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ASEAN Foreign Ministers Call for De-escalation

JAKARTA – The foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have issued a formal joint statement expressing deep concern over the rapidly escalating tensions in the Middle East since June 13. The statement was released on Thursday, … Continue reading ASEAN Foreign Ministers Call for De-escalation

Airlines Reroute Flights Amid Middle East Tensions

FRANKFURT/BANGKOK/TOKYO – After the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in July 2014, many airlines—excluding Chinese carriers—abandoned the shorter northern routes over Russia and Ukraine. Flights between Western Europe and Asia were rerouted southward, adding three or more hours to … Continue reading Airlines Reroute Flights Amid Middle East Tensions

Thai Tourism Minister meets with Israeli Ambassador

BANGKOK – In a significant move to bolster tourism and foster deeper international relations, Thailand’s Minister of Tourism, Mr. Sermsak Phongphanich, recently met with the Israeli Ambassador, Mrs. Orna Sagiv, to discuss a range of tourism-related issues. The meeting, which … Continue reading Thai Tourism Minister meets with Israeli Ambassador