Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia is aiming to set up travel corridors with China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to help recover business activities which are seriously affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. During a virtual meeting, Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi and her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi discussed a cooperation agreement to establish a travel corridor, which is hoped to be finalised soon. Essential travel activities in accordance with health protocols are expected to boost safe and effective economic activities between the two countries. Earlier, Indonesia and the UAE have agreed to establish a temporary safe travel corridor to facilitate travel between the two countries for essential business and commercial, diplomatic, and official purposes. This agreement is part of both countries’ efforts to contain COVID-19 and accelerate the economic recovery. The UAE is currently the country’s largest Middle Eastern investor, after pledging to pour … [Read more...] about Indonesia to set up travel corridors with China, UAE
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It has many famous attractions like the Fansipan Peak - the roof of Indochina, Ham Rong Mountain, Sa Pa Ancient Church and the villages of the Red Dao people. All this beautiful scenery comes with delicious local dishes like salmon hotpot, grilled meat, and rice cooked in a bamboo section. … [Read more...] about Five top reasons you can never go wrong visiting Vietnam
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Visit the highest mountain in the southeastern region
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