ASEAN Launches Communication Master Plan
Nay Pyi Taw – As ASEAN moves towards the realisation of the ASEAN Community in 2015, its Foreign Ministers yesterday launched the ASEAN Communication Master Plan (ACMP) before high-level officials gathered in the Myanmar capital for the ASEAN Summit today. … Continue reading ASEAN Launches Communication Master Plan
ASEAN Monitor shows Community Development
Nay Pyi Taw – Bridging the Development Gap: ASEAN Equitable Development Monitor 2014 publication was presented today to ASEAN leaders at the 25th ASEAN Summit in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. The Monitor provided a common basis for understanding trends in equitable … Continue reading ASEAN Monitor shows Community Development
Golden Holidays expands vacation choices into ASEAN
Subang/Malaysia – Golden Holidays, the tour operating arm of Malaysia Airlines, released “Destinasi ASEAN,” a comprehensive vacation brochure covering eight countries within the region namely Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar.The 144-page brochure is packed with recommended … Continue reading Golden Holidays expands vacation choices into ASEAN
Only 6 percent of foreign visitors return to Vietnam
Hanoi – A survey recently launched by one EU-funded tourism development program revealed that a mere 6% of the questioned international tourists choose to return to Vietnam due to poor tourism services, inconvenient transport and inadequate investment.The survey, launched by … Continue reading Only 6 percent of foreign visitors return to Vietnam
ASEAN to Pilot Customs Transit System
Jakarta – An ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS) will be piloted in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. The system, aimed at facilitating the movement of transit goods by road within ASEAN, will form an integral component of the vision of ASEAN … Continue reading ASEAN to Pilot Customs Transit System
ASEAN Promotes Women Entrepreneurs’ Empowerment
Bangkok – A dialogue on reducing gender disparities in entrepreneurship and enterprise development was held yesterday in Bangkok between the ASEAN SME Working Group (SMEWG) and the US-ASEAN Business Alliance for Competitive SMEs plus other stakeholders. Data show that gender disparities in … Continue reading ASEAN Promotes Women Entrepreneurs’ Empowerment
ASEAN: More Information and Training for SME’s
BANGKOK – The ASEAN SME Working Group (SMEWG) worked with the US-ASEAN Business Alliance for Competitive SMEs and other stakeholders on the design of the planned “ASEAN Online SME Academy” during a regional consultation forum yesterday in Bangkok.Adequate and timely … Continue reading ASEAN: More Information and Training for SME’s
Thailand: 22 Best Places to Enjoy Flowers
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has listed 22 best places to see beautiful flowers in Thailand under the ‘Dream Destinations 2’ domestic tourism marketing campaign.TAT Governor Mr. Thawatchai Arunyik said, “Last year’s inauguration of the Dream Destinations … Continue reading Thailand: 22 Best Places to Enjoy Flowers
ASEAN Builds a Strong Dispute Settlement Mechanism
Siem Reap – ASEAN is strongly committed to establishing dispute settlement mechanisms in all fields of cooperation, said the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs, H.E. AKP Mochtan, in his opening remarks at a workshop to familiarize stakeholders … Continue reading ASEAN Builds a Strong Dispute Settlement Mechanism
Germany to Further Deepen Cooperation with ASEAN
Jakarta – The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, H.E. Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, paid an official visit to the ASEAN Secretariat and met with Secretary-General of ASEAN, Le Luong Minh yesterday. Secretary-General Minh welcomed Minister Steinmeier … Continue reading Germany to Further Deepen Cooperation with ASEAN