Emerging spillover effects from the global energy crisis are beginning to appear across Malaysia’s transport, tourism, and labor markets, even as core economic indicators remain relatively stable, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said on Tuesday.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is projected to generate more than $80 billion in global economic output, providing a major boost to sectors such as tourism, retail, transport, and services.

The government of Oman has moved to take control of low-cost carrier SalamAir, triggering debate over the future of competition in the country’s aviation sector.

A protocol on cooperation in the field of tourism has been signed between the State Tourism Agency of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Türkiye.

Kenya’s tourism sector recorded strong growth in 2025, with international visitor arrivals increasing by 9 percent to 2.7 million, according to a government report released on Thursday.

Malaysia’s tourism industry is facing growing operational strain as rising fuel prices linked to Middle East tensions ripple through the sector, industry representatives have warned.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has praised the development of Shamakhi district, describing it as a key centre of tourism in the country.

 Amid the ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, which has disrupted travel and prompted more cautious booking behavior, industry representatives say that the resulting uncertainties continue to weigh on Türkiye's tourism sector.

The growing relationship between Türkiye and Spain has led to record trade and tourism figures, with 2025 set to be a key year for their economic ties.