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China: Merkel calls for sustainable development

Beijing – Visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday called on Germany and China to take the lead in establishing a partnership to promote sustainable development.Sustainable development does not mean sacrificing economic growth, but an opportunity for countries to have more … Continue reading China: Merkel calls for sustainable development

MICE: Seoul Captures 4th Place in International Cities Rankings

Seoul – Seoul now ranks 4th place worldwide as a convention destination in the 2013 International Meetings Statistics Report released last week by the Union of International Associations (UIA). Since 2010, the city has remained in the UIA world top … Continue reading MICE: Seoul Captures 4th Place in International Cities Rankings

“Thainess” and “Happiness” core themes of Tourism Plan 2015

Bangkok – Taking full advantage of the return to peace and order in the kingdom, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has laid out a marketing plan targeting an estimated 1.4 trillion Baht in revenue from foreign tourists and 800 … Continue reading “Thainess” and “Happiness” core themes of Tourism Plan 2015

Lufthansa to sign JV deal with Air China

Berlin/Beijing – German airline Lufthansa’s new Chief Executive Carsten Spohr aims to sign a deal with Air China during Chancellor Angela Merkel’s state visit to Beijing this weekend, a German newspaper reported.Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung said on Saturday, citing no sources, … Continue reading Lufthansa to sign JV deal with Air China

Malaysia: More assets to be deployed in search of MH370

Kuala Lumpur – Malaysian Defense Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said here Sunday that more assets would be deployed by the Malaysian side in the deep-sea search of the missing MH370 flight.Hishammuddin, who was the acting transport minister when the Malaysian Airlines jetliner … Continue reading Malaysia: More assets to be deployed in search of MH370

Thailand: Traditional Festival by the Riverside

Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is inviting visitors to this UNESCO World Heritage Site province to participate in a unique festival celebrating the historic bonds between the Thai people and the many rivers and canals that have shaped … Continue reading Thailand: Traditional Festival by the Riverside