ASEAN and Portugal to Foster Cooperation
Jakarta – The Ambassador of Portugal to Indonesia, Joaquim Alberto de Soura Moreira de Lemos, presented his Letter of Credence yesterday to Le Luong Minh, Secretary-General of ASEAN, thus assuming his post as the Ambassador of Portugal to ASEAN.SG Minh congratulated … Continue reading ASEAN and Portugal to Foster Cooperation
ASEAN, Korea Review Bilateral Relations
Pusan – The 18th ASEAN-Republic of Korea (ROK) Dialogue was convened on 18-19 June in Pusan, the ROK. The meeting reviewed ASEAN-ROK relations and discussed its future direction, including follow-up to the outcomes of the 16th ASEAN-ROK Summit on 9 October … Continue reading ASEAN, Korea Review Bilateral Relations
Taiwan, Malaysia forge medical device alliance
Taipei – The National Cheng Kung University inked a global academia-industry medical device alliance agreement with the University of Malaysia on June 14 in Taipei City. “Taiwan’s biotechnology industry shows tremendous growth potential as its current production value stands at … Continue reading Taiwan, Malaysia forge medical device alliance
Vietnam, Netherlands boost cooperation in agriculture, energy
Hanoi – Vietnam and the Netherlands on Monday inked a series of documents aimed at boosting cooperation in the fields of agriculture and energy in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi. After talks held here during the visit by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte … Continue reading Vietnam, Netherlands boost cooperation in agriculture, energy
Beijing: “More respect and understanding for Taiwan”
Beijing – China’s top political advisor has told the sixth Straits Forum that the mainland will show more respect and understanding for Taiwan people’s way of thinking. “We understand the mentality Taiwan compatriots have developed under special historical conditions; we respect … Continue reading Beijing: “More respect and understanding for Taiwan”
PBOC announces measures to help exporters
Beijing – The People’s Bank of China has promised a broad range of policy measures aimed at supporting the country’s exporters, Reuters reported, citing a Wednesday announcement by the central bank. The currency and credit measures unveiled include cheaper loans … Continue reading PBOC announces measures to help exporters
China lending in May beats estimates
Beijing – China’s new credit lending in May beat estimates in a boost to the slowing economy, Bloomberg reported, citing official data released on Thursday. Local-currency loans hit RMB870.8 billion (US$140 billion) while M2, the broadest measure of money supply, … Continue reading China lending in May beats estimates
ASEAN and US Commit to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
Yangon – ASEAN and U.S. discussed their cooperation in the Political-Security, Economic, and Socio-Cultural fields at the 27th ASEAN-US Dialogue in Yangon, Myanmar on 9-10 June. The Meeting explored ways and means to enhance cooperation in the areas of maritime … Continue reading ASEAN and US Commit to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
ASEAN Economic Ministers Conclude Road- show in Canada
Toronto – A delegation of ASEAN high-level economic officials led by Dr. Kan Zaw, Union Minister for National Planning and Economic Development of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and Chairman of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Council, visited Canada … Continue reading ASEAN Economic Ministers Conclude Road- show in Canada
Gap to be 1st US retailer to enter Myanmar
Yangon – Gap Inc. has announced plans to produce clothing in Myanmar, the first American retailer to enter the market since the Southeast Asian country began its transition to democracy three years ago. Two factories in the commercial capital, Yangon, … Continue reading Gap to be 1st US retailer to enter Myanmar