Huge outage hits Jakarta and surrounding area
Jakarta – A huge power outage hit the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, and surrounding cities, an area home to tens of millions of people. The blackout began at midday local time (05:00 GMT) and was slowly being restored nine hours on. … Continue reading Huge outage hits Jakarta and surrounding area
China, U.S. court ASEAN to strengthen Indo-Pacific ties
Bangkok – China and the United States are on a mission to strengthen ties with allies and expand their influence in Southeast Asia this week as their trade war enters a second year. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived … Continue reading China, U.S. court ASEAN to strengthen Indo-Pacific ties
MGallery Hotel De La Coupole debuts in Sapa
Sapa/Vietnam – Designed by renowned luxury resort designer Bill Bensley with sweeping views of Sapa Valley and serene rice paddy fields, the newly opened MGallery Hotel de la Coupole integrates the vibrant colours, patterns and textures of the region’s minority … Continue reading MGallery Hotel De La Coupole debuts in Sapa
ASEAN becomes China’s No.2 trading partner
Beijing — The U.S. is losing importance as a trading partner of China as their tariff war drags on, dropping a notch to third place in the first half of 2019 to trail the European Union and Southeast Asia. Sino-American … Continue reading ASEAN becomes China’s No.2 trading partner
“Artificial Intelligence” ready to monitor volcanoes
Potsdam – More than half of the world’s active volcanoes are not monitored instrumentally. Hence, even eruptions that could potentially have rung an alarm can occur without people at risk having a clue of the upcoming disaster. As a first … Continue reading “Artificial Intelligence” ready to monitor volcanoes
Indonesia: President vows to invest in tech skills
Jakarta — Indonesian President Joko Widodo appeared at ease as he rode Jakarta’s new MRT alongside the Japanese ambassador on June 25, stopping to pose for selfies with passengers. Riding the MRT has become a signature publicity stunt for “Jokowi,” … Continue reading Indonesia: President vows to invest in tech skills
EU-Vietnam free trade deal inked in Hanoi
Hanoi -The EVFTA was signed in Hanoi Sunday after nine years of negotiations, opening a new chapter in EU-Vietnam investment and trade ties. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Cecilia Malmstrom, European Commissioner … Continue reading EU-Vietnam free trade deal inked in Hanoi
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 Nguyễn 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