest information.
Hashtag: #BingoGroup
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About Data Hash Group Limited
Headquartered in Hong Kong, Data Hash Group Limited is a diversified commercial service enterprise. Its core businesses cover professional consulting, enterprise accelerator programs and project management services. The company also develops AI content creation and media brand promotion businesses, committed to helping clients produce high-quality AIGC content and realize efficient brand promotion and sustainable growth via digital platforms.
About Bingo Group Holdings Limited
Bingo Group Holdings Limited is an entertainment technology company listed on the Growth Enterprise Market of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 8220). Majority-owned by renowned actor and director Stephen Chow, the company focuses on the “AI + Content + IP” track and devotes itself to innovative integration of classic IP commercialization and AI technology.
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