Taiwan, Malaysia forge medical device alliance
Taipei – The National Cheng Kung University inked a global academia-industry medical device alliance agreement with the University of Malaysia on June 14 in Taipei City. “Taiwan’s biotechnology industry shows tremendous growth potential as its current production value stands at … Continue reading Taiwan, Malaysia forge medical device alliance
Taiwan: Cultural Ministry boost ties with Berlin Literary House
Berlin/Taipei – The ROC Ministry of Culture concluded a memorandum of understanding with Berlin Literary House in Germany, taking related exchanges between countries to new heights. Under the agreement, inked by Wang Keng-ling, head of the MOC Department of Cultural … Continue reading Taiwan: Cultural Ministry boost ties with Berlin Literary House
Vietnam, Netherlands boost cooperation in agriculture, energy
Hanoi – Vietnam and the Netherlands on Monday inked a series of documents aimed at boosting cooperation in the fields of agriculture and energy in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi. After talks held here during the visit by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte … Continue reading Vietnam, Netherlands boost cooperation in agriculture, energy
Weather warning: Speedboat trips to be avoided
Phuket – The Thai Meteorological Department has warned tourist against joining speedboat day trips, as a small boat warning is now in effect in Phuket due to big waves and high winds. “Wave heights are at 2-4 meters, and we will … Continue reading Weather warning: Speedboat trips to be avoided
Malaysia commits continuing search for missing plane
Kuala Lumpur – The Malaysian government and the Malaysia Airlines (MAS) on Sunday reiterated their commitment to continuing the search operation for the missing MH370 flight as 100 days had passed since its disappearance on March 8. Malaysian Prime Minister Najib … Continue reading Malaysia commits continuing search for missing plane
Beijing: “More respect and understanding for Taiwan”
Beijing – China’s top political advisor has told the sixth Straits Forum that the mainland will show more respect and understanding for Taiwan people’s way of thinking. “We understand the mentality Taiwan compatriots have developed under special historical conditions; we respect … Continue reading Beijing: “More respect and understanding for Taiwan”
PBOC announces measures to help exporters
Beijing – The People’s Bank of China has promised a broad range of policy measures aimed at supporting the country’s exporters, Reuters reported, citing a Wednesday announcement by the central bank. The currency and credit measures unveiled include cheaper loans … Continue reading PBOC announces measures to help exporters
IT&CMA & CTW Asia-Pacific: Highlights presented at Preview Reception
Bangkok – Over 100 top-tier buyers, travel managers, leading hoteliers, media and partners congregated at the preview reception of Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit, in anticipation of the latest happenings for the upcoming IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific 2014. Speakers at the preview … Continue reading IT&CMA & CTW Asia-Pacific: Highlights presented at Preview Reception
Over 100,000 Cambodian migrant workers repatriated from Thailand
Phnom Penh – Thai authorities have repatriated more than 100,000 Cambodian migrant laborers back to Cambodia since early this month and the deportation is still going on, a senior official said Saturday night. “As of Saturday, more than 100,000 Cambodian migrant … Continue reading Over 100,000 Cambodian migrant workers repatriated from Thailand
ASEAN Strengthens Cooperation on Information and Media
Nay Pyi Taw – The Twelfth Conference of ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information (12th AMRI) and the Third Conference of ASEAN Plus Three Ministers Responsible for Information (3rd AMRI+3) were held in Nay Pyi Taw on June 12. The Conference … Continue reading ASEAN Strengthens Cooperation on Information and Media