Elephant goes on Rampage North of Phuket
Phuket – A Russian tourist and her teen daughter were recovering today from a nightmarish ride on a rampaging killer elephant as officials warned of the dangers of the musth season.A male elephant at a camp in Phang Nga killed its … Continue reading Elephant goes on Rampage North of Phuket
Australia seals free trade deal with Beijing
Canberra – China’s President Xi Jinping has arrived in Canberra with what could be the most ambitious free trade agreement his country has signed since committing to the World Trade Organisation, promising billions of dollars in new markets for Australian … Continue reading Australia seals free trade deal with Beijing
China: 15 percent of Windows OS to be replaced per year
Beijing – China has decided to replace 15% of the Windows operating systems on its government computers with domestic operating systems each year, hoping to have made a significant impact by 2020, reports Duowei News, a media outlet operated by … Continue reading China: 15 percent of Windows OS to be replaced per year
Beijing wants to keep ‘APEC blue’
Beijing – Chinas capital city plans to phase out around 1 million vehicles with low emission standards, a move toward allowing residents to enjoy the same good air quality experienced during the recent APEC meeting.Fang Li, deputy chief of the Beijing … Continue reading Beijing wants to keep ‘APEC blue’
Malaysia to host 9th World Urban Forum 2018
Kuala Lumpur – Following a six-month bidding process, Malaysia emerged victorious to host the 9th World Urban Forum 2018 (WUF9) in April 2018 which will be organized by the United Nations Humans Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) together with the Ministry of Urban … Continue reading Malaysia to host 9th World Urban Forum 2018
Guidance Catalogue for FDI in China
Shanghai – On November 4, the Chinese government released the latest update to the “Catalogue for the Guidance of Foreign Investment Industries,” outlining which industries shall be encouraged, restricted or prohibited for foreign investment. A draft of the revised list has … Continue reading Guidance Catalogue for FDI in China
Thailand hosting 4th Asian Beach Games 2014
Bangkok – Thailand is ready to showcase its sporting excellence as nearly 2,400 athletes from 43 Asian countries are arriving in Phuket for the 4th Asian Beach Games, which will feature 26 sports and kick off this Friday and run … Continue reading Thailand hosting 4th Asian Beach Games 2014
Singles’ Day: Alibaba Online Sales exceed 5 Billion Yuan
Hanghou – The online buying fiesta on this year’s Nov. 11, also China’s Singles’ Day, smashed records, with e-commerce giant Alibaba ringing up sales of over 5 billion yuan, thanks to the world’s biggest online retail sales day.Online sales on … Continue reading Singles’ Day: Alibaba Online Sales exceed 5 Billion Yuan
ASEAN Launches Communication Master Plan
Nay Pyi Taw – As ASEAN moves towards the realisation of the ASEAN Community in 2015, its Foreign Ministers yesterday launched the ASEAN Communication Master Plan (ACMP) before high-level officials gathered in the Myanmar capital for the ASEAN Summit today. … Continue reading ASEAN Launches Communication Master Plan
ASEAN Monitor shows Community Development
Nay Pyi Taw – Bridging the Development Gap: ASEAN Equitable Development Monitor 2014 publication was presented today to ASEAN leaders at the 25th ASEAN Summit in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. The Monitor provided a common basis for understanding trends in equitable … Continue reading ASEAN Monitor shows Community Development