Ibu Volcano Erupts on Halmahera Island: Ash Cloud
JAKARTA – The Indonesian island of Halmahera is currently experiencing an eruption of the Ibu Volcano. The second-highest alert level was declared after the volcano spewed an impressive 1.5-kilometer-high ash cloud into the air. Authorities urgently called for people to … Continue reading Ibu Volcano Erupts on Halmahera Island: Ash Cloud
Mount Ruang Eruption: Impacts on Weather and Climate
TAGULANDANG, Indonesia – Last week, the remote Indonesian volcano Mount Ruang unleashed a series of explosive eruptions, captivating the world with fiery orange lava, towering ash columns, and volcanic lightning. But beyond the awe-inspiring spectacle, what are the implications for … Continue reading Mount Ruang Eruption: Impacts on Weather and Climate
EU: Strengthening strategic partnership with ASEAN, India
BRUSSELS – The EU is seeking to deepen its trade ties with Asian countries to promote economic prosperity and limit the influence of China and Russia in the region. To this end, it is currently negotiating with several countries about … Continue reading EU: Strengthening strategic partnership with ASEAN, India
China-Indonesia “Two Countries,Twin Parks” initiative signed
FUZHOU – The ASEAN China (Fujian) Cooperation Forum on Trade and Investment, part of the ASEAN-China Week event, was held on Aug 6 in Fuzhou – the capital city of South China’s Fujian province. During the forum, nine projects under … Continue reading China-Indonesia “Two Countries,Twin Parks” initiative signed
INDONESIA: OCEAN CLEANUP OF CISADANE RIVER
JAKARTA – The Ocean Cleanup, the international non-profit project with the mission of ridding the world’s oceans of plastic, today signed an agreement with the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, the Government of Tangerang Regency, the Coordinating Ministry for … Continue reading INDONESIA: OCEAN CLEANUP OF CISADANE RIVER
JAVA : Seven people drowned in boat accident
JAKARTA – Seven people have drowned after a group of tourists trying to take a selfie caused a boat to capsize on a reservoir in Indonesia. Police said the boat overturned when all 20 passengers onboard suddenly moved to one … Continue reading JAVA : Seven people drowned in boat accident
MEET TAIWAN reaches out to MICE and Incentive Travel
Singapore – The Singapore pit stop on MEET TAIWAN’s incentive travel roadshow, powered by IT&CM Events, was a resounding success, welcoming close to 100 buyers and media at the half-day event on 27 June 2018 at Mandarin Orchard Hotel. Eagle … Continue reading MEET TAIWAN reaches out to MICE and Incentive Travel
ASEAN Enhances Capacity in Resolving Vertical Agreement Cases
Jakarta – A “Workshop on Competition Issues in Manufacturer-Distributor-Retailer Restraints: A Comparison and Hypothetical Application of Different Approaches in ASEAN Member States (AMS) and the United States” was convened from 19-21 January in the Indonesian capital. The workshop aimed at … Continue reading ASEAN Enhances Capacity in Resolving Vertical Agreement Cases