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Unrests tarnishing Thailand's allure Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 10:28PMOnce again, Thailand has become the scene of angry protests pitting demonstrators against police. Here in Taiwan, the government has warned local people to avoid any unnecessary travel to the Southea .....
Historic China-Taiwan Economic Pact Ahead Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 9:33PMTaiwanese politician Jason Hu sees boost to Island's competitiveness.
Metro watch Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 6:55PMBring your children to see real mummies and 4,000-year-old artefacts from ancient Egypt at Singapore National Museum on Wednesday from 9.30am to 6pm. Children will be introduced to the world of ancient Egypt and learn the mummification process.
Nation bids fond farewell to singer-songwriter Hung Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 9:40AMThe National Palace Museum in Taipei recently relaxed its regulations on filming inside the museum, opening its doors to more film crews as the city steps up its efforts to promote local tourism through movies.
NEWS UPDATE: GVB says charter flights from Taiwan were a success Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:41PMCharter flights from Taiwan to Guam for the Chinese New Year — operated by China Airlines and Continental Airlines — helped boost tourism numbers from Jan. 20 to Feb. 17, according to a news release from the Guam Visitors Bureau.
Taiwan deports 23 Chinese tourists after scuffle Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:45AMTAIPEI, March 11 (Reuters) - Taiwan border guards blocked Chinese tourists at an airport for not possessing visitor permits and scuffled briefly with the guide who brought them, immigration officials said on Thursday.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-11 05:55 Indian shares seesaw; metals fall, techs rise Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:12AMMUMBAI, March 11 (Reuters) - Indian shares were little changed in flip-flop trade on Thursday morning, as Asian markets edged lower with investors fretting over tighter monetary policy in China.
Gallery: Jack Neo’s press conference on 11 March 2010 at 东方天蝎大楼 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:07PMBackground: Singapore’s famous movie director was embroiled in a series of sex scandals when a mistress went to his place to confront him last Saturday which subsequently alerted the media. At the press conference called today at 10am, Jack finally broke the silence on the matter. Copyright © The Temasek Review, 2009 – 2010
Ma touts tourism benefits from cross-strait flights Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:13AMPresident Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) yesterday said cross-strait flights have benefited large enterprises and small businesses, and the number of tourists to Taiwan is expected to reach 5 million next year.
Singapore shares end 0.8% higher Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:39AMSINGAPORE: Singapore share prices ended higher on Wednesday amid a mixed bag of performance among Asian markets.
LIFESTYLE IN BRIEF 10/3 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:56AMThe southern resort city of Vung Tau will organize the second International Kite Festival from March 24-29, organizers said Sunday.
New property tax moots exemptions for Phuket Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:02AMPhuket Hotels Phuket Resorts Phuket Accommodation Phuket Real Estate Phuket Villas Phuket Spas Phuket Bungalows Phuket Tours Phuket Golf Phuket Bars Phuket Diving
Tehran-Phuket flights begin soon Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:17PMShould the trial flights prove successful they could continue into April, when the low season for tourism generally begins. The flights would then resume in October this year, when tourism arrival fig...
Research and Markets: A Comprehensive Research Report on China's Inbound Tourism Industry Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:00PMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Research Report on Chinese Inbound Tourism Industry, 2010-2011" report to their offering.
Indonesian Ambassador Bagas Hapsoro Nurturing our mutually-supportive bilateral relations Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:06AMWhat is the nature of Indonesia’s relationship with Lebanon and the other Arab states? Relations between Indonesia and Lebanon are excellent, based as they are on mutual respect and solidarity The same applies, in the wider context, to relations between the Arab world and Indonesia.
Avatar and green image lure students Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:59AMSir Peter Jackson, Hollywood and Tourism New Zealand's 100 per cent Pure marketing has turned New Zealand into a cool place to study film-making, IT and natural medicine.
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 8/3 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:50AMThe Vietnam Export-Import Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Vietnam Eximbank) has officially joined GlobePass, an alliance network of financial institutions in the Asia-Pacific region, to raise its prestige and the quality of service for both domestic and foreign customers.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-08 09:04 Thai Hot Stocks-Index recoups loss; energy shares, Thai Air up Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:29AMBANGKOK, March 8 (Reuters) - Thailand's benchmark stock index was flat at 723.91 at 0838 GMT on Monday.
'Liquid bomb' smuggled onto plane Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:42PMUNDERCOVER journalist sneaks six litres of water on flight to demonstrate lax security in US.
Two die in alleged suicides on railway tracks Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:09AMTAIPEI, Taiwan -- Two deaths occurred on the tracks of Taipei Railway from alleged suicide attempts in one day. Japanese tourist Andou Kunimitsu, 36, was hit by the train on Taipei Railway tracks at Taoyuan's Neili Station at 6:57 a.m.
Travel Briefs Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:08AMHONOLULU — The 16th annual Honolulu Festival is expected to provide a much-needed boost for Hawaii's visitor industry. Organizers say more than 4,700 people are coming, mostly from Japan, specifically to take part in the festival set for the weekend of March 13-14. They are forecast to generate close to $10 million in visitor spending. The free festival features cultural exhibits, arts and music ...
Thundering hooves… Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:58AMMore than 100 years on, the Royal Sabah Turf Club has found a new home in Tuaran after its old racecourse at Tanjung Aru was gazetted for a multi-million ringgit Kota Kinabalu International Airport extension project.
Project disbursement a good news story Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:05PMForeign investors are accelerating investment project disbursement, signaling a brighter outlook for foreign direct investment this year.
China's Wen seeks peace with Taiwan Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:40PMBEIJING -- China said on Friday it wants to sign a broad economic agreement with Taiwan, which would slash import tariffs and open the banking sector, as part of a drive to promote peaceful ties with the self-ruled island.
3-day Chingay fest begins Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:12PMJOHOR BARU: Sixty Chinese Associations will present about 100 performances over the three-day Chingay procession which began at the Johor Old Temple here yesterday.
Eastday-Taiwan to see more mainland tourists in 2010: tourism authorities Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:50PMThe number of mainlanders visiting Taiwan is expected to hit 750,000 in 2010, according to the mainland-based Cross-Strait Tourism Exchange Association (CTEA) Friday.
Ice shop’s death may hit Yong Kang property prices Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:21AMRetail property prices along Taipei’s Yong Kang Street, a food strip recommended by the New York Times in 2008, may fall after Ice Monster (冰館), a stall known for its mango shaved ice desert, closed, said Sinyi Realty Co (信義房屋), the nation’s biggest real-estate brokerage.
Taiwan News Quicktake Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:00AMQuarantine authorities yesterday advised people against bringing pet food to Taiwan from abroad because some of the products may include ingredients that are barred from entering the country.
World Blog: 2 regions in China battle over 'Avatar' Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:08AMTwo regions in China battle over which was the inspiration for ‘Avatar.’ By Adrienne Mong, NBC News producer
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-05 05:45 China's Wen says seeks peace, trade deal with Taiwan Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:13AMBEIJING, March 5 (Reuters) - China said on Friday it wants to sign a broad economic agreement with Taiwan, which would slash import tariffs and open the banking sector, as part of a drive to promote peaceful ties with the self-ruled island. "In the new year, we will continue to adhere to the principle of developing cross-strait relations and promoting the peaceful reunification of the motherland ...
Special Report: NPC & CPPCC,Annual Sessions 2010 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:13AMThe Third Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2010.
China's Wen says seeks peace, trade deal with Taiwan Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:06AMBEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Friday it wants to sign a broad economic agreement with Taiwan, which would slash import tariffs and open the banking sector, as part of a drive to promote peaceful ties with the self-ruled island.
Taipei Food Street Property Prices to Fall as Ice Monster Shuts Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:55PMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- Retail property prices along Taipei’s Yong Kang Street, a food strip recommended by the New York Times in 2008, may fall after Ice Monster , a stall known for its mango ice-shaving dessert, closed, said Sinyi Realty Co., the island’s biggest real-estate brokerage.
Taipei Food Street Property Prices to Fall as Ice Monster Shuts Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:50PMRetail property prices along Taipei’s Yong Kang Street, a food strip recommended by the New York Times in 2008, may fall after Ice Monster, a stall known for its mango ice-shaving desert, closed, said Sinyi Realty Co., the island’s biggest real-estate brokerage.
INDUSTRY & ECONOMY Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:45PMENVIRONMENT: Budgeting for green energy “Coal,” said the Finance Minister, Mr Pranab Mukherjee, in his Budget speech, “is the mainstay of India's energy sector and 75 per cent of the power generation is currently coal based.” He then went on to make ...
Kinmen immigration office upgraded Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:59AMKinmen’s immigration office was upgraded yesterday, following the emergence of the island’s Shuitou Wharf (水頭港) as the nation’s third-largest port of entry after Taoyuan and Kaohsiung international airports.
Tourism growth seen as transport industry picks up Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:41AMThe Department of Tourism remains hopeful about high-traffic inbound travel following the improving global economic outlook, noting reported highlights in the transport industry recently.
1. China surpasses Japan as the 2nd largest world economy Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:36PMCHINA surpassed Japan as the second largest economy in the world in the fourth quarter of 2009.
Birds' halfway haven threatened Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:22AMConservationists say a haven on one of the world's main bird migratory routes, is in danger of breaking up, as the valuable land is eyed for development.
Chiayi set for influx of visitors Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:57AMFlocks of domestic and foreign tourists are expected to pour into Chiayi City this week to attend the Taiwan Lantern Festival (台灣燈會), which officially kicked off last night.
Tirana: A city struggling to reach year zero Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:20PMThe receptionist is flustered. I have embarrassed him by asking what the must-do sights are. He's not sure if I am being facetious.
Purse seine netters seek permits in Bahamas Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:55PMPurse seine netters seeking permits in prized sportfishing/tourism locale
Plan to build bridge to Xiamen denied Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:54AMGovernment officials yesterday denied a media report that the plan to build a bridge linking Kinmen and Little Kinmen was a precursor to a bridge linking those islands and Xiamen City in China’s Fujian Province.
Taiwan to build its longest cross-sea bridge Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:59AMTaiwan is to start building a 5.34-kilometer bridge linking two islands in the Kinmen area at the end of this year, local media reported, saying it would be the longest sea bridge in the region. The bridge, linking the Greater Kinmen island and the Lesser Kinmen island, which are close to Xiamen, a mainland port city in southeastern Fujian Province, was approved by Taiwan's "Executive Yuan ...
Taiwan to spend 1 billion USdollars to develop tourism Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:58AMTaipei - Taiwan is to spend 30 billion Taiwan dollars (1 billion US dollars) on developing its tourism industry, and hopes to attract 5 million visitors this year, President Ma Ying-jeou said Friday. Speaking at a ceremony celebrating the Tourism Fes...
Taiwan to build its longest cross-sea bridge Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:41AMTAIPEI: Taiwan is to start building a 5.34-kilometer bridge linking two islands in the Kinmen area at the end of this year, local media reported, saying it would be the longest sea bridge in the region.
Tourist visits to Taiwan up 14 percent Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:34AMPresident Ma Ying-jeou says Taiwan's total tourist visits increased 14 percent in 2009 amid official efforts to attract Chinese visitors.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-02-26 00:40 Philippines-Market factors to watch - Feb 26 Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:12PMMANILA, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Here are news stories and press reports which may influence local financial markets on Friday.
Learning by doing Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:58PMFor a long time, the Philippines has been trying all sorts of strategies to boost the economy and catch up in the race with other Asian tiger economies. But while there are several studies revealing the secrets of success of other countries, we still don’t get. Really, what are we doing wrong? Renowned educator, economist, and advocate of social development, Dr. Eduardo Morato, Jr., chairman of ...
Keelung residents protest dock plan Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:11AMResidents of Keelung City and environmentalists yesterday asked lawmakers to block the budget for Taiwan Power Co’s (Taipower) construction of an unloading dock for coal at Fantsuao Bay (番仔澳灣).