China’s 2014 economic targets
During two government sessions, China’s top leaders laid out a number of specific economic targets for the country to achieve in 2014. Beginning with Premier Li Keqiang and his Government Work Report, he says the country will pursue GDP growth … Continue reading China’s 2014 economic targets
ASEAN-Japan comprehensive economic partnership meeting to be held in Myanmar
Yangon – ASEAN-Japan comprehensive economic partnership meeting will be held in Nay Pyi Taw, the new capital of Myanmar, later this month, official sources said Friday. The meeting, scheduled from March 17 to 21, will discuss a wide range of … Continue reading ASEAN-Japan comprehensive economic partnership meeting to be held in Myanmar
8 Chinese ships, 5 helicopters continue flight hunting
Beijing/Kuala Lumpur – Chinese search teams are continuing to work alongside teams from other countries, to search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight 370, that disappeared almost a week ago. China has eight naval ships, and five helicopters currently deployed to … Continue reading 8 Chinese ships, 5 helicopters continue flight hunting
Argentina to Foster Further Cooperation with ASEAN
Jakarta – “The Argentine Republic looks at ASEAN as an important and successful regional organisation and is highly interested in working with ASEAN in every relevant areas of cooperation,” said Ricardo Luis Bocalandro, Ambassador of Argentine Republic to ASEAN during … Continue reading Argentina to Foster Further Cooperation with ASEAN
Searching area for missing Malaysia Airlines plane may expand to Indian Ocean
Kuala Lumpur/Beijing – U.S. officials say the searching area for a Malaysia Airlines plane with 239 people aboard that has disappeared for almost a week may expand to the Indian Ocean. “It is my understanding that one possible piece of … Continue reading Searching area for missing Malaysia Airlines plane may expand to Indian Ocean
Phuket Number One destination for Chinese students
Bangkok – Phuket has been voted the Number One top destination for Chinese students. It was one of six awards won by the exotic South Thailand resort island in the annual ceremony organised by China’s largest online travel agent (OTA), … Continue reading Phuket Number One destination for Chinese students
Vietnamese response to Malaysia Airlines flight disappearance
Hanoi – As the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 goes on, chaos and confusion surrounds search efforts in Vietnam. The chances of the jet being found in the area appear to be diminishing each day, as journalists … Continue reading Vietnamese response to Malaysia Airlines flight disappearance
Abu Dhabi International Airport crowned overall winner
Kuching – Earlier this week Abu Dhabi International Airport was announced as the winner of the Asia heat of this year’s Routes Marketing Awards. The awards ceremony took place during the Routes Asia Networking Evening hosted by the Ministry of … Continue reading Abu Dhabi International Airport crowned overall winner
China and Malaysia work closely to search for missing plane
Beijing/Kuala Lumpur – A delegation from China’s Public Security Ministry is in Malaysia on a joint search mission. Liao Jinrong, the ministry’s Chief of International Cooperation said in a media briefing that they will continue the search mission despite difficulties. … Continue reading China and Malaysia work closely to search for missing plane
Malaysian air force chief denies report of missing jet being detected over Malacca Straits
Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia’s air force chief Wednesday denied a local media report that quoted him as saying that the missing Malaysian plane was last detected by the air force’s air control tower in the vicinity of Pulau Perak in … Continue reading Malaysian air force chief denies report of missing jet being detected over Malacca Straits