Earthquake triggered landslide on Lombok
Jakarta – A 5.4-magnitude earthquake on Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, has caused a landslide in North Lombok regency, killing at least two people and injuring more than 30 – most of whom were foreign and domestic tourists. A Malaysian … Continue reading Earthquake triggered landslide on Lombok
Vietnam: Roesler named VinaCapital’s board chairman
Ho Chi Minh City – Dr. Philipp Roesler, the former Vice Chancellor of Germany, has been elected as chairman of VinaCapital Ventures‘ advisory board. Ventures, one of the largest investment and asset management firms in Vietnam, made this announcement on … Continue reading Vietnam: Roesler named VinaCapital’s board chairman
Airbnb: Multiple opportunities for female entrepreneurs
BANGKOK –Airbnb celebrates the company’s global community of women who have found greater financial, professional, and social empowerment through entrepreneurship in digital tourism. In Thailand, Airbnb announced that women hosts earned a combined income of THB 2.8 billion in 2018, a … Continue reading Airbnb: Multiple opportunities for female entrepreneurs
China, Indonesia ground Boeing 737 MAX 8
Beijing – China, Ethiopia and Indonesia have grounded all Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft while a number of airlines across the world are carrying out safety measures on the jets following the Ethiopian Airlines crash on Sunday that killed all 157 people on board. On … Continue reading China, Indonesia ground Boeing 737 MAX 8
Vietnam: Eco-friendly straws replacing plastic
Hanoi – More businesses in Vietnam are investing in production of eco-friendly straws as replacement of single-use plastic straws that have stormed local restaurants and coffee franchises, signaling a shift in people’ awareness of this throbbing environmental problem. The Old … Continue reading Vietnam: Eco-friendly straws replacing plastic
Vietnam: Largest solar power plant inaugurated
Hanoi – Vietnam’s largest solar power plant cluster was officially put into operation in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak on Saturday. The Srepok 1-Quang Minh solar power plant cluster covers approximately 12 hectares in Ea Wer Commune, Buon Don … Continue reading Vietnam: Largest solar power plant inaugurated
Myanmar launches trade, investment project
Yangon – The Ministry of Commerce together with the Directorate of Investment Administration (DICA) and the International Trade Center (ITC) launched the Trade and Investment Project (TIP) on Monday with the aim of boosting Myanmar’s business ecosystem by improving trade … Continue reading Myanmar launches trade, investment project
Grab secures USD 1.46 billion investment
SINGAPORE – Grab Holdings Inc. (“Grab”), Southeast Asia’s leading super app, today announced it has secured US$1.46 billion of fresh funding from the Softbank Vision Fund (“SVF”). This capital injection from SVF brings the total financing secured in Grab’s current Series … Continue reading Grab secures USD 1.46 billion investment
Thailand: Documentary series to inspire responsible tourism
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is seeking to inspire environmental, cultural and social awareness among locals and visitors alike by placing responsible tourism at the heart of “The Seasons” travel short documentary series with 12 episodes uploaded and … Continue reading Thailand: Documentary series to inspire responsible tourism
Thailand: Princess disqualified from prime minister bid
Bangkok – Officials have disqualified a Thai princess from running for prime minister in next month’s general election after her brother, King Maha Vajiralongkorn, said her nomination would be “inappropriate.” Thailand’s Electoral Commission announced on Monday that the “monarchy must … Continue reading Thailand: Princess disqualified from prime minister bid