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Taiwan earns best-ever WEF gloabl report score
By admin at 8 September, 2011, 5:42 pm
Taiwan recorded its best-ever performance in the Global Competitiveness Report released Sept. 7 by Geneva-based World Economic Forum, reflecting the nation’s improving business and regulatory environment.
With a score of 5.26 points, up 0.05 from last year, Taiwan ranked 13th among 142 economies surveyed by the WEF. Singapore, Switzerland and Sweden took the top three places.
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Read More >>Ma unveils guidelines for gender equality policies
By admin at 8 September, 2011, 5:42 pm
ROC President Ma Ying-jeou sets forth guidelines for gender equality policies in seven key areas Sept. 2. (CNA)
ROC President Ma Ying-jeou said the government will continue striving to achieve gender equality by making policies in seven key areas more equitable.
Guidelines drawn up by the Ministry of the Interior cover public policies, employment, the family, culture
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Read More >>New EU representative seeks to improve Taiwan ties
By admin at 8 September, 2011, 5:42 pm
Frederic Laplanche, new head of the Taipei-based European Economic and Trade Office, is looking to increase the EU’s profile in Taiwan and boost robust trade relations. (Courtesy of EETO)
The new de facto EU ambassador to Taiwan said raising the region’s profile and boosting trade ties are top priorities during his appointment as head of the Taipei-based European Economic…
Read More >>Brussels Airlines begins new route to Mali
By admin at 8 September, 2011, 5:42 pm
Brussels-Bamako, 7 September 2011 – As from today, Brussels Airlines connects Mali to Brussels Airport. Flights to the capital Bamako are twice weekly.
The inaugural flight from Brussels to Bamako was celebrated this morning in a ceremony attended by Brussels Airlines co-CEOs Bernard Gustin & Michel Meyfroidt, the Ambassador of Mali in Belgium, Brussels Airport CEO Arnaud Feist, as…
Read More >>Crystal Cruises Introduces 2012 With “Book Now” Fares and Bonus Savings
By admin at 8 September, 2011, 5:42 pm
Hong Kong, September, 2011 – Crystal is launching its luxe collection of worldwide 2012 cruises with compelling Book Now fares, available for a limited time.
Until October 31, 2011, all sailings will continue to feature 2-for-1 prices and free round-trip air transportation from more than 20 North American gateways (or generous air credits). On select sailings, travelers can also…
Read More >>Eurostar app turns phone into a ticket to Europe
By admin at 8 September, 2011, 5:42 pm
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking the UK and mainland Europe has today launched a free mobile application allowing passengers to book journeys on-the-go and receive tickets direct to their phones.
The Eurostar iPhone app, which is available for Android devices as well as iPhone, allows passengers to book and manage journeys between the UK and Paris, Brussels and Lille.…
Read More >>Radisson Blu hotel Krakow wins Leaders of Sustainable Development contest
By admin at 8 September, 2011, 5:42 pm
Radisson Blu hotel in Krakow has won the “Leaders of Sustainable Development” contest that was organized by Forbes Magazine in Poland. Fulfilling the criteria of eco-certification BS8901 has been revealed as one of the seven most important initiatives in Poland.
Located in the heart of the city, the Radisson Blu hotel Krakow was appreciated by the Forbes…
Read More >>Adria Airways and Star Alliance Navigator and FareFinder iPhone Applications
By admin at 8 September, 2011, 5:42 pm
Adria Airways has been a member of Star Alliance since 2004. In connection with Star Alliance partners Adria Airways offers access to a global network of flights on 27 airlines, which offer more than 21,200 daily flights to 1,185 airports in 185 countries.
Customers travelling on the Star Alliance network now have access to all Alliance related travel information…
Read More >>Delta Launches First Wi-Fi Equipped Regional Jet
By admin at 8 September, 2011, 5:42 pm
Customers will have access to Wi-Fi on more than 250 Delta Connection two-class RJs by early next year; adding to more than 550 mainline Wi-Fi connected aircraft
ATLANTA, Sept. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today became the first airline in the world to provide in-flight Internet service onboard its regional aircraft with the launch flight…
Read More >>Warwick Barsey Hotel in Brussels Opens New Meeting Room
By admin at 8 September, 2011, 5:42 pm
BRUSSELS (September 7, 2011) – A member of the Warwick International Hotels Collections, The Warwick Barsey Hotel, located on the prestigious Avenue Louise, Brussels, announces the creation of a new meeting room accommodating up to 120 guests. The location of the hotel, between the edge of the Bois de la Cambre and luxury shops and close to Place du…
Read More >>The magic formula for Maritim’s national catering and service offer is called M.E.C.S.
By admin at 18 May, 2011, 3:50 pm
The magic formula for Maritim’s national catering and service offer is called M.E.C.S.
The new M.E.C.S. (Maritim Event & Catering Service) brochure published recently presents all the services that Maritim offers outside its hotels, in German and English
Maritim Hotelgesellschaft mbH has specialised in the arrangement of all kinds of meetings, conferences and events since the very beginning, and…
Read More >>EU supports Taiwan’s participation in WHO
By admin at 18 May, 2011, 3:50 pm
Taipei, May 11 (CNA) The European Parliament reiterated its support for Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization WHO) Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
MOFA spokesman James Chang said that the European Parliament statement should serve as the basis that members of the EU welcome Taiwan’s attendance at the 64th session of the World Health…
Read More >>EU supports Taiwan’s participation in WHO
By admin at 18 May, 2011, 3:49 pm
Taipei, May 11 (CNA) The European Parliament reiterated its support for Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization WHO) Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
MOFA spokesman James Chang said that the European Parliament statement should serve as the basis that members of the EU welcome Taiwan’s attendance at the 64th session of the World Health…
Read More >>European Parliament backs Taiwan-EU economic pact
By admin at 18 May, 2011, 3:49 pm
The European Parliament passes a resolution showing support for a Taiwan-EU economic cooperation agreement May 11 in Strasbourg, France. (CNA)
The European Parliament unanimously passed a resolution May 11 supporting the further strengthening of Taiwan-EU trade and economic ties.
The parliament strongly backs the enhancement of Taiwan-EU economic ties and the signing of a bilateral economic cooperation agreement, the…
Building National Security for the Republic of China
By admin at 18 May, 2011, 3:48 pm
Speech by President Ma Ying-jeou
Republic of China (Taiwan)
Video Conference with
Center for Strategic & International Studies
Washington, D.C.
May 12, 2011
President Hamre, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, good morning! It gives me great pleasure to be addressing my friends at the Center for Strategic and International Studies once again. We last met two years ago on the…
Read More >>18th Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition – New destinations featured in 2011
By admin at 18 May, 2011, 3:48 pm
This year, this renowned exhibition hosted more than 3,000 exhibitors from 189 countries and regions, including several new destinations, such as Abu Dhabi, Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Botswana, El Salvador, Iraq, Korea, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, Venezuela and USA. Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, Taiwan and Singapore also returned to the show after a year’s absence.
MITT 2011, the is Russia’s…
Read More >>Ukraine International Travel & Tourism Exhibition – 18% rise in visitor numbers
By admin at 18 May, 2011, 3:47 pm
Ukraine International Travel and Tourism Exhibition Ukraine’s leading travel and tourism event saw 18% rise in visitor numbers
UITT is the largest and most important travel industry event in Ukraine. Annually it attracts key international travel industry players looking to promote their services and increase their presence in the Ukrainian market. This year the event brought together 680…
Read More >>airBaltic to Offer Direct Flights from Vilnius in Cooperation with Skyways
By admin at 18 May, 2011, 3:47 pm
Starting from June 7, Latvian national airline airBaltic will offer direct flights from Vilnius to Stockholm and Berlin in cooperation with its partner Skyways.
The new flights will be operated daily, except Saturdays, and provide convenient direct access for passengers travelling to/from Stockholm Arlanda and Berlin Tegel airports. Full schedule and tickets for these flights are available at www.airbaltic.com,…
Read More >>WHO: Taiwan is still waiting at the door
By admin at 18 May, 2011, 3:46 pm
DOH Minister Chiu Wen-ta displays Taiwan’s protest letter before presenting it to WHO Legal Counsel Gian Luca Burci (right) May 16 in Geneva. (Courtesy of DOH)
- Health minister’s protest letter to WHO
- President asks European Parliament to help with WHO
- 2009 watershed year for Taiwan’s participation in WHA: official
- Calling Taiwan a ‘province of China’ totally unacceptable: MOFA
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Read More >>Taiwan ranked 6th in IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2011
By admin at 18 May, 2011, 3:46 pm
Geneva, May 17 (CNA) Taiwan was ranked the 6th in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2011 released Tuesday by the Switzerland-based business school, thanks mainly to its strong domestic economy and buoyant international trade.
The yearbook highlights Taiwan’s resilience along with “resistant” Switzerland — ranked just ahead of Taiwan at the 5th — in the face of the recession…
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