AirAsia collaborates with Tourism Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR – AirAsia applauds the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) for taking proactive steps in announcing a detailed Stimulus Recovery Plan to reinvigorate the national economy through domestic tourism, which involves the Cuti-Cuti Malaysia campaign and cooperation … Continue reading AirAsia collaborates with Tourism Malaysia
TravelRevive to bring back the physical MICE
Singapore – TravelRevive, powered by ITB Asia and Singapore Tourism Board (STB), will be held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore, from 25-26 November. The first pilot trade show to trial the newly developed ‘hybrid event’ … Continue reading TravelRevive to bring back the physical MICE
China will consider joining Trans-Pacific-Partnership
BEIJING/SINGAPORE – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday said he will give “positive consideration” to joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact, likely in a move to bolster the country’s presence in Asia while the U.S. focuses on its presidential transition. His … Continue reading China will consider joining Trans-Pacific-Partnership
U.S. adds four more Chinese firms to Pentagon blacklist
WASHINGTON – Washington is poised to designate four more Chinese companies as backed by the Chinese military, sources said, curbing their access to U.S. investors as the Trump administration seeks to cement its hawkish China legacy in its waning days. … Continue reading U.S. adds four more Chinese firms to Pentagon blacklist
China to cut tariffs, boost imports
BEIJING – China will continue to cut its tariffs and expand imports of high-quality goods and services, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday, while vowing to push reforms and promote an innovation-driven growth model. “We will further reduce tariffs … Continue reading China to cut tariffs, boost imports
Daimler, Geely see China as production hub
FRANKFURT – Daimler AG and Geely Holding on Friday said China could emerge as a manufacturing and export hub for hybrid powertrains jointly developed for Volvo and Mercedes-Benz cars. Earlier this week the German car maker said it will cooperate with … Continue reading Daimler, Geely see China as production hub
RCEP economies account for 29 percent of global GDP
Beijing – On Sunday, China and 14 other countries signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement at the virtual-hosted ASEAN Summit, formalizing the largest free trade agreement (FTA) in history. After an arduous eight-year negotiation period, a combination of … Continue reading RCEP economies account for 29 percent of global GDP
PATA: Digitalization essential for SME’s survival
Bangkok – Digitalization and innovation are key for SMEs to survive the pandemic as the travel industry emerges from the crisis, according to a report by the PATA, conducted by Twenty31 Consulting and supported by Agoda, revealed at the World … Continue reading PATA: Digitalization essential for SME’s survival
Maldives: Campaign to bring tourists back
Malé – The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has launched a major campaign with Skyscanner to promote the country as one of the safest destinations in the world for tourists. The three-month campaign will target the UK, as … Continue reading Maldives: Campaign to bring tourists back
RCEP: The world’s biggest free trade bloc launched
HANOI — The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement was signed among its 15 participating countries on Sunday, launching the world’s biggest free trade bloc. Participating countries include the 10 member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) … Continue reading RCEP: The world’s biggest free trade bloc launched