Abu Dhabi International Airport crowned overall winner
Kuching – Earlier this week Abu Dhabi International Airport was announced as the winner of the Asia heat of this year’s Routes Marketing Awards. The awards ceremony took place during the Routes Asia Networking Evening hosted by the Ministry of … Continue reading Abu Dhabi International Airport crowned overall winner
China and Malaysia work closely to search for missing plane
Beijing/Kuala Lumpur – A delegation from China’s Public Security Ministry is in Malaysia on a joint search mission. Liao Jinrong, the ministry’s Chief of International Cooperation said in a media briefing that they will continue the search mission despite difficulties. … Continue reading China and Malaysia work closely to search for missing plane
Malaysian air force chief denies report of missing jet being detected over Malacca Straits
Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia’s air force chief Wednesday denied a local media report that quoted him as saying that the missing Malaysian plane was last detected by the air force’s air control tower in the vicinity of Pulau Perak in … Continue reading Malaysian air force chief denies report of missing jet being detected over Malacca Straits
China deploys satellites for search operation
Beijing – China has sent nine vessels to join the search and rescue operation for the plane. The first Chinese rescue vessel “Tai Shun Hai” arrived at the search site at 9 a.m Sunday, and has finished its mission. Apart … Continue reading China deploys satellites for search operation
Malaysia: ‘Routes Asia’ to develop new air services
Kuching – The 12th Routes Asia, the largest route development forum for the entire Asia region, will open this weekend in Kuching, capital of the State of Sarawak in Malaysia. This year’s event, which will take place from 9 to … Continue reading Malaysia: ‘Routes Asia’ to develop new air services
Air Asia receives Awards for Excellence 2013
Kuching – AirAsia received regional recognition at the 27th ASEANTA Awards for Excellence 2013 with two accolades- Best Asean Tourism Photo by AirAsia’s photojournalist Adam Lee and Best Asean Marketing & Promotional Campaign by the airline’s marketing team. The ASEANTA … Continue reading Air Asia receives Awards for Excellence 2013
ASEAN Countries to Reduce Trade Barriers in Food Sector
Jakarta – In line with the targets of ASEAN Economic Community 2015, Member States have intensified efforts to facilitate and reduce barriers for intra-ASEAN trade in processed food sector while also protecting consumers in the region. In a meeting held 18-20 … Continue reading ASEAN Countries to Reduce Trade Barriers in Food Sector
Malaysian Protest against Spying by Australia
Kuala Lumpur– Malaysia summoned the heads of the US and Australian missions in protest at spying allegations, its foreign minister said Saturday, as a row over a vast US-led surveillance network deepened in Asia. China and Indonesia have already demanded … Continue reading Malaysian Protest against Spying by Australia
EU and ASEAN: Common Interests
Jakarta – The European Union will redouble its effort to strengthen relations with ASEAN by stepping up its support to ASEAN Community building, said the new Ambassador of the EU to ASEAN, Olof Skoog. He presented his Letter of Credence to … Continue reading EU and ASEAN: Common Interests
ASEAN Economies show 5,7 Percent Growth
Jakarta – The latest statistics revealed that ASEAN economies remained buoyant as nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 5.7 percent at US$ 2.31 trillion in 2012. The continued growth of the region is reflected in the improved GDP per capita … Continue reading ASEAN Economies show 5,7 Percent Growth