Hybrid Conference on Investment in Thai Binh
HANOI – Over recent years, Vietnam’s investment landscape has thrived with a stable political climate, robust economic growth, and favorable investment environment. The Northern provinces have gained increased appeal among foreign investors. AHK Vietnam partnered with Thai Binh People’s Committee and GBA Vietnam to organize a … Continue reading Hybrid Conference on Investment in Thai Binh
International flight bookings near 2019 levels
ALEXANDRIA/VA (USA) – Flight bookings for international business travel this fall are nearing 2019 levels, in a sign of recovery, according to a travel data firm, but climate concerns and economic clouds could mute demand for work-related trips. Business travel … Continue reading International flight bookings near 2019 levels
Star Alliance: Theo Panagiotoulias New CEO
FRANKFURT/SINGAPORE – Star Alliance, the world’s first and largest global airline alliance, is pleased to announce that Theo Panagiotoulias has been chosen to become its next CEO. Mr Panagiotoulias has more than 25 years’ international experience in the airline … Continue reading Star Alliance: Theo Panagiotoulias New CEO
Hainan Free Trade Port built for global influence
HAINAN – In June 2020, China released a master plan to build the whole of Hainan Island into a globally influential and high-level free trade port by the middle of the century. Official data showed the rapid development of the … Continue reading Hainan Free Trade Port built for global influence
Guangdong carbon market closes higher
GUANGZHOU – Carbon emissions allowances closed at 84.52 yuan (11.89 U.S. dollars) per tonne on Wednesday, 0.37 percent up from Tuesday, at Guangzhou Emissions Exchange, the largest local carbon market in China. The allowances, officially known as Guangdong Emissions Allowances … Continue reading Guangdong carbon market closes higher
ITB China 2023 returning to Shanghai in September
SHANGHAI – ITB China, the leading B2B exclusive travel trade show focusing on the Chinese travel market, is making a comeback as a live event from 12 – 14 September 2023. The online media registration is now open and press … Continue reading ITB China 2023 returning to Shanghai in September
Action Plan to Guide Sustainable Business Events
FRANKFURT – The Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe (SANCBE) presents a new whitepaper titled “How can National Convention Bureaux Leverage Their Influence for Sustainability?”. In alignment with the frameworks provided by the European Green Deal and … Continue reading Action Plan to Guide Sustainable Business Events
60 Leading Innovators Against Plastic Pollution
NEW YORK – Convened by rePurpose Global and The Ocean Cleanup, over 60 of the most consequential global solutions against plastic pollution came together today to form the Innovation Alliance for a Global Plastics Treaty (IAGPT). Recognizing that the ongoing United Nations-led negotiations process … Continue reading 60 Leading Innovators Against Plastic Pollution
EU must prepare for risk of ‘de-coupling’ from China
STOCKHOLM – The European Union needs to be prepared for the fallout from a potential deterioration in relations with China, such as might happen if conflict were to erupt over Taiwan, Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said on Friday. Landsbergis … Continue reading EU must prepare for risk of ‘de-coupling’ from China
INDONESIA: OCEAN CLEANUP OF CISADANE RIVER
JAKARTA – The Ocean Cleanup, the international non-profit project with the mission of ridding the world’s oceans of plastic, today signed an agreement with the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, the Government of Tangerang Regency, the Coordinating Ministry for … Continue reading INDONESIA: OCEAN CLEANUP OF CISADANE RIVER