老挝首都因新冠疫情再次延长“封城”期限
6月4日,老挝政府发布通告指出,部分放松新冠疫情防控措施,但再次延长老挝首都万象“封城”期限15天至6月19日。鉴于部分省市尤其万象持续发现社区传播病例,政府认为有必要继续采取新冠防控限制措施。为缓解疫情对商业和生活的影响,政府决定继续允许商业中心、批发和零售商铺开业经营,部分放松疫情防控措施。
“中国旅游文化周”线上活动盛大开启
6月1日,以“美丽中国”为主题的“中国旅游文化周”宣传片惊艳亮相老挝中国文化中心官方网络平臺,隆重开启为期一个月的老挝“中国旅游文化周”系列线上活动。该活动由中国文化和旅游部国际交流与合作局主办,结合老挝受众特点,整合国内数字资源,用中老文全方位隆重推出涵盖“非遗与美丽乡村建设”“冰雪旅游”“美食文化”三大版块的精彩活动内容,讲述中国故事,展示中国文化和旅游魅力。
越南相关机场暂停所有入境国际客运航班
5月31日,为贯彻落实国家新冠肺炎疫情防控指导委员会和交通运输部的指导意见,越南航空局通知内排国际航空港自越南时间2021年6月1日0时至2021年6月7日暂停所有入境国际客运航班。与此同时,将新山一国际航空港入境国际客运航班的暂停期限推迟至越南时间2021年6月14日(此前暂停至2021年6月4日)。
泰国获世卫组织颁发“纳尔逊·曼德拉奖”
近日,在第74届世界卫生组织大会期间,世卫宣布泰国健康促进基金会荣获2021年“纳尔逊·曼德拉奖”。该基金会在过去20年中一直为泰国乃至全球的健康促进发挥作用。根据泰国健康促进基金会法案(2001 年),该基金会的目标包括:根据国家卫生政策促进泰国各年龄段人群的健康;减少酒精饮料和烟草的消费;发展社区促进健康的能力;进行研究和开发有关健康促进的知识。
泰国素万那普机场新候机楼竣工
由中国建筑集团有限公司承建的泰国素万那普机场扩建项目卫星厅新候机楼日前已完成施工,正式进入验收阶段。中建承建的新候机楼是素万那普机场的一号卫星厅,建筑面积21.6万平方米,建筑长度1070米。新候机楼中间高跨区域共四层、两端三层,将泰国特色与现代装修风格巧妙结合。中建八局海外部副总经理申明华介绍说,该机场扩建工程为当地提供约1.5万个就业岗位,增强了中泰两国人员的文化交流。
菲律宾两大学入榜亚洲前500强大学
近日,《泰晤士高等教育》公布亚洲大学排名,其中菲律宾国立大学(UP)以44.5分排名第88位,而德拉萨大学(DLSU)排名第401+。菲律宾两所大学的排名较去年都有所下滑,其中菲大去年排名为第65位,而德拉萨大学去年排名为第301-350位。绩效指标可分为5个领域,分别是:教学,研究,引用,国际展望和行业收入。
是拉差老虎动物园宣布出售11头大象
5月28日,泰国头条新闻社报道称,春武里府的是拉差老虎动物园宣布出售11头大象,以弥补因疫情产生的财务损失。动物园还呼吁大家分享此信息,以帮助大象尽快找到新家,并否认了有关动物园常务董事之前说永久关闭园区的传闻。据悉,是拉差动物园此次出售的大象全部为母象。
新加坡海星中学将拆除蓝白色牌坊
5月12日,位于新加坡中部的海星中学(Maris Stella High School)宣布,即将拆除蓝白色牌坊,为周围社区发展让路。海星中学表示,建于1997年的蓝白色牌坊拥有独特的设计、蓝色的瓦片,以及顶部的十字架。为了配合比达达利区的住宅项目发展,校方表示非常遗憾蓝白色牌坊将在本月底拆除。学校则将在位于巴特礼径(Bartley Walk)的新入口处,建造新牌坊。
“全球最累城市”新加坡排前三
根据“2021最佳工作生活平衡城市”的研究报告结果,新加坡连续两年蝉联“全球最累城市”第二名。全球劳累指数排名前十的城市分别为:香港、新加坡、曼谷、布宜诺斯艾利斯、首尔、东京、休斯敦、吉隆坡、卡尔加里和伦敦。这些排名前十的城市的全职职工每周工作时间远远超过了国际劳工组织的建议工作时长——每周40小时。新加坡的每周工作时间更是超出了25.1%。
中老铁路首个车站凸显两国文化元素
近日,伴随着最后一块幕墙玻璃顺利安装,由中铁建设承建的中老铁路嘎西站在中老铁路磨丁至万象线率先完成外立面亮相。嘎西站位于老挝万象省嘎西县,站房建筑面积1498.7平方米,设1站台3线。站房以中国传统建筑山墙面为主要形象符号,把寓意团圆、美满的“中国结”文化元素和老挝手工织锦的民族特色装饰文化相融合,象征着中老两国深厚的传统友谊。
泰国普吉岛将于7月1日正式开放
目前基于泰国普吉岛的新冠肺炎疫苗接种普及程度与新冠肺炎疫情的控制情况稳定,泰国当局决定将于2021年7月1日正式开放普吉岛。入境普吉岛的游客需要完成两剂当局认证注册的新冠疫苗接种及持有新冠病毒核酸检测阴性报告,即可入境并无需隔离。
缅甸仰光国际机场限制令继续延长
日前,缅甸运输与通讯部发布声明,将仰光国际航班限制令延长至6月30日。为防止疫情输入,缅甸政府自2020年3月底开始,发布了国际航班禁令。仰光国际机场限制令已经实施了1年多的时间,在国际航班禁令实施期间,包括落地签在内的旅游团签证暂停核发。至今为止,只有救援班机、专机及货运航班能够起降仰光国际机场。
An ancient village at the crossroads of time and space generates new vitality
May 6, 2021 (China Daily) — Huangling village only won national acclaim following the opening of Wuyuan Countys first expressway, the Jingdezhen-Wuyuan-Huangshan (Changshan) Expressway, in 2006. Three years later, villagers and local officials began developing tourism in the settlement in Jiangxi Provinces Wuyuan County.
Beijing sees strong tourism rebound during May Day holiday
May 6, 2021 (Xinhua) — Beijing has seen a robust recovery in tourism as it received more than 8.4 million tourists during the five-day May Day holiday, local authorities said. The figure marks an 81.9% surge over the same period last year and is 98.4% of the pre-pandemic level in 2019, according to the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism.
China launches 300 new rural tourist routes
May 10, 2021 (Xinhua) — China has recently launched a total of 300 rural tour routes, allowing tourists to take a closer look at the countrys poverty battle achievements and aid rural vitalization, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The new routes are among Chinas efforts to enrich rural tourism services and prepare for the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China.
Digital technologies used to rebuild 1,500-year-old grottoes in virtual world
May 14, 2021 (CGTN) — Various technologies have been adopted to digitize the 1,500-year-old Yungang Grottoes in Datong, North Chinas Shanxi Province. Using three-dimensional (3D) laser scanning and multiplanar reconstruction, the Yungang Grottoes Research Institute is working to capture the shapes, colors and other fine details of the grottoes to create millimeter-level digital archives for future study and preservation.
Centuries old village thriving on tourism
May 14, 2021 (China Daily) — Deep in Taihang Mountain, Yingtan village is located in Xingtai, North Chinas Hebei Province. It has a history of more than 600 years. There are 67 well-preserved ancient houses with distinctive architectural style of Taihang during the Ming and Qing dynasties. In recent years, the local people have combined the construction of beautiful villages, effectively driving the development of the whole village.
Shadow puppetry still charms nationwide tourists
May 10, 2021 (China Daily) — Originating in the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220), Huazhou Shadow Puppetry in Northwest Chinas Shaanxi Province is a treasure of Chinese folk art with graceful shapes, delicate carvings, vibrant colors and beautiful music. In 2006, Huazhou Shadow Puppetry was included in the first National Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
China to mark International Museum Day at Beijings Capital Museum
May 10, 2021 (China Daily) — Chinese museums and cultural heritage conservators will embrace the 45th International Museum Day nationwide on May 18, with the main venue of the national-level celebration set in the Capital Museum in Beijing, according to a news conference of the National Cultural Heritage Administration on May 8.
“Red tourism” booming as CPC celebrates centenary
May 11, 2021 (Xinhua) — mid the robust recovery of the domestic tourism market following the effective containment of the COVID-19 epidemic in China, “red tourism” stands out. Red tourism, which refers to visiting historical sites with a modern revolutionary legacy, has become the top choice of many Chinese tourists this year.
The city that is more than just a metropolis of modernity
May 18, 2021 (China Daily) — Fast-paced lifestyles, a business and fashion hub, and a technology innovation center — these are the things most people associate with Shanghai today. However, despite these modern traits, the metropolis is also rich in resources associated with the history of the Communist Party of China. Ranging from memorials of historic sites, to former residences of leading members, to martyrs cemeteries, more than 657 cultural sites related to the Party and revolutionary history can be found across the city. In recent decades, the local government has been busy restoring these resources and integrating them into the tourism industry. According to Su Zhiliang, Director of the Urban Culture Research Center at Shanghai Normal University, a growing number of sites have been renovated and opened to the public since 2011.