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— José Rizal
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Philippines president sacks official over “excessive” travels
President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday sacked a ranking Philippines government official for making excessive foreign travels mostly at government expense, a government spokesman said. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque told a news conference in Davao City in the southern Philippines that Duterte sacked Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) administrator Marcial Amaro for ...
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Asean tourism forum to promote single region
Tourism ministers and business leaders from Southeast Asia are ready to collaborate to accelerate sustainable tourism development in the region to promote Asean as a single destination.
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Thai e-commerce targets leader status in Asean
The Department of Business Development (DBD) has plans to nurture e-retailing in Thailand over the next few years and make it the highest-valued online market in Southeast Asia.
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Asean-China FTA cuts tariffs on 400 more items
Import tariffs on around 400 items traded between Asean and China will be cut to 0-5%, starting from Jan 1, 2018, as part of the continuing stages of the Asean-China free trade agreement (FTA). The pact is expected to help double trade value between the two sides to US$1 trillion ...
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Fitch upgrades Philippines' sovereign rating as economy grows
MANILA: Fitch Ratings on Monday upgraded Philippines' credit rating to 'BBB' from 'BBB-', citing the nation's "strong and consistent" macroeconomic performance and sound policies supporting high and sustainable growth rates.
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Government mulls non-tariff EV import rules
The government is looking towards non-tariff barrier measures, particularly battery standards, to prevent an anticipated flood of electric vehicle (EV) imports from China in light of the Asean-China free trade agreement.
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Govt set to charge foreign drivers for using Thai roads
Thailand plans to collect so-called "Asean road tolls" from foreign motorists entering the country via border checkpoints from the end of next year.
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Regional pact brings hope for migrant workers
The much-touted Asean Consensus on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers represents a ray of hope for some 90,000 Indonesian workers in Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore. But whether words will be translated into actions is an open question.
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Philippine leader gives order to start easing foreign business restrictions
MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has instructed government agencies to scrap or start easing barriers that foreigners face in multiple business and employment sectors, part of moves to liberalise an economy long criticised as restrictive.
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Philippines to start easing foreign business restrictions
MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has instructed government agencies to scrap or start easing barriers that foreigners face in multiple business and employment sectors, part of moves to liberalise an economy long criticised as restrictive.
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Settimana dell’Italia nei Paesi Asean
Dal 20 al 26 novembre avrà luogo la Settimana dell’Italia in ASEAN, una grande iniziativa di promozione dell’Italia dedicata ad un’area in rapida crescita. Nell’ ottica di integrare le attività promozionali, la Settimana dell’Italia nei paesi ASEAN coinciderà con la Settimana della Cucina...
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RCEP leaders hold first-ever summit
MANILA: Leaders from 16 countries including China, India and Thailand began their first-ever summit yesterday to discuss an East Asian free trade deal that has been seen as a China-led rival to the Trans-Pacific Partnership that Japan has been trying to rejuvenate since the US withdrew earlier this year.
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Asean signs free trade agreement with Hong Kong
MANILA: Hong Kong on Sunday signed free trade and investment pacts with the ten-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations, in what one of the Chinese territory's senior officials called a "loud and clear" vote against rising regional trade protectionism.
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Accelerate climate action and raise ambition, urges UN chief
Source: UN News Service Country: WorldAs the impact of climate change worsens, António Guterres has called on the global community to redouble efforts to help countries respond to climate shocks.10 November 2017 – As the impact of climate change worsens around the world, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the global ...
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RCEP pact set for leaders' talks
The next step for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will be discussed at the leaders' meeting on the sidelines of the Asean Summit in Manila.
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Healthcare and potable water are top priority for Marawi returnees
Source: International Committee of the Red Cross Country: PhilippinesThe ICRC is supporting the return of displaced residents by enhancing their access to health care and potable water. Health stations have received essential medicines and supplies.Manila (ICRC) – Thousands of displaced residents of Marawi City started their journey home earlier this week, ...
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Thailand surges in ranking for Ease of Doing Business
Thailand ranked 26th in the World Bank’s 2018 Ease of Doing Business report, a surge of 20 ranks on the previous rating and beating the movement of its peers in Asean.
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Link to Pearl River Delta sought
Thailand is looking to deepen strategic cooperation with the Pan-Pearl River Delta (PPRD) region of China to boost trade and investment not only between the two countries but also with Asean.
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Marawi conflict ends but humanitarian needs continue
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: PhilippinesAid agencies continue to address the humanitarian needs of those displaced while directing more attention to their safe, voluntary return and transition to recovery. HIGHLIGHTS • The Government declares an end to the conflict in Marawi as humanitarian needs continue and planning for ...
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Indonesia encourages Asean currencies in trade
JAKARTA: Indonesia's central bank said on Monday it will allow transaction settlement for bilateral trade between Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand to be conducted in local currencies.
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UN chief urges full access for aid, safe return of displaced Rohingya, end to military operations
Source: UN Security Council Country: Bangladesh, Myanmar“The situation has spiralled into the world’s fastest-developing refugee emergency and a humanitarian and human rights nightmare,” said António Guterres.SC/13012 Security Council 8060th Meeting (PM) National Security Adviser Refutes Ethnic Cleansing Claims as Unfounded; Bangladesh Representative Says Record Influx of Refugees ‘Untenable’ Amid an escalating crisis in northern Rakhine ...