News: Security
Raised terror alert leads to increased event security
Security is to be tightened at major sporting events and public gatherings in the wake of the Australian Government's decision to raise terror alert level to high. With the Federal…
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Rays to boost nature-based tourism in Indonesia
Indonesia is now the world's largest sanctuary for manta rays, after the Indonesian Government backed evidence supporting the marine giants' tourism value. Indonesia now plans that…
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ACC presses ahead with Bangladesh Asia Cup plans
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has confirmed that the 2014 Asia Cup national team cricket tournament will take place in Bangladesh despite widespread civil unrest in the country. It has…
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Myanmar closes successful SEA Games
The 27th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Myanmar came to an end yesterday (Sunday 22nd December) with a lavish closing ceremony. Held every two years, the SEA Games are ASEAN region's…
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Women barred from Afghanistan’s first waterpark
The conflict hardened Afghanistan capital of Kabul has a new attraction, a US$5 million waterpark in the heart of the city. The new 2,300 metre2 facility, which includes six water slides,…
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Myanmar to build new sports university in Naypyidaw
To ensure future use of facilities it is building for this years Southeast Asian Games. Myanmar plans to build a new sports university in its capital Nay Pyi Taw. In an interview with…
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Asian cinema operators confident on security
Cinema operators across Asia have moved to assure cinemagoers that adequate security measures are in place, in the light of the mass shooting that took place at a screening of The Dark…
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Visitors Divert to Singapore & Malaysia during Thai unrest
Political unrest in Bangkok and volcanic ash eruptions in Europe have resulted in a rise in visitor numbers to destinations including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Hong Kong. Tourist…
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