Errupting volcano shuts down Philippine capital
MANILA – Schools and businesses shut across the Philippine capital on Monday as a volcano belched clouds of ash across the city and seismologists warned an eruption could happen at any time, potentially triggering a tsunami. Thousands of people were … Continue reading Errupting volcano shuts down Philippine capital
Jakarta floods leave dozens dead, 60,000 displaced
Jakarta – Severe flooding in Jakarta that’s left swaths of the capital underwater has killed at least 30 people and forced tens of thousands to flee their homes, according to Indonesia’s disaster agency. Torrential rains have been pounding the greater Jakarta region … Continue reading Jakarta floods leave dozens dead, 60,000 displaced
Philippines: Typhoon kills at least 13
MANILA – A typhoon that struck the central Philippines over Christmas has killed at least 13 people, disaster agency officials said on Thursday. Typhoon Phanfone hit the Philippines late on Tuesday with winds of up to 120 kph (75 mph) … Continue reading Philippines: Typhoon kills at least 13
PATA Marketing Forum 2020 to be held in Kuching
BANGKOK –The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise the PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2020 (PDMF 2020) in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia from November 25 – 27. The announcement was made by the Honourable Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture and Minister of Youth & Sports … Continue reading PATA Marketing Forum 2020 to be held in Kuching
Asian travelers value sustainable tourism
Singapore – Travelers are focusing on slow travel and sustainable tourism going into the year 2020, with Vietnam topping the list of emerging destinations, according to the new Skyscanner APAC Travel Trends 2020 Report. The report, which compared data from … Continue reading Asian travelers value sustainable tourism
Myanmar: Country’s largest mini-grid unveiled
Mandalay – The Mandalay Yoma Energy launched Myanmar’s biggest solar mini-grid for rural areas in Magway Region. With the mini-grid, up to 400 households in Magway’s Lel Ma village now have access to electricity. Myanmar’s electrification rate is one of … Continue reading Myanmar: Country’s largest mini-grid unveiled
DHL scales up operations in Myanmar
Yangon – The DHL Supply Chain, one of the global market leaders for contract logistics solutions, announced the opening of its first multi-user warehouse in Myanmar. The company has invested approximately K1.58 billion (€1 million) in the facility located in … Continue reading DHL scales up operations in Myanmar
Philippines: Typhoon Kammuri kills four people
Manila – A powerful typhoon killed four people in the Philippines and prompted authorities to close the country’s largest airport due to powerful winds and heavy rains. Typhoon Kammuri, known locally as Tisoy, made landfall on the southeastern part of Luzon, … Continue reading Philippines: Typhoon Kammuri kills four people
Audi Myanmar: First dealership in Yangon
Yangon – Automotive Asia (Myanmar) Limited is currently setting up the first Audi branch in Yangon – Audi Yangon. Myanmar investors teamed up with a French based CFAO Group as majority shareholder under the name Automotive Asia (Myanmar) Limited to … Continue reading Audi Myanmar: First dealership in Yangon
Indonesia promotes halal tourism boom
Jakarta – Despite having the world’s largest Muslim population, Indonesia has yet to effectively tap the halal tourism boom, something the trade hopes to change as the government steps up pursuit of the growing Muslim travel market. Halal travel is projected to contribute … Continue reading Indonesia promotes halal tourism boom