Mount Sinabung erupts in Sumatra, Indonesia
Jakarta – Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra, one of most active volcanoes in Indonesia, erupted on Wednesday, spewing hot ash to 2 km to southeast, official here said.Hot ash and gravel erupted from the rumbling volcano in western Indonesia at 13:43 … Continue reading Mount Sinabung erupts in Sumatra, Indonesia
Southeast Asia important market for investment
Singapore – Singapore remains the most attractive market in the world for investment in infrastructure, while Southeast Asia is an important regional market, according to a latest report.The findings of the global infrastructure investment index report released by the consultancy firm Arcadis … Continue reading Southeast Asia important market for investment
Poverty Reduction in Indonesia Slows
Jakarta – Poverty reduction in Indonesia continues to slow down, with only a reduction of 0.7 percentage points over the last two years – the smallest decline in the last decade, says the World Bank.Inequality has also increased in recent … Continue reading Poverty Reduction in Indonesia Slows
Thailand Tourism launches new mobile application
Bangkok – Banking on the success of the previous “Amazing Thailand” mobile application version, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has stepped up its digital tourism marketing strategy with the updated New Amazing Thailand mobile application version on Android and … Continue reading Thailand Tourism launches new mobile application
World of Tourism Day Malaysia starts September 26
Kuala Lumpur – In conjunction with the World Tourism Day which will be held on 27 September, the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) will organise a national event, which will serve as platform to create awareness among the public … Continue reading World of Tourism Day Malaysia starts September 26
Vietnam launches its largest cast iron, steel plant
Hanoi – Vietnam inaugurated its largest factory to produce steel from iron ore in northern Lao Cai province, some 250 km northwest of capital Hanoi on Sunday.Lao Cai Cast Iron and Steel Plant, a joint venture between Vietnam Steel Corporation, Lao … Continue reading Vietnam launches its largest cast iron, steel plant
German financial support for Vietnam
Hanoi – Financial assistance provided by the German Government is essential for Vietnam ‘s sustainable development, Finance Minister Dinh Tien Dung said during a working session with his German counterpart Wolfgang Schäuble in Hanoi on September 22.Minister Dung said that … Continue reading German financial support for Vietnam
Vietnam opens longest expressway to link China
Hanoi – Vietnam’s longest expressway connecting Noi Bai near the capital Hanoi and northwestern Lao Cai province, bordering China, with a total length of 245 kilometers officially opened to traffic on Sunday.The Noi Bai-Lao Cai expressway runs from Noi Bai through … Continue reading Vietnam opens longest expressway to link China
Four injured in S. Philippines earthquake
Manila – Four people were injured in a 5.2- magnitude earthquake that jolted southern Philippine province of North Cotabato on Saturday, local officials said on Sunday.About 32 houses were destroyed and 123 others were damaged in the province’s Makilala town, … Continue reading Four injured in S. Philippines earthquake
5.5-magnitude quake hits Indonesia
Jakarta – An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale jolted 29 km ENE of Manokwari, Indonesia at 18: 27:13 GMT on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at … Continue reading 5.5-magnitude quake hits Indonesia