Logistics made in Germany: The Alliance visits China and Korea
Berlin – Partners in China and Korea are on this month’s meeting schedule for the “Logistics Alliance Germany” (LAG) based in Berlin. The delegation heading east comprising of representatives of the Federal Ministry of Transport, the PPP-project “Logistics Alliance Germany” and the German logistics … Continue reading Logistics made in Germany: The Alliance visits China and Korea
S. Korea grants 21 mln USD to Cambodia for 4 projects
Phnom Penh – South Korea on Monday signed up to provide a grant aid of 21 million U.S. dollars to Cambodia to support four projects for rural development, waterway improvement, health and the stock market. The aid agreement for 2014 … Continue reading S. Korea grants 21 mln USD to Cambodia for 4 projects
1st ASEAN-Korean Joint Cooperation Committee Meeting
Jakarta – The First Meeting of the ASEAN-Republic of Korea (ROK) Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) was held today at the ASEAN Secretariat. The Meeting reviewed the progress of ASEAN-ROK cooperation in the past one year, particularly the progress of implementation of the … Continue reading 1st ASEAN-Korean Joint Cooperation Committee Meeting
Korea: Death toll rises to 244, 58 still missing in ferry tragedy
Seoul – The confirmed death toll from the South Korean ferry which capsized nearly three weeks ago has risen to 244, 58 still missing. An official from the maritime administration said divers found six more bodies on Sunday. 105 divers … Continue reading Korea: Death toll rises to 244, 58 still missing in ferry tragedy
President Obama on Trip to Asia arrives in Tokyo
Tokyo – President Obama arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday to begin an eight-day tour of Asian allies designed to assure leaders that they have a strong U.S. backup at a time of rising tensions in the region.Obama went directly to his … Continue reading President Obama on Trip to Asia arrives in Tokyo
Death toll rises to 64 in S. Korean ferry accident
Seoul – South Korean officials have said in a daily briefing that the confirmed death toll of the capsized ferry-Sewol, has risen to 64, with 238 people still missing.Officials said there are now 234 ships, together with over 30 planes … Continue reading Death toll rises to 64 in S. Korean ferry accident
9 dead, 179 rescued, 287 still missing in ROK ferry sinking
Seoul – The South Korean Coastguard’s regional chief, Kim Soo-hyun, has given an update on the rescue operation to find missing passengers from a South Korean ferry that capsized Wednesday.Of the 475 people on board, 9 have been confirmed dead, … Continue reading 9 dead, 179 rescued, 287 still missing in ROK ferry sinking
Passenger ship carrying 477 sinks off S. Korean coast
Seoul – A passenger ship with 477 people aboard, mostly high school students, sank in waters off South Korea’s southwest coast Wednesday morning, with two dead and 14 wounded, local media reported. The 6,325-ton passenger ship “SEWOL” was capsized and … Continue reading Passenger ship carrying 477 sinks off S. Korean coast
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