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  • The APEC process will be 25 years old in 2014

    ASIA, 2014/01/05 The APEC process will be 25 years old in 2014. Its initial quarter-century was dominated by trade policy to attain the Bogor goal of free and open trade and investment . It is presently time to broaden the APEC vision: Asia Pacific governments need to take additional responsibility for preserving the world environment needed for peace and prosperity in the coming decades. Looking ahead, the majority critical threats to the next of regional economies are world problems which will need world solutions. Asia Pacific governments need to take the lead in the G20 — most urgently to achieve a robust recovery from the 2008 world financial crisis. Only again will the world give sufficient attention to correcting the currently unsustainable trend of world warming and learn to manage international commerce in the 21st century.

  • China and Africa on Environmental and Social Sustainability.

    CHINA, 2014/01/04 A delegation from the African Development Bank (AfDB), led by Anthony Nyong, Division Manager, Compliance and Safeguard was in Beijing, China from 17th to 19th December 2013 for a dialogue between China and Africa on Environmental and Social Sustainability. The dialogue provided a platform to discuss the opportunities and challenges in implementing environmental and social sustainability by Chinese firms operating in Africa to ensure that Chinese investments achieve desired developmental outcomes. Several firms and government agencies presented their policies on environmental and social sustainability inclunding the challenges they faced. They welcomed the AfDB’s leadership in ensuring the sustainability of projects in Africa. The ensuing discussions revealed that several Chinese firms have adopted good practices to promote corporate social responsibility in their organizations following the push from the Chinese government. However, additional still needs to be done.

  • Kazakhstan celebrates Independence Day

    KAZAKHSTAN, 2013/12/13 Baku hosted an event dedicated to the 22nd anniversary of Kazakhstan's independence on December 11. Organized by the Kazakh embassy in Baku, the event was attended by Azerbaijani government officials, heads and representatives of diplomatic missions accredited to Azerbaijan, and art and scientific figures. Addressing the event, Kazakh ambassador to Azerbaijan Amangeldy Jumabayev said Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan established good and fraternal relations during the independence years.

  • Global Sources' China Sourcing Fairs Fashion Shows Open With 1300 Booths

    CHINA, 2013/10/28 World Sources (GSOL: Quote) said its fall 2013 fashion shows opened today at Hong Kong's AsiaWorld-Expo. As Asia's leading trade shows dedicated to fashion-related products, the four co-located events are China Sourcing Fairs: Fashion Accessories, Garments & Textiles, Underwear & Swimwear and India Sourcing equitable: Garments & Accessories and run until October 30. "The China Sourcing Fairs fashion series are Asia's premier one-stop sourcing platform for fashion products and the majority of exhibitors are direct manufacturers," according to Tommy Wong, President of World Sources Exhibitions. He continued, "Offering chief-to-toe items for all seasons, the shows this fall feature Asia's leading pavilions for scarves, and sweaters and knitwear."

  • The recent East Asia Summit (EAS) 2013

    RUSSIA, 2013/10/28 The recent East Asia Summit (EAS) in Brunei was remarkable for the absence of two key world leaders — Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin. The reason why Obama did not attend was plain enough: the US budget crisis forced the president to cancel his major Asian tour, which was to include not only the EAS, but as well an APEC summit, inclunding visits to Malaysia and the Philippines. But it is much less clear why Vladimir Putin chose not to go to Brunei, particularly given that just two days prior to the EAS the Russian president attended the APEC Leaders’ events in Bali — and even celebrated his 61st birthday there. It is striking that the Russian president failed to take part in the EAS for a third time running. Just a few years ago Moscow had vigorously sought membership in the grouping and was finally invited to join the EAS in 2010 as a full participant, along with the United States.

  • Japanese food trade show fair in Singapore (October 17-19, 2013)

    JAPAN, 2013/10/17 Japan Airlines and Japan Post Co., Ltd. will support the promotion of Japanese food exports to Singapore at Oishii Japan 2013, a Japanese food trade show fair in Singapore (October 17-19, 2013), through Cool EMS, Japan Post's shortest next day delivery service of fresh foods on JAL flights, as Oishii Japan 2013 partners companies.

  • The 3rd China Expo Project Fair for International Cooperation (EPFIC2013),

    CHINA, 2013/10/16 The 3rd China Expo Project Fair for International Cooperation (EPFIC2013), co-hosted by New Expo Media International, will be held from December 13 to 15, 2013 in Beijing International Hotel. Since its launch in 2009, EPFIC has received extensive positive feedback from participants from China and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The 2nd session of EPFIC attracted about 400 professionals from 14 countries. EPFIC 2013 will again combine international negotiation, development forums, industrial seminars and business social activities. It will be a platform of cross-region and face-to-face negotiation for exhibition projects in China and other countries, which will be of great benefit for exhibition companies and suppliers in developing the international market.

  • PM Manmohan Singh discusses greater economic ties with Japan, Australia

    AMERICAS, 2013/10/10 Looking to strengthen relationship with top nations of Asia Pacific region, PM Manmohan Singh today discussed various economic issues and other areas of cooperation with his counterparts in Australia and Japan. During his conference with Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, Singh is believed to have discussed a wide range of issues inclunding sale of uranium to India, sources said. With Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as well present, Singh is believed to have discussed various issues inclunding economic cooperation. The meetings were held on the sidelines of the ASEAN and East Asia Summits being held here. Singh had arrived here yesterday for these meetings and was scheduled to leave later this evening for Indonesia on a bilateral visit.

  • Bollywood explodes with excitement at Indian Ocean event

    INDIA, 2013/10/08 With an explosion of color and excitement, and with a Seychelles International Conference Centre full to capacity for the official opening evening of the initial Seychelles-India Day Celebrations, the Seychelles-India Day’s official opening performance featured a star-studded line up, inclunding Tanmoy Bose the known percussionist; table player Sivamani, India's best drummer and percussionist; and Navreen, best known flautist, mirroring the majority-recognized performers in India today. The evening was hosted by the beautiful Ushoni Sen, the former Miss India Universe. The official opening of Seychelles-India Day started with the lighting of the lamp by Seychelles Minister Idith Alexander and Mrs. Sarah Rene, wife of former President France Albert Rene, and H.E. the Indian High Commissioner, and the Bollywood superstar, Mr. R Madhavan.

  • Tthe 8th APEC Summit 2013

    INDONESIA, 2013/10/08 Chosen as venue for the 8th APEC Summit 2013, the fabled island of Bali is today filled with top leaders of the world who arrived here almost instantly. Part these are 21 member country leaders, 4 observer nations’ leaders, and thousands of business and media delegates. The event attracted the attention of the media, part which 70 % are international media. Although USA President Barrack Obama has confirmed his absence in Nusa Dua, Bali, due to domestic budget issue, from presently on security for the Summit remains tight. Acting on behalf of the President is US Secretary of National, John Kerry, who assured the Forum that US interest in APEC remains high.
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