S. Korea grants 21 mln USD to Cambodia for 4 projects
Phnom Penh – South Korea on Monday signed up to provide a grant aid of 21 million U.S. dollars to Cambodia to support four projects for rural development, waterway improvement, health and the stock market. The aid agreement for 2014 … Continue reading S. Korea grants 21 mln USD to Cambodia for 4 projects
Myanmar reforms commission to boost foreign investment
Yangon – Myanmar has recently reformed its investment commission as part of its efforts to draw more foreign investment into the country. The 13-member Myanmar Investment Commission was re-established with Minister of Energy U Zeyar Aung as chairman, replacing U Win … Continue reading Myanmar reforms commission to boost foreign investment
Indonesian president warns against military meddling in election
Jakarta – Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Monday warned senior military officers against intending to support certain president candidate running in the upcoming July 9 presidential election, saying that it may stray reform movement and jeopardizes the nation. Citing … Continue reading Indonesian president warns against military meddling in election
5.3-magnitude quake hits Philippines
Manila – An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale jolted 47km ENE of Cortes, Philippines at 19:53: 48 GMT on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 4.04 km, was initially determined to be at … Continue reading 5.3-magnitude quake hits Philippines
Shallow quake strikes off Sumatra, Indonesia
Jakarta – A shallow undersea-quake struck off Aceh of Sumatra island on Sunday, but has not potential for triggering a tsunami, an Indonesian official said here. The magnitude-5.9 quake struck at 17:07 p.m. Jakarta time (1007 GMT) at a depth of … Continue reading Shallow quake strikes off Sumatra, Indonesia
Taiwan 2014 semiconductor sales to grow 12 percent
Taipei – Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is forecast to grow 12 percent in 2014, well ahead of world expansion, according to a May 29 report by Market Intelligence and Consulting Institute. The global semiconductor industry will grow 5.3 percent year on … Continue reading Taiwan 2014 semiconductor sales to grow 12 percent
China, Malaysia celebrate 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties
Beijing – Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak attended a grand ceremony in Beijing Saturday marking the 40th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties. Addressing the occasion, Li said Malaysia was the first among ASEAN countries … Continue reading China, Malaysia celebrate 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties
MICE in Thailand: Itinerary Contest launched
Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and Thai Airways Search for Best Itinerary for Business Travelers Bangkok – The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and Thai Airways International (THAI) recently launched an online challenge: “The Itinerary Contest,” to be held … Continue reading MICE in Thailand: Itinerary Contest launched
Vietnam: Carmudi.vn offers New & Used Vehicles
Ho Chi Minh City – Global vehicle classifieds player Carmudi is now available in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam. Currently operational in 12 countries with thousands of cars listed, Carmudi provides a platform for motor vehicle transactions. Carmudi.vn … Continue reading Vietnam: Carmudi.vn offers New & Used Vehicles
Lagisatu: Leading Hotel Comparison Site For Muslim Travelers
Kuala Lumpur – Lagisatu.com, the leading hotel comparison search engine and the world’s first and largest Muslim traveler site is helping hoteliers to tap into a market worth more than 130 billion according to a study by Standard Dinar, with … Continue reading Lagisatu: Leading Hotel Comparison Site For Muslim Travelers