Warning over New Year’s ’sex party’ December 31, 2008
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Malaysian authorities have condemned rumoured plans for a New Year’s Eve sex party at a remote beach, while police warned the “no-underwear” event could be a con job.Newspaper reports said the party for the under-40s, to be held in southern Johor state bordering Singapore, was being advertised through a website that asked for 250 ringgit (A$104) as an entrance fee.”A sex party is against our culture and religion and if it went on, it would damage the country’s reputation worldwide,” Tourism Minister Azalina Othman said according to the New Straits Times newspaper on Tuesday.
Tokyo Tower marks 50th birthday December 30, 2008
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The Tokyo Tower has turned 50 with a rock concert, sales of memorabilia and a talk show with the author of a best seller which uses the landmark as an emotive backdrop.Modelled on Paris’ Eiffel Tower but painted orange and white for aviation safety, the world’s tallest free-standing steel structure has attracted 157 million tourists.A symbol of Japan’s post-war economic miracle, the 333-metre tower has been the centrepiece of a dozen novels and movies as well as 20 songs and a romantic spot for young lovers in the heart of the capital.
Indonesian booze shortage halts Christmas fun December 29, 2008
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Drinkers in Indonesia are facing the daunting possibility of a dry festive season, with hotels, restaurants, bars and clubs across the Muslim-majority nation hit by an extreme shortage of alcohol.Many top brands have disappeared from shelves while prices for lesser known and even poor quality labels have skyrocketed after a government crackdown on a flourishing black market in booze.
Fears wolf at Great Wall may attack tourists December 29, 2008
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A wolf has been spotted near a popular tourist spot along the Great Wall of China, with officials rushing to catch it before it attacks anyone, state media said Tuesday.The wolf was spotted last week near the Badaling section of the wall, a destination for hundreds of thousands of tourists every year, the Beijing News reported.It said experts had analysed a photo of the animal and looked into traces that it left behind, concluding beyond doubt that it was indeed a wolf.
China Replaces Us As Japan’s Biggest Export Market December 27, 2008
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China has replaced the United States as Japan’s biggest export destination, underlining the Olympic host’s emergence as a global economic power.Japan’s finance ministry said exports to China outstripped those to the US in July, marking the 38th consecutive increase in exports to its Asian neighbor. It was the first time Japan had sold more goods to China than to any other country since the government started keeping records in 1950. Economists are skeptical that exports to China will continue to drive Japan’s faltering economic recovery.
Tarutao Marine National Park December 25, 2008
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Thailand’s first marine national park, established as such in 1974, Tarutao lies off the coast of Satun Province and comprises of 51 mountainous and forested islands, with caves, mangrove swamps and beaches strung along their shorelines. The dramatic beauty of the scenery is all the more striking when considered with the island’s history.The word ‘Tarutao’ is derived from Malay and translated as old and mysterious, a reference to the legend that the islands were long hidden from the world and were to remain troubled after a curse was cast upon them by a beautiful princess who was wrongly accused of adultery.
Interesting Places to See and Things to do , Philippines December 24, 2008
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The biggest thing about the Philippines is DIVERSITY!There are so many options you can choose from if your want to explore old Manila, Intramuros, of the whole Metro Manila (composed of the city of Manila and all other sixteen cities and lone municipality of Pateros (Click on the Categories on the right navigation pane to see interesting places and posts).Include Manila in your Philippine itinerary like a day tour of Intramuros in the old walled city of Manila, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park, visits to various Manila museums then hie off to Tagaytay to see Taal Volcanoand another day trip to Pagsanjan Falls in Laguna to “shoot the rapids.”
Beaches And Islands , Thailand December 24, 2008
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Canoeing through calm waters into the secret world of a hidden grotto; diving into an exotic underwater realm teeming with marine life; cruising tranquil waters aboard an ocean-going sailboat; touring traditional fishing villages; exploring the flora and fauna of pristine marine habitats… or simply lazing in the sun on a white sandy beach. The opportunities to experience tropical life by the sea in Thailand are extraordinarily rich and varied, spectacular and serene.
Inetasia Teams Up With Tesco Lotus Thailand on New Web Initiative December 23, 2008
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Inetasia has teamed up with Tesco Lotus Thailand to boost its online presence.Inetasia has planned, created and launched hundreds of successful websites since its inception for many different types of businesses around the globe.’Inetasia has worked on numerous website development projects in Asia,’ said Gregory Smyth, Inetasia’s CEO and founder. ‘We have worked with the Tesco Lotus team since 2000 on various initiatives and are delighted to extend our relationship with them and to be given the opportunity to work on such a high-profile project.’
Costa signs Shanghai cruise consultancy deal December 22, 2008
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Shanghai International Port Group has signed up leading European cruise operator, Costa Cruises, to jointly set up China’s first customer service and consulting firm targeting the cruise sector, Shanghai Daily has reported.The contract was signed on Friday night in Genoa by Costa’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Pier Luigi Foschi, and SIPG Chairman, Lu Haigu.The joint venture aims to provide consulting service support to Chinese travel agents, as well as champion the sales of Costa cruise packages in China and around the world, according to a statement issued on Friday. The scope of the joint venture includes commercial consulting, tourist information consulting, and cruise and passenger shipping information consulting, the report added.
