Hong Kong & Shanghai Hotel group expands into Europe
Paris – The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH) announced this month the opening of its tenth Peninsula hotel and the first in Europe, The Peninsula Paris. HSH Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Clement K.M. Kwok said, “I am excited and proud to announce the latest addition … Continue reading Hong Kong & Shanghai Hotel group expands into Europe
Philippines: Fresh Support for Haiyan Recovery requested
Manila – ASEAN Secretary-General Le Luong Minh called on the international community to provide fresh support for the post-disaster recovery and rehabilitation needs of communities affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. The call was made at a high level … Continue reading Philippines: Fresh Support for Haiyan Recovery requested
Indonesia offers to mend tension on Korean peninsula
Jakarta – Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Marty Natalegawa said on Wednesday that the nation offered ways to pass on messages and idea between North and South Korea in a bid to build up new dynamism in creating peace on the Korean … Continue reading Indonesia offers to mend tension on Korean peninsula
Several passengers injured as train derails in Philippine capital region
Manila – A train of the Metro Rail Transit ( MRT) derailed and slammed into the concrete barrier of the MRT station in Pasay City in the Philippine capital region of Metro Manila on Wednesday afternoon. Local radio station DZMM reported … Continue reading Several passengers injured as train derails in Philippine capital region
Cambodia attracts 230,100 Chinese visitors in H1, up 19 pct
Phnom Penh – Cambodia has received 230,100 Chinese tourists in the first six months of 2014, an increase of 19 percent over the same period last year, according to a tourism report released on Wednesday. The report shows that China is … Continue reading Cambodia attracts 230,100 Chinese visitors in H1, up 19 pct
Australia plays down impact of Russian import ban on agricultural industry
Canberra – The Australian government played down the impact of Russia’s import ban on agricultural products from Australia, saying Australian agriculture “remains strong”. A joint statement by Australian Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb and Minister for Agriculture Barnaby Joyce expressed … Continue reading Australia plays down impact of Russian import ban on agricultural industry
Singapore celebrates 49th anniversary
Singapore – Over 27,000 spectators in Singapore joined the National Day Parade at the Marina Bay Floating Platform to celebrate the country’s 49th birthday on Saturday. Former Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, President Tony Tan Keng Yam, Prime Minister Lee Hsien … Continue reading Singapore celebrates 49th anniversary
WIBBITZ transforms News and Information into Video Summaries
Tel Aviv – Wibbitz, the leading developer of text-to-video technologies, has launched its first mobile application for consumers. The app allows users to consume stories from their favorite news, sports, business and entertainment sites in the form of summarized video clips … Continue reading WIBBITZ transforms News and Information into Video Summaries
Thailand: Mothers Day events and tour programs
Bangkok –The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is joining forces with local authorities and tourism-related organisations to arrange special holiday events and tour programs nationwide under the “where to go during this long weekend” theme, all aimed at helping people … Continue reading Thailand: Mothers Day events and tour programs
IT&CM India: Current business models re-examined
Singapore – Expert speakers, from various industries such as Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI), Indian Tea Association, International Congress and Convention (ICCA), Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels & Resorts among others, will be presenting topics catered specifically … Continue reading IT&CM India: Current business models re-examined