Myanmar to hold pearl auction in Hong Kong
Yangon/Hong Kong – Myanmar will hold its 6th International Pearl Auction in China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region starting Friday, the official ‘Global New Light of Myanmar’ reported. In the three-day pearl auction with the aim of penetrating the international … Continue reading Myanmar to hold pearl auction in Hong Kong
Philippines promote ASEAN market to Mexico
Manila – The Philippines has urged Mexico-based technology and manufacturing companies to look into the possibility of making the Philippines the center of their operations and entry point to the lucrative market of the 10-nation Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN). … Continue reading Philippines promote ASEAN market to Mexico
Duterte for stronger bonds between Filipinos, Chinese
Manila – On the eve of the Chinese New Year, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte expressed his wish for a stronger sense of solidarity and goodwill between Filipinos and Chinese in the country. In his Chinese Lunar New Year message, Duterte … Continue reading Duterte for stronger bonds between Filipinos, Chinese
Philippines terminates helicopter deal with Canada
Manila – The Philippines officially terminated on Tuesday a multimillion dollar helicopter deal with Canada. “The Department of National Defense (DND) has issued a notice to Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) terminating the contract for the supply and delivery of 16 … Continue reading Philippines terminates helicopter deal with Canada
Australia, Peru sign free trade agreement
Canberra – The governments of Australia and Peru signed off on Monday on the Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement (PAFTA). Steven Ciobo, Australia’s Trade Minister, finalized the deal, saying it would “create new Australian jobs and drive economic growth.” The ratification … Continue reading Australia, Peru sign free trade agreement
Thailand and Japan strengthen investment ties
Bangkok – Thailand and Japan have had close diplomatic relations for 130 years. The two countries are good partners in many ways, especially trade and investment. The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) took the country’s relations with Japanese investors to … Continue reading Thailand and Japan strengthen investment ties
Asia: Next Generation Solutions for Clean Air
Colombo – The Better Air Quality Conference (BAQ) is the leading event on air quality in Asia and for the first time was held back to back with the Regional Environmentally Sustainable Transport Forum (EST). More than 1,000 delegates from … Continue reading Asia: Next Generation Solutions for Clean Air
Thailand hosting 4th Asian Beach Games 2014
Bangkok – Thailand is ready to showcase its sporting excellence as nearly 2,400 athletes from 43 Asian countries are arriving in Phuket for the 4th Asian Beach Games, which will feature 26 sports and kick off this Friday and run … Continue reading Thailand hosting 4th Asian Beach Games 2014
ASEAN CRUISE NEWS LAUNCHED
Sydney – Southeast Asia remains one of the quickest-maturing cruise regions in the world. Robust economic development and growth in disposable income and leisure time have led to a surge in the popularity and affordability of cruising. Understanding that more … Continue reading ASEAN CRUISE NEWS LAUNCHED
Asia-Pacific: Workshop to promote Cruise Ship market
New York – In an effort to help drive forward the port infrastructure and development within the Pan-Asia cruise region, UBM, the organizer of Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific, is now offering all visitors and exhibitors complimentary access to a new session – … Continue reading Asia-Pacific: Workshop to promote Cruise Ship market