Australia plays down impact of Russian import ban on agricultural industry
Canberra – The Australian government played down the impact of Russia’s import ban on agricultural products from Australia, saying Australian agriculture “remains strong”. A joint statement by Australian Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb and Minister for Agriculture Barnaby Joyce expressed … Continue reading Australia plays down impact of Russian import ban on agricultural industry
Singapore celebrates 49th anniversary
Singapore – Over 27,000 spectators in Singapore joined the National Day Parade at the Marina Bay Floating Platform to celebrate the country’s 49th birthday on Saturday. Former Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, President Tony Tan Keng Yam, Prime Minister Lee Hsien … Continue reading Singapore celebrates 49th anniversary
WIBBITZ transforms News and Information into Video Summaries
Tel Aviv – Wibbitz, the leading developer of text-to-video technologies, has launched its first mobile application for consumers. The app allows users to consume stories from their favorite news, sports, business and entertainment sites in the form of summarized video clips … Continue reading WIBBITZ transforms News and Information into Video Summaries
Thailand: Mothers Day events and tour programs
Bangkok –The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is joining forces with local authorities and tourism-related organisations to arrange special holiday events and tour programs nationwide under the “where to go during this long weekend” theme, all aimed at helping people … Continue reading Thailand: Mothers Day events and tour programs
IT&CM India: Current business models re-examined
Singapore – Expert speakers, from various industries such as Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI), Indian Tea Association, International Congress and Convention (ICCA), Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels & Resorts among others, will be presenting topics catered specifically … Continue reading IT&CM India: Current business models re-examined
Malaysia: New free trade zone engine of economic development
Kuala Lumpur / Beijing – Malaysia Port Klang Free Trade Zone will be a new engine of regional economy, said Ong Chong Yi, Minister Counsellor (Economic) of Malaysian Embassy in China on Monday. He made the statement at the “promotion meeting … Continue reading Malaysia: New free trade zone engine of economic development
Philippines on alert against wild animal entry from Africa
Manila – Philippine wildlife authorities have put on high alert against the illegal entry and smuggling of wild animals from Africa, amid Ebola fear in West African countries, a senior government official said Wednesday. Secretary Ramon Paje of the Philippine … Continue reading Philippines on alert against wild animal entry from Africa
Myanmar Kicks Off ASEAN Day Celebrations
Nay Pyi Taw – ASEAN must continue on its platform of peace, stability and prosperity for the region, as this has proven to be effective in bringing development to the region according to Myanmar President U Thein Sein. “Looking back … Continue reading Myanmar Kicks Off ASEAN Day Celebrations
Canada will open ASEAN mission in Jakarta in 2015
Jakarta – Underlining the importance of the ASEAN-Canada dialogue relations, John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, today visited the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta and paid a courtesy call on the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Le Luong Minh. Secretary-General Minh welcomed … Continue reading Canada will open ASEAN mission in Jakarta in 2015
Visa Fee Waiver for Chinese and Chinese Taipei Tourists
Bangkok – Holders of Chinese and Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) passports will be exempt from paying the visa fees when visiting Thailand purely for the purpose of tourism for the period of 3 months between August – October 2014. Mr. Sihasak … Continue reading Visa Fee Waiver for Chinese and Chinese Taipei Tourists