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
Auto China 2014 opens in Beijing
Beijing – The 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China 2014, opened to the public on Monday. This year’s show hit record highs for the number of debut models and new vehicles.More than 2,000 automakers from 14 countries and … Continue reading Auto China 2014 opens in Beijing
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
China’s first quarter GDP grows 7.4 pct
Beijing – China’s economy outpaced market estimates in the first quarter of 2014, but economists cautioned that downward pressure remains, and targeted measures are needed to ensure growth falls within a proper range. The nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose … Continue reading China’s first quarter GDP grows 7.4 pct
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