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Myanmar VP warns of challenges threatening future of state

Yangon – Myanmar Vice President Dr. Sai Mauk Kham has warned of challenges the country’s youth is facing which pose threats to the future of the nation, official media reported Friday. To overcome the challenges, investment in young people is required, … Continue reading Myanmar VP warns of challenges threatening future of state

Both Indonesian Presidential Hopefuls claim Victory

Jakarta – Both presidential hopefuls running in Indonesia’s election claimed victories on Wednesday following publications of differing quick count results.Both hopefuls claimed victories in the presidential election based on results of quick counts conducted by various pollster agencies published in … Continue reading Both Indonesian Presidential Hopefuls claim Victory

China: Merkel calls for sustainable development

Beijing – Visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday called on Germany and China to take the lead in establishing a partnership to promote sustainable development.Sustainable development does not mean sacrificing economic growth, but an opportunity for countries to have more … Continue reading China: Merkel calls for sustainable development

MICE: Seoul Captures 4th Place in International Cities Rankings

Seoul – Seoul now ranks 4th place worldwide as a convention destination in the 2013 International Meetings Statistics Report released last week by the Union of International Associations (UIA). Since 2010, the city has remained in the UIA world top … Continue reading MICE: Seoul Captures 4th Place in International Cities Rankings

“Thainess” and “Happiness” core themes of Tourism Plan 2015

Bangkok – Taking full advantage of the return to peace and order in the kingdom, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has laid out a marketing plan targeting an estimated 1.4 trillion Baht in revenue from foreign tourists and 800 … Continue reading “Thainess” and “Happiness” core themes of Tourism Plan 2015

Lufthansa to sign JV deal with Air China

Berlin/Beijing – German airline Lufthansa’s new Chief Executive Carsten Spohr aims to sign a deal with Air China during Chancellor Angela Merkel’s state visit to Beijing this weekend, a German newspaper reported.Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung said on Saturday, citing no sources, … Continue reading Lufthansa to sign JV deal with Air China