DHL Vietnam has shrugged off the idea of setting up a totally foreign-owned fi rm in favour of expanding co-operation with the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Corporation (VNPT). VNPT started acting as agents for DHL in 1988 with the fi rst bilateral deal inked in Ho Chi Minh City. DHL got permission to set up a joint venture with a 51 percent stake with the largest telecommunications group in Vietnam in January 2007 in order to meet evergrowing market demands. Vietnam has allowed a … [Read more...] about DHL to expand VNPT partnership
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The fi nancial business of state own PT Pos Indonesia reported a steady growth rate by 36% in the last few years, pushing the company to continue expansion on fi nancial-based services. President director Hana Suryana said more and more fi nancial institutions are collaborating with Posindo. At least 36 business partners are fi nance services of Posindo, including payment for credit card, electricity bills, water bills, andautomotive credit. Recently Posindo agreed to expand the services of … [Read more...] about Posindo expands finance division
HK’s daily express mail to treble by 2015
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China Postal Airlines moves hub to Nanjing
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JAFA to host 2008 ECM in Tokyo
The 35th Executive Council Meeting will be held in Tokyo in 2008. Representatives of the Japan Airfreight Forwarders Association (JAFA), which will host this annual event, will update the delegates on the progress of arrangements including venue, dates and other matters. … [Read more...] about JAFA to host 2008 ECM in Tokyo
FAPAA’s 34th ECM to offer varied programme
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