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ASEAN News, Nov 08, 2011

ASEAN news:New Zealand to provide more scholarships to ASEAN students
Philippine Information Agency
8 -- ASEAN and New Zealand concluded its 19th ASEAN-New Zealand Dialogue, co-chaired by Tan Sri Mohd Radzi Abdul Rahman, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, and HE John Allen, Chief Executive and Secretary of Foreign ...
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Indonesia Minister Proposes Rewarding Myanmar
Wall Street Journal
It isn't yet clear when Asean leaders will make a decision on Myanmar's possible chairmanship. Mr. Natalegawa said Myanmar's request to head the group will be discussed when the heads of the member countriescome to Indonesia next week for another ...
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Wall Street Journal
Asean: Economic unity is a long way off
Financial Times
Such non-tariff barriers to the expansion of trade and services are widespread within the 10-member Association of Southeast AsianNations, despite an optimistic plan to turn this loose bloc into an integrated, free-trading “economic community” by 2015 ...
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Financial Times
Regulate Social Media To Curb Manipulations By Faceless Netizens
Bernama
He was speaking at the one-day annual Fourth 10+3 Media Cooperation Forum organised by China's major newspaper, People's Daily and hosted by media company Dazhong News Group, here. Over 50 top media representatives from the 10 Aseanmember countries, ...
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Subaru Impreza Challenge Asian Face-Off
Inquirer.net
... this year's 10th Edition of the regional contest promised to be bigger and better than before with new contestants from Macau and Cambodia joining for the first time in a field of over 300 participants from 10 Asean countries including Singapore. ...
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PHL hopeful ASEAN will adopt South China Sea segregation proposal
GMANews.TV
The Philippine government on Tuesday expressed hope that leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meeting in Bali next week will adopt its proposal to segregate the disputed areas in the South China Sea. ...
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Regional natural disasters forum kicked off
The Nation
At the Forum, a draft report "Advancing Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance in ASEAN countries: Framework and Options for Implementation" prepared by the World Bank / GFDRR DRFI and the EAP DRM teams will be presented as the analytical basis for ...
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The Nation
Indonesian FM Seen Favoring Burma's ASEAN Bid
Voice of America (blog)
A US government agency says Indonesia is likely to endorse Burma's bid to serve as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2014. The Open Source Center, which analyzes international press reports, said its analysis is based on comments ...
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Jayant Menon: Proliferation of deals 'is costly and confusing'
Financial Times
The effective narrowing of the gap between preferential rates and MFN duties in the majority of tariff lines in Asean's five biggest economies underscores the important role that individual countries ultimately play in removing or lowering trade ...
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Financial Times
ASEAN and Australia Discuss Aid Programme to Region
Philippine Information Agency
7 -- The first ever ASEAN-Australia Joint Cooperation Committee (AA-JCC) was convened on 28 October 2011 at the ASEAN Secretariat. The Meeting set a milestone in ASEAN-Australia relations. It provided the venue at Ambassadorial level for ASEANand ...
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Insight - Brutal prisons complicate Myanmar's reform
Reuters UK
"But what it will do is help improve relations with ASEAN and in particular, India and Japan, which are looking for the chance to compete with China for the Myanmar market. These countries will now be more emboldened to engage economically. ...
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Reuters UK
Experts: China, US to focus on regional integration at forum
China Daily
The host country will try to achieve progress at the Hawaii meeting in establishing the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), while China hopes that the Association of SoutheastAsian Nations (ASEAN)+3 (China, Japan and South Korea) can take a leading role. ...
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Indonesian NBA Owner is One of Basketball's Biggest Backers
Wall Street Journal (blog)
He owns national and ASEAN basketball league teams and has a basketball school. He is chairman of the Indonesian Basketball Association and president of the SoutheastAsian Basketball Association. PT Visi Media Asia, the Bakrie Group company he is CEO ...
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Trade flows: Adapting to sea-changes in commerce
Financial Times
If the pending deal with the US is ratified by the South Korean national assembly, it will be the only country in the world that has FTAs with all three of the world's largest economic blocs – the US, EU and Asean. “The path we need to take is ...
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Financial Times
IMF exec says region not set for single currency
BusinessWorld Online Edition
THE ASSOCIATION of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), with its avowed aim of integration, would do well for now to not go down the single currency path, a visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) official last week said. ASEAN's plans do not extend to ...
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Hungary To Reopen Embassy In Malaysia
Bernama
On tourism sector, Anifah said Malaysia and Hungary were keen to explore the tourism attractions and uniqueness in both countries to attract more tourists. "We also talked about sports. I explained to His Excellency that Asean is vying to host the ...
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Trade with India to double to $7b by 2015
Viet Nam News
The Indian ambassador, Ranjit Rae, said India had strengthened strategic partnerships and co-operation with all countries in the ASEAN region. He believed the $7 billion target trade would be achieved after the implementation of the India-ASEAN Free ...
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Hooking up to region's powerhouses; Govt looking into ways to import ...
Power Engineering Magazine
Asian Development Bank energy specialist Zhou Aiming said trading energy throughout the region will help to lower the electricity cost and carbon footprint. 'Especially in this age of globalisation, every country depends on other countries for imports ...
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Burma at the crossroads, one year after questionable polls
Asian Correspondent
Several exile political dissidents have been repeatedly urging not only the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon but also ASEAN leaders to show their pragmatic supporting towards Quintana's Commission of Inquiry proposal. Due to such pressure, ...
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SEEBURGER Expands APAC Presence with New Strategic Partner in Malaysia
MarketWatch (press release)
"The IMF June forecast for ASEAN countries Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam projects 5.4% growth this year and 5.7% next year, with Malaysia's GDP growth expected to be 5.5%. Malaysia plays a pivotal role in the southeast Asian ...
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Chair of ASEAN, President SBY of Indonesia Invites Members of G20 to Join ...
ISRIA (registration)
... President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, speaking on behalf of ASEAN, reminds the world most powerful leaders that "ASEAN has been a successful group of countriesand will cooperate with the global community to address global challenges. ...
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CII Hosts Enterprise India Show in Yangon
Orissadiary.com
The two countries should conclude an agreement on cooperation in banking and financial services to enable greater private sector engagement, suggested CII in a report. “Myanmar represents a bridge between the vibrant economies of India, ASEANand East ...
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Sri Mulyani Meets Yudhoyono at State Palace
Jakarta Globe
Aburizal Bakrie runs this country and SBY is his pawn. "After the meeting, Yudhoyono is flying to Bali to inspect preparations for the 19thAsean Summit, which runs from Nov. 17 to 19." oh noooo..traffic nightmare is coming. did you know that it's ...
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Jakarta Globe
Vietnamese canoeists eye golds at upcoming SEA Games
Viet Nam News
In preparation for the Games, the team competed at the ASEAN Canoeing Championships in June, where they won three gold medals, two silvers and two bronzes. Tran Van Long won two gold medals in the C1 1000 m and C1 200m while Tran Thanh Quang took gold ...
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International seminar on North East India
KanglaOnline
He said “Being situated in a strategic location and sharing borders with five differentcountries, the region confluences with south east Asian countries and the southAsian countries”. Further, he outlined that even today many people believed that ...
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Capacio to coach patriots
Inquirer.net
FORMER PBA star and PBL champion coach Glenn Capacio has been given the reigns to the AirAsia Philippine Patriots as the squad gears up for the third season of the AirAsia ASEAN Basketball League which starts January next year. ...
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Taiwan posts healthy trade figures for October
Taiwan Today
Rising shipments of ICT products to emerging markets and ASEANmembers are helping put a rosy sheen on Taiwan's trade numbers. (CNA) By Meg Chang Taiwan's trade figures showed signs of improvement in October, reflecting stable demand from emerging ...
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Taiwan Today
Thai PM Scrapes Trip To Hawaii To Attend The Apec Summit
Bernama
Nevertheless, Yingluck confirmed her participation in the ASEAN Summit in Bali, Indonesia from November 16 to 19, saying that the meeting directly concerns ASEANmember countries and it is a short trip. On Monday the Government Spokeswoman Thitima ...
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Malaysia stock market and companies daily report (November 08, 2011)
Stock Markets Review
The company said that the increase demand for Coffee Creamers and Soluble Coffees within the Asean region contributed to the strong double digit export growth. Furthermore, Nestle said that the capacity investments it made over the last three years...
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ASEAN to Revamp and Integrate Data Management
ISRIA (registration)
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is set to improve and integrate their statistical data to help sharpen policy-making and planning, as well as to boost development in the region. Professor Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, State Minister for ...
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Vietnam pushes new round at Kyoto
eco-business.com
Vietnamese negotiator Tan said Viet Nam would team up with other countries, particularly among ASEAN nations, to establish a stronger voice during negotiations. Viet Nam also would utilise this opportunity to engage in bilateral climate change talks,...
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VN strengthens ties with EU partner Luxembourg
Viet Nam News
Henri affirmed that Luxembourg will continue strengthening the long-lasting co-operation with Viet Nam and promoting its role to foster relations between the EU and the Southeast Asian country. — VNS.
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Baden-Wurttemberg to Showcase German Technologies at AnaLabAsia2011
MarketWatch (press release)
The show also gives us an ideal opportunity to be updated on the latest technology offerings and developments around the world," said Ms. Christina Ruffert, Executive Manager International Business Cooperation ASEAN of Baden-Wurttemberg International. ...
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Law Ministers Pledged Strong Support for the Success of the ASEAN Community ...
ISRIA (registration)
ASEAN has made significant achievements, but the regional grouping must intensify cooperation on law and legal matters to jointly address the legal challenges to ensure the success of integration. The remark from the Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen ...
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Fujian Commodities Expo-Singapore & Asia Expo-Singapore Grand Opening
EIN News (press release)
Many China exporters are now placing increased focus on the developing markets in this region and the rapidly- growing ASEAN countries to expand their business networks. Singapore, as the geographical centre and key trading entrepot of South-East Asia, ...
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P-Noy directs DA to allot 2 percent of annual budget for organic agri
Philippine Information Agency
Up for discussion on the confab are: The Global Organic Market Access (GOMA) Project, State of Organic Farming in Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)countries, RA 10068 (Organic Agriculture Act of 2010) Status of Implementation and ...
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UK based skills specialist Bournville sets up South Asia operations through India
Education Times
... “India came out as a perfect choice to commence our operations in the entire South Asia as the country has a high demand of the company products and services, business objective synergies, low competition and proximity to the ASEAN countries....
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Crescent Wealth targeting Malaysian investors
Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia is Australia's third-largest Asean trading partner and a net investor into Australia with investments totalling A$8.6 billion in 2009. The only Australian wealth manager currently with specialist expertise in Islamic investing, Crescent Wealth ...
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Patriots tap Glenn as coach
Tempo
Co-owner Mikee Romero and team manager Erick Arejola formally announced the appointment of Capacio in time for the third season of the AirAsia ASEAN Basketball League set to open on Jan. 14. An assistant of the Patriots since the league's first season, ...
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Vietnam - International workshop on East Sea opens
ISRIA (registration)
Delegates from the US , India , Russia and ASEAN nations emphasised the importance of the East Sea issue to an environment of peace, and stability in the region and the world. Some delegates said the East Sea is of global significance because amid the ...
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Crescent Wealth Targeting Malaysian Investors
Bernama
Malaysia is Australia's third-largest Asean trading partner and a net investor into Australia with investments totalling A$8.6 billion in 2009. The only Australian wealth manager currently with specialist expertise in Islamic investing, Crescent Wealth ...
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Ambassador of Thailand to United Kingdom joined Ambassadors of ...
By Thailand News
Ambassador of Thailand to United Kingdom joined Ambassadors of ASEAN countries(ASEAN London Committee - ALC) visit Belfast, Northern Ireland during 17-18.
Siam Daily News Online
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BBC News - Asia
Get the latest Asian news from BBC News in Asia: breaking news, features, analysis and special reports plus audio and video from across the Asian continent. ... MoreCountries and Territories. India · Indonesia · Japan · Kazakhstan · Kiribati ...
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Vietnam latest news - Thanh Nien Daily | ASEAN Today broacast ...
ASEAN Today, co-produced by Metro TV, the ASEAN Secretariat, ASEAN Indonesia, and airline sponsor AirAsia, will be aired in other Southeast Asian countries ...
www.thanhniennews.com/.../20111030-ASEAN-TV-program-...

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