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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).
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 24/2 Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:05AMThe world’s largest contract manufacturer of notebook PCs, Compal Electronics Inc., will build a production facility in Vietnam .
Cold season heats up travel market Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:32AMTravelers could have much more room to get good bargains next month Holiday-goers in Beijing now have an abundant choice of bargains on the tourism market as travel expenses drop by more than half for the upcoming cold season. Reduced domestic flight tickets to holiday destinations and their accommodation fees have pulled down overall prices for both March and April by up to 70 percent after the ...
Cross-Strait tour offices to be established Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:29AMThe Taiwan tour office to Beijing and a respective office in Taipei could be established at the end of March, according to the Taiwan tourism authority, chinanews.cn reported today.
Some countries issue travel warnings for Thailand Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 7:48PMAbout 27 countries and territories have issued an advisory warning citizens travelling to Thailand to be aware of potential clashes this week due to political turmoil.
Some countries issue travel warnings for Thailand Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 7:36PMAbout 27 countries and territories have issued an advisory warning citizens travelling to Thailand to be aware of potential clashes this week due to political turmoil. However, Tourism Authority of .....
Drive vs child trafficking needs to be strengthened Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:35PMTHE Philippines has still a lot of work to do when it comes to eradicating child trafficking, government and civilian observers agreed on Tuesday. read more
TAT plans for judgement day Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 7:48AMThe Tourism Authority of Thailand will use its crisis management centre to monitor impacts from Friday's court ruling on whether former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's 76 billion baht in frozen assets should be seized.
Met Office forecasts storm warnings over its accuracy Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 8:45PMThey are among the most respected, scientific and accurate forecasters in the world. Yet to the British public they are a joke. Tim Adams visits the Met Office's HQ in Exeter to meet the people for whom the outlook is always gloomy The walls of the hi-tech head-quarters of the Met Office in Exeter are decorated with wisdom about the weather. The words tend to act as a comic counterpoint to the ...
Explore Vancouver area's Asian diversity Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 7:13PMVancouver, British Columbia » With its colorful ornamental gate, traditional garden and old-Shanghai-style street lamps, a small section of Vancouver lays claim to the title of Chinatown.
Eastday-More leave for holiday Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 6:49PMChinese mainland residents made more outbound trips during the recent week-long Lunar New Year holiday than they did a year ago, the Ministry of Public Security said yesterday.
Legislators Hope to Boost Tourism Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:41AMCapital News Service
World trade: A tale of two Chinas Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 9:50AMRebranding a country caught between its Red past and a struggle to create a new image of cultural openness.
More Chinese mainlanders travel for New Year holiday: ministry Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 9:17AMChinese mainlanders made more outbound trips during the just-concluded one-week Lunar New Year holiday compared with a year ago, the Ministry of Public Security said Monday. The number of entries and exits by mainlanders across the Chinese mainland border from February 13 to 19 grew by 20.8 percent to almost 2.4 million, the ministry said in a statement to Xinhua. Jiang Yiyi, a researcher at the ...
Taiwan's Recent Injection Of US$10bn Funds Into The Construction Market Will Not Reap Benefits Until 2010 Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 7:11AMWith Taiwan’s export-focused economy reeling from a collapse in global demand the authorities are investing heavily in infrastructure projects as a way of boosting consumption.