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ASEAN News, Apr 13, 2012

Seeing the larger picture
China Daily
The summit focused on implementing the ASEAN Charter and realizing theASEAN Economic Community by 2015, and several outcome documents were adopted including the Phnom Penh Declaration on ASEAN: One Community, One Destiny. The summit also adopted the ...
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Jakarta seen as key trade prospect
Stuff.co.nz
The Government has been eyeing future opportunities with Indonesia, particularly since a free trade agreement between New Zealand, Australia and the Association of South East Asian Nations (Asean) started in 2010. It is understood Mr Key would have ...
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Malaysia to host Yamaha Asean Cup U-13 tourney
Malaysia Star
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia will host the 4th Yamaha Asean Cup Under-13 football tournament at the MBPJ Stadium in Kelana Jaya from July 13-15. Malaysia will field two teams in this year's edition of the tournament, which was inaugurated in Vietnam in 2008 ...
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Phl Navy not prepared for combat duty?
Philippine Star
There's no question in the minds of the Filipino people that Scarborough Shoal just 120 miles off Zambales belongs to the Philippines, which China and some other ASEAN nations are also claiming. This is why after so many decades, thanks to an inutile ...
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Frontrunner Patriots try to end jinx vs Beermen
Inquirer.net
THE AIRASIA Philippine Patriots and San Miguel Beermen clash for the third time in the third Asean Basketball League season tonight. But the two teams will offer each other a far different look than their two previous meetings in their 6 pm battle at ...
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Japan Eyes Separate FTA with China
The Chosun Ilbo
Trilateral FTA talks kicked off at Beijing's initiative in 2002 but soon stalled over conflict between China, which wanted to draw ASEAN member states in the deal, and Japan, which wanted to invite Australia, India, and New Zealand.
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Sanctions must be continued in Burma – Why?
Asian Correspondent
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) says it deserves so, while others do not agree to lift sanctions in a hurry. In fact, there are still a number of human rights abuses happening in the ethnic areas and situation needs to see more ...
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Malaysia to host Yamaha Cup
New Straits Times
THE fourth Under-13 Yamaha Asean Cup will kick off at Petaling Jaya Stadium in Kelana Jaya on July 13-15. As hosts, Malaysia will field two teams in this year's edition of the tournament which was inaugurated in Vietnam in 2008.
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Bangkok's BIG+BIH Show Showcases Good Design
Gifts & Decorative Accessories
The fair's theme, "Heart of Design & Lifestyle Showcase of ASEAN," is highlighted in a display of well designed products drawn from each category throughout the show. "The significance of design in this event is that all the entrepreneurs shall pass ...
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TABLE TENNIS: AUG spots spur keen competiton
New Straits Times
By Fadhli Ishak 0 comments WITH university pride and a chance to represent the country at the Asean University Games (AUG) at stake, competition at the Deputy Higher Education Minister's Cup table tennis championships is set to reach new heights this ...
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New Straits Times
CIMB, RBS enters into cooperation agreement
The Borneo Post
“For instance, in many of our markets outside Asean we do not have lending capabilities and will be working with other banks.” This was a direct follow on from the announcements made on April 2, 2012 with regards to CIMB's acquisition of most of RBS' ...
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SMB, Pats Present New Players
Manila Bulletin
Recent transactions will surely test the mettle of the two local AirAsia ASEANBasketball League pacesetters tonight when they lock horns in the clash set at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. The Patriots made their bold move official yesterday when ...
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Patriots, Beermen mix it up for 3rd time
Journal Online
The 7-foot-1 Alexander, an ex-Barangay Ginebra import, arrived early yesterday to shore up the league-leading Patriots' bid to regain supremacy in the AirAsiaASEAN Basketball League. His debut comes at a perfect time as the AirAsia Philippine cagers ...
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IIUI culture week starts from April 17
Pakistan Observer
Traditionally Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, China, Afghanistan, Kashmir, countries from ASEAN, SAARC and all the provinces of Pakistan shall set up their stall. The event will be open for families. The university has invited different manufacturers and ...
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FTA Outreach Session in Kochi
India Education Diary
The objective of this session was to highlight the opportunities that will emerge for the Indian industry from the four Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreements (CECA) that India has signed with Japan and ASEAN country. Many senior officials from ...
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Beijing, Manila send more ships to standoff at disputed islets
Vancouver Sun
The 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has on occasion and as recently as last month attempted to produce a jointly agreed code of con-duct to put before China for its endorsement. But Beijing has always refused to get involved ...
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Overweight Taiwan, China, India: HSBC
Moneycontrol.com
We are overweight Taiwan, China and India and underweight ASEAN. Our preferred sectors are IT and consumer discretionary. Chris Wood, CLSA: Risk tremors continue to pick up with Spain the prime catalyst for bad news on the Eurozone.
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China's Top Political Advisory Body To Visit Thailand
Bernama
... volume between the two countries reaching US$64.7 billion last year. Chinese Ambassador to Thailand Guan Mu said ASEAN has had impressive developments over the past years, saying both China-Thailand and China-ASEAN cooperation could go the distance.
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Burma Sanctions—Losing Both Carrot and Stick
The Irrawaddy News Magazine
Neighboring nations have never sought to isolate the military-dominated country on humanitarian grounds, and Burma's fast-approaching chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in 2014 demonstrates the bloc's economic ...
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The Irrawaddy News Magazine
REUTERS WORLD NEWS OUTLOOK
Reuters
MANILA - ASEAN Senior Economic Officials Meeting (SEOM) (to April 21). LIBREVILLE - 9th Session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Information Ministers Conference (to April 20). - - - - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 PUERTO VALLARTA, ...
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China's Rise: Opportunity or Threat for East Asia?
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
The story for ASEAN countries is more complex, given that their resource endowments are similar to China's. Immediately after the Asian financial crisis, the region benefited across the board. Its overall trade balance with China shifted from a deficit ...
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Fast Retailing Surges on Record Profit Forecast: Tokyo Mover
Bloomberg
“Greater China, ASEAN and India are countries with the best opportunities,” Yanai said at a press conference in Tokyo yesterday. “The middle-class population can potentially explode there.” The overseas Uniqlo business will lead the company's growth ...
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Bloomberg
Myanmar 'is on irreversible journey'
New Straits Times
"I believe this is a view shared by many people in Myanmar and for these reasons we made a decision at the recent Asean summit to put forward a case for countries that have imposed sanctions to review or at least suspend the sanctions.
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Kazakhstan proposes Indonesia to become full member of CICA
Gazeta.KZ
We highly estimate the presidency of Indonesia in ASEAN in 2011. Congratulations on your upcoming chairmanship in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. Our country is ready to expand cooperation with Indonesia in the framework of the United Nations, ...
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Vietnam leader to discuss trade, education in New Zealand visit
People's Daily Online
Vietnam was a member of ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations), which was New Zealand's fourth-largest trading partner and accounted for 10 percent of New Zealand's exports and 16 percent of imports, said English.
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Hug a Vending Machine for a Free Coke?
KABC
“Our strategy is to deliver doses of happiness in an unexpected, innovative way to engage not only the people present, but the audience at large,” said Leonardo O'Grady, ASEAN IMC director, in a statement. “Whether you were hugging the machine or ...
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Militant lawmakers warn against asking US help in territory row
Inquirer.net
Instead, he said, the administration should tap the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and the United Nations for help in diplomatic talks with China. Tinio also suggested that the House of Representatives' Committee on Foreign Relations ...
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Coca-Cola's Million Dollar Hug
brandchannel.com
The Coca-Cola Hug Machine is a simple idea to spread some happiness," said Leonardo O'Grady, ASEAN IMC Director, Coca-Cola. "Our strategy is to deliver doses of happiness in an unexpected, innovative way to engage not only the people present, ...
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Motorcycle gunmen target bus in Songkran shooting
Bangkok Post
The issue was raised in talks between Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her Malaysian counterpart Najib Razak on the sidelines of the Asean Summit meeting in Cambodia last week. Both countries agreed to closely cooperate on monitoring people ...
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Weaving a success story
Bangkok Post
The company plans to open a showroom in Singapore to showcase its products and act as springboard for sales to other Asean countries. The company may have high-end international clients, such as the Caesars Palace Hotel and the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas ...
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Thai-ASEAN News Network - A Hot Herbal Compress @ Mookda Spa
Youthapong Charoenpan experiences a relaxing Hot Herbal Compress Massage at the newly-launched Mookda Spa in Phuket's Kathu district.
www.thailandoutlook.tv/tan/ViewData.aspx?DataID=1054092
Thai-ASEAN News Network - More Problems Caused Than Solved
More Problems Caused Than Solved. UPDATE : 4 April 2012. The government's policy to increase daily minimum wage to 300 baht has been piloted in seven ...
www.tannetwork.tv/tan/ViewData.aspx?DataID=1054095
Rocket launch a hot topic at ASEAN | News.com.au
SOUTHEAST Asian nations will discuss North Korea's rocket launch this week amid protests from the Philippines.
www.news.com.au/news/.../story-fn7djq9o-1226316016041
BBC News - Asean single currency unlikely after eurozone 'lesson'
Such is the confidence coursing through the Asean region, that it is now fashionable to poke fun at the woes of longer-established trading blocs.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17595960
ASEAN Leaders Open Summit in Cambodia | News | Khmer-English
Host President Hun Sen focused on economic issues in his opening remarks Tuesday.
www.voanews.com/.../ASEAN-Leaders-Open-Summit-in-Cam...
Southeast Asian leaders: Lift Myanmar sanctions - Yahoo! News
From Yahoo! News: Southeast Asian leaders called for Western countries to immediately lift punitive sanctions imposed on Myanmar now that the once- pariah ...
news.yahoo.com/southeast-asian-leaders-lift-myanmar-sanctio...
Southeast Asian leaders: Lift Burma sanctions - CBS News
Leaders of 10-nation ASEAN group say Burmese gov't has embraced democratic reform, urge EU to drop punitive sanctions.
www.cbsnews.com/.../southeast-asian-leaders-lift-burma-sancti...
ASEAN to tackle NKorea missile launch, says Aquino | GMA News ...
It seemed that no call from various countries and regional organizations could stop North Korea from launching a rocket missile, but the issue would be raised in ...
www.gmanetwork.com/.../asean-to-tackle-nkorea-missile-laun...
News & Resources | News | ASEAN News
News. E-news; Press Release; Media Coverage; Speech; ASEAN News. Notice; Publications; Resources. Information Corner; Statistics; Important Documents ...
www.aseankorea.org/.../detail.jsp?...
Burma sanctions must be lifted, south-east Asian nations say | World ...
The Guardian, UK and World news, User comments, Web ... South-east Asianleaders have called on western countries, including the European Union, to lift...
www.guardian.co.uk/world/.../burma-sanctions-lift-aung-san
Good and bad news from the 20th ASEAN Summit
The 20th Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, just ended with both good and bad news. On the ...
www.asianewsnet.net/home/news.php?id=29399
Insight : Good and bad news from the 20th ASEAN Summit | The ...
The 20th Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, just ended with both good and bad news. On the ...
www.thejakartapost.com/.../insight-good-and-bad-news-20th-a...
Ezecom In The Press
Press Clippings · Meng's Column · Asean News. This year Cambodia takes the spotlight in the region as chair for ASEAN. From all over the region, decision...
ezecom.com.kh/news/index_asean_news.php
Cambodia Needs More Asean Awareness: Analyst
A lack of Asean awareness puts Cambodia at a disadvantage as the region moves closer to full economic integration in 2015.
www.voanews.com/.../Cambodia-Needs-More-Asean-Awarene...
Asean Secretary-General Echoes Calls For North Korea To Exercise Restraint
News Who's Who. April 12, 2012 18:45 PM. Asean Secretary-General Echoes... JAKARTA, April 12 (Bernama) -- Asean Secretary-General Dr Surin Pitsuwan, ...
www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v6/newsindex.php?id...
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