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China eyes new energy projects for greener development

Beijing – China will launch a number of major projects to restructure its energy layout and achieve a greener development with cleaner energy.China will push forward reform in energy production and consumption, and make energy use greener, said Premier Li Keqiang … Continue reading China eyes new energy projects for greener development

ASEAN: No timeframe for South China Sea code of conduct

Chonburi, Thailand – The drafting of the South China Sea code of conduct (COC) is a working process without a timeframe, the director-general of the ASEAN Affairs Department of Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs told Xinhua Monday.“We need to use … Continue reading ASEAN: No timeframe for South China Sea code of conduct

Chinese companies bear losses caused by unrest in Ukraine

Beijing/Kiew – In crisis hit Ukraine, the country’s economic woes are not only impacting Europe’s economies, it’s also wreaking havoc on Chinese companies that have operations in the country.Song Feng is the head of a private colour plate company in … Continue reading Chinese companies bear losses caused by unrest in Ukraine

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

“Trails of Indochina” nominated for World Travel Award

Ho Chi Minh City – Trails of Indochina have been nominated for the “World Travel Awards” for the second consecutive year in the category of Asia’s Leading Destination Management Company. The “World Travel Awards” serve to acknowledge, reward and celebrate … Continue reading “Trails of Indochina” nominated for World Travel Award

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

ASEAN to Dialogue with Japanese Business Community

Jakarta – Le Luong Minh, Secretary-General of ASEAN, held discussions with Mr. Setsuo Iuchi, Chief Representative for ASEAN and South Asia of Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) yesterday on the forthcoming 7th Dialogue between the ASEAN SG and the Federation … Continue reading ASEAN to Dialogue with Japanese Business Community

Asia’s largest business aviation exhibition opened in Shanghai

Shanghai – Business aviation is defined as the use of a general aviation airplane or helicopter for a business purpose. It is essential to tens of thousands of companies of all types and sizes that are trying to compete in … Continue reading Asia’s largest business aviation exhibition opened in Shanghai