Thai junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha selected as interim PM
Bangkok – Thailand’s National Legislative Assembly (NLA), the post-coup interim legislature, on Thursday selected junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha to be the interim prime minister, the 29th PM of the country.A total of 194 NLA members were present, with 191 of … Continue reading Thai junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha selected as interim PM
Google cooperates with Tourism Industry
Mountain View – In a new move announced by Google, anybody can now add tourism businesses and places of interest as pins and markers on Google Maps. Previously, you needed to be a business claiming a Google My Business page … Continue reading Google cooperates with Tourism Industry
Malaysia: Hacking of MH370 data reported
Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia is investigating the alleged hacking of computers and email accounts of officials involved in the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, a news report said on Wednesday. The hackers siphoned off classified information related to … Continue reading Malaysia: Hacking of MH370 data reported
Yangon – a melting pot of the traditional and the contem- porary
Yangon – To encounter Myanmar is something special – its millennium-old history, its countless ancient temples and pagodas, unspoiled nature, beautiful beaches and, last but not least, the warm hospitality of the Burmese people invariably casts a spell on its visitors. … Continue reading Yangon – a melting pot of the traditional and the contem- porary
Myanmar forms anti-money laundering central board
Yangon – The Myanmar government has formed an anti-money laundering central board in a bid to effectively combat money laundering, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Anti-Money Laundering Central Board was set up with 15 members and chaired … Continue reading Myanmar forms anti-money laundering central board
S.Korean president meets with Alibaba’s Ma Yun
Seoul – South Korean President Park Geun-hye met on Monday with Ma Yun, founder and chairman of China’s leading e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding, agreeing to boost e-commerce cooperation between the two countries. The topic on their agenda: Strengthening cooperation on … Continue reading S.Korean president meets with Alibaba’s Ma Yun
“Mysterious Mekong”: A journey through the heart of Indochina
Chiang Rai – An exhibition of photographs by Reinhard Hohler will be organized by the newly established Alliance Francaise in Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand, starting on August 29. The unique collection of photos is featuring the Mekong River, the longest river in Southeast Asia, … Continue reading “Mysterious Mekong”: A journey through the heart of Indochina
Indonesia: Tremendous foreign investment after election
Jakarta – Indonesia has recorded tremendous figure of foreign investment in share trading portfolio up to 55.5 trillion rupiah (about 4.75 billion U.S. dollars) following conclusion of a peaceful election, a senior official overseeing national stock exchange said here on Monday. … Continue reading Indonesia: Tremendous foreign investment after election
Asians desperate to stay connected on trips
Bangkok – The top six countries in a poll showing not everyone appreciates work-life balance when travelling are from Asia, a Hotels.com study reveals. The Expedia-owned accommodation provider conducted a study among 28 countries around the world to understand more about … Continue reading Asians desperate to stay connected on trips
Thailand: Number One for most beachfront hotels and resorts
Bangkok – Thailand ranked first place in the new Global Beachfront Awards that recognise countries with the most accommodation located directly on the beach. In a poll carried out by the Beachfront Club, Thailand came ahead of many of the … Continue reading Thailand: Number One for most beachfront hotels and resorts