U.S. Secretary of State Meets Secretary-General of ASEAN
Jakarta – Underlining the importance of U.S. engagement with ASEAN, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry today paid a courtesy call on Secretary-General of ASEAN, Le Luong Minh. Secretary Kerry visited ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta where he engaged Secretary-General Minh … Continue reading U.S. Secretary of State Meets Secretary-General of ASEAN
Thai police push out street protesters
Bangkok – Riot police managed to clear anti-government protesters from a major boulevard in the Thai capital in a small but brief victory as authorities try to reclaim areas that have been closed during a three-month push to unseat Prime Minister … Continue reading Thai police push out street protesters
Singapore Airshow 2014 Wraps Up Trade Days with Deals Worth US$32 Billion
Singapore – Singapore Airshow 2014 wrapped up the trade segment of the six-day event with deals announced worth US$32 billion, surpassing the value of deals announced in 2012. Major announcements include contracts for Airbus, Embraer, Boeing and Rolls-Royce. This reinforces … Continue reading Singapore Airshow 2014 Wraps Up Trade Days with Deals Worth US$32 Billion
More International Destinations Make Official Debut at IT&CM China 2014
Shanghai – Not only are more international destinations making their debut at this year’s IT&CM China, their participation comes with added significance as it is fronted by their Convention Visitor Bureaus (CVBs) or National Tourism Organisations (NTOs). This surge in new … Continue reading More International Destinations Make Official Debut at IT&CM China 2014
Kuomintang honorary chairman Lien Chan to visit Beijing
Beijing/Taipeh – Kuomintang Honorary Chairman, Lien Chan, is expected to lead a delegation from Taiwan to visit the Chinese mainland next week. Lien, is also the Chairman of a foundation on cross-Strait peaceful development. The spokeswoman for the Taiwan Affairs … Continue reading Kuomintang honorary chairman Lien Chan to visit Beijing
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