Malaysian financier Jho Low faces criminal charges
Two former Goldman Sachs bankers and Malaysian financier Jho Low have been hit with US criminal charges in connection with one of the world’s biggest financial scandals. The Department of Justice alleges the men participated in a scheme that stole billions … Continue reading Malaysian financier Jho Low faces criminal charges
Lion Air: “Black box” from crashed jet retrieved
Jakarta – A “black box” recorder from Lion Air flight JT 610 has been found by divers off the coast of Indonesia. The plane, carrying 189 people, crashed soon after taking off from Jakarta, the Indonesian capital, on Monday. It … Continue reading Lion Air: “Black box” from crashed jet retrieved
JAL: Drunk pilot arrested at Heathrow
London – A Japanese pilot who was arrested at Heathrow Airport for being drunk has admitted being more than nine times the legal alcohol limit. Katsutoshi Jitsukawa, 42, who works for Japan Airlines, was arrested on 28 October after failing … Continue reading JAL: Drunk pilot arrested at Heathrow
Samui goes green to protect island ecosystem
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is working together with local stakeholders and tourists on Ko Samui to eliminate the use of single-use plastics and encourage all to reduce waste, reuse and recycle to help protect the island’s ecosystem. Local Thai … Continue reading Samui goes green to protect island ecosystem
Lion Air crashes into sea, 189 feared dead
Jakarta – An Indonesian airliner crashed into the sea on Monday, with the likely loss of all 189 people on board, as it tried to return to Jakarta minutes after take-off. Lion Air flight JT610, an almost new Boeing 737 … Continue reading Lion Air crashes into sea, 189 feared dead
Japan’s Abe: New Relations with China
Beijing – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Friday that bilateral relations with China are at an “historic turning point”. Abe, speaking at a forum during his visit to Beijing, said Friday marks the dawn of new Japan-China cooperation … Continue reading Japan’s Abe: New Relations with China
Thailand’s Seniors Embracing Airbnb
Bangkok – Seniors (hosts and guests aged 60 and older) have been a growing and integral part of the Airbnb community for many years — they are growing fast, earning important extra income, and continue to be the most-loved of … Continue reading Thailand’s Seniors Embracing Airbnb
Mega-bridge linking Hong Kong to mainland opened
Hong Kong — China on Tuesday opened the world’s longest sea-crossing bridge linking Hong Kong to the mainland, a feat of engineering carrying immense economic and political significance. Chinese President Xi Jinping presided over a ceremony in the city of … Continue reading Mega-bridge linking Hong Kong to mainland opened
Maya Beach is closed, but open for tourists
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to clarify that while the world famous Maya Beach is closed, stunning views of the Bay can still be enjoyed. The clarification is based on this week’s trip, from 19 to 20 October, … Continue reading Maya Beach is closed, but open for tourists
Taiwan: Train derailment kills 18 people
Taipei – Eighteen people were killed and at least 160 others were injured Sunday when one of Taiwan’s newer, faster trains derailed on a curve along a popular weekend route, officials said. The Puyuma express train was carrying more than … Continue reading Taiwan: Train derailment kills 18 people