Myanmar: Party of Aung San Suu Kyi dissolved
YANGON – The Myanmar military junta has dissolved the National League for Democracy (NLD), the party of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, accusing it of electoral fraud and terrorism. The move is seen as a major blow to the … Continue reading Myanmar: Party of Aung San Suu Kyi dissolved
VIETNAM: FINDING THE BEST TRAVEL SEASON
HANOI – Vietnam is a fascinating country with diverse landscapes, rich culture and history, and friendly people. If you are planning to visit Vietnam as a tourist, you may wonder what is the best time to go and what is … Continue reading VIETNAM: FINDING THE BEST TRAVEL SEASON
WHY TAKE A TRIP TO SOUTHEAST ASIA ?
BANGKOK – Southeast Asia is a region of diverse cultures, landscapes and experiences that offers something for every traveler. Whether you are looking for adventure, relaxation, history or spirituality, you will find it in Southeast Asia. Here are some reasons … Continue reading WHY TAKE A TRIP TO SOUTHEAST ASIA ?
VinBrain becomes NVIDIA Inception Premier Member
HO CHI MINH CITY – VinBrain has become a Premier member of NVIDIA Inception, a global program that provides cutting-edge startups with access to accelerated computing resources and more. By teaming up with NVIDIA, VinBrain is poised to transform HealthTech … Continue reading VinBrain becomes NVIDIA Inception Premier Member
Asia Pacific B2C E-Commerce Market Opportunities
DUBLIN – The “Asia Pacific B2C Ecommerce Market Opportunities Databook – 100+ KPIs on Ecommerce Verticals (Shopping, Travel, Food Service, Media & Entertainment, Technology), Market Share by Key Players, Sales Channel Analysis, Payment Instrument, Consumer Demographics – Q1 2023 Update” report has … Continue reading Asia Pacific B2C E-Commerce Market Opportunities
Singapore: Green Float future city concept
SINGAPORE – Under the Green Float future city concept, an unprecedented project to build a floating structure has begun in Singapore as an environmental protection measure against global warming and increasing sea levels. In the near future, Singapore may witness … Continue reading Singapore: Green Float future city concept
Thailand: Chinese tourists complain about visa fees
BANGKOK – On February 14, the Thai cabinet approved the collection of an entry free on foreign visitors, effective starting on June 1. Those coming by air will need to pay 300 baht ($8) for each trip and those entering … Continue reading Thailand: Chinese tourists complain about visa fees
Asia: The world’s most, and least, affordable cities
SINGAPORE – No other region in the world is as diverse as Asia. Its regimes range from autocratic to democratic. Some Asian countries have populations that are among the world’s oldest, but in others they are relatively young. To such contrasts, … Continue reading Asia: The world’s most, and least, affordable cities
Thailand plans to impose tourist fee from April
BANGKOK – Thailand is planning to collect a 300 baht ($9) fee from foreign tourist from April to develop attractions and cover accident insurance for foreigners unable to pay costs themselves, senior officials said on Wednesday. Thailand, one of Asia’s … Continue reading Thailand plans to impose tourist fee from April
Thai economy to take 0.3% hit from Omicron
BANGKOK – Thailand’s economy will take a 0.3% hit from an outbreak of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, although it should be managed within the first half of 2022, the country’s central bank governor said on Tuesday. The Bank of … Continue reading Thai economy to take 0.3% hit from Omicron