Tag Archives: Asia

U.S., Malaysia pledge to promote bilateral ties

Putrajaya – U.S. President Barack Obama and Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak pledged here Sunday to promote bilateral ties between the two countries, while some issues remained to be resolved in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) negotiation. During a bilateral … Continue reading U.S., Malaysia pledge to promote bilateral ties

Chinese premier meets German vice chancellor

Beijing – Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met with visiting German Vice Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Sigmar Gabriel here on Tuesday.Li said President Xi Jinping’s Germany visit in March has promoted bilateral relations and cooperation. Li also welcomed … Continue reading Chinese premier meets German vice chancellor

MICE: Germany & Switzerland on Top of Asian’s favourite list

London – Recent research conducted by Reed Travel Exhibitions has identified Canada, United States, Germany, Switzerland, UK, France, Italy, Australia, New Zealand and UAE to be amongst the top ten destinations (outside of Asia), selected by Asian meetings planners attending … Continue reading MICE: Germany & Switzerland on Top of Asian’s favourite list

Vietnamese tourists being wooed back to Thailand

Bangkok/Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnamese tourists’ confidence in Thailand as a travel destination has grown steadily since the end of Bangkok’s anti-government protests (as of March 3) and the caretaker government’s lifting of the emergency decree in Bangkok and … Continue reading Vietnamese tourists being wooed back to Thailand

China-ASEAN Cultural Exchange Year 2014 kicks off in Beijing

Beijing – China-ASEAN Cultural Exchange Year 2014 started in Beijing on Monday, with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Myanmar President U Thein Sein and Thailand Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra sending congratulatory messages to the event. Li said in his message that … Continue reading China-ASEAN Cultural Exchange Year 2014 kicks off in Beijing