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Statesman honored
The home of former UN secretary-general U Thant in Yangon is to be turned into a… [more]
Asian Markets – Surabaya Street Market
A place of history in modern Jakarta In Asia Talk’s ongoing series about the continent’s… [more]
Spiritual enlightenment
Celebrants are preparing for Boun Visakhaboucha on May 24 this year – a hugely… [more]
Rebirth of museum
Visitors to Japan’s Miyagi Prefecture are well advised to visit a museum that has… [more]
New era of luxury
The Mandarin Oriental Pudong – scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2013… [more]
Destination Asia Vietnam appoints General Manager
Destination Asia is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Clark as our new General… [more]
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Statesman honored
The home of former UN secretary-general U Thant in Yangon is to be turned into a museum, the Xinhua news agency has reported. [Read more…]
Asian Markets – Surabaya Street Market
In Asia Talk’s ongoing series about the continent’s best markets, we next highlight the Surabaya Street Market in Jakarta which still retains an “old world” authenticity as the capital continues a major wave of modernization.
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Spiritual enlightenment
Celebrants are preparing for Boun Visakhaboucha on May 24 this year – a hugely important festival held during the sixth full moon of the lunar calendar which marks the birth date of the Lord Buddha and his attainment of nirvana. [Read more…]
Rebirth of museum
Visitors to Japan’s Miyagi Prefecture are well advised to visit a museum that has reopened after two years renovation work following the Tohoku earthquake in March 2011. [Read more…]
New era of luxury
The Mandarin Oriental Pudong – scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2013 – will mark the debut of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in Shanghai.
[Read more…]
Biking the bread basket
An off-the-beaten track, two-wheel adventure, offers riders an insight into the rich tapestry of life in the Mekong Delta. [Read more…]
Travel with conscience
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a digital marketing campaign and competition called “The Little Big Project” in response to the growing demand for volunteer tourism. [Read more…]
Hi-tech upgrade
Hong Kong carrier Dragonair has unveiled new seats for business and economy classes, as well as an upgraded in-flight entertainment system. [Read more…]
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