ASEAN connectivity: A role for Europe?
Brussels – Connectivity is crucial for ASEAN integration, the building of an ASEAN Economic Community by end-2015 and ensuring the grouping’s centrality in an evolving and dynamic regional architecture. – An important topic, discussed by the “Friends of Europe” in … Continue reading ASEAN connectivity: A role for Europe?
The number of German students in China rises to an all-time high
Berlin/Beijing – German students are increasingly seeing the People’s Republic of China as an attractive country for pursuing their studies and obtaining internships. According to data from the Federal Office for Statistics, the number of German students in China has … Continue reading The number of German students in China rises to an all-time high
Interest in travel to Thailand remains high for Chinese tourists
Bangkok/Shanghai – Travellers from China still show a strong interest in visiting Thailand, despite political tensions in Bangkok, with the number of visa applications at the Thai Consular Office in Shanghai remaining high at 7,000-8,000 applications a day while flight … Continue reading Interest in travel to Thailand remains high for Chinese tourists
The Hall of Opium an intoxicating attraction in Chiang Rais Golden Triangle
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Mae Fah Luang Foundation is presenting an enticing tourist attraction in the province of Chiang Rai – the Hall of Opium in the Golden Triangle Park. Thawatchai Arunyik, Governor of … Continue reading The Hall of Opium an intoxicating attraction in Chiang Rais Golden Triangle
Myanmar, Germany sign agreement on debt relief
Yangon – Myanmar and Germany Monday signed an agreement in Nay Pyi Taw providing debt relief to Myanmar upto 50 percent. Myanmar President U Thein Sein and his German counterpart Joachim Gauck were present at the time of signing the … Continue reading Myanmar, Germany sign agreement on debt relief
Borneo: German in Mount Kinabalu death fall
Kota Kinabulu – A 22-year-old German tourist died on Monday after falling from the peak of Mount Kinabalu on Malaysia’s Borneo island, police said. District police officer Rahman Kassim said Victoria Paulsen fell some 30 metres down a rocky surface … Continue reading Borneo: German in Mount Kinabalu death fall
Thailand: 20 divers rescued as boat sinks in Andaman Sea
Phuket – Another dive boat has been lost in the Andaman Sea, the second in less than two weeks. The MV Blue Star, belonging to Chalong Sea Sports, caught fire and sank in Burmese waters while on a week-long dive trip. … Continue reading Thailand: 20 divers rescued as boat sinks in Andaman Sea
“Beautiful China – 2014 Year of Smart Travel” website launched
Beijing – China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) has several new developments in the works, including the 2014 theme for the promotion of travel to China and a new website. The official theme for CNTA’s 2014 campaign around the globe is … Continue reading “Beautiful China – 2014 Year of Smart Travel” website launched
Skyscanner Appoints PATA Foundation as its first Charity of the Year
Bangkok – Leading global travel search site Skyscanner today announced a partnership with the PATA Foundation, its first ever Charity of the Year in Asia Pacific. Throughout the course of 2014, Skyscanner and its employees across Asia Pacific will be … Continue reading Skyscanner Appoints PATA Foundation as its first Charity of the Year
ASEAN-JAPAN exchange knowledge on business operation
Nagoya/Vientiane – A forum on business operation between ASEAN diplomats in Japan and business people in the Aichi-Nagoya Province of Japan was held at ANA Crown Plaza Hotel Grand Court Nagoya on 6-7 February. The event with the theme “Great … Continue reading ASEAN-JAPAN exchange knowledge on business operation