This year Vinpearl Phu Quoc, a top Vietnamese resort and entertainment center, was elected to host the WTA Asia and Oceania Gala. The pristine island of Phu Quoc is a hidden lush paradise off the southern coast of Vietnam, surrounded by the warm turquoise waters of the Gulf of Thailand. … [Read more...] about Vinpearl Phu Quoc hosts WTA Asia & Oceania Gala
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Q&A: How is China-India summit affecting Asia rivalry
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan met with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and President Xi Jinping on a visit to Beijing this week, just days ahead of Xi’s trip to India. Khan reportedly discussed reviving major Chinese-backed projects such as hydropower, oil refining and steel production that are part of the $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. … [Read more...] about Q&A: How is China-India summit affecting Asia rivalry
Discovering the secrets of the Terracotta Army
Pan explained that Qin Shi Huang had directed clay to be used from a nearby mountain, moulds were made for the life-sized bodies then arms and heads were made separately and attached. After firing they would last forever, protecting him for eternity. Every warrior they have found so far has a different face and the name of the craftsman engraved on the back of its neck. Legend has it that if the emperor didn’t like the design the craftsman would be identified and executed. … [Read more...] about Discovering the secrets of the Terracotta Army
Vietnamese passport does better in global power ranking
Thailand has seen a jump in its global ranking to 66th, up four places. Thais can now travel to 77 countries and territories without applying for a visa, slightly higher than Filipinos (77th) and Cambodians (88th), who have similar access to 65 and 53 destinations respectively. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese passport does better in global power ranking
Novaland scoops another award at APEA 2019 event
The Clean Water for Schools programme, sponsored by Novaland and The Sponsoring Association for Poor Patients, has been installing filtering systems to provide clean, direct drinking water that meets the standards of the Pasteur Institute, and helps to protect the health of pupils and teachers in the Mekong Delta region with a serious shortage of clean water. This is a programme of profound humanity and is gradually spreading throughout the community. … [Read more...] about Novaland scoops another award at APEA 2019 event
