Asia Travel Information

General Information For Tourists

1. Airport Tax Any passengers departing Myanmar on international flights will need to pay a departure tax of US$ 10.00 per person. 2. Duty Free Allowance Two bottles of liquor; two cartons of cigarettes; 100 cigars; 1.5 lbs. of tobacco; and one pint bottle of perfume or eau de cologne. 3. Currency The monetary unit

Orientation Of Hong Kong

Hong Kong is conveniently divided into four parts. First there is Hong Kong Island, the original part of the colony on which stands Hong Kong Central, the city of Hong Kong. A short ferry ride across the harbour from the island is the Kowloon peninsula which is also totally city.

General Information About Hong Kong

Hong Kong has very close counter with its parent Nation that is China, its is precariously perched on the side of China, Hong Kong is a curious anomaly. With unofficial blessing of the largest Communist country in the world Hong Kong is energetic paragon of the virtues of capitalism. Hong

Visa Information For Tourists

Most visitors to Hong Kong still don't need a visa. The exception is for blacklisted countries, many of which (ironically) have or had communist regimes: Hong Kong has always made it difficult for nationals from such countries to enter its borders, and despite the return of Hong Kong to the

Entrance Fees In Tourists Places in US$

I. Entrance Fees In Tourists Places (Rangoon) in US$ 1. Shwedagon Pagoda $5 2. National Museum $5 3. People's Park $3 4. Gem Museum $5 5. Ngar Htut Kyi Pagoda $2 6.

Top Rated Tourist Attractions In Hong Kong

Hong Kong is full of fabulous events and attractions. The following are a few of the must-sees rated tops by tourists. Victoria Peak is the best place from which to admire the lights of this Oriental Pearl. Peak Tower with its famous wok-like architecture standing at the exit of Peak Tram.

When To Visit Hong Kong

Subtropical Hong Kong has four distinguishable seasons. Good weather makes it an ideal destination for travelers all year round. The peak travel season is in autumn, from September to around Christmas time. The spring, from March to mid-May, tends to be warm and humid, accompanied by fogs and drizzles. The average

Festivals in Myanmar

Myanmar is a Land of Festivals: a festival for every month of the year. Most festivals are cultural and religious. Majority are nation-wide celebrated while a few are distinctly regional. The dates of the festivals and special events are determined by the Lunar Year. 1. January • Kayin New Year celebrated on

Shopping Attraction In Hong Kong

Hong Kong, as a free port, showcases commodities from all over the world without tariff and usually accompanied by seasonal sales. This long known Shopping Paradise sates every taste and budget. I. Hot Areas Shopping areas are roughly divided into Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. The highlights are Central, North Point, Admiralty

General Information For Tourists - II

20. Religion The majority of the people of Myanmar are Buddhist although Christianity, Islam and Hinduism are also practiced. 21. Telecommunications Telephones & fax facilities are available in most hotels in Yangon and Mandalay but charges are quite expensive. E mail facilities are now available at many hotels and local businesses in Yangon

Asia News

Asias biggest lake under threat

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Naked dolls hamper India-Asia trade deal

Naked dolls hamper India-Asia trade deal Malaysia on Friday said India's move to exclude a huge chunk of ASEAN exports, including naked dolls and toilet seats, has spoilt plans for an early start to a free-trade deal. Malaysian Trade Minister Rafidah Aziz said India gave the Association of Southeast Asian Nations trade ministers

Ogilvy-Stuart is NASDAQs new Asia-Pacific head

Ogilvy-Stuart is NASDAQs new Asia-Pacific head The Nasdaq stock market has hired James Ogilvy-Stuart as its Asia-Pacific head. According to an official release issued today, Ogilvy-Stuart will be based in Hong Kong and be responsible for NASDAQs new listings business throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Ogilvy-Stuart takes up his position on July

CENTRAL ASIA: Human rights situation remains poor

CENTRAL ASIA: Human rights situation remains poor Human rights abuses throughout Central Asia remain common despite some positive developments towards reform, a new report by Amnesty International (AI)said on Tuesday. There are still a lot of serious issues remaining, Maisy Weicherding, a researcher for the watchdog groups Eurasia team, covering Kazakhstan,

U.S. rides fast start into Asia

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Asia Cup: Indian eves jubilant over win

Asia Cup: Indian eves jubilant over win The Indian women cricket team has returned after a successful tour from Pakistan, winning the Asia Cup for the second time. In the final, India put up a good score of 259 and skipper Maithili Raj hit her second century of the tournament. Speaking to

Telecom equipment sales to reach US$47 billion in Asia-Pacific in 2007

Telecom equipment sales to reach US$47 billion in Asia-Pacific in 2007 The Asia-Pacific telecom equipment market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6% from US$43 billion in 2005 to US$47 billion in 2007, according to In-Stat. Major growth drivers in the region include the expansion of all

Asia M&A legal champ sees more China deals in 2006

Asia M&A legal champ sees more China deals in 2006 China's mergers and acquisitions market will remain hot in the new year, but the size of individual deals may fall while the number of transactions will likely rise, a top lawyer for Clifford Chance told Reuters. China was non-Japan Asia Pacific's biggest

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 rose sharply in afternoon trade to set a five-year closing high as traders bet continuing U.S. dollar strength would benefit exporters.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 rose sharply in afternoon trade to set a five-year closing high as traders bet continuing U.S. dollar strength would benefit exporters. The Nikkei closed at 16,194.61, a gain of 225.21 points or 1.41%. The broader Topix rose 0.98% or 15.99 points to close at 1,653.92. Data released in

Regional cooperative movement for reducing poverty stressed in South Asia

Regional cooperative movement for reducing poverty stressed in South Asia South Asian experts at a regional conference held here on Rural Financing Institutions and Cooperatives stressed that the region needed to expedite cooperative movement for reducing poverty, a leading English newspaper, The Himalayan Times reported on Wednesday. According to the newspaper,