Lao: AIPA promoting peace, stability, and cooperation
Vientiane – The 35th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly General Assembly has officially opened under the theme “Strengthening Parliamentary Cooperation” in the ASEAN Community Building in the Lao capital.According to President of the National Assembly of the Lao PDR and President of the ASEAN … Continue reading Lao: AIPA promoting peace, stability, and cooperation
New business opportunities within the China-ASEAN FTA
Beijing – The China-ASEAN Business Council and foreign trade business association of Guangzhou jointly held the “Promotion Meeting of Business Opportunities in Upgrading China-ASEAN Free Trade Area” in Guangzhou, China recently.Zhuang Liping, president of the association stated: Guangzhou’s investment in ASEAN … Continue reading New business opportunities within the China-ASEAN FTA
11th ASEAN-China Expo in Nanning
Phnom Penh – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen will lead a high delegation to attend the 11th ASEAN-China Expo, to be held on September 16-19, in Nanning City in China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.The prime minister will be accompanied by Commerce Minister … Continue reading 11th ASEAN-China Expo in Nanning
APEC ministers: More skilled workers required
Hanoi – Representatives from 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gathered in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi on Saturday to discuss measures to strengthen people-to-people connectivity and quality employment through human resources development.The discussion is also the theme of the … Continue reading APEC ministers: More skilled workers required
Cebu Pacific to launch direct flight to Myanmar
Yangon – Cebu Pacific Air, the Philippines’ largest low-cost carrier, will launch direct flights to Myanmar’s two main cities – Yangon and Mandalay – in early 2015, airline sources announced on Thursday.The direct flight is planned in the wake of increased business … Continue reading Cebu Pacific to launch direct flight to Myanmar
U.S. business executives eye investment potential in Cambodia
Phnom Penh – More than a dozen of American company representatives are visiting Cambodia to look into investment opportunities, a Cambodian spokesman said on Thursday.Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen met with the delegation led by Kathy Santillo, regional managing director of … Continue reading U.S. business executives eye investment potential in Cambodia
Vietnam: Online shopping grows by 300 percent
Ho Chi Minh City – Online shopping in Vietnam is winning in popularity. In a recent report released by the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s E-Commerce and Information Technology Agency (VECITA) it was stated that the total sales of the e-commerce sector soared … Continue reading Vietnam: Online shopping grows by 300 percent
Myanmar: New education bill to give universities more autonomy
Yangon – Myanmar is drafting a higher education bill which would give universities more autonomy and allow an independent body to coordinate the functions of institutions, according to the Ministry of Education.Minister of Education Daw Khin San Yi told a meeting … Continue reading Myanmar: New education bill to give universities more autonomy
Singapore: Rebates, incentives for long-haul flights at Changi Airport
Singapore – Airlines operating at Singapore’ s Changi Airport are able to enjoy landing fee rebates for long-haul flights and other incentives that could amount to as much as 50 million Singapore dollars (40 million U.S. dollars) over the next 19 … Continue reading Singapore: Rebates, incentives for long-haul flights at Changi Airport
Indonesian energy minister declared corruption suspect
Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission or KPK, the Indonesian anti-corruption watchdog, declared on Wednesday that Energy and Mines Minister Jero Wacik is a suspect in a corruption case, The information was made public by Deputy Chairman of KPK Zulkarnaen.