SilkAir to start flights from Singapore to Hangzhou in June
Singapore/Hangzhou – SilkAir, Singapore Airlines’ regional wing, announced on Wednesday that it will begin flights to China’s Hangzhou in June, representing its eighth destination in China. Subject to applicable approvals, SilkAir will operate services to Hangzhou four times a week … Continue reading SilkAir to start flights from Singapore to Hangzhou in June
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
Asia-Pacific setting major trends in M-Commerce
Hamburg – Hamburg-based secondary research organization yStats.com reports in its latest publication, “Asia-Pacific M-Commerce Snapshot 2014”, that growing adoption of smartphones and tablet computers is changing the way people shop online. Globally, and particularly in Asia-Pacific, traffic to retail sites through … Continue reading Asia-Pacific setting major trends in M-Commerce
China Q1 GDP growth may slow to 7.2 pct
Beijing – China’s first quarter data will be released in around two weeks and the news may not be the best. Analysts predict GDP growth in the quarter to ease to 7.2 percent. That forecast is based on the previous … Continue reading China Q1 GDP growth may slow to 7.2 pct
China seeks resolution with the Philippines through dialogue
Beijing/Manila – China says it will not accept international arbitration filed by the Philippines on the South China Sea. China urged the Philippines to adhere to their earlier consensus and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South … Continue reading China seeks resolution with the Philippines through dialogue
China, Belgium to sign tech., trade, telecoms deals
Brussels – Chinese president Xi is now in Belgium, the last leg of his four-nation European tour, which has already taken him to the Netherlands, France and Germany. He arrived in Brussels on Sunday, and was greeted by Belgium’s King … Continue reading China, Belgium to sign tech., trade, telecoms deals
Chinese, German presidents discuss relations
Berlin – Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Berlin with his German counterpart, Joachim Gauck, for discussions on bilateral ties and issues of common concern. During the meeting, Xi said leaders of the two countries have kept the development of … Continue reading Chinese, German presidents discuss relations
ASEAN and China Review Progress of Cooperation
Jakarta – The 15th Meeting of the ASEAN-China Joint Cooperation Committee (ACJCC) was held today at the ASEAN Secretariat. The Meeting reviewed the progress of ASEAN-China cooperation in the past year, particularly the implementation of the ASEAN-China Plan of Action … Continue reading ASEAN and China Review Progress of Cooperation
China’s No.1 online travel firm Ctrip hit by security scare
Beijing – Ctrip.com is China’s No.1 travel booking website in terms of market share but it gave its users a good scare this weekend. More than 10 million Ctrip users and their personal and financial information were apparently exposed to … Continue reading China’s No.1 online travel firm Ctrip hit by security scare
Malaysia Says Jet Went Down in Ocean
Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 crashed into a remote area of the southern Indian Ocean, killing all 239 people on board, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak has announced. “This is a remote location, far from any possible landing … Continue reading Malaysia Says Jet Went Down in Ocean