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
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