US ASEAN Manila meeting 'Reinvigorating engagement with ASEAN'

Michael Cohen 3 years ago Region: Philippines

When Hillary Clinton arrives in Manila, for a two day visit as  preliminaries to rebuild US - ASEAN cooperation, the weeks of meeting moving US towards improving trade with ASEANS 500 million consumers will be 'back o... more

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NCWP conducts Womenomics Expo

Romeo Navidad 4 years ago Region: Philippines

Tacloban City, Philippines – In celebration of March as Women’s Month, the National Council of Women of the Philippines (NCWP), the umbrella organization for women coalitions in the country, is spearheading the... more

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ASEAN Leaders Urge Unity to Overcome Financial Crisis

Gayathri 4 years ago Region: United States

As a remedy to beat the current financial crisis ASEAN leaders urge unity To tackle and reform the global financial crisis,Southeast Asian leaders called Sunday for immediate cooperation , as they pushed on with their d... more

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41st ASEAN Ministerial Meeting in Singapore

Anne Constantino 4 years ago Region: Singapore

SINGAPORE -- Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) kicked off an annual meeting here Monday morning, discussing Thailand-Cambodia border dispute, assessment of Myanmar Cyclone Nargis ... more

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Asean and Human Rights Issues

Leo Reyes 4 years ago Region: Philippines

Western countries have been criticising the Asean for being too liberal about the human rights violations by some of its member nations. Two of its members have been criticised by cause- oriented groups for continued viola... more

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Response of Asian Nations In Regards To Burma Are Questioned

Can Tran 4 years ago Region: Myanmar

After Burma was ravaged by Cyclone Nargis, the international community was quick to respond as it offered aid in food, medicine, and shelter. However, the aid provided has yet to get the two-million Cyclone victims due to ... more

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Thailand Plans to Establish Rice Cartel in the Region

Mr Oldtowner 5 years ago Region: Thailand

What’s keeping Thailand busy these days when the world particularly its neighbors are in dire need of rice? There are news reports saying that Thailand, the land of the free, is planning to establish rice cartel in t... more

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