Monthly Archives: September 2011
Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh
Ben thanh is a big market in the centre of Ho Chi Minh City. The market has been existed since French occupation, this market was destroyed by fire in 1870 and rebuilt to become Saigon’s largest market. In 1912 the market was moved to a new building and called the New Ben Thanh Market to … Continue reading
Off to a fine Finnish
… fastest route from Australia to Europe via Singapore. You can connect from Helsinki to more … Finland’s first skyscraper, the art deco Sokos Hotel Torni. When your eyes tire of the … Travel Industry Today: Singapore Hotels News
[WATCH]: Skyline views with Singapore Flyer
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Palm futures end lower
CPO FUTURES CRUDE palm oil futures prices on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower yesterday as the broad risk aversion theme lingered, dealers said. October 2011 declined RM10 to RM2,950 a tonne while both November 2011 and December 2011 slipped RM12 to RM2,915 and RM2,898 respectively, and January 2012 eased RM9 to RM2,903. Trading volume fell … Continue reading
Luxury Hotels in Thailand – Top 5 Recommended!
Thailand has some great holiday destinations to offer, from the bustling city of Bangkok, to the stunning coastlines of Phuket, to the cultural, scenic hills of Chiang Mai, and many more. Many of the top hotels are located in the main tourist areas, featuring Thailand’s exotic culture, scenery and luxury. X2 Koh Samui Koh Samui … Continue reading
Walking around Hanoi Old Quarter
Hanoi Old Quarter is an interesting place to walk around and good ideal for shopping. The old quarter cosists 36 streets inside and some new streets. There are many things to see and lots of merchants located very near Hoan Kiem lake, including a night market which held from Friday to Sunday. There are lots … Continue reading
Hazy conditions in S’pore
SINGAPORE: Many in Singapore woke up to a burnt smell and hazy skies in the air on Thursday morning. A check with the National Environment Agency’s (NEA) website showed that the three-hour PSI reading at 8am was 68, an increase of six points from an hour earlier. This means that the air quality is in … Continue reading
KL stocks higher in step with rest of Asia
Share prices on Bursa Malaysia ended higher yesterday in tandem with the rebound on other Asian equity markets, dealers said. The FTSE Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (FBM KLCI) closed 15.91 points higher at 1,387.46 after opening at 1,361.43. Asian markets rebounded, driven by hope that German authorities would approve an increase in eurozone … Continue reading
Canon Powershot G10 14.7MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Canon Powershot G10 14.7MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom 14.7-megapixel resolution for the highest image quality and editing flexibility 5x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer; 28mm wide-angle lens DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection; full range of shooting and recording modes, including RAW 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II with … Continue reading
New Open World head extols Ha Long Bay’s beauty
Chairman of the New Open World organisation Bernard Weber has extolled the beauty of Ha Long Bay, describing it as a special landscape, different from other places of the world. Speaking to reporters in Hanoi on September 28, he said this is his first visit to Vietnam but the name of Vietnam sounds familiar to … Continue reading