老撾首都因新冠疫情再次延長(zhǎng)“封城”期限
6月4日,老撾政府發(fā)布通告指出,部分放松新冠疫情防控措施,但再次延長(zhǎng)老撾首都萬(wàn)象“封城”期限15天至6月19日。鑒于部分省市尤其萬(wàn)象持續(xù)發(fā)現(xiàn)社區(qū)傳播病例,政府認(rèn)為有必要繼續(xù)采取新冠防控限制措施。為緩解疫情對(duì)商業(yè)和生活的影響,政府決定繼續(xù)允許商業(yè)中心、批發(fā)和零售商鋪開業(yè)經(jīng)營(yíng),部分放松疫情防控措施。
“中國(guó)旅游文化周”線上活動(dòng)盛大開啟
6月1日,以“美麗中國(guó)”為主題的“中國(guó)旅游文化周”宣傳片驚艷亮相老撾中國(guó)文化中心官方網(wǎng)絡(luò)平臺(tái),隆重開啟為期一個(gè)月的老撾“中國(guó)旅游文化周”系列線上活動(dòng)。該活動(dòng)由中國(guó)文化和旅游部國(guó)際交流與合作局主辦,結(jié)合老撾受眾特點(diǎn),整合國(guó)內(nèi)數(shù)字資源,用中老文全方位隆重推出涵蓋“非遺與美麗鄉(xiāng)村建設(shè)”“冰雪旅游”“美食文化”三大版塊的精彩活動(dòng)內(nèi)容,講述中國(guó)故事,展示中國(guó)文化和旅游魅力。
越南相關(guān)機(jī)場(chǎng)暫停所有入境國(guó)際客運(yùn)航班
5月31日,為貫徹落實(shí)國(guó)家新冠肺炎疫情防控指導(dǎo)委員會(huì)和交通運(yùn)輸部的指導(dǎo)意見(jiàn),越南航空局通知內(nèi)排國(guó)際航空港自越南時(shí)間2021年6月1日0時(shí)至2021年6月7日暫停所有入境國(guó)際客運(yùn)航班。與此同時(shí),將新山一國(guó)際航空港入境國(guó)際客運(yùn)航班的暫停期限推遲至越南時(shí)間2021年6月14日(此前暫停至2021年6月4日)。
泰國(guó)獲世衛(wèi)組織頒發(fā)“納爾遜·曼德拉獎(jiǎng)”
近日,在第74屆世界衛(wèi)生組織大會(huì)期間,世衛(wèi)宣布泰國(guó)健康促進(jìn)基金會(huì)榮獲2021年“納爾遜·曼德拉獎(jiǎng)”。該基金會(huì)在過(guò)去20年中一直為泰國(guó)乃至全球的健康促進(jìn)發(fā)揮作用。根據(jù)泰國(guó)健康促進(jìn)基金會(huì)法案(2001 年),該基金會(huì)的目標(biāo)包括:根據(jù)國(guó)家衛(wèi)生政策促進(jìn)泰國(guó)各年齡段人群的健康;減少酒精飲料和煙草的消費(fèi);發(fā)展社區(qū)促進(jìn)健康的能力;進(jìn)行研究和開發(fā)有關(guān)健康促進(jìn)的知識(shí)。
泰國(guó)素萬(wàn)那普機(jī)場(chǎng)新候機(jī)樓竣工
由中國(guó)建筑集團(tuán)有限公司承建的泰國(guó)素萬(wàn)那普機(jī)場(chǎng)擴(kuò)建項(xiàng)目衛(wèi)星廳新候機(jī)樓日前已完成施工,正式進(jìn)入驗(yàn)收階段。中建承建的新候機(jī)樓是素萬(wàn)那普機(jī)場(chǎng)的一號(hào)衛(wèi)星廳,建筑面積21.6萬(wàn)平方米,建筑長(zhǎng)度1070米。新候機(jī)樓中間高跨區(qū)域共四層、兩端三層,將泰國(guó)特色與現(xiàn)代裝修風(fēng)格巧妙結(jié)合。中建八局海外部副總經(jīng)理申明華介紹說(shuō),該機(jī)場(chǎng)擴(kuò)建工程為當(dāng)?shù)靥峁┘s1.5萬(wàn)個(gè)就業(yè)崗位,增強(qiáng)了中泰兩國(guó)人員的文化交流。
菲律賓兩大學(xué)入榜亞洲前500強(qiáng)大學(xué)
近日,《泰晤士高等教育》公布亞洲大學(xué)排名,其中菲律賓國(guó)立大學(xué)(UP)以44.5分排名第88位,而德拉薩大學(xué)(DLSU)排名第401+。菲律賓兩所大學(xué)的排名較去年都有所下滑,其中菲大去年排名為第65位,而德拉薩大學(xué)去年排名為第301-350位。績(jī)效指標(biāo)可分為5個(gè)領(lǐng)域,分別是:教學(xué),研究,引用,國(guó)際展望和行業(yè)收入。
是拉差老虎動(dòng)物園宣布出售11頭大象
5月28日,泰國(guó)頭條新聞社報(bào)道稱,春武里府的是拉差老虎動(dòng)物園宣布出售11頭大象,以彌補(bǔ)因疫情產(chǎn)生的財(cái)務(wù)損失。動(dòng)物園還呼吁大家分享此信息,以幫助大象盡快找到新家,并否認(rèn)了有關(guān)動(dòng)物園常務(wù)董事之前說(shuō)永久關(guān)閉園區(qū)的傳聞。據(jù)悉,是拉差動(dòng)物園此次出售的大象全部為母象。
新加坡海星中學(xué)將拆除藍(lán)白色牌坊
5月12日,位于新加坡中部的海星中學(xué)(Maris Stella High School)宣布,即將拆除藍(lán)白色牌坊,為周圍社區(qū)發(fā)展讓路。海星中學(xué)表示,建于1997年的藍(lán)白色牌坊擁有獨(dú)特的設(shè)計(jì)、藍(lán)色的瓦片,以及頂部的十字架。為了配合比達(dá)達(dá)利區(qū)的住宅項(xiàng)目發(fā)展,校方表示非常遺憾藍(lán)白色牌坊將在本月底拆除。學(xué)校則將在位于巴特禮徑(Bartley Walk)的新入口處,建造新牌坊。
“全球最累城市”新加坡排前三
根據(jù)“2021最佳工作生活平衡城市”的研究報(bào)告結(jié)果,新加坡連續(xù)兩年蟬聯(lián)“全球最累城市”第二名。全球勞累指數(shù)排名前十的城市分別為:香港、新加坡、曼谷、布宜諾斯艾利斯、首爾、東京、休斯敦、吉隆坡、卡爾加里和倫敦。這些排名前十的城市的全職職工每周工作時(shí)間遠(yuǎn)遠(yuǎn)超過(guò)了國(guó)際勞工組織的建議工作時(shí)長(zhǎng)——每周40小時(shí)。新加坡的每周工作時(shí)間更是超出了25.1%。
中老鐵路首個(gè)車站凸顯兩國(guó)文化元素
近日,伴隨著最后一塊幕墻玻璃順利安裝,由中鐵建設(shè)承建的中老鐵路嘎西站在中老鐵路磨丁至萬(wàn)象線率先完成外立面亮相。嘎西站位于老撾萬(wàn)象省嘎西縣,站房建筑面積1498.7平方米,設(shè)1站臺(tái)3線。站房以中國(guó)傳統(tǒng)建筑山墻面為主要形象符號(hào),把寓意團(tuán)圓、美滿的“中國(guó)結(jié)”文化元素和老撾手工織錦的民族特色裝飾文化相融合,象征著中老兩國(guó)深厚的傳統(tǒng)友誼。
泰國(guó)普吉島將于7月1日正式開放
目前基于泰國(guó)普吉島的新冠肺炎疫苗接種普及程度與新冠肺炎疫情的控制情況穩(wěn)定,泰國(guó)當(dāng)局決定將于2021年7月1日正式開放普吉島。入境普吉島的游客需要完成兩劑當(dāng)局認(rèn)證注冊(cè)的新冠疫苗接種及持有新冠病毒核酸檢測(cè)陰性報(bào)告,即可入境并無(wú)需隔離。
緬甸仰光國(guó)際機(jī)場(chǎng)限制令繼續(xù)延長(zhǎng)
日前,緬甸運(yùn)輸與通訊部發(fā)布聲明,將仰光國(guó)際航班限制令延長(zhǎng)至6月30日。為防止疫情輸入,緬甸政府自2020年3月底開始,發(fā)布了國(guó)際航班禁令。仰光國(guó)際機(jī)場(chǎng)限制令已經(jīng)實(shí)施了1年多的時(shí)間,在國(guó)際航班禁令實(shí)施期間,包括落地簽在內(nèi)的旅游團(tuán)簽證暫停核發(fā)。至今為止,只有救援班機(jī)、專機(jī)及貨運(yùn)航班能夠起降仰光國(guó)際機(jī)場(chǎng)。
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.