Vietnam: VinFast automobile plant inaugurated
Hanoi – Vietnamese automaker VinFast, a subsidiary of Vingroup, inaugurated its manufacturing plant last week Thursday in the northern city of Hải Phòng. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Prime Minister Nguyá»…n Xuân Phúc said he was impressed with the speed … Continue reading Vietnam: VinFast automobile plant inaugurated
Japan awaits large ASEAN tourism boom
Tokyo – Thai tourists to Japan topped 1 million in 2018, while arrivals from Vietnam and the Philippines grew at a steep pace. And as more Southeast Asian countries approach or surpass per-capita GDP of $5,000, history suggests this tourism … Continue reading Japan awaits large ASEAN tourism boom
Bali: Flights canceled after Mount Agung erupts
Jakarta – A volcanic eruption on the Indonesian island of Bali has resulted in the cancellation of some flights overnight, Reuters reports. The eruption of Mount Agung on Friday lasted for four minutes and 30 seconds, the Indonesian National Board … Continue reading Bali: Flights canceled after Mount Agung erupts
Bangkok Airways joins race for duty-free concession
Bangkok – Bangkok Airways is focussed on diversifying beyond its core aviation business, putting high hopes on restaurants and duty-free retail. Amid the airline’s ongoing diversification, significant opportunities to expand its retail presence emerged this year when state-owned Airports of … Continue reading Bangkok Airways joins race for duty-free concession
Thai Airbnb Guests want Green Choices
Bangkok – Airbnb has been committed to promoting and supporting healthy, sustainable tourism since the very beginning more than 10 years ago. Today, we’re seeing a similar dedication to the environment from our guests in their travel choices, and hosts … Continue reading Thai Airbnb Guests want Green Choices
Philippines: Midterm Elections on May 13
Manila – Rising inflation, endemic poverty, declining infrastructure and competing claims over territorial waters are among the issues facing Philippine voters when they vote May 13 in midterm legislative elections. But instead of evaluating candidates on these issues, they are … Continue reading Philippines: Midterm Elections on May 13
Cambodia signs Agreement with Huawei for 5G Network
Phnom Penh – Cambodia and Huawei signed an agreement on Sunday to develop the latest fifth generation 5G mobile network technology in the country, which the United States has urged its allies not to use. Cambodia is the first country … Continue reading Cambodia signs Agreement with Huawei for 5G Network
Philippines: Earthquake shakes capital
Manila – Five people were killed when at least two buildings collapsed as a strong earthquake rocked the northern Philippines, a local official said. Three bodies have been pulled out of a collapsed building in the town of Porac, while … Continue reading Philippines: Earthquake shakes capital
Ageing and Health in ASEAN Countries
Jakarta – The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) hosted a special lecture with Nihon University’s Prof Yasuhiko Saito on the ‘Longitudinal Study of Ageing and Health in ASEAN Countries’ on April 4th at ERIA’s Annex Office … Continue reading Ageing and Health in ASEAN Countries
South Korea to review inviting Kim Jong Un to ASEAN summit
Seoul – South Korea’s presidential Blue House said Monday that it will consider inviting Kim Jong Un, leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), to the South Korea-ASEAN summit later this year. Senior Blue House press secretary Yoon … Continue reading South Korea to review inviting Kim Jong Un to ASEAN summit