Chinese, German presidents discuss relations
Berlin – Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Berlin with his German counterpart, Joachim Gauck, for discussions on bilateral ties and issues of common concern. During the meeting, Xi said leaders of the two countries have kept the development of … Continue reading Chinese, German presidents discuss relations
ASEAN and Australia Review Progress of Comprehensive Partnership
Canberra – The 26th ASEAN-Australia Forum (AAF) was held in Canberra, Australia on 25-26 March. The Forum welcomed the 40th anniversary of the ASEAN-Australia Dialogue Partnership, which was launched in Manila, the Philippines on 20 February and the successful visit … Continue reading ASEAN and Australia Review Progress of Comprehensive Partnership
Award: Thailand Most Popular Tourist Destination in Asia
Berlin/Bangkok – For the 11th year running, Thailand has won “the most popular tourist destination in Asia” award conferred by the German travel industry group Go Asia. Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Mr. Thawatchai Arunyik received the … Continue reading Award: Thailand Most Popular Tourist Destination in Asia
Thailand Travel Mart 2014 to focus on facilitating full recovery
Bangkok – Facilitating a complete recovery from the recent political unrest will be the primary focus of Thailand’s annual travel mart to be held between 4-6 June, at the Exhibition Centre Hall, IMPACT Mueang Thong Thani. Preparations are under way … Continue reading Thailand Travel Mart 2014 to focus on facilitating full recovery
Eight beaches in Thailand voted top 25 beaches in Asia
Bangkok – Eight of Thailand’s spectacular beaches have been voted by international visitors to be among the top 25 beaches in Asia, according to TripAdvisor’s latest poll, the 2014 Travellers’ Choice Awards. This latest international acclaim came just less than a … Continue reading Eight beaches in Thailand voted top 25 beaches in Asia
Bangkok: Sponsors sign up for CTW Asia-Pacific 2014
Bangkok – Asia-Pacific’s leading Corporate Travel conference and exhibition for the region’s industry professionals has sealed in sponsorship from big name hospitality and travel technology brands, eager to leverage on the opportunity to exclusively engage the 150 quality attending corporate … Continue reading Bangkok: Sponsors sign up for CTW Asia-Pacific 2014
ASEAN and China Review Progress of Cooperation
Jakarta – The 15th Meeting of the ASEAN-China Joint Cooperation Committee (ACJCC) was held today at the ASEAN Secretariat. The Meeting reviewed the progress of ASEAN-China cooperation in the past year, particularly the implementation of the ASEAN-China Plan of Action … Continue reading ASEAN and China Review Progress of Cooperation
ASEAN: Russia Explores Cooperation Opportunities
Jakarta – Russia shows a great interest in cooperating with the ASEAN countries in the areas of transport, energy, information technologies, tourism and the Public–Private Partnership investment fund. Dr. Lim Hong Hin, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), … Continue reading ASEAN: Russia Explores Cooperation Opportunities
China’s No.1 online travel firm Ctrip hit by security scare
Beijing – Ctrip.com is China’s No.1 travel booking website in terms of market share but it gave its users a good scare this weekend. More than 10 million Ctrip users and their personal and financial information were apparently exposed to … Continue reading China’s No.1 online travel firm Ctrip hit by security scare
Malaysia Says Jet Went Down in Ocean
Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 crashed into a remote area of the southern Indian Ocean, killing all 239 people on board, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak has announced. “This is a remote location, far from any possible landing … Continue reading Malaysia Says Jet Went Down in Ocean