19 Sep, 2015
Asian-American Business Summit to Gather Unprecedented Group of Industry Leaders
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–September 17, 2015 — Asian American Business Roundtable (AABR) announced today that it was launched to promote the growing prominence of Asian American executives throughout the U.S. and capitalize on Asia’s continuing emergence as an engine of global economic growth. As part of the launch, AABR will bring together the most accomplished, forward-thinking […]
more…19 Sep, 2015
Arab-American Group Denounces Donald Trump for Promoting Islamophobia
Washington, DC | www.adc.org | September 18, 2015 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) denounces GOP candidate Donald Trump for promoting Islamophobia by validating anti-Muslim comments at a town hall event on Thursday evening in Rochester, New Hampshire. These bigoted comments incite violence and hate crimes against Muslims and those perceived to be Muslim, including […]
more…19 Sep, 2015
Israel Demolishes Homes of 228 Palestinans in August 2015, Says Rights Center
JERUSALEM, September 9, 2015 (WAFA) – The Israeli information center for human rights, B’Tselem, said during August alone, the Israeli Civil Administration and military went on a demolition rampage in 29 villages and communities throughout Area C, under full Israeli military control. In its September report, B’Tselem said the Israeli authorities demolished 101 structures in […]
more…19 Sep, 2015
About 600,000 Illegal Jewish Settlers Live in West Bank, Half of Them in Jerusalem
RAMALLAH, September 17, 2015 (WAFA) – About 600,000 settlers live in the West Bank and half of them are in Jerusalem district, said the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) in a press release on Thursday. PCBS presented data detailing the distribution of settlements across West Bank districts, and the total number of settlers in […]
more…19 Sep, 2015
ITU seeks to help 2 billion of world’s poorest people get better access to financial services
Geneva, 16 September 2015 (ITU media release) – Almost a year after its launch, the ITU Focus Group on Digital Financial Services (DFS) for Financial Inclusion is preparing to host its global meeting to discuss how the international telecommunications and financial services communities can work together to tackle one of the world’s most challenging social […]
more…19 Sep, 2015
Best-performing cities in China 2015
Beijing, (People’s Daily Online), September 16, 2015 – Chengdu has the most successful economy in cities on the Chinese mainland, a US-based think tank has concluded after its assessment of such factors as job growth, foreign investment and high-value-added industries. Shanghai and Tianjin rank the second and third respectively, while Beijing only ranks 13th in […]
more…19 Sep, 2015
China’s overwater highway marvel becomes a huge tourist attraction
(People’s Daily Online) September 15, 2015 — A large number of tourists and photographers drove to see “the most beautiful overwater highway” located in Xingshan county in central China’s Hubei province on Monday. The highway has become a new tourist attraction. The overwater highway – Guzhao Highway Link linking Gufu Town and Zhaojun Bridge in […]
more…19 Sep, 2015
Thailand’s ‘Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy’ highlighted at AIT
Bangkok – The Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy, formulated by Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej, was highlighted at a mobile exhibition held at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Pathumthani province, from 26 August to 2 September 2015. Organized by Thailand’s Public Relations Department (PRD), in cooperation with AIT and the Royal Development Projects Board, the exhibition […]
more…19 Sep, 2015
WCC Message for World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel 2015
BY Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, World Council of Churches general secretary “He . . . has broken down the dividing wall, that is, the hostility between us.” – Ephesians 2.14 Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, I write to you on the occasion of the upcoming World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel […]
more…18 Sep, 2015
Israel Approves Use of Snipers To Shoot Protesting Palestinians in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM, September 17, 2015 (WAFA) – Israeli Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein has approved the use of sniper fire against Palestinian “stone-throwers” who protest against Israel’s growing dominance over al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, Israeli media reported on Thursday. This came a day after Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu declared what he described as a “war” […]
more…18 Sep, 2015
Lombardy to block subsidy to hotels that take in refugees
18 Sep 2015 – Lombardy, (IINA) – Italian hotels which take in migrants will not be able to draw up to $28 million out of public subsidies over the next three years, the local administration has decided to apply this clause on Wednesday to all hotels in the northern region of Lombardy, DPA reported. The […]
more…18 Sep, 2015
Ahead of Int’l Day of Peace, UN appeals for all guns to fall silent on 21 Sept
United Nations, (UN News Centre) 18 September 2015 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is calling for the laying down of arms and a 24-hour cease-fire on 21 September, which is observed around the world each year as the International Day of Peace. The United Nations General Assembly established the International Day of Peace in 1981 as […]
more…18 Sep, 2015
Why Our Deadly Love Affair with Bottled Water Has to Stop | Alternet
This spring, as California withered in its fourth year of drought and mandatory water restrictions were enacted for the first time in the state’s history, a news story broke revealing that Nestlé Waters North America was tapping springs in the San Bernardino National Forest in southern California using a permit that expired 27 years ago. […]
more…18 Sep, 2015
World Dream Day Ignites “Chain Reaction” For Global Good
New York, NY (PRWEB) September 17, 2015 — On Friday, September 25, 2015, as leaders from around the world, including Pope Francis, are at the United Nations for the General Assembly and Post 2015 Sustainable Development Summit, people across the globe will unite in celebration of the 4th annual World Dream Day. World Dream Day […]
more…17 Sep, 2015
The White House: We Stand With Ahmed
Full text of statement issued by the U.S. White House on Sept 15, 2015 Yesterday, a 14-year-old student named Ahmed Mohamed was arrested for bringing his engineering project (an electronic clock) to his high school. Officials mistook it for a bomb. When I was growing up, my friends and I were fortunate to know how […]
more…16 Sep, 2015
Taxi unions call for innovation and a level playing field
Brussels, 15 September 2015 (IRU media release) – The European Social Partners in road transport, IRU and ETF (European Transport Workers’ Federation), have renewed their call for a level playing field in the taxi and hire-car with driver sector. Fair competition is essential for supporting innovation and ensuring high service quality to customers, good working […]
more…16 Sep, 2015
Bulgarian musician Theodosii Spassov named UNESCO Artist for Peace
United Nations, (UN News Centre) 15 September 2015 – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced today that Bulgarian musician Theodosii Spassov is being designated as an Artist for Peace in recognition of his talent and innovation, as well as his commitment to highlight music as a force to enhance dialogue among […]
more…16 Sep, 2015
Building the Business: PATA Travel Mart 2015 finds its SME niche
Bengaluru, Karnataka — The 38th PATA Travel Mart, held here between Sept 6-8, was a small but largely successful show that has strengthened the possibility of positioning it as the Asia-Pacific’s leading event for niche-market, small and medium-sized entrepreneurs. With a record 78 first-timers amongst the 200 hosted buyers, and not a single multinational brand-name […]
more…15 Sep, 2015
All-You-Can-Fly Service Launched between New York and Boston
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–September 15, 2015 – Beacon, the all-you-can-fly membership for frequent fliers in the Northeast U.S., today launches its service between New York and Boston. Beacon is the first subscription service bringing the convenience, comfort and innovation of all-you-can-fly private air travel to the East Coast. “We are thrilled to be launching our service […]
more…15 Sep, 2015
THAI Royal Orchid Holidays Organizes Buddhist Meditation Tour to Sri Lanka
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI)’s Royal Orchid Holidays will organize a Buddhist tour during 21-25 October 2015 from Bangkok to Colombo, Sri Lanka for customers interested in prayer, meditation, and sermons by Phra Maha Vudhijaya Vajiramedhi (V. Vajiramedhi). Mrs. Busaba Sangawibha, THAI Vice President, Marketing Development and Customer Services Department, said THAI’s Royal […]
more…11 Sep, 2015
The Unbearable Ease of Destroying Palestinian Homes – Ha’aretz
On the last day of August Israel Defense Forces carried out 15 raids on various communities in the West Bank. This was reported by the PLO’s negotiation affairs department on the basis of reports by the Palestinian security forces. Such raids are routine and on that day too they ended with arrests, clashes with residents […]
more…11 Sep, 2015
Amex Global Business Travel Releases First Corporate Social Responsibility Report
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–September 10, 2015 — American Express Global Business Travel (“GBT”) today announced the release of its inaugural corporate social responsibility (CSR) report, GBT’s Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility 2014. The report outlines the company’s commitment to responsible, sustainable and ethical processes and practices in five key areas of focus: governance and ethics, employees, […]
more…11 Sep, 2015
Travel + Leisure Unveils New E-Commerce Initiative
NEW YORK & LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–September 09, 2015 – Time Inc.’s Travel + Leisure today announced an e-commerce partnership with Black Tomato, a leading purveyor of luxury, tailor-made experiential travel. The collaboration centers on a new franchise, Travel + Leisure Journeys, which is a set of 20 editorially crafted vacations introduced in September across print and […]
more…11 Sep, 2015
Corporate Survey Identifies U.S. States with the Best and Worst “Lawsuit Climates”
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–September 10, 2015 — 75 percent of attorneys at U.S. companies say a state’s lawsuit environment is likely to impact important business decisions at their company, including where to locate or expand according to a new survey released today by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR). That is an 18 percent increase […]
more…11 Sep, 2015
GMS Ministers Agree to More Seamless Cross-border Transport, Trade and Tourism
NAY PI TAW, MYANMAR, 10 Sept 2015, ADB media release – Ministers attending the 20th Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Ministerial Conference called for the mobilization of additional funding to fully implement a $30 billion pipeline of investment and technical assistance projects that will drive growth and infrastructure development in the subregion. “The GMS Economic Cooperation […]
more…11 Sep, 2015
Construction starts of second Thai–Myanmar Friendship Bridge
Mae Sot, Thai News Agency, 2 September 2015, – Thailand and Myanmar are starting the construction of the second Thai – Myanmar Friendship Bridge, linking Mae Sot in Thailand’s Tak province with the town of Myawaddy in Myanmar. Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak and Deputy President of the Republic of the Union of the Myanmar […]
more…11 Sep, 2015
Thailand Promotes Herbal Medicine and Health Behavior Change Program
Bangkok, 11 September 2015, The Department of Thai Traditional and Complementary Medicine has been told to accelerate the development of Thai herbal medicine to international standards. Public Health Minister Clinical Professor Dr. Piyasakol Sakolsatyadorn said that the Ministry of Public Health is ready to promote the growing of herbal plants as cash crops to generate […]
more…8 Sep, 2015
U.S. Author Calls for More “Thinkers, Makers and Risk Takers” to Confront Looming Talent Shortage
INDIANAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– September 08, 2015 — An overwhelming majority of Americans say the federal government should make it a high priority to increase the talent of our nation’s workforce, according to a new Gallup-Lumina Foundation Pulse Poll. The results come as a new book, America Needs Talent, spotlights the gaps in our nation’s talent pool […]
more…8 Sep, 2015
250 companies to attend ASEAN logistics and transport show Oct 1-3 in KL
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug 26 (NNN-Bernama) — The integration of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) has spurred some 250 companies from over 10 countries to participate in the Asean Logistics & Transport Show 2015 (ALTS 2015), said Jonathan Kan, Chief Executive Officer of Fairs & Events Management Sdn Bhd (FEMSB). In a statement Wednesday, Kan […]
more…8 Sep, 2015
China sets US$9.4 bln fund to boost SMEs
Beijing, (China Daily), September 02, 2015 – China plans to set up a national fund of up to 60 billion yuan ($9.4 billion) to encourage the growth of small and micro-businesses. The fund is in addition to measures lowering the initial capital requirement for fixed-asset investment projects, a State Council executive meeting decided on Tuesday. […]
more…8 Sep, 2015
Sukhoi ready to deliver 100 passenger planes to Iran
Moscow, Aug 28, IRNA – The Russian aircraft company Sukhoi says it is ready to deliver 100 modern Superjet-100 passenger planes to Iran. The Russian company had put the Superjet-100 on display in MAKS 2015 air show. Media reports say Iran is discussing the purchase of the passenger planes with Russi, noting that the two […]
more…8 Sep, 2015
Hilton Unveils Parental Leave Policies Claimed to be “Best in Industry”
MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–September 04, 2015– Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) today announced parental leave policies that it claims will be the best offered by any major global hospitality company in the United States and Puerto Rico. The benefits will be available to Team Members at owned and managed hotels and corporate offices with one year of […]
more…8 Sep, 2015
First Annual Chinese Qipao Festival to be launched in New York
NEW YORK, Sept. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — ICN TV Network is to launch the first Chinese Qipao Festival, a series of events, each of which celebrates, in unique fashion, the beauty of the qipao and importance of Chinese culture heritage. The three events take place on September 10, 19 and 26. The qipao (or cheongsam), […]
more…8 Sep, 2015
IACC Survey Shows Strong Generational Differences Amongst Meeting Planners in Asia-Pacific
8 September 2015 – A recent survey conducted by the International Association of Conference Centres (IACC), in partnership with Development Counsellors International (DCI), has revealed the generational preferences of meeting planners in the Australia Asia Pacific region. Mark Cooper, CEO, IACC commented: “This is the first survey of its kind produced by IACC in the […]
more…8 Sep, 2015
Indonesian President wants forest-burning to end by 2016
JAKARTA, Indonesia Sept 7 (NNN-Bernama) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo has warned individuals and plantation owners in Sumatra not to carry out land clearing activities by burning the forests from next year, or they could face legal action. Joko, or better known as Jokowi, who visited the land clearing and forest fire sites Banyuasin, West […]
more…8 Sep, 2015
Ricoh Europe Survey Forecasts More Workplace Collisions as Gen Z Joins Workforce
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–September 07, 2015 – More than half of workers (52 per cent) say their employers are failing to meet the needs of different generations in the workplace, according to new research commissioned by Ricoh Europe. The stark finding points to a corporate collision course, as for the first time in history a fourth generation […]
more…5 Sep, 2015
Secondary destinations worldwide invited to apply for US$1 million PATA-TripAdvisor marketing competition
Bengaluru — Secondary and emerging cities and destinations worldwide are being invited to apply for a unique competition designed to demonstrate a link between their marketing campaigns and the economic and ecological advancement of their communities. The competition carries awards valued at US$1 million in additional marketing exposure. Initiated by the Pacific Asia Travel Association […]
more…5 Sep, 2015
Calls grow for easing Russia-Brunei visa procedure
Brunei, August 31, 2015, RBTH — A head of a business body looking to promote Russia’s trade with ASEAN countries called for Russia and Brunei to create a simplified bilateral visa regime. Linar Yakupov, President of Regions-Russia Association told the Brunei Times that stringent visa regulations for Russians to enter Brunei were hampering tourism and […]
more…5 Sep, 2015
Indian, Laotian temples lead 2015 UNESCO Asia‐Pacific Heritage Awards
BANGKOK, 1 September 2015 — The Conservation of the Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple in Kerala, India has received the Award of Excellence in this year’s UNESCO Asia‐Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. Xieng Thong Temple in Luang Prabang won the Award of Merit and became the first project in Lao PDR to receive the UNESCO Asia‐Pacific Heritage Award. A […]
more…5 Sep, 2015
Why the Israeli lobby is trying to derail the Iran nuclear deal
Tehran, Aug 29, IRNA – Iran and the Sextet of world powers clinched an agreement known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on July 14 to solve a controversy over Iran’s nuclear program after 12 years of negotiations. The implementation of JCPOA needs a strong political determination on the part of both sides. […]
more…4 Sep, 2015
Pope Francis calls on wealthy, powerful to protect Earth
Vatican City, AFP, September 3, 2015 – Pope Francis has called on the rich and powerful to take care of Earth as he launched a day of global prayer ahead of key meetings on climate change. The pontiff, speaking at St. Peter’s Basilica, asked God to enlighten “those who hold power and money so that […]
more…4 Sep, 2015
Bangladesh holds first international cricket tournament for disabled people
DHAKA, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) — Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wednesday inaugurated the first-ever international cricket tournament for disabled people in capital Dhaka. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), in collaboration with Bangladesh’s Ministry of Youth and Sports, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP), organized the five-nation international cricket […]
more…4 Sep, 2015
Xinhua Insight: Challenges, opportunities seen in China’s aging population
BEIJING, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) — When looking for a balance between independence and health care in later life, China’s older generation must navigate an under-developed, overwhelmed sector. Many Chinese believe it is the responsibility of children to care for their aging parents, and often grandparents, too. In some cases, those that put their elderly relatives […]
more…2 Sep, 2015
BTC: Lufthansa Group’s Surcharge Could Cost The Airline Industry Billions of Euros
September 1, 2015 – Years ago there was a breed of airline executives who always spoke passionately about the need for industry-mindedness in decisions that affect other participants in the travel value chain, including the end customer. They were equally passionate about the value of travel agents, especially with respect to supporting complex corporate travel […]
more…2 Sep, 2015
High Ratings For Travel Media Communications Course In Macau
Macau — A unique media communications course presented to the Macau tourism industry by Travel Impact Newswire Executive Editor Imtiaz Muqbil has won exceptionally high ratings. Hosted by the Macau Government Tourist Office, the August 24 course was attended by 24 media and marketing communications professionals from the MGTO and Macau hotels. MGTO Director Maria […]
more…2 Sep, 2015
Over 5 mln foreign tourists visited Iran in 6 months
Tehran, Sept 1, IRNA – Vice president and head of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization (CHTHO) said on Tuesday that some 5,100,000 foreign tourists visited Iran during last (Iranian) year (ended on March 20, 2014). Speaking on the occasion of the Government Week, Masoud Soltanifar said that the increase in foreign tourists’ entry is […]
more…2 Sep, 2015
82 Groups Ask U.S. Justice Dept to Address Illegality of ‘Muslim-Free Zone’ Businesses
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/1/2015) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, announced today that a coalition of 82 civil liberties, human rights, immigrant rights, faith, and cultural organizations (see list of signatories below) sent a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch asking her to investigate the growing […]
more…1 Sep, 2015
Lufthansa blowing hot and cold over Distribution Cost Charge?
Two separate announcements on Aug 31 have led to some head-scratching over the status of Lufthansa’s Distribution Cost Charge. An announcement by the Travel Agents Association of India, published in the BreakingNews website quotes Mr Marzban Antia, Hon. Treasurer & Co-Chairman (Airline Council) as saying that a letter has been received from Lufthansa boss Will […]
more…1 Sep, 2015
2014 World Airport Traffic Report Released
Montréal, 31 August 2015 (ACI media release) – Airports Council International (ACI) has released the latest edition of the World Airport Traffic Report. With comprehensive data coverage for over 2,200 airports in more than 160 countries worldwide, ACI’s flagship publication remains the authoritative source and industry reference for the latest airport traffic data, rankings and […]
more…1 Sep, 2015
Dubai to host 10th World Health Tourism Congress from Sept 6 – 7
Dubai, August 29, 2015, Grand Aurum Marketing media release: Under the patronage of Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce (DTCM), and for the second consecutive year, Dubai will host the 10th World Health Tourism Congress (WHTC) from September 6 to 7 with the support of the Arab Tourism Organization (ATO) […]
more…1 Sep, 2015
A Tribute to Muhammad Ali, the Greatest Sportsman of All Time
Muhammad Ali is one of the most remarkable personalities of our time and the greatest sportsman ever to walk the earth. To honor this living legend, TASCHEN has created a work that is epic in scale and as unique and vibrant as the man himself. A worthy tribute to his life should reflect the scale […]
more…1 Sep, 2015
Int’l Road Union launches high-level group to grow bus & coach transport on India’s roads by 2030
New Delhi, IRU Press Release 31 August 2015 – A new high-level group of leading Indian and international transport stakeholders has launched in New Delhi. Initiated by IRU as part of its Smart Move Campaign, the new Group aims to substantially increase the use of collective passenger transport on India’s roads by 2030. Ananda Rao, […]
more…1 Sep, 2015
It’s Official: Watching More TV as a Young Adult Predicts Obesity
Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) August 31, 2015 – The more hours young adults spend watching television each day, the greater the likelihood that they’ll have a higher body mass index and bigger waist circumference, a 15-year analysis by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health revealed. The association did not hold in later years, […]
more…1 Sep, 2015
50% of Workers Say Their Home is Their Preferred Place for Maximum Productivity
Boulder, CO (PRWEB)August 31, 2015 In a recent FlexJobs survey with more than 2,600 respondents, half (50 percent) of people reported that their home–and not the office–is their location of choice to be most productive on important work-related projects. Another 12 percent said they would choose a coffee shop, co-working space, library or other place […]
more…1 Sep, 2015
Israeli Army Prevents Rehabilitation of Hebron Archaeological Site
HEBRON, August 31, 2015 (WAFA) – Israeli army and Jewish settlers on Monday hindered ongoing renovation work at an archeological site in the town of Bani Na’im, to the east of Hebron, according to local sources. The sources told WAFA an Israeli army force accompanied by staff from the so-called Israeli Civil Administration, as well […]
more…1 Sep, 2015
U.S. Electrical Workers Union becomes first to join BDS Movement against Israel
Baltimore, Source: UE Union website 28 August, 2015– The final session of the UE 74th National Convention on Thursday morning, August 20, discussed and approved several more resolutions, including “Stop the Dismantling of Public Education”, “Build Union Co-ops”, “Justice and Peace for the Peoples of Palestine and Israel,” “For Peace, Jobs, and a Pro-Worker Foreign […]
more…1 Sep, 2015
Growing Workplace Violence Threats Open New Revenue Stream for U.S. Security Consultants
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 31, 2015 – The Consulting, Investigations and International (CI&I) division of security company Andrews International, an affiliate of U.S. Security Associates, held a Workplace Violence Program training in the last month in Atlanta aimed at educating clients and potential clients on best practices for prevention, mitigation, and response tactics to […]
more…1 Sep, 2015
California Faith Group Organises March Demanding Legislation to Track Racial Profiling
Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) August 31, 2015 – On September 2, 2015, PICO California and the larger Communities United Coalition, community members, and clergy will march on the State Capitol for the Rally for Justice in support of AB 953 (Weber). The country has been reeling from the angst of videotaped acts of aggression and violence […]
more…31 Aug, 2015
China’s important contribution to WWII victory little known to Europeans: German ex-chancellor
BERLIN, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) — China made a very important contribution to the victory in the World War II (WWII), which was little known to Europeans, former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has said. Schroeder is among dozens of foreign statesmen invited to witness the military parade of China to celebrate the WWII victory. The event […]
more…31 Aug, 2015
Chinese-built modern airport boosts Western Kenya’s economy
NAIROBI, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) — The economy of Kenya’s western region has experienced a dramatic revival following the modernization of Kisumu International Airport by a Chinese company. Located on the edge of Kenya’s third largest city, the upgraded Kisumu International Airport is now a busy transport hub connecting the country to the wider eastern African […]
more…31 Aug, 2015
Thousands of Australian undergrads to get funding for study abroad in 2016
Canberra, 28 August 2015, Australian government Joint Media Release — Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop and Minister for Education and Training Christopher Pyne today released details of the 461 mobility projects that will be funded in 2016 under the New Colombo Plan. The New Colombo Plan is a signature initiative of the Australian Government […]
more…31 Aug, 2015
Islamic Tourism: Lombok to host 2nd Travel Mart & ASEAN Seminar
The city of Mataram, Lombok, Indonesia has been chosen by the Ministry of Tourism, Indonesia, to host the 2nd World Islamic Tourism Mart & ASEAN Joint Seminar on Islamic Tourism from 22nd to 24th October 2015. WITM-JOSIT is a joint collaboration between WiTM Event and the Ministry of Tourism, Indonesia. This is going to be […]
more…31 Aug, 2015
India’s IATA agents blast “foreign airlines” trying to “dictate terms in Indian skies”
The IATA Agents Association of India (IAAI) has sent out a circular claiming that Lufthansa’s upcoming Distribution Cost Charge is illegal, and will “drive the final nail in the Travel Agents’ coffin” if implemented on 1 September 2015. Adopting a stridently nationalistic tone, the circular says, “IAAI will not allow any foreign airlines to dominate […]
more…29 Aug, 2015
Costs Forcing U.S. Military Families To Scale Back Summer Vacations
FORT WORTH, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–August 06, 2015 — Sequestration and economic worries are prodding America’s career military families to scale back their rest and relaxation plans again this summer. The First Command Financial Behaviors Index® reveals that 47 percent of middle-class military families (commissioned officers and senior NCOs in pay grades E-6 and above with household […]
more…29 Aug, 2015
World’s largest anti-corruption conference to be held in Malaysia, 2 – 4 September
Berlin, 27 Aug 2015, (Transparency International media release) – The 16th International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) will take place from 2 – 4 September 2015 in Putrajaya, Malaysia under the theme “Ending Impunity: People. Integrity. Action.” All too often, those in power who steal from the public purse are able to escape justice. The IACC will […]
more…29 Aug, 2015
Young Europeans more attracted by cross-border access to online content: survey
BRUSSELS, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) — For almost one in three Europeans, it would be important to be able to have cross-border access to online content when traveling in another European Union (EU) country, according to Eurobarometer survey findings released Friday. The younger the people are, the more they are attracted by cross-border opportunities, as the […]
more…29 Aug, 2015
Iran ready to reciprocally waive visa requirements
Isfahan, Aug 28, IRNA – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said foreign nationals whose respective countries facilitate Iranians’ entry to their land without visas do not require visas to visit Iran. ‘To promote relations, we are ready to reciprocate the countries’ plans to allow Iranians visit their lands without obtaining visas,’ he told reporters on […]
more…29 Aug, 2015
Boeing Sees 20-year Demand in China for 6,330 Airplanes Valued at Nearly $1 Trillion
BEIJING, Aug. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA), China’s leading provider of commercial airplanes, today projected a demand in the country for 6,330 new airplanes over the next 20 years. Boeing released its annual China Current Market Outlook (CMO) today in Beijing, estimating the total value of those new airplanes at $950 billion. “Despite the […]
more…29 Aug, 2015
China Southern offers African buyers discounts to attend 118th Canton Fair
GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — This autumn the Canton Fair will boost Sino-African trade through the continuation of its successful partnership with China Southern Airlines (CSA). CSA is offering all African attendees discounted flights between Nairobi and Guangzhou for the 118 th session of the Fair – taking place between October 15 and […]
more…29 Aug, 2015
First “outsider” Governor at TAT cements era of new leadership for Thai tourism
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand entered a new era with the appointment of a 49-year-old, Japanese-trained economist as its first “outsider” Governor. The appointment of Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn brings to an end a tradition of appointing people from within that has been the unwritten rule ever since the TAT was founded in 1960. […]
more…28 Aug, 2015
PATA Travel Mart Preview: As Confidence Returns, Bottom-line Improves
Bangkok – The Pacific Asia Travel Association is on track to convert a US$700,000 deficit in 2014 into a US$134,000 surplus this financial year, thanks to stronger membership growth, a surge in profitable events and sell-out PATA Travel Mart, PATA CEO Mario Hardy said last week. In a PTM preview interview, Mr. Hardy said the […]
more…28 Aug, 2015
China-Thailand Railway project gets green light
Bangkok, August 27, 2015, People’s Daily Online) – After many ups and downs, China has finally won the railway cooperation project with Thailand. Zhu Xijun, general manager of the Southeast Asia Company of China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC), said on Aug. 26 that after six rounds of negotiation, both sides plans to sign the inter-governmental […]
more…28 Aug, 2015
Think China is the source of global financial volatility? Think again
BEIJING, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) — China is not the main cause of the current chaos in the global financial market. Problems in the West are more to blame. Turmoil has swept financial markets across the globe over the last few weeks, slashing stock prices, jolting the value of major currencies, and beating commodity prices to […]
more…28 Aug, 2015
Interview: Volatilities are “natural consequence” of China’s economic transition
by Xinhua writers Zheng Qihang, Guan Jianwu WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) — Recent volatilities of Chinese stock markets and the currency depreciation are “natural” in such an economic transition as China is undergoing, chairman of the Principal Financial Group said. Larry Zimpleman, also chief executive officer of the Principal Financial Group, said in a recent […]
more…28 Aug, 2015
European migrant crisis blowback for U.S.-created turmoil in Middle East
BEIJING, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) — While Europe is struggling to cope with massive influx of refugees from Africa and the Middle East, the United States should refrain from taking a not-in-my-backyard attitude and reflect on its Middle East policy, which directly or indirectly displaced thousands of people. Europe has been inflicted by the illegal migrants […]
more…28 Aug, 2015
Catholics to observe Global Day of Prayer for the Environment on Sept. 1
Manila, August 27, 2015, Manila Bulletin – In keeping with Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment, the Philippine Roman Catholic Church will observe the Global Day of Prayer for the Environment on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Dubbed “World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation,” prayer services will be observed in all Catholic churches across […]
more…27 Aug, 2015
Respected U.S. Biblical scholar changes stance on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Louisville, Kentucky (PRWEB)August 25, 2015 – Walter Brueggemann, a respected and prolific biblical scholar, provides candid commentary about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in his new book Chosen? Reading the Bible amid the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (Westminster John Knox Press). Encouraging his contemporaries to reconsider their stance as well, Brueggemann offers a no-holds-barred perspective on the ongoing situation […]
more…27 Aug, 2015
China drafts first law to curb domestic violence
Beijing, (Xinhua), August 24, 2015 – Chinese legislators are working on a law specifically on domestic violence that highlights prevention and introduces habeas corpus. The bill was tabled to the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee for a first reading on Monday. The draft clearly defines the responsibilities of different social groups in preventing domestic […]
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Asia’s largest glass viewing platform to open soon in China
Beijing, (People’s Daily Online) August 24, 2015 – Located on the top of a cliff 1,200 meters above sea level, the glass viewing platform of Tian-Sheng-San-Qiao in Wulong county of Chongqing stretches 11 meters from the edge of the cliff, with the length of 26 meters and vertical height of 280m from the bottom of […]
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Office Workers Survey: Clashes over Temps, Last Cup of Coffee, and Even Singing and Stealing Lunches!
Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) August 25, 2015 — These days folks fight at work over more than promotions. A new national survey of working Americans reveals more than half battle co-workers over office cleanliness and temperature settings. And when things don’t go their way, employees will secretly change the temperature, persuade the person in charge to […]
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Chinese newspaper details how corrupt officials try to evade investigation
BEIJING, (Xinhua), 2015-08-09 – As China’s anti-graft campaign deepens, it seems that corrupt officials have also learnt some lessons from the fallen “tigers and flies,” high-ranking officials and lowly bureaucrats. Newspaper details how corrupt officials try to evade investigation A newspaper affiliated to the top anti-graft body on Saturday published a report detailing how corrupt […]
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Australia allocates A$11.9 million to preserve Indigenous languages
Canberra, 26 August 2015, (Minister for the Arts) – The Australian Government today announces $11.9 million for 2015-16 to support work to revive and maintain Australia’s Indigenous languages. The Indigenous Languages and Arts program aims to showcase, protect and encourage participation in traditional and contemporary Indigenous artistic expression to strengthen pride in identity and culture […]
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ADB Opens Online Photo Contest for Amateurs on the Impacts of Climate Change
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, ADB News Release – Climate change may well be the greatest challenge of our age and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today kicked off an online photo contest to find the best images representing the impacts of climate change on the people and environments in Asia and the Pacific. “It is said that […]
more…24 Aug, 2015
China’s business travel spending projected to surge by 15.6% this year
Beijing, (China Daily) 2015-08-21 — Business travel spending in China is expected to grow by around 15.6 percent this year to about 126 billion yuan ($19.7 billion), making it the slowest growth in the last three years, said a new report. According to the 2015 Chinese business travel management report from iResearch Consulting Group, a […]
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Thailand Leads World with Policy to Advance Good Health via Religious Practices
Bangkok 16 August 2015, (Public Relations Department) — The Ministry of Public Health is pushing for a national policy to promote a healthy lifestyle by encouraging people to focus on their religious practices, along with medical treatment, exercise, and healthy diet. The national policy, to be implemented from 2016 to 2020, was raised for discussion […]
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ASEAN SMEs urged to venture into online trading
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia Aug 21 (NNN-Bernama) — ASEAN small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been urged to venture into e-commerce or online trading to extend the reach of their products or services. ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ABAC) chairman Munir Majid said this was the future and currently in ASEAN, only one per cent of the […]
more…24 Aug, 2015
With Slave Trade Remembrance Day, UN marks start of Int’l Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024)
United Nations, (UN News Centre), 23 August 2015 – By teaching, communicating and transmitting the history of the slave trade the world can reinforce the rights and the dignity of people of African descent and, together, fight against all forms of racism and discrimination, the head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization […]
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Indonesian Minister launches national anti-prostitution movement
Antara, Jayapura, Indonesia, August 21 2015 – Social Affairs Minister Khofifah Indar Parawansa launched on Friday a national prostitution-free movement in Jayapura, Papua, in an attempt to eradicate sex work in the country by 2019. The launch was marked with the closure of a red-light district in East Sentani, Papua, with its sex workers being […]
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People with disabilities thrive in Sino-German firm
Taicang city, Jiangsu province (chinadaily.com.cn) 2015-08-18 – Taicang Sino-German Handicapped Technology Co (TSGHT) has come to the limelight nearly five months after its opening on March 26 in Taicang city, Jiangsu province. According to Lu Xiaochen, one of the 12 disabled people working at the facility, the company is expected to turn a profit after […]
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Xiamen Airport becomes 5th in China to offer 24×7 operations
Xiamen, (chinadaily.com.cn), 2015-08-19 — After one month of trial operation, Gaoqi International Airport in Xiamen, Fujian province will officially launch its around-the-clock clearance service on August 26. The service will put the airport on a shortlist of five Chinese airports to offer such services, following Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu. The move will enable Gaoqi […]
more…24 Aug, 2015
Forbidden City shut down until Sept 3
BEIJING, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) — The Forbidden City will not open to the public from Aug. 22 to Sept. 3, the Palace Museum confirmed Friday. North to the Tian’anmen Square, the 600-year-old imperial palace is the center point for the upcoming military parade on Sept. 3, which will mark the 70th anniversary of the victory […]
more…23 Aug, 2015
Sea-locked Indonesia to stress maritime advantage as main development sector
Jakarta (ANTARA News) 21 August 2015 – Indonesia is one of the worlds largest maritime countries, with some 5.8 million square kilometers of sea territory, while its land territory covers only 1.9 million square kilometers. Its coastline is some 92 thousand kilometers long, making it the second-longest after Canada. The country is the largest archipelagic […]
more…21 Aug, 2015
In Pictures: Multi-faith ceremony to mourn Bangkok bomb victims, pray for safety & security
Bangkok – A multi-faith ceremony comprising of representatives of Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism was held at 0700 hrs on Aug 21 to mourn the victims of the 17 Aug bomb blast which killed 21 innocent civilians and injured dozens more, most of them tourists. The ceremonies began at the Erawan shrine with prayers […]
more…20 Aug, 2015
UN health agency kicks-off campaign honouring world’s health workers
United Nations, (UN News Centre) 14 August 2015 – The World Health Organization (WHO) is preparing to launch a campaign aimed at honouring the sacrifices and efforts of thousands of international health workers deployed to the frontlines of the world’s most pressing crises, the United Nations agency has announced. The online campaign – to be […]
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Air India Express launches direct flights Varanasi – Sharjah
New Delhi, Ministry of Civil Aviation, 17-August-2015 – The Union Minister of Civil Aviation Mr Ashok Gajapathi Raju and Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Culture (Independent Charge) and Tourism (Independent Charge), Dr. Mahesh Sharma today jointly inaugurated direct flight of Air India’s budget arm, Air India Express, between Varanasi and Sharjah. The Varanasi-Sharjah […]
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Italy targets Iran trade opportunities
ROME, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) — Following the easing of sanctions against Iran decided in the nuclear deal signed on July 14 in Vienna, all the requisites are now in place for Italy to rekindle its ancient relationship with Tehran. Last year, the Italian exchange with Iran amounted to nearly 1.6 billion euros (1.8 billion U.S. […]
more…20 Aug, 2015
Israel Army Demolishes Structures in Jerusalem, Ramallah, Targets Another House in Hebron
WEST BANK, August 19, 2015 (WAFA) – Israeli authorities demolished on Wednesday two residential units in Jerusalem and Ramallah, as well as notified to demolish the house of a prisoner in Hebron, according to local and media sources. Local sources said an Israeli police force accompanied by heavy machinery broke into Wadi al-Jouz neighborhood in […]
more…20 Aug, 2015
Arab-American group seeks data to monitor discrimination by Israeli border authorities
Washington, DC | www.adc.org | August 17, 2015 – Over the course of the past few months, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) has observed an increase in the number of U.S. Citizens of Arab descent who have been arbitrarily detained, interrogated, and denied entry to Palestine through Israeli controlled borders. Take Action: If you or someone […]
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World Bank Project Provides Hospitality and Tour Guide Training to Palestinians
WEST BANK, August 17, 2015 (World Bank media release)—Spanning more than 300 kilometers in the West Bank, and continuing across Jordan, Israel and the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, the Abraham trekking path is considered one of the world’s most attractive tourist destinations. Along the path, which follows the footsteps of Abraham, a prominent historical figure […]
more…20 Aug, 2015
Multi-faith religious rites for Bangkok bomb victims on Aug 21
BANGKOK, 19 August 2015 (NNT) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced that it will be holding a religious ceremony for the Ratchaprasong bomb victims on 21 August 2015. The Director-General of the BMA’s Culture, Sport and Tourism Department Pranee Sattayaprakop has chaired the preparatory meeting for the religious ceremony, which will be held […]
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