Thai Government launches 1111 hotline
Bangkok – The Royal Thai Government has launched a new 1111 hotline to receive complaints from foreigners in Thailand, in addition to the existing 1155 Tourist Police Call Centre. In case of emergency, foreigners are advised to dial 1155. The … Continue reading Thai Government launches 1111 hotline
Airbus celebrates delivery of its 9,000th aircraft
Hamburg/Hanoi – Airbus has celebrated the delivery of its 9000th aircraft at a ceremony in Hamburg, Germany on 20th March 2015. The aircraft is the first A321 to be delivered to Vietnamese carrier VietJetAir and will join the carrier’s all-Airbus … Continue reading Airbus celebrates delivery of its 9,000th aircraft
Singapore’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew dies age 91
Singapore – Lee Kuan Yew, the founder of modern-day Singapore, has died. He was 91. The former prime minister, who had been hospitalised in intensive care for severe pneumonia since early Feburary, died early on Monday morning in Singapore General Hospital. … Continue reading Singapore’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew dies age 91
11th Annual China International Cultural Industries Fair
Shenzhen – The 11th Annual China (Shenzhen) International Culture Industries Fair (ICIF) will be held during May 14th-18th in Shenzhen. It is jointly hosted by Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Commerce, State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television, China … Continue reading 11th Annual China International Cultural Industries Fair
Village-run enterprises improve the delivery of water
Sumedang/Indonesia – In February 2015, Indonesia’s Constitutional Court annulled the 2004 Water Resources Law, thus providing state agencies more authority over water resources. That means community-owned enterprises managing water resources at the village level – locally known as Bumdes – … Continue reading Village-run enterprises improve the delivery of water