ASEAN News, Jan 17, 2012

ASEAN, China tackle cooperation BusinessWorld Online Edition According to China Daily, Beijing also “took the opportunity” to hold a meeting with the senior officials of ASEAN on the implementation of the DOC on Saturday. “China will seize this opportunity of making joint efforts with ASEAN countries to maintain ... See all stories on this topic »

Industry-specific cooperation a priority for China, ASEAN People's Daily Online By Zhao Shan (People's Daily Overseas Edition) The trade volume between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) totaled nearly 362.9 billion US dollars in 2011, up nearly 24 percent from the previous year, according to statistics ... See all stories on this topic »

ASEAN convenes to address trade China Post Rasmei Kampuchea Daily/Asia News Network --Officials and business representatives from the 10 ASEAN member states came together yesterday in Siem Reap, Cambodia to discuss the challenges and opportunities of free trade agreements, as well as ways that ... See all stories on this topic »

Emirates' Ho Chi Minh service to impact Asian carriers, but provides Vietnam ... CAPA - Centre for Aviation The rapid growth of Vietnam's tourism and business sector combined with the current relative lack of long-haul capacity compared to other major ASEAN countries makes the Vietnamese market particularly appealing to Emirates. ... See all stories on this topic »

Resolving South China Sea issue needs concrete measures People's Daily Online By Zhong Sheng (People's Daily) At the beginning of this New Year, the peaceful settlement of the South China Sea issue shows a good momentum. The fourth Senior Official's Meeting attended by China and the ASEAN on implementing the Declaration on the ... See all stories on this topic »

Malaysia expands ASEAN network ATWOnline ... frequencies to several ASEAN destinations as well as to Beijing (PEK) and Taipei from March 25. The changes are in line with MH's business plan rolled out in December to streamline operations, focus on growth and cut losses (ATW Daily News, Dec. ... See all stories on this topic »

Efficiency - The oxygen for Thailand's production industry The Nation By that time, free flow and distribution of consumer goods are expected to be eased and Asean countries' competition will not anymore be limited to who can supply more cheaply to industrialised nations. Instead we will see an increasing Asean-internal ... See all stories on this topic » The Nation

Facing up to China Daily Pioneer Diplomatic efforts to increase the country's influence in Bangladesh, the Central Asian Republics, Myanmar, Nepal and with the ASEAN countriesshould be pursued vigorously. The long-term requirement is to match China's strategic challenge in the region ... See all stories on this topic »

China morning round-up: Inflation and economy discussed BBC News China Daily also reports that a meeting by senior officials of China and ASEAN member states on the South China Sea issue is to be kicked off in Beijing on Friday. "China will seize this opportunity of making joint efforts with ASEAN countries to ... See all stories on this topic » BBC News

Japan steps up efforts to crack untapped Myanmar economic market Sacramento Bee Myanmar's population of about 60 million is one of the largest among ASEANmembers. Labor costs are less than one-fifth of those in China or Thailand, a tempting prospect for Japanese makers. "We have high expectations that thecountry could be an ... See all stories on this topic »

Envoy seeks to deepen Malaysian ties with China China Daily A memorandum of understanding regarding the project was signed at the Nanning ASEAN Expo last October. "Jointly developing this industrial park will help further interlink our two nations' economies and expand the scope of our commercial relations," ... See all stories on this topic » China Daily

Emerging markets key for foreign trade China Daily Trade with members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) increased by 23.9 percent in 2011 year-on-year, while trade with the European Union (EU) registered year-on-year growth of 18.3 percent. Sino-US trade rose by 15.9 percent last ... See all stories on this topic »

Wen urges start to FTA talks China Daily ... on a trilateral FTA "within this year", and the three countriesshould also work closely on advancing the establishment of a free trade zone including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), China, Japan and the ROK, known as ASEAN+3. ... See all stories on this topic » China Daily

Move to high-end markets eases flood impact The Nation The industry is expected to see flat growth in 2012 due to lower production capacity in Thailand, while large-scale manufacturers have set up plants in other Asean countries, mainly Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Burma will also be a new potential market ... See all stories on this topic » The Nation

Malaysia To Get South Korean Help Over Korean-Speaking Tour Guides Bernama She will also attend the Asean Tourism Forum, scheduled to be opened by Indonesian Vice President Boediono here tonight. The minister said Malaysia has relaxed the policy prohibiting foreign tour guides in the country only in the case of South Korea ... See all stories on this topic »

Changing Geometrics of Asia-Pacific World Press Review This power struggle underpins the creation of major regional groupings, such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In order to check against increasing Chinese domination, the smaller Southeast Asian states combined their strengths to ... See all stories on this topic » World Press Review

After launching Sydney, AirAsia X focuses on higher frequencies and more intra ... CAPA - Centre for Aviation (blog) The carrier will now “pick and choose” its markets from these key countries in the ASEAN/Northeast Asia market as its builds frequency and economies of scale in these high-potential markets. Most of AirAsia X's Asian destinations are not served daily. ... See all stories on this topic »

Second Quarter Financial Year 2012 (2Q FY2012) MarketWatch (press release) We are working on the ASEAN Trading Link, under the auspices of the ASEANExchange collaboration, to collectively promote ASEAN as a highly investable asset class. Market activity will continue to be influenced by the global economic outlook. ... See all stories on this topic »

Rebuilding the green concept Malaysia Star The Shangri-La Rasa Sayang in Penang was bestowed theAsean Green Hotel Award 2010 for the second consecutive year. State-of-the-art chilled water centralised air-con chillers circulate cool air through the rooms at lower energy consumption. ... See all stories on this topic » Malaysia Star

More firms back Patriots in ABL caging Inquirer.net By Cedelf P. Tupas MANILA, Philippines—The AirAsia Philippine Patriots have found a new backer in PG Flex Linoleum as it tries to regain the Air Asia AseanBasketball League crown starting Saturday at the San Juan Gym. “PG Flex is committed to support ... See all stories on this topic »

Malaysia Airlines Increases Frequencies to its Regional and Long Haul Network ... e-Travel Blackboard (press release) Malaysia Airlines (www.malaysiaairlines.com) is increasing its weekly frequencies to several ASEAN destinations as well as to Beijing, Taipei and Los Angeles effective 25 March 2012 to cater for the anticipated capacity demand in the northern summer ... See all stories on this topic »

China Remains Key Despite Burma's Western Focus The Irrawaddy News Magazine “China is not a revisionist state and has benefited economically from the status quo,” says Dr. Amitav Acharya, chair of theASEAN Studies Center at American University in Washington DC He went on to dismiss parallels between China and early 20th ... See all stories on this topic » The Irrawaddy News Magazine

Forgetting Fu Manchu Outlook There remains one country, and one alone, that really occupies the uppermost echelon of Chinese consciousness: the United States. China also spends a great deal of time pondering over its relations with the asean countries, Russia, Japan and the ... See all stories on this topic » Outlook

Energy Wars 2012 Just International Previously preoccupied with Iraq and Afghanistan, the United States has now entered the fray, offering full-throated support to the ASEAN countries in their efforts to negotiate en masse with Beijing. Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi promptly ... See all stories on this topic »

Amazon expands business in SW China China Daily ... as the city is the capital of Guangxi which borders Vietnam and is China's gateway to doing business with the ASEAN, said Zhou Honglin, employee of Amazon's operation center in Xiamen, a major city on the country'ssoutheastern coast. See all stories on this topic »

Energy Wars 2012 Antiwar.com Previously preoccupied with Iraq and Afghanistan, the United States has now entered the fray, offering full-throated support to the ASEAN countries in their efforts to negotiate en masse with Beijing. Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi promptly ... See all stories on this topic »

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 15/1 VietNamNet Bridge “If failing to change swiftly and synchronously, our country might face more risks as the global economy becomes more volatile. So growth of 5-5.5% looks unachievable, and the risk of falling behind ASEAN and Asian countriesis more obvious. ... See all stories on this topic »

Create your own webpage to raise funds for charity Straits Times The exhibition is part of the Ernst & Young Asean Art Outreach programme to promote Asean art and contribute to charitable causes. Strange Dreams is on at the Ernst & Young Gallery, One Raffles Quay North Tower, till April 13. Call 6535-7777 to make an... See all stories on this topic » Straits Times

China's Yiwu sees brisker business in '11 China Daily Meanwhile, exports to emerging markets in Latin America and ASEAN posted stronger growths - up 31.1 percent and 45.7 percent, respectively. A trade reform with polices related to finance, land, taxes and customs, was introduced in Yiwu in 2011, ... See all stories on this topic »

PRESS DIGEST - MALAYSIA - Jan 13 Reuters BUSINESS TIMES (www.btimes.com.my) * CIMB Group Holdings Bhd will be seeking an operating licence in Laos this year, a move that could well be the final piece in its ASEAN jigsaw, its group chief executive Nazir Razak said. ... See all stories on this topic »

Burma or Myanmar: Is This a de Klerk Moment? Huffington Post (blog) The president, Thein Sein, wants Burma to be the chair of the ASEAN meeting in 2012. Some of these steps are the road to that successful journey. Recently, Aug San Suu Kyi met with Chinese delegates as well as the American Secretary of State. ... See all stories on this topic »

Thai electronics exports to take Q1 nosedive Bangkok Post In the first nine months of 2011, China was the largest export market for electronic products shipped from Thailand with an 18% share, followed by 16% for Asean markets and 14-15% each for Europe and the US. For electronic and electrical goods combined ... See all stories on this topic »

Hotel industry keeps growing in Phuket Phuket Gazette The average length of stay is lower, with the average stay ofAsean tourists being only a few days, while European tourists normally take holidays from a week to a month at a time. She added that hotels in Phuket are also facing increased competition... See all stories on this topic » Phuket Gazette

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 13/1 VietNamNet Bridge Viet Nam exported shrimp to 91 countries and territories, with the US, Japan, and the EU being the main markets, accounting for more than 65.8 per cent of revenues from shrimp. Exports to Russia, South Korea, and ASEANmember-countries increased ... See all stories on this topic »

China, ASEAN countries hold meeting on South China Sea BEIJING - China and member countries of the Association of SoutheastAsian Nations (ASEAN) on Saturday held a meeting of senior officials on the ... www.chinadaily.com.cn/usa/china/.../content_14447340.htm

ASEAN Green Hotel Recognition Award 2012 - {Travel Daily News} REPORT - ATF 2012 - MANADO, INDONESIA: ASEAN Green Hotel Award is an accolade ceremony held by the ASEAN Member States, as an appreciation to ... www.traveldailynews.com/.../47180-ASEAN-Green-Hotel-Rec...

Industry-specific cooperation a priority for China, ASEAN By Zhao Shan (People's Daily Overseas Edition) The trade volume between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) totaled nearly 362.9 ... english.peopledaily.com.cn/90778/7707731.html

China, ASEAN countries hold meeting on South China Sea – China ... (Xinhua). BEIJING – China and member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Saturday held a meeting of senior officials on the ... newsasean.com/438-china-asean-countries-hold-meeting-on-s...

CIMB – truly Asean by year-end KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 13, 2012): CIMB Group Holdings Bhd has set its sights on being present in all 10 Asean countries by the end of the year. Group CEO... www.thesundaily.my/news/265505

Lanka recognizes ASEAN region for transactional ... - Daily News Daily News Online ... Sri Lanka recognizes enormous growth potential in theASEAN region and this region needs to be developed nurtured and promoted for ... www.dailynews.lk/2012/01/06/bus03.asp

Thailand braces for Asean economic integration by 2015 HOME · DAILY BRIEFING · NEWS · VIEWS · BUSINESS, LIFE, QUIRKY ASIA... " Thailand has advantages over other Asean countries in terms of geographical ... www.asianewsnet.net/home/news.php?id=26075

Cambodia Daily News: Cambodia PM pledges to chair ASEAN with ... All news in this web blog is written by Nguon Sovan (Mr.), the reporter for China's ... Hun Sen said that the country's entry into the ASEAN has provided huge ... cambodianewstoday.blogspot.com/.../cambodia-pm-pledges-to...

  

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