Singapore gov’t agency launches job bank
Singapore – Singapore’s Workforce Development Agency officially launched a Jobs Bank on Monday to help employers find local talent to fill vacancies at their firms. The Manpower Ministry first announced the initiative last year in support of the Fair Consideration Framework, … Continue reading Singapore gov’t agency launches job bank
Singapore expects possible haze in dry season
Singapore – Singapore’s National Environment Agency will start providing daily haze forecasts and health advisories during the dry season starting from June 16, it said on Friday. The agency said that the dry season raises the possibility of transboundary haze. “Over … Continue reading Singapore expects possible haze in dry season
Singapore: “Wings of Time” – A new Night Attraction
Singapore – Excitement brews as passerbys linger outside the closed gates of Siloso Beach, as extensive preparation goes underway for the development of Sentosa’s latest iconic night attraction, Wings of Time. From the installation of the new backdrop and equipment to … Continue reading Singapore: “Wings of Time” – A new Night Attraction
Singapore to build facility to recover metals from incineration ash
Singapore – Singapore’s National Environment Agency has awarded a tender to develop and operate a facility to recover metals from incineration ash, it said Monday. The facility, to be built by M/s REMEX Mineralstoff GmbH, will recover ferrous and non-ferrous … Continue reading Singapore to build facility to recover metals from incineration ash
“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
ASEAN and Canada discuss Progress of Partnership
Jakarta – The Second ASEAN-Canada Joint Coordination Committee (AC-JCC) Meeting was held yesterday at the ASEAN Secretariat, co-chaired by Ambassador Tan Hung Seng, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Singapore to ASEAN and Donald Bobiash, Ambassador of Canada to ASEAN. … Continue reading ASEAN and Canada discuss Progress of Partnership
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
ASEAN and Australia Review Progress of Comprehensive Partnership
Canberra – The 26th ASEAN-Australia Forum (AAF) was held in Canberra, Australia on 25-26 March. The Forum welcomed the 40th anniversary of the ASEAN-Australia Dialogue Partnership, which was launched in Manila, the Philippines on 20 February and the successful visit … Continue reading ASEAN and Australia Review Progress of Comprehensive Partnership
Abacus Singapore receives Licence for China
Beijing – Abacus has become the first foreign global distribution system (GDS) to serve mainland China, the world’s largest outbound travel market, with the Civil Aviation Administration of China’s (CAAC) approval of licenses for its travel agent applicants. The company, which … Continue reading Abacus Singapore receives Licence for China
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