Philippine president praises economic gains
Manila – Philippine President Benigno Aquino III on Monday detailed his government’s achievements in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) following the filing of three impeachment complaints against him. In his fifth SONA, Aquino said his government has laid down … Continue reading Philippine president praises economic gains
Thai military junta gains majority support to stay on
Bangkok – A majority of Thais have agreed to an interim charter provision that allows the military junta to remain to coexist with a forthcoming interim government, an opinion poll released Sunday showed. The interim charter which took effect last Tuesday … Continue reading Thai military junta gains majority support to stay on
Singapore C. Bank says too early to unwind property cooling measures
Singapore – It’s still too early for Singapore to unwind the cooling measures in the real estate market, the city state’s central bank chief said on Thursday. “… it is too early to ease property-related measures,” Ravi Menon, managing director of … Continue reading Singapore C. Bank says too early to unwind property cooling measures
No coup against Philippine president, says armed forces chief
Manila – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) assured on Thursday that officers and men of the 125,000- strong military establishment will not stage a coup d’etat against Philippine President Benigno Aquino III who is facing a number of … Continue reading No coup against Philippine president, says armed forces chief
Indonesia’s new president-elect prepares new gov’t
Jakarta – Indonesia’s new president-elect Joko Widodo took quick moves to prepare his upcoming government by setting up a camp, called transition office. The 52-year-old president-elect said that selection of the eligible candidates for post in ministerial offices would intensively be … Continue reading Indonesia’s new president-elect prepares new gov’t
Vietnam sees growing popularity of electric bike
Hanoi – During rush hours, the streets of the capital city of Vietnam are seen filled with electric bikes nowadays, a new alternative means of transport to bikes or scooters. The recent hikes in the price of petroleum products and the … Continue reading Vietnam sees growing popularity of electric bike
Cambodia: End of political crisis enhances investors’ confidence
Phnom Penh – The end of a year-long post- election dispute between Cambodia’s ruling and opposition parties will build stronger confidence among investors and ease fears of political instability, analysts said Wednesday. “The political breakthrough is a great step to ensure … Continue reading Cambodia: End of political crisis enhances investors’ confidence
Vietnam seafood faces non-tariff barriers in 49 countries
Hanoi – Vietnam’s seafood is facing non- tariff barriers in 49 countries and regions, said Vietnam Industry and Trade Information Center (VITIC) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade on Monday. Several non-tariff barriers that were recently established in 2014 … Continue reading Vietnam seafood faces non-tariff barriers in 49 countries
ASEAN: Harmonising Food Control Requirements to Remove Trade Barriers
Jakarta – A Workshop on Review and Development of Guidelines on ASEAN Common Food Control Requirements (ACFCRs) was held on 14 – 15 July at the ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta, to review the existing ACFCRs published in 2006 and the proposed new … Continue reading ASEAN: Harmonising Food Control Requirements to Remove Trade Barriers
Cambodian FM to attend 20th ASEAN-EU meeting in Belgium
Phnom Penh – Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hor Namhong will lead a delegation to attend the 20th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting, to be held on July 23 in Brussels, Belgium, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign … Continue reading Cambodian FM to attend 20th ASEAN-EU meeting in Belgium