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Mice players want state support, long-term plan Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:26PMThe Thai Mice (meeting, incentive, conference, and exhibition) industry requires more co-operation between the private and public sectors and a long-term strategic plan to make the country a leading destination, say industry leaders.
Chinese envoy optimistic about ties with RP Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:57PMMANILA -- A Chinese envoy believed the crack on the relationship of China and the Philippines will eventually be healed as soon as the probe on the bloody hostage incident will render credible results. read more
Capps Welcomes $1.5 Million Airport Grant Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:13PMWill go toward construction of new and improved terminal.
John W. Whitehead: Scanners: No Place to Hide Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:07PMAs the surveillance state expands around us, entangling us in a web from which there is no escape, what we used to call "privacy" is fast becoming a thing of the past.
High-speed train venture with China proposed Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:38PMA railway route linking Bangkok and Nong Khai may feature Thailand's first high-speed train, if Thailand chooses to construct a track to standards set in China for fast rail services joining Thailand and northern Malaysia to all parts of China.
Ryanair leaving Belfast, blasts Ulster govt delays Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:59AMEurope-leading budget airline Ryanair announced Tuesday it's quitting operations from Belfast -- and, in a tirade from the boss, blamed the Northern Ireland government for failing to extend the runway. Northern Ireland - Belfast - Ryanair - Business and Economy - Michael O'Leary
Ryanair leaving Belfast, blasts Ulster govt delays Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:28AM(AP:DUBLIN) Europe-leading budget airline Ryanair says it's quitting operations from Belfast _ and, in a tirade from the boss, blamed the Northern Ireland government for failing to extend the runway.
Ryanair leaving Belfast, blasts Ulster govt delays Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:27AM(AP:DUBLIN) Europe-leading budget airline Ryanair announced Tuesday it's quitting operations from Belfast _ and, in a tirade from the boss, blamed the Northern Ireland government for failing to extend the runway.
Japan Airlines to eliminate 16,000 jobs as part of restructuring plan Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:06AMTOKYO, JAPAN : Japan Airlines Corp. (JAL) on Tuesday announced that it is planning to eliminate over 16,000 jobs, retire 103 aircraft, and discontinue 49 international and domestic routes.
Ryanair boss blames delays over Belfast airport pull-out Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:42AMRyanair boss Michael O'Leary today blamed government delays over approving a controversial runway extension for his decision to pull out of George Best Belfast City Airport.
China Fortifies State Businesses to Fuel Growth Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:13AMBEIJING -- During its decades of rapid growth, China thrived by allowing once-suppressed private entrepreneurs to prosper, often at the expense of the old, inefficient state sector of the economy.
Asia assesses prospects as world recovery stumbles Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:23PMTalk of the global economic recovery fizzling doesn't faze Cho Byung-cheol, president of a small South Korean technology company that has already set up a branch in China and plans one soon in the Uni
Asia assesses prospects as world recovery stumbles Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:03PMTalk of the global economic recovery fizzling doesn't faze Cho Byung-cheol, president of a small South Korean technology company that has already set up a branch in China and plans one soon in the United States.
Our Tattered Infrastructure, Part 2108 Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:59PMThis airplane is in better shape than it looks. We hope. American Airlines - Airline - Apple Store - Fixed-wing aircraft - Livery
Asia assesses prospects as world recovery stumbles Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:35PMTalk of the global economic recovery fizzling doesn't faze Cho Byung-cheol, president of a small South Korean technology company that has already set up a branch in China and plans one soon in the United States. The company, which designs and makes... South Korea - United States - China - Asia - Technology
Tiger Airways expected to be a roaring success Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:37PMThai Airways International president Piyasvasti Amranand, right, tells The Nation's |Achara Deboonme the |reasons why THAI picked |Tiger Airways as the partner for its low-cost airline joint venture. He is confident that the investment will bear fruit and help strengthen the national carrier's domestic and regional presence.
MVP’s golden touch Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:22AMIF PHILEX Mining Corp. has been defying gravity in the stock market, it’s because pundits smell a potential investment deal that can brighten prospects for the country’s mining crown jewel in the years ahead.
Will the Ibis fly? Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:23AMInterGlobe’s Rahul Bhatia plans to roll out almost 200 mid-budget Ibis hotels eyeing the demand from young executives and the growing middle class. Will the move pay off? Scale holds the key to the plan.
Budget airline in mind at JAL Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:15AMJapan Airlines is considering the establishment of a low-cost carrier while it goes through its state-supervised restructure.
Mexicana airline to shut down tomorrow Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:17PMMexicana de Aviacion, one of Mexico’s two major airlines, will cease operations by midday Saturday, Mexico’s Transport Minister Juan Molinar said
Troubled airline Mexicana to shut down Saturday Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:11PMTroubled airline Mexicana to shut down Saturday
Low-cost airlines fuel competition Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:04PMJapan's tightly regulated skies have been seeing some changes in recent years, with a wave of low-cost carriers from Asia entering the market and domestic budget airlines rising to intensify the competition. Observers are looking carefully at the impact on the Japanese airline industry, especially what it means for All Nippon Airways Co. and Japan Airlines Corp.
Mexicana to suspend all flights Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:57PMMexicana de Aviacion, one of Mexico's biggest airlines, says it is to suspend all flights, three weeks after filing for bankruptcy.
Mexicana airline to shut down Saturday Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:46PMTroubled airline blames high labour costs
Mexicana airline to stop flying Saturday Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:32PMTwo budget airlines affiliated with major Mexican airline to also shut down
Mexicana budget airlines Click, Link to shut-gov't Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:13PMMexicana budget airlines Click, Link to shut-gov't
Mexicana airline to stop flying Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:12PMOne of Mexico’s two major airlines to cease operations Saturday
Experts: Isle economy hits bottom Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:10PMThe Big Island has hit bottom, economically speaking, and is now beginning the long climb to recovery, according to Hawaii economists.
Last-minute summer getaways: It's not too late Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:32PMLabor Day marks the unofficial and symbolic end to summer vacation season, but travel procrastinators can still find great deals on hotels, restaurants, attractions and even a few airlines. Labor Day - Hotel - Holidays - Restaurant - Travel
Eastday-Gulf Arab markets drop on economic woes Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 9:37PMWeak input from Asian markets triggered a setback at Gulf Arab stock markets Tuesday, as Japan's benchmark index Nikkei fell to a 15-month low on worries that the world might face another recession and therefore a double-dip.
Auto parts industry sees return to profitability Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:47PMOTTAWA — Canada’s auto parts manufacturing sector will continue to lose money this year but return to profitability in 2011 and the following three years, a study suggests.
Pakistan faces hard choices amid budget constraints: IMF Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:38PMWASHINGTON : Pakistan faces hard choices as it decides how to allocate scarce resources for rebuilding following devastating floods, a senior International Monetary Fund official said on Monday on the first day of economic talks with Pakistani officials ....
News Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:34PMWAILUKU - Public schools and libraries, state and county offices will be closed Friday in observance of the Statehood Day holiday. The Central Maui Landfill will be open from 7 a.m. to noon. The Olowalu Recycling Center will stay open from 9 a.m. to noon.
Putin chairs fishing industry conference Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:49PMPETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, August 24 (Itar-Tass) -- Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired a fishing industry conference in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on Tuesday.
Chinese State TV Says 48 Rescued After Plane Crash Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:16PMBEIJING -- Chinese state television said 48 people were rescued Tuesday after a plane with 91 people crashed while landing at an airport in the country's northeast. The fate of the remaining passengers was unclear.
Backlash feared after fiasco Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:56AMMarkets plunge, tourism seen immediate target; gov’t response awaitedTHE PHILIPPINES could be in for a backlash following Monday’s botched hostage rescue that resulted in the deaths of eight Hong Kong tourists.
High hopes held for PAL unit Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:38AMTHE LUCIO Tan group is banking on the growth of its low-cost sister company Air Philippines, which runs budget brand Airphil Express, for the group to remain competitive in the domestic air travel sector.
Debenhams Reveals Shoppers Are Pocketing Luggage Charges Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:33AMDebenhams has revealed that instead of paying expensive charges for stowing cases in the hold of the plane, canny holidaymakers are using their free hand luggage allowance and "wearing" the rest of their baggage.
Why the High-Tech Industry Loves Manor, Texas Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:17AMIn the three years since Paul Pluschkell founded Spigit, he has racked up an impressive client list. Based in Pleasanton, California, Spigit sells social networking software that collects and sorts employee suggestions. Pluschkell charges as much as $1 million a year, and his clients include Pfizer, Southwest Airlines, and Cisco. So Pluschkell was understandably dubious last year when he took a ...
WPP Lifts Outlook As US Leads Advertising Recovery Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:02AMWPP Lifts Outlook As US Leads Advertising Recovery
WPP Raises Outlook As US Leads Advertising Recovery Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:24AMWPP Raises Outlook As US Leads Advertising Recovery
Coffman, Flerlage speak at Highlands Ranch Chamber Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:48AMIn an election year marked by the polarizing effect of party affiliation, the candidates for Colorado’s 6th Congressional District both have military backgrounds and similar views on some key issues.
Aviation safety is critical to World Food Programme mission Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:49AMSharjah, UAE, 24 August 2010: In order to take a closer look and improve on already existing and globally accepted aviation safety standards, and identify aviation safety concerns, the World Food Programme (WFP), through its Sharjah-based Aviation Safety Unit, is organizing the 2nd Global Aviation Global Aviation Safety Conference (GASC) for Humanitarian Air Activities on October 11-12, 2010, at ...
Tourism under the Aquino administration Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 4:36AMLast April, the European Chamber of Commerce together with the Joint Foreign Chambers listed the 7 Top Winners for Investment in the Philippines, which included tourism. In a private meeting with a few members of Amcham and the Corregidor Foundation, and again in his speech before the Makati Business Club on August 12, Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim made it clear that there is “a long climb to ...
Asian Markets In Cautious Mood Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:13AM(RTTNews) - Asian markets are exhibiting a mixed trend amid cautious trades on Monday. With recent reports from the U.S. and parts of Europe suggesting a possible slowdown in growth, investors appear reluctant to hold positions at higher levels.
Theater: The Twenty Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:11AMOur most anticipated shows of fall.
Record monthly passenger traffic for Changi Airport Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 11:38PMSINGAPORE: Changi Airport recorded its highest monthly traffic so far this year in July.
Harvard MBA Lures HSBC, ING Bank to Give Dance Troupe a Leg Up Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 11:30PMChoreographer Ronald K. Brown remembers buttonholing Booz Allen Hamilton executive and dance fan Reginald Van Lee over dinner in 1999 for a donation to his struggling dance company, and getting a blunt thumbs-down.
10 things I love about Malaysia Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 7:27PMIt has been said that absence makes the heart grow fonder. I’ve certainly found this to be true when I spent the last month out of the country — mostly in London (for work) and Dublin (for pleasure).
Saudi airline halts services after $266 mn loss Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 7:18PMThe airline is based in the city of Dammam. The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority has been formally informed of the decision. Sama has flown to domestic and international destinations since beginning operations in 2007, and is chaired by Prince Bandar bin Khaled bin Faisal.