Myanmar Hosts ASEAN Summit for the First Time
Nay Pyi Taw – Tomorrow will mark another milestone in Myanmar’s history as it hosts the 24th ASEAN Summit in Nay Pyi Taw, the country’s administrative and political capital. This will be the first time Myanmar hosts an ASEAN Summit … Continue reading Myanmar Hosts ASEAN Summit for the First Time
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
CITS Buyers’ Expectations Reflect Clout of Chinese Buying Market
Shanghai – China International Travel Service (CITS) International MICE will be leading a delegation of 30 CITS buyers whose buying responsibilities span across all 31 administrative divisions of Mainland China, and encompass both outbound and domestic MICE procurement. Collectively, CITS … Continue reading CITS Buyers’ Expectations Reflect Clout of Chinese Buying Market
Association of Corporate Travel Executives Joins IT&CM Events’ Partner Line-Up
Shanghai – The world’s renowned association for travel management professionals – Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) has joined hands with IT&CM Events to develop and deliver the most relevant and applicable corporate travel management programme at Asia’s leading MICE … Continue reading Association of Corporate Travel Executives Joins IT&CM Events’ Partner Line-Up
McKinsey predicts digital banking customers in Asia to reach 1.7 billion by 2020
Hong Kong – The number of digital banking consumers in Asia would reach 1.7 billion by 2020, with China, India, and ASEAN seeing the biggest gains, said a new report by global management consultants McKinsey & Company. Titled “Asia Digital … Continue reading McKinsey predicts digital banking customers in Asia to reach 1.7 billion by 2020