Be enchanted by Siam Niramit Manila Bulletin ON WORLD’S LARGEST STAGE On your next Thai Airways trip to Bangkok, meet enchantment at Siam Niramit (Siam meaning “the Enchanted Kingdom”), the Thai capital’s newest entertainment complex, now attracting thousands of tourists from all over the world. Siam Niramit, billed as a world-class spectacular show, takes the […]
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Brunei Pavilion: A Hit At Dubai Expo
Brunei Pavilion: A Hit At Dubai Expo By Rosli Abidin Yahya BruDirect.com Bandar Seri Begawan – The pavilion of Brunei Darussalam at the 11th Gulf Food, Hotel and Equipment Exhibition and Salon Culinary (Gulfood) 2014, currently held in Dubai, UAE, has been well received by trade visitors who show keen interests in tie-ups with local […]
India, Pakistan willing to restore trade link via J&K: Azad
India, Pakistan willing to restore trade link via J&K: Azad New Kerala Kaman Post (J&K), Feb 20: India and Pakistan were willing to restore trade links via Jammu and Kashmir within next two months, Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said today. Both countries, during the recent foreign secretary-level meeting, have expressed desire to resume trade […]
Business leaders honored
Business leaders honored By Jamie Jones Dalton Daily Citizen It’s no surprise the five inaugural inductees into the Junior Achievement Northwest Georgia Business Hall of Fame have strong links to the carpet industry. Today, 80 percent of the U.S. carpet market is supplied by mills within a 65-mile radius of Dalton, highlighting the carpet industry’s […]
Auckland beats to the heart of the Pacific
Auckland beats to the heart of the Pacific Tuesday, 21 February 2014, 1:56 pm Press Release: Auckland City Council MEDIA RELEASE 21 February 2014 Auckland beats to the heart of the Pacific The Pacific Islands have never been closer – on Saturday 11 March Western Springs plays host to the vibrant colours, wide smiles and […]
Govt Panel Exploring Ways to Promote Folk Art
Govt Panel Exploring Ways to Promote Folk Art Javid Hassan & Ali Al-Zahrani, Arab News RIYADH, 21 February 2014 — A multi-agency committee has been formed to focus on assistance to Saudi craftsmen, Arab News has learned. Majid Al-Sheddi of the Supreme Commission for Tourism said members of this committee, comprised of representatives of 10 […]
Update skills, exhorts Governor
Update skills, exhorts Governor DH News Service Bangalore: Deccan Herald Governor T N Chaturvedi on Monday urged professionals in the handicraft sector to update their knowledge base to keep pace with international trends and face the competition effectively. “Handicraft is an employment-intensive sector and therefore it’s necessary that the professionals are adequately paid. For this, […]
Lacklustre start to Taj Mahotsava
Lacklustre start to Taj Mahotsava Agra | February 19, 2014 Webindia The ten-day annual ‘Taj Mahotsava’ at Shilpagram, 500 m from the Taj Mahal, has opened to a cold reception from tourists. Three UP ministers and a horde of senior government officials were present at the inaugural function Saturday evening that was enlivened by a […]
Turn Handicraft Into A Commercial Industry, Felda Told
Turn Handicraft Into A Commercial Industry, Felda Told Bernama KUALA TERENGGANU, Feb 18 (Bernama) — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak said today he has asked the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) to turn handicraft from mere artwork into a global commercial industry. “Handicraft can become a commercial venture and it can […]
Janadriya Opens a Window to the World
Janadriya Opens a Window to the World Naif Al-Shehri, Arab News RIYADH, 20 February 2014 — The Janadriya Festival attracts thousands of Saudis and GCC residents to enjoy the culture and heritage it offers. Now foreign dignitaries and reporters are coming to the popular festival — and coming away from it with a better idea […]