Both women will be formally charged under section 302 of the penal code, which carries the death penalty. Two women - an Indonesian and a Vietnamese - will be charged on Wednesday with murder over the killing in Malaysia of the estranged half-brother of North Korea's leader, Malaysia's attorney general said. Police have said the women smeared VX nerve agent, a chemical on a U.N. list of weapons of mass destruction, on Kim Jong Nam's face in an assault recorded on security cameras in the Malaysian capital's airport on February 13. U.S. and South Korean officials believe Kim was the victim of an assassination orchestrated by North Korea. He had been living in exile, under Beijing's protection, in the Chinese territory of Macau, and had criticized the regime of his family and his half-brother Kim Jong Un. Malaysian police arrested Doan Thi Huong, the Vietnamese woman, and Indonesian Siti Aishah in the days after the attack. Police are also holding one North Korean man and have … [Read more...] about Malaysia to charge women with airport murder of North Korean
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Noi Bai, Da Nang among top 30 airports in Asia 2016
VietNamNet Bridge - The Guide to Sleeping in Airports website has published the list of the best airports in Asia in 2016, with two Vietnamese names included -Noi Bai and Da Nang. In this annual survey, travellers were asked to rate airports worldwide based on their overall airport experience. They ranked their experiences on these factors: Comfort (Rest Zones & Gate Seating); Services, Facilities & Things to do; Food Options; Immigration/Security; Customer Service; and Cleanliness. The best airports in the world are those that truly dazzle and delight. Efficient, clean, fun, friendly, creative, comfortable… This year Singapore’s Changi Airport still takes the lead. The terminal continues its two decade streak of wowing travellers with sparkling terminals, exceptional staff, boundless amenities and effortless navigation. Essentials aside, it is the extravagances that lead voters to feel like they’re in an amusement park rather than a travel hub. Of the … [Read more...] about Noi Bai, Da Nang among top 30 airports in Asia 2016
Phu Quoc Airport opens with inaugural flight from HCMC
Phu Quoc International Airport in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang received its inaugural flight carrying 68 passengers from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on December 2. On the same day, Phu Quoc Airport also organized 11 flights with a total of 1,000 passengers on routes HCMC-Phu Quoc, Can Tho-Phu Quoc and Rach Gia-Phu Quoc. … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc Airport opens with inaugural flight from HCMC
Indonesia launches train to Soekarno-Hatta airport
Indonesia inaugurated a new rail route which connects Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Tangerang, Banten and Manggarai station in Jakarta on January 2.(Photo: Nikkei)Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia inaugurated a new rail route whichconnects Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Tangerang, Banten and Manggarai station inJakarta on January 2.The inauguration ceremony was attended by President Joko Widodo, Minister ofTransportation, Minister of Tourism, Coordinating Minister for Legal, Securityand Politics, Minister of Public Works and Housing, and National Police Chief.The route was operated on a trial basis on New Year holiday, said director ofthe state railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) Edi Sukmoro. Each train is designed to carry 272 passengers per trip and there are 42 singletrips per day through three stations: Soekarno-Hatta International Airport,Batu Ceper station and Sudirman station.Services from Sudirman Baru station start at 3:51am with the last traindeparting at 9:51pm (local time). … [Read more...] about Indonesia launches train to Soekarno-Hatta airport
Jakarta launches first airport train to tackle gridlock
The new system links Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on the outskirts of Jakarta to downtown in 55 minutes, cutting driving time by half or more.President Joko Widodo inaugurated the new system that officials hope will convince travellers to make the switch from private to public transportation on the 38 kilometre (23 mile) route.Jakarta is also building its first subway and light-rail systems, with service expected to start in 2019. "Thank god that after three years and working hard to finish this Soekarno-Hatta airport train, this morning we can inaugurate it and we know that this train is a way to provide transportation in Jakarta to reduce traffic jams," Widodo said.The direct link cost 3.6 trillion rupiah ($266 million) with a total of 42 trips scheduled daily. The service is to run from dawn to shortly before midnight. About 11,000 passengers are expected to use the service daily with three trains plying the route. Tickets will cost 70,000 rupiah ($5) for the first two … [Read more...] about Jakarta launches first airport train to tackle gridlock