Hohler Report: From Yangon to Mandalay
Yangon – Monsoon clouds were hanging low over Yangon, when I arrived there in mid-July to join the Pandaw 2 cruise ship, one of the ten luxury ships the company is presently running to explore the mighty rivers of mainland Southeast … Continue reading Hohler Report: From Yangon to Mandalay
Thai Airways will Internet anbieten (E)
Bangkok, 04.09.2013 – Thai Airways International (THAI) plans to make WiFi internet available on flights as the national carrier prepares to apply for a licence with the national telecom regulator. Jesada Sivaraks, secretary to the vice-chairman of the National Broadcasting … Continue reading Thai Airways will Internet anbieten (E)
Philippines Show good Economic Growth
Manila – The Philippines, Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economy, can differentiate itself from its regional peers that are grappling with slowing growth and deteriorating external balance sheets, based on a common theme cited by international researchers in the past few days. Although … Continue reading Philippines Show good Economic Growth
China für mehr Handel mit ASEAN-Staaten (E)
Beijing, 04.09.2013 – China’s trade with Southeast Asia could more than double to $1 trillion by 2020, Premier Li Keqiang told regional leaders, downplaying simmering territorial disputes and stressing their “common destiny”, state media reported Wednesday. Li called for an … Continue reading China für mehr Handel mit ASEAN-Staaten (E)
Thailand Nok Air Flies to Myanmar
Bangkok – Thailand’s Nok Air flew from the Thai border town of Mae Sot in Tak Province to Mawlamyain in Myanmar’s Mon State for the first time on Sunday. The Governor of Tak Province, Suriya Prasartbundit, was aboard the inaugural flight, which … Continue reading Thailand Nok Air Flies to Myanmar
Myanmar prepares for ASEAN chair
Bangkok/Yangon – After a series of closed door discussions and numerous rephrasing by policy-makers including foreign experts, Myanmar has finally picked the theme “Moving forward in unity towards a peaceful and prosperous Community” for its engagement with Asean next year. Like … Continue reading Myanmar prepares for ASEAN chair
Singapore Airlines Starting New Ad Campaign
Singapore – Singapore Airlines is taking a measured step away from the iconic ‘Singapore Girl’ who has traditionally been at the heart of its advertising campaigns. In a new series of advertisements set to air next week, tagged “The Lengths We … Continue reading Singapore Airlines Starting New Ad Campaign
Air Asia: “Top 10 Budget Airline”
Kuala Lumpur – AirAsia, the world’s best low cost carrier for five consecutive years, retains its number one spot in the ‘Top 10 Budget Airlines’ category of Smart Travel Asia’s 2013 Best in Travel Poll. AirAsia, also ranked number one in … Continue reading Air Asia: “Top 10 Budget Airline”