Thai Airbnb Guests want Green Choices
Bangkok – Airbnb has been committed to promoting and supporting healthy, sustainable tourism since the very beginning more than 10 years ago. Today, we’re seeing a similar dedication to the environment from our guests in their travel choices, and hosts … Continue reading Thai Airbnb Guests want Green Choices
Foxconn’s Gou wants to be peacemaker
Taipei – The chairman of Apple supplier Foxconn said on Monday he wanted Beijing to recognize the existence of Taiwan, as he outlined his plans to be the peacemaker between China, the United States and the self-ruled island Beijing sees … Continue reading Foxconn’s Gou wants to be peacemaker
USA: Iran oil waiver has no impact on China trade talks
Washington – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Washington’s decision to end Iran oil waivers to China will not have a negative impact on the latest trade talks between the world’s two leading economies. “We have had lots of … Continue reading USA: Iran oil waiver has no impact on China trade talks
Philippines: Midterm Elections on May 13
Manila – Rising inflation, endemic poverty, declining infrastructure and competing claims over territorial waters are among the issues facing Philippine voters when they vote May 13 in midterm legislative elections. But instead of evaluating candidates on these issues, they are … Continue reading Philippines: Midterm Elections on May 13
China banks show modest profit growth
Beijing – China’s five biggest state-owned banks posted a modest growth in quarterly profit as policymakers pushed them to make more loans, but the results still missed expectations amid the lingering impact of an economic slowdown.Net profits at the country’s … Continue reading China banks show modest profit growth
Cambodia signs Agreement with Huawei for 5G Network
Phnom Penh – Cambodia and Huawei signed an agreement on Sunday to develop the latest fifth generation 5G mobile network technology in the country, which the United States has urged its allies not to use. Cambodia is the first country … Continue reading Cambodia signs Agreement with Huawei for 5G Network
China complains over end to Iran oil sanction waivers
Beijing – China’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday it has formally complained to the United States over its decision to end waivers on sanctions on Iranian oil imports, adding another fault line to already complicated Beijing-Washington ties.China is Iran’s largest … Continue reading China complains over end to Iran oil sanction waivers
Sri Lanka: Terrorist attacks claim over 280 victims
Colombo – After the six attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka with more than 280 deaths, there have been two more explosions in Colombo, the capital of the south Asian country. The seventh occurred at a hotel, the … Continue reading Sri Lanka: Terrorist attacks claim over 280 victims
Philippines: Earthquake shakes capital
Manila – Five people were killed when at least two buildings collapsed as a strong earthquake rocked the northern Philippines, a local official said. Three bodies have been pulled out of a collapsed building in the town of Porac, while … Continue reading Philippines: Earthquake shakes capital
Ageing and Health in ASEAN Countries
Jakarta – The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) hosted a special lecture with Nihon University’s Prof Yasuhiko Saito on the ‘Longitudinal Study of Ageing and Health in ASEAN Countries’ on April 4th at ERIA’s Annex Office … Continue reading Ageing and Health in ASEAN Countries