Thailand’s tourism back in full swing as the country moves towards reforms
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that tourism is back in full swing in destinations throughout the kingdom with all tourism-related businesses and services resuming normal operations following the lifting of the nationwide curfew … Continue reading Thailand’s tourism back in full swing as the country moves towards reforms
Cambodian migrant workers leaving Thailand hit 225,000
Phnom Penh – The Thai military junta sent other 5,000 Cambodian migrant workers back to Cambodia on Thursday, bringing the total number of Cambodian laborers deported from or fled Thailand over fears of a junta’s crackdown on illegal foreign workers to … Continue reading Cambodian migrant workers leaving Thailand hit 225,000
China, Vietnam discuss sensitive bilateral issues
Hanoi – China and Vietnam on Wednesday agreed to properly handle the sensitive issues in bilateral ties to avoid hurting the overall relationship between the two countries. The Chinese government and the Communist Party of China always attach great importance to … Continue reading China, Vietnam discuss sensitive bilateral issues
Sabah kidnappings have negative impact on Malaysia’s tourism
Kuala Lumpur – The Sabah kidnappings have more negative impact than the MH370 accident on Malaysia’s tourism, Malaysian Tourism Minister Nazri said at the Congress. He said, after several Chinese visitors were kidnapped in Sabah, China, Britain, America and Germany have … Continue reading Sabah kidnappings have negative impact on Malaysia’s tourism
Taiwan, Malaysia forge medical device alliance
Taipei – The National Cheng Kung University inked a global academia-industry medical device alliance agreement with the University of Malaysia on June 14 in Taipei City. “Taiwan’s biotechnology industry shows tremendous growth potential as its current production value stands at … Continue reading Taiwan, Malaysia forge medical device alliance
Taiwan: Cultural Ministry boost ties with Berlin Literary House
Berlin/Taipei – The ROC Ministry of Culture concluded a memorandum of understanding with Berlin Literary House in Germany, taking related exchanges between countries to new heights. Under the agreement, inked by Wang Keng-ling, head of the MOC Department of Cultural … Continue reading Taiwan: Cultural Ministry boost ties with Berlin Literary House
Vietnam, Netherlands boost cooperation in agriculture, energy
Hanoi – Vietnam and the Netherlands on Monday inked a series of documents aimed at boosting cooperation in the fields of agriculture and energy in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi. After talks held here during the visit by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte … Continue reading Vietnam, Netherlands boost cooperation in agriculture, energy
Weather warning: Speedboat trips to be avoided
Phuket – The Thai Meteorological Department has warned tourist against joining speedboat day trips, as a small boat warning is now in effect in Phuket due to big waves and high winds. “Wave heights are at 2-4 meters, and we will … Continue reading Weather warning: Speedboat trips to be avoided
Malaysia commits continuing search for missing plane
Kuala Lumpur – The Malaysian government and the Malaysia Airlines (MAS) on Sunday reiterated their commitment to continuing the search operation for the missing MH370 flight as 100 days had passed since its disappearance on March 8. Malaysian Prime Minister Najib … Continue reading Malaysia commits continuing search for missing plane
Beijing: “More respect and understanding for Taiwan”
Beijing – China’s top political advisor has told the sixth Straits Forum that the mainland will show more respect and understanding for Taiwan people’s way of thinking. “We understand the mentality Taiwan compatriots have developed under special historical conditions; we respect … Continue reading Beijing: “More respect and understanding for Taiwan”