Myanmar-S.Korea business forum to be held in Yangon
A Myanmar-South Korea business forum will be launched at the Traders Hotel in Myanmar's Yangon on Tuesday aimed at promoting bilateral trade and investment between the two countries, according to the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) Monday.
Organized by the Ministry of Commerce in collaboration with the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce Industry ( UMFCCI) and Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Korcham), the business forum will be attended by entrepreneurs from Myanmar and S. Korean companies.
The business forum deals with investment climate and investment opportunity in Myanmar and bilateral cooperation in information technology and construction.
A business consulting session between Myanmar and S. Korean companies will also be attached.
Statistics show that S. Korea injected a total of 2.93 billion U.S. dollars as of June this year since 1988, standing the fourth in Myanmar's foreign investors line-up.
The East Asian country's trade with Myanmar hit 453.44 million dollars in 2010-11 which ended in March, up sharply by 51.3 percent from 2009-10 when it was 299.64 million dollars.
Editor: Bi Mingxin
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YANGON, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
Monday, November 28, 2011
DPRK paper slams U.S. hostile policy
A leading newspaper of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Monday criticized the United States for its hostile policy against the Asian country.
A bylined article published on Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of the DPRK, said "the U.S. hostile policy toward the DPRK is bound to misfire" because the DPRK is the "biggest, dignified and invincible" power and its people could frustrate every U.S. move aimed at stifling the DPRK.
The DPRK army and people are united to defend their country and the socialist system and safeguard the dignity and sovereignty of the country, the article said.
The Korean People's Army (KPA) is capable of fighting any battles and its soldiers are well prepared. The army equipped with modern military hardware can also launch annihilating attacks on enemies and fight modern and protracted wars, it added.
The article warned that if anyone dares to provoke the DPRK, KPA would "obliterate the aggressors wherever they might be."
Finally, the article urged the United States to "understand its rival" and drop its hostile policy toward the DPRK. "To do so is the right step and would be beneficial for the United States," it said.
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PYONGYANG, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
A bylined article published on Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of the DPRK, said "the U.S. hostile policy toward the DPRK is bound to misfire" because the DPRK is the "biggest, dignified and invincible" power and its people could frustrate every U.S. move aimed at stifling the DPRK.
The DPRK army and people are united to defend their country and the socialist system and safeguard the dignity and sovereignty of the country, the article said.
The Korean People's Army (KPA) is capable of fighting any battles and its soldiers are well prepared. The army equipped with modern military hardware can also launch annihilating attacks on enemies and fight modern and protracted wars, it added.
The article warned that if anyone dares to provoke the DPRK, KPA would "obliterate the aggressors wherever they might be."
Finally, the article urged the United States to "understand its rival" and drop its hostile policy toward the DPRK. "To do so is the right step and would be beneficial for the United States," it said.
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PYONGYANG, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
Vietnam, Denmark exchange experience in green growth
Vietnam, Denmark exchange experience in green growth
A seminar on green growth was held here Monday to exchange experience and transfer technologies to reduce climate change impacts while achieve a sustainable growth.
The seminar, jointly organized by the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) and the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam, was held on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the restoration of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Denmark when Danish crown prince Frederik's pays a visit to Vietnam.
Vietnam highly appreciates cooperation in the field with Denmark. The country is now seeking models for sustainable economic development which should not impact the bio-diversity. Vietnam attaches importance to cooperation on the transfer of clean and bio-energy technologies, MNRE Deputy Minister Tran Hong Ha said.
Danish Minister for Trade and Investment, Pia Olsen Dyhr said Vietnam and Denmark share similarities in addressing climate change and environment problems. Danish companies pay much attention to developing trade cooperation with Vietnam, with focus on projects for the support of green technologies.
According to Phuong Hoang Kim, deputy chief of the Science- Technology Department, under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, there are two major groups of power consumers in Vietnam, including industrial zones and civilians. About 37 percent of the nation's power is generated from the hydro-electric power plants, while 32 percent are imported.
Kim also said that during 2010-2030, Vietnam's power consumption will be tripled.
Danish experts at the seminar presented plans for power saving, wind power, approach of clean power, green technologies used in cement production, design of green buildings, and others.
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HANOI, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
A seminar on green growth was held here Monday to exchange experience and transfer technologies to reduce climate change impacts while achieve a sustainable growth.
The seminar, jointly organized by the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) and the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam, was held on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the restoration of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Denmark when Danish crown prince Frederik's pays a visit to Vietnam.
Vietnam highly appreciates cooperation in the field with Denmark. The country is now seeking models for sustainable economic development which should not impact the bio-diversity. Vietnam attaches importance to cooperation on the transfer of clean and bio-energy technologies, MNRE Deputy Minister Tran Hong Ha said.
Danish Minister for Trade and Investment, Pia Olsen Dyhr said Vietnam and Denmark share similarities in addressing climate change and environment problems. Danish companies pay much attention to developing trade cooperation with Vietnam, with focus on projects for the support of green technologies.
According to Phuong Hoang Kim, deputy chief of the Science- Technology Department, under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, there are two major groups of power consumers in Vietnam, including industrial zones and civilians. About 37 percent of the nation's power is generated from the hydro-electric power plants, while 32 percent are imported.
Kim also said that during 2010-2030, Vietnam's power consumption will be tripled.
Danish experts at the seminar presented plans for power saving, wind power, approach of clean power, green technologies used in cement production, design of green buildings, and others.
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HANOI, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
Vietnamese President meets Danish crown prince in Hanoi
Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang met here on Monday with the visiting Danish crown prince Frederik during the latter's visit to Vietnam on the occasion of the two countries' 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
At the reception, Sang welcomed Danish crown prince's visit, saying it would contribute to further promoting relations between the two countries.
The Vietnam-Denmark relations have finely developed, especially in cooperation for development in economics, trade and investment. Vietnam is trying to shift to new stage of development, with focus on the quality of growth, so it wants to share experience with other developed countries, including Denmark, Sang said.
Vietnam wants to receive support and cooperation with Denmark in green growth, climate change and sustainable power using, and hopes the two countries will soon lift the bilateral relations to the level of strategic partnership, Sang added.
Crown prince Frederik thanked the Vietnamese leader for his warm welcome, saying many Danish businesses who accompanied his to this visit wanted to cooperate with Vietnam.
Denmark wants to share experience with Vietnam in education and training of high-quality human resources, said Frederik.
The crown prince invited the Vietnamese President to visit Denmark, and his invitation was accepted.
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English.news.cn 2011-11-28 17:22:55 FeedbackPrintRSS
HANOI, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
At the reception, Sang welcomed Danish crown prince's visit, saying it would contribute to further promoting relations between the two countries.
The Vietnam-Denmark relations have finely developed, especially in cooperation for development in economics, trade and investment. Vietnam is trying to shift to new stage of development, with focus on the quality of growth, so it wants to share experience with other developed countries, including Denmark, Sang said.
Vietnam wants to receive support and cooperation with Denmark in green growth, climate change and sustainable power using, and hopes the two countries will soon lift the bilateral relations to the level of strategic partnership, Sang added.
Crown prince Frederik thanked the Vietnamese leader for his warm welcome, saying many Danish businesses who accompanied his to this visit wanted to cooperate with Vietnam.
Denmark wants to share experience with Vietnam in education and training of high-quality human resources, said Frederik.
The crown prince invited the Vietnamese President to visit Denmark, and his invitation was accepted.
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HANOI, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
South Korea finds additional oil in Kazakhstan field
S.Korea finds additional oil in Kazakhstan field
South Korea has found an additional 11 million barrels of crude oil in a Kazakhstan oil field, the country's state energy explorer said Monday.
Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC) said in a statement that the latest discovery brings reserves in the ADA oil field in northwest Kazakhstan to 41 million barrels. KNOC, which plans further exploration near the oil field next year, expects to secure an extra 17 million-42 million barrels of oil, according to the statement.
KNOC and LG Corporation joined a project to develop the oil filed in 2005. The ADA oil field has been producing some 3,200 barrels of crude oil a day for tests since July 2009.
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SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
South Korea has found an additional 11 million barrels of crude oil in a Kazakhstan oil field, the country's state energy explorer said Monday.
Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC) said in a statement that the latest discovery brings reserves in the ADA oil field in northwest Kazakhstan to 41 million barrels. KNOC, which plans further exploration near the oil field next year, expects to secure an extra 17 million-42 million barrels of oil, according to the statement.
KNOC and LG Corporation joined a project to develop the oil filed in 2005. The ADA oil field has been producing some 3,200 barrels of crude oil a day for tests since July 2009.
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SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
4 suspected AT&T hackers linked to terrorist group
4 suspected AT&T hackers linked to terrorist group
The U.S. FBI and police in the Philippines have arrested four alleged hackers in Manila with connections to a terrorist group in Saudi Arabia, according to media reports Monday.
The four who were arrested last Wednesday hacked into AT&T Inc.'s phone systems as part of a plan to funnel money to a Saudi-based terror group, the reports said.
The hackers, according to the investigators, worked for a group that helped finance a deadly 2008 terrorist attack in Mumbai, India.
Investigators also said the hacking cost AT&T around 2 million U.S. dollars. And an AT&T representative told Reuters that it "ended up writing off some fraudulent charges that appeared on customer bills" but did not comment on the 2 million dollars figure.
"AT&T and its network were neither targeted nor breached by the hackers," AT&T spokeswoman Jan Rasmussen said. "AT&T only assisted law enforcement in the investigation that led to the arrest of a group of hackers."
(Agencies)
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English.news.cn 2011-11-28 15:58:19 FeedbackPrintRSS
BEIJING, Nov. 28 (Xinhuanet)
The U.S. FBI and police in the Philippines have arrested four alleged hackers in Manila with connections to a terrorist group in Saudi Arabia, according to media reports Monday.
The four who were arrested last Wednesday hacked into AT&T Inc.'s phone systems as part of a plan to funnel money to a Saudi-based terror group, the reports said.
The hackers, according to the investigators, worked for a group that helped finance a deadly 2008 terrorist attack in Mumbai, India.
Investigators also said the hacking cost AT&T around 2 million U.S. dollars. And an AT&T representative told Reuters that it "ended up writing off some fraudulent charges that appeared on customer bills" but did not comment on the 2 million dollars figure.
"AT&T and its network were neither targeted nor breached by the hackers," AT&T spokeswoman Jan Rasmussen said. "AT&T only assisted law enforcement in the investigation that led to the arrest of a group of hackers."
(Agencies)
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BEIJING, Nov. 28 (Xinhuanet)
S Korean President denounces violence at anti-FTA rally
S Korean President denounces violence at anti-FTA rally
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak on Monday denounced the alleged beating last week of a senior police officer by protesters opposed to a Free Trade Agreement ( FTA) with the United States.
The head of Seoul's Jongno Police Station, Park Geon-chan, said Saturday he was pushed and punched by a few protesters during an a rally on the same day, with some yanking off his hat.
Park was approaching opposition party lawmakers, who were addressing the largely peaceful crowd of some thousands of people, to persuade them to stop what police called an illegal rally.
A 54-year-old man surnamed Kim is being questioned in relation to the incident, while police are trying to identify others involved in the beating.
"Violence against a uniformed police officer is a threat to democracy," the president said during a meeting with senior presidential secretaries, according to spokesman Park Jeong-ha.
The ruling Grand National Party has urged police to punish everyone involved, while opposition parties claim the officer deliberately provoked protesters by walking through the crowd.
Rallies have been held in downtown Seoul everyday since Lee's Grand National Party rammed through the contentious agreement critics say favors Washington's interests.
Riot police have used water cannons to forcibly disperse protesters.
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English.news.cn 2011-11-28 15:56:25 FeedbackPrintRSS
SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak on Monday denounced the alleged beating last week of a senior police officer by protesters opposed to a Free Trade Agreement ( FTA) with the United States.
The head of Seoul's Jongno Police Station, Park Geon-chan, said Saturday he was pushed and punched by a few protesters during an a rally on the same day, with some yanking off his hat.
Park was approaching opposition party lawmakers, who were addressing the largely peaceful crowd of some thousands of people, to persuade them to stop what police called an illegal rally.
A 54-year-old man surnamed Kim is being questioned in relation to the incident, while police are trying to identify others involved in the beating.
"Violence against a uniformed police officer is a threat to democracy," the president said during a meeting with senior presidential secretaries, according to spokesman Park Jeong-ha.
The ruling Grand National Party has urged police to punish everyone involved, while opposition parties claim the officer deliberately provoked protesters by walking through the crowd.
Rallies have been held in downtown Seoul everyday since Lee's Grand National Party rammed through the contentious agreement critics say favors Washington's interests.
Riot police have used water cannons to forcibly disperse protesters.
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SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
3 killed, 27 injured in Zamboanga explosion
3 killed, 27 injured in Zamboanga explosion
The number of death toll of a powerful bomb explosion that ripped through a budget hotel in Zamboanga city of south Philippines Sunday night rose to 3, but the number of injured was announced at 27, according to new reports from local police Monday.
The bomb exploded about 9:30 p.m Sunday at the Atilano Pension House located in Mayor Jaldon Street, which was just about a kilometer away from the downtown area of Zamboanga, City Police Director Edwin de Ocampo said on Monday.
De Ocampo said two of the victims died on the spot while the third, Aguias, who was reported missing was pinned among the rubbles and trapped overnight before his remains was discovered by the searching team. The two died on the spot were identified as Roel Barcelona, whose last name remained unknown, and Fidel Aguias, 24, a native of Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur province, De Ocampo said.
The police official said the bomb, believed to be improvised explosive device (IED) exploded in one of the rooms in the second level of the 2-storey budget hotel and demolished almost the entire level and its floor crashing down the first floor.
The injured victims were rushed to three different hospitals and about a dozen have remained confined due to severe injuries.
The explosion was powerful enough that also brought destructions to an adjacent motel building structure which brought down its ceilings and crashed down glass walls and window.
De Ocampo said the explosion was following by a fire but was put out by the alerted fight fighters and prevented it from spreading.
"The bomb appeared to be an incendiary type as fire proceeded following the explosion," De Ocampo told media.
The police officer, however, said they were still trying to catch the perpetrators of the bombing attack as group claimed responsibility.
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English.news.cn 2011-11-28 15:54:58 FeedbackPrintRSS
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
The number of death toll of a powerful bomb explosion that ripped through a budget hotel in Zamboanga city of south Philippines Sunday night rose to 3, but the number of injured was announced at 27, according to new reports from local police Monday.
The bomb exploded about 9:30 p.m Sunday at the Atilano Pension House located in Mayor Jaldon Street, which was just about a kilometer away from the downtown area of Zamboanga, City Police Director Edwin de Ocampo said on Monday.
De Ocampo said two of the victims died on the spot while the third, Aguias, who was reported missing was pinned among the rubbles and trapped overnight before his remains was discovered by the searching team. The two died on the spot were identified as Roel Barcelona, whose last name remained unknown, and Fidel Aguias, 24, a native of Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur province, De Ocampo said.
The police official said the bomb, believed to be improvised explosive device (IED) exploded in one of the rooms in the second level of the 2-storey budget hotel and demolished almost the entire level and its floor crashing down the first floor.
The injured victims were rushed to three different hospitals and about a dozen have remained confined due to severe injuries.
The explosion was powerful enough that also brought destructions to an adjacent motel building structure which brought down its ceilings and crashed down glass walls and window.
De Ocampo said the explosion was following by a fire but was put out by the alerted fight fighters and prevented it from spreading.
"The bomb appeared to be an incendiary type as fire proceeded following the explosion," De Ocampo told media.
The police officer, however, said they were still trying to catch the perpetrators of the bombing attack as group claimed responsibility.
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ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
Leftist rebel slain, rebel camp captured in clash in S. Philippines
A New People's Army guerilla was killed as government troops assaulted and subsequently captured a rebel camp in the hinterlands of the southern Philippine province of Davao Oriental Monday morning, the military said.
Col. Leopoldo Galon, spokesman of the military's Eastern Mindanao Command, said a platoon or about 30 soldiers from the elite 6th Scout Ranger Company attacked the rebel lair at Caninag village around 8:30 a.m.
"They were caught by surprise," said Galon of the insurgents, who were numbering about 70 men. "Although superior in number, the rebels retreated after about an hour of fighting," the official said.
During clearing operation, the soldiers recovered the rebel body and two M-16 rifles.
He said there are indications that the rebels suffered more casualties as evidenced by bloods on their route of withdrawal,
Galon said the soldiers were still scouring the capture rebel camp as of Monday afternoon.
Lt. Col. Reuben Basiao, commander of the Army's 67th Infantry Battalion, said the soldiers learned of the enemy lair through information from the civilians.
"I sent a platoon of soldiers belonging to the 6th Scout Ranger Company together with a platoon from my battalion to check the information provided by the civilians.
The clash erupted when the rebels started firing as my soldiers approached the reported location," Basiao said.
The NPA, the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines, was formed on March 29, 1969. Latest military estimates placed the NPA's strength at more than 4,000.
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English.news.cn 2011-11-28 15:46:13 FeedbackPrintRSS
MANILA, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
Col. Leopoldo Galon, spokesman of the military's Eastern Mindanao Command, said a platoon or about 30 soldiers from the elite 6th Scout Ranger Company attacked the rebel lair at Caninag village around 8:30 a.m.
"They were caught by surprise," said Galon of the insurgents, who were numbering about 70 men. "Although superior in number, the rebels retreated after about an hour of fighting," the official said.
During clearing operation, the soldiers recovered the rebel body and two M-16 rifles.
He said there are indications that the rebels suffered more casualties as evidenced by bloods on their route of withdrawal,
Galon said the soldiers were still scouring the capture rebel camp as of Monday afternoon.
Lt. Col. Reuben Basiao, commander of the Army's 67th Infantry Battalion, said the soldiers learned of the enemy lair through information from the civilians.
"I sent a platoon of soldiers belonging to the 6th Scout Ranger Company together with a platoon from my battalion to check the information provided by the civilians.
The clash erupted when the rebels started firing as my soldiers approached the reported location," Basiao said.
The NPA, the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines, was formed on March 29, 1969. Latest military estimates placed the NPA's strength at more than 4,000.
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MANILA, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
Philippine gov't sees no international backlash if Arroyo placed in detention facility
Philippine gov't sees no international backlash if Arroyo placed in detention facility
The Philippine government downplayed on Monday any possible international backlash if former president and incumbent congresswoman Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo would be detained in a police detention facility.
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte clarified that it is not the executive branch that will decide where to detain the former president, who is facing election sabotage case.
"We have been consistent from the very beginning in saying that this matter is now solely with the trial court," she said, adding that President Benigno Aquino III was only pushing for accountability.
"We cannot think why this could create a backlash if the President was only following his promise to have accountability on the bad things that happened before," Valte said.
Some senators have warned that a possible international backlash might occur on the Aquino administration if the government would insist in detaining Arroyo to a regular facility.
Arroyo is currently under hospital arrest since a regional trial court issued a warrant of arrest on her election fraud case more than a week ago.
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English.news.cn 2011-11-28 15:43:56 FeedbackPrintRSS
MANILA, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
The Philippine government downplayed on Monday any possible international backlash if former president and incumbent congresswoman Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo would be detained in a police detention facility.
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte clarified that it is not the executive branch that will decide where to detain the former president, who is facing election sabotage case.
"We have been consistent from the very beginning in saying that this matter is now solely with the trial court," she said, adding that President Benigno Aquino III was only pushing for accountability.
"We cannot think why this could create a backlash if the President was only following his promise to have accountability on the bad things that happened before," Valte said.
Some senators have warned that a possible international backlash might occur on the Aquino administration if the government would insist in detaining Arroyo to a regular facility.
Arroyo is currently under hospital arrest since a regional trial court issued a warrant of arrest on her election fraud case more than a week ago.
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MANILA, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
Regional officials meet in Cambodia to discuss disaster risk reduction, climate change
Regional officials meet in Cambodia to discuss disaster risk reduction, climate change
The ninth meeting of the Regional Consultative Committee on Disaster Management (RCC) was held here on Monday, bringing together officials from 26 countries and development partners to discuss ways to respond to disaster risk and climate change.
The meeting was co-chaired by Cambodia's Vice President of the National Committee for Disaster Management Nhim Vanda and the Chairman of Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) Krasae Chanowongse.
"It is held in the wake of the devastating floods in Cambodia, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam,"Nhim Vanda said at the opening ceremony, adding"it is very important for us to meet and discuss ways to reduce the impacts from the disaster risk and climate change."
"Our Asian region has been suffering the worst from climate change in recent years," he said.
He added that the recent floods in Cambodia has killed at least 250 people and affected 1.5 million people. In terms of economics, the floods cost the country an estimated 521 million U.S. dollars, mainly the damage of rice paddies and physical infrastructures.
The meeting, which lasts until Wednesday, will also discuss on the progress has made and next steps of the RCC program on mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction into development, according to a press release from the ADPC.
The RCC mechanism was established by ADPC in 2000 and comprises of members who are working in key government positions in the National Disaster Management systems of countries of the Asian region, it said.
The role of RCC is to provide a consultative mechanism for the development of action strategies for disaster risk reduction in the region.
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English.news.cn 2011-11-28 15:41:15 FeedbackPrintRSS
PHNOM PENH, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
The ninth meeting of the Regional Consultative Committee on Disaster Management (RCC) was held here on Monday, bringing together officials from 26 countries and development partners to discuss ways to respond to disaster risk and climate change.
The meeting was co-chaired by Cambodia's Vice President of the National Committee for Disaster Management Nhim Vanda and the Chairman of Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) Krasae Chanowongse.
"It is held in the wake of the devastating floods in Cambodia, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam,"Nhim Vanda said at the opening ceremony, adding"it is very important for us to meet and discuss ways to reduce the impacts from the disaster risk and climate change."
"Our Asian region has been suffering the worst from climate change in recent years," he said.
He added that the recent floods in Cambodia has killed at least 250 people and affected 1.5 million people. In terms of economics, the floods cost the country an estimated 521 million U.S. dollars, mainly the damage of rice paddies and physical infrastructures.
The meeting, which lasts until Wednesday, will also discuss on the progress has made and next steps of the RCC program on mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction into development, according to a press release from the ADPC.
The RCC mechanism was established by ADPC in 2000 and comprises of members who are working in key government positions in the National Disaster Management systems of countries of the Asian region, it said.
The role of RCC is to provide a consultative mechanism for the development of action strategies for disaster risk reduction in the region.
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PHNOM PENH, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
S.Korea's Lee to meet with advisors ahead of nuclear conference
S.Korea's Lee to meet with advisors ahead of nuclear conference
Policymakers and scholars will meet with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak this week to advise him ahead of a global nuclear summit next year, the foreign ministry said Monday.
Those attending the meeting on Tuesday include former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Singapore's Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and Shinichi Kitaoka, a Tokyo University professor.
They are part of the 15-member "Eminent Persons Group," formed to provide Lee with policy proposals and advice prior to the Seoul Nuclear Summit, slated for March 26-27 in the South Korea's capital city.
They are also scheduled to meet with South Korean foreign minister Kim Sung-hwan, who oversees preparations for the forum, according to the ministry.
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English.news.cn 2011-11-28 15:40:18 FeedbackPrintRSS
SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
Policymakers and scholars will meet with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak this week to advise him ahead of a global nuclear summit next year, the foreign ministry said Monday.
Those attending the meeting on Tuesday include former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Singapore's Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and Shinichi Kitaoka, a Tokyo University professor.
They are part of the 15-member "Eminent Persons Group," formed to provide Lee with policy proposals and advice prior to the Seoul Nuclear Summit, slated for March 26-27 in the South Korea's capital city.
They are also scheduled to meet with South Korean foreign minister Kim Sung-hwan, who oversees preparations for the forum, according to the ministry.
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SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
Capital shortage thwarts development pace in CLMV: Cambodia PM
Capital shortage thwarts development pace in CLMV: Cambodia PM
Capital shortage is the key challenge for Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) to develop and narrow development gap with the six old ASEAN member states, Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen said Monday.
"Despite the CLMV countries' tireless efforts and desires to accelerate the development, the key challenge of our cooperation is the lack of financing," he said at the opening of the Regional Conference on CLMV countries and the ASEAN Economic Community 2015-bridging the Development Divide.
"Therefore, foreign direct investment, the integration of markets, trades, and investments as well as official development aid play very important roles in the initiative of our cooperation, " he said.
The CLMV countries need to reform on public financial management, trade, legal system, investment regime and public administration in order to sustain growth, economic integration and human resources development, he said, adding that good governance is also an essence to create good investment environment.
The premier said the CLMV countries are situated in the central point of Southeast Asia, playing crucial roles for political geography and economy and prosperity of the Southeast Asian region.
"The CLMV countries have huge potential for the opportunities of markets and economies because the countries are rich in natural resources and have the total population of an estimated 160 million," he said.
The reduction of development gap between the ASEAN old members and new ones need a lot of resources, he said, adding that it is necessary to mobilize domestic resources and to attract private sector participation. Also, there should be a joint effort to open markets for products which are produced in the CLMV.
Meanwhile, K. Kesavapany, director of Singapore's Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, said the CLMV countries have seen robust economic growth, well-performed poverty reduction and human capital development over the past decade; however, the development gap between the ASEAN six members and the CLMV countries remain noticeable.
Bridging the development divide is one of the most pressing challenges facing the success of the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015, he said.
The conference was participated by economists, academics and policymakers from the CLMV countries. It was organized by the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, the Asian Development Bank and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS).
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) groups Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
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English.news.cn 2011-11-28 14:37:18 FeedbackPrintRSS
PHNOM PENH, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
Capital shortage is the key challenge for Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) to develop and narrow development gap with the six old ASEAN member states, Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen said Monday.
"Despite the CLMV countries' tireless efforts and desires to accelerate the development, the key challenge of our cooperation is the lack of financing," he said at the opening of the Regional Conference on CLMV countries and the ASEAN Economic Community 2015-bridging the Development Divide.
"Therefore, foreign direct investment, the integration of markets, trades, and investments as well as official development aid play very important roles in the initiative of our cooperation, " he said.
The CLMV countries need to reform on public financial management, trade, legal system, investment regime and public administration in order to sustain growth, economic integration and human resources development, he said, adding that good governance is also an essence to create good investment environment.
The premier said the CLMV countries are situated in the central point of Southeast Asia, playing crucial roles for political geography and economy and prosperity of the Southeast Asian region.
"The CLMV countries have huge potential for the opportunities of markets and economies because the countries are rich in natural resources and have the total population of an estimated 160 million," he said.
The reduction of development gap between the ASEAN old members and new ones need a lot of resources, he said, adding that it is necessary to mobilize domestic resources and to attract private sector participation. Also, there should be a joint effort to open markets for products which are produced in the CLMV.
Meanwhile, K. Kesavapany, director of Singapore's Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, said the CLMV countries have seen robust economic growth, well-performed poverty reduction and human capital development over the past decade; however, the development gap between the ASEAN six members and the CLMV countries remain noticeable.
Bridging the development divide is one of the most pressing challenges facing the success of the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015, he said.
The conference was participated by economists, academics and policymakers from the CLMV countries. It was organized by the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, the Asian Development Bank and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS).
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) groups Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
Editor: Liu
English.news.cn 2011-11-28 14:37:18 FeedbackPrintRSS
PHNOM PENH, Nov. 28 (Xinhua)
Friday, November 25, 2011
ASEAN hopes Myanmar not to reverse progress in democracy
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) hopes that Myanmar not to reverse its progress in democracy as it will chair the bloc in 2014, a top official said here on Tuesday.
"Everybody emphasized that it (Myanmar) has been good so far. We hope that it would be no reversal of this evolution. Any change in the future should be for more open for reconciliation and more peace to integration inside,"said ASEAN Secretary General Surin Pitsuwan in a briefing of the post 19th ASEAN Summit and the 6th East Asia Summit.
Pitsuwan said that other parties and countries should help the process in Myanmar so that it could be more democratic nation.
"We do agree that we must help this process in every way that we could together. Group of nations should also make adjustment. We help it open its door and space. I hope the momentum is on and I hope that space would be open wider for everyone,"he said, adding that it would help Myanmar out of isolation and has more effective integration with ASEAN.
He said that the general sentiment is very clear on Myanmar.
"We don't expect any reverse. We keep watch on it and other players will also make contribution, began with visit of the United States Secretary Hillary Clinton to Myanmar on Dec. 1 (to observe the situation) and this would be momentous event,"he said, adding that it would be followed by Japan, European Union, the United Nations and the World Bank.
Editor: Liu
English.news.cn 2011-11-22 14:55:53 FeedbackPrintRSS
JAKARTA, Nov. 22 (Xinhua)
"Everybody emphasized that it (Myanmar) has been good so far. We hope that it would be no reversal of this evolution. Any change in the future should be for more open for reconciliation and more peace to integration inside,"said ASEAN Secretary General Surin Pitsuwan in a briefing of the post 19th ASEAN Summit and the 6th East Asia Summit.
Pitsuwan said that other parties and countries should help the process in Myanmar so that it could be more democratic nation.
"We do agree that we must help this process in every way that we could together. Group of nations should also make adjustment. We help it open its door and space. I hope the momentum is on and I hope that space would be open wider for everyone,"he said, adding that it would help Myanmar out of isolation and has more effective integration with ASEAN.
He said that the general sentiment is very clear on Myanmar.
"We don't expect any reverse. We keep watch on it and other players will also make contribution, began with visit of the United States Secretary Hillary Clinton to Myanmar on Dec. 1 (to observe the situation) and this would be momentous event,"he said, adding that it would be followed by Japan, European Union, the United Nations and the World Bank.
Editor: Liu
English.news.cn 2011-11-22 14:55:53 FeedbackPrintRSS
JAKARTA, Nov. 22 (Xinhua)
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Myanmar pledges to continue working for ASEAN community building
Myanmar pledges to continue working for ASEAN community building
Myanmar has pledged to continue to work actively with ASEAN member states in community building and for the achievement of the common goals, said the editorial of the official media New Light of Myanmar Monday.
The pledge came after Myanmar was accorded alternate chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2014 at the 19th ASEAN Summit held in Bali of Indonesia from Nov. 17 to 20..
Myanmar once renounced in 2006 its turn of the ASEAN rotating chairmanship under then domestic political situation.
Recognizing significant reform of Myanmar, the ASEAN leaders' decision to endorse Myanmar as the rotating chair of the regional grouping in 2014 was made after honoring the report of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting held on Nov. 16, in which all foreign ministers unanimously supported Myanmar's taking of the chairmanship in 2014.
A foreign ministry's statement made public on Monday also expressed gratitude and appreciation to the ASEAN member states for the support.
At the summit, Myanmar joined in signing three accords -- Bali Declaration on ASEAN Community in a Global Community of Nations, Bali Declaration on ASEAN Unity in Culture Diversity: Toward Strengthening ASEAN Community, and Agreement on Establishment of ASEAN Coordinating Center for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management.
At the summit, ASEAN heads of state or government exchanged views on matters related to ASEAN Community, international and regional issues such as global economy, Middle East and North Africa, Korean Peninsula, natural disasters, Millennium Development Goals, protection of migrant workers an combating human trafficking.
Myanmar joined the ASEAN on July 1997 and attended the ASEAN summit for the first time in May and the second time now.
Editor: Chen Zhi
English.news.cn 2011-11-21 11:36:29 FeedbackPrintRSS
YANGON, Nov. 21 (Xinhua)
Myanmar has pledged to continue to work actively with ASEAN member states in community building and for the achievement of the common goals, said the editorial of the official media New Light of Myanmar Monday.
The pledge came after Myanmar was accorded alternate chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2014 at the 19th ASEAN Summit held in Bali of Indonesia from Nov. 17 to 20..
Myanmar once renounced in 2006 its turn of the ASEAN rotating chairmanship under then domestic political situation.
Recognizing significant reform of Myanmar, the ASEAN leaders' decision to endorse Myanmar as the rotating chair of the regional grouping in 2014 was made after honoring the report of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting held on Nov. 16, in which all foreign ministers unanimously supported Myanmar's taking of the chairmanship in 2014.
A foreign ministry's statement made public on Monday also expressed gratitude and appreciation to the ASEAN member states for the support.
At the summit, Myanmar joined in signing three accords -- Bali Declaration on ASEAN Community in a Global Community of Nations, Bali Declaration on ASEAN Unity in Culture Diversity: Toward Strengthening ASEAN Community, and Agreement on Establishment of ASEAN Coordinating Center for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management.
At the summit, ASEAN heads of state or government exchanged views on matters related to ASEAN Community, international and regional issues such as global economy, Middle East and North Africa, Korean Peninsula, natural disasters, Millennium Development Goals, protection of migrant workers an combating human trafficking.
Myanmar joined the ASEAN on July 1997 and attended the ASEAN summit for the first time in May and the second time now.
Editor: Chen Zhi
English.news.cn 2011-11-21 11:36:29 FeedbackPrintRSS
YANGON, Nov. 21 (Xinhua)
ASEAN, India stress need to rev up cooperation at Summit
ASEAN, India stress need to rev up cooperation at Summit
The 9th ASEAN-India Summit was concluded here on Saturday where leaders from 10 ASEAN states and India emphasized the importance of furthering ASEAN-India cooperation.
The summit attended by heads of state or government of the ASEAN countries and the Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh mainly discussed ASEAN-India cooperation related to connectivity, people-to-people contact, economic and trade relations, and efforts to narrow the development gap among ASEAN states.
Special attention was focused on a number of issues such as enhancing cooperation in disaster management and response, combating transnational crimes, and food and energy security.
The summit also deliberated over further actions to implement the Plan of Action 2010-2015 and considered the progress report of the ASEAN-India Eminent Persons Group on the .practical steps to deepen and strengthen ASEAN-India relations.
Surin Pitsuwan, the Secretary General of ASEAN, was also in attendance.
ASEAN groups Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam.
English.news.cn 2011-11-19 14:03:41 FeedbackPrintRSS
BALI, Indonesia, Nov. 19 (Xinhua)
The 9th ASEAN-India Summit was concluded here on Saturday where leaders from 10 ASEAN states and India emphasized the importance of furthering ASEAN-India cooperation.
The summit attended by heads of state or government of the ASEAN countries and the Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh mainly discussed ASEAN-India cooperation related to connectivity, people-to-people contact, economic and trade relations, and efforts to narrow the development gap among ASEAN states.
Special attention was focused on a number of issues such as enhancing cooperation in disaster management and response, combating transnational crimes, and food and energy security.
The summit also deliberated over further actions to implement the Plan of Action 2010-2015 and considered the progress report of the ASEAN-India Eminent Persons Group on the .practical steps to deepen and strengthen ASEAN-India relations.
Surin Pitsuwan, the Secretary General of ASEAN, was also in attendance.
ASEAN groups Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam.
English.news.cn 2011-11-19 14:03:41 FeedbackPrintRSS
BALI, Indonesia, Nov. 19 (Xinhua)
China, Japan, S. Korea eye further progress in trilateral cooperation
China, Japan, S.Korea eye further progress in trilateral cooperation
Leaders of China, Japan and Republic of Korea (ROK) held a trilateral summit in Bali of Indonesia on Saturday to explore ways to further trilateral cooperation and discuss regional and international issues of common concern.
Speaking highly of Japan's role in hosting a trilateral summit in May, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said that summit made positive contributions to cooperation among the three nations.
Wen said he would continue to exchange views with the other two leaders on major issues of common concern, and strengthen communication and cooperation among the three sides.
Wen also welcomed the attendance of Shin Bong-kil, the first secretary general of the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat, which was established in Seoul last September as a standing organization.
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda thanked the Chinese and South Korean leaders for visiting Fukushima during the trilateral summit last May.
The visit greatly encouraged Fukushima residents and promoted trilateral cooperation in nuclear security and disaster prevention, Noda said.
He said that at Saturday's summit, the three sides would review their cooperation and hold "candid" discussion on the regional and international situation.
Echoing the two leaders' remarks, South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak said that the three nations have conducted positive cooperation in various areas and made headway in mechanism construction.
As uncertainties in global economy persist, close cooperation among the three nations will not only be conducive to East Asia's stability and development, but also contribute to global economic growth, he said.
Later in the day, the three leaders will also attend the 6th East Asia Summit, which will also gather leaders from ten ASEAN member states and India, New Zealand, Australia, Russia and the United States.
English.news.cn 2011-11-19 13:26:54
Leaders of China, Japan and Republic of Korea (ROK) held a trilateral summit in Bali of Indonesia on Saturday to explore ways to further trilateral cooperation and discuss regional and international issues of common concern.
Speaking highly of Japan's role in hosting a trilateral summit in May, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said that summit made positive contributions to cooperation among the three nations.
Wen said he would continue to exchange views with the other two leaders on major issues of common concern, and strengthen communication and cooperation among the three sides.
Wen also welcomed the attendance of Shin Bong-kil, the first secretary general of the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat, which was established in Seoul last September as a standing organization.
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda thanked the Chinese and South Korean leaders for visiting Fukushima during the trilateral summit last May.
The visit greatly encouraged Fukushima residents and promoted trilateral cooperation in nuclear security and disaster prevention, Noda said.
He said that at Saturday's summit, the three sides would review their cooperation and hold "candid" discussion on the regional and international situation.
Echoing the two leaders' remarks, South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak said that the three nations have conducted positive cooperation in various areas and made headway in mechanism construction.
As uncertainties in global economy persist, close cooperation among the three nations will not only be conducive to East Asia's stability and development, but also contribute to global economic growth, he said.
Later in the day, the three leaders will also attend the 6th East Asia Summit, which will also gather leaders from ten ASEAN member states and India, New Zealand, Australia, Russia and the United States.
English.news.cn 2011-11-19 13:26:54
6th East Asia Summit opens in Bali, Indonesia
6th East Asia Summit opens in Bali, Indonesia
The 6th East Asia Summit ( EAS)kicked off here Saturday, gathering leaders from 10 ASEAN countries, the Dialogue Partners and the United Nations.
The New Zealand Prime Minister John Key and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev are represented by their respective Foreign Ministers.
The EAS will discuss on broad and strategic issues of common concern at the regional and international levels, and ways to enhance and strengthen the cooperation within five priority areas of the EAS, namely finance, energy, education, communicable diseases, and disaster management.
At the summit, the leaders are expected to adopt two declarations as the outcome documents of 6th East Asia Summit, namely, the Declaration of the EAS on the Principles for Mutually Beneficial Relations, and Declaration of the 6th East Asia Summit on ASEAN Connectivity.
English.news.cn 2011-11-19 12:18:24 FeedbackPrintRSS
BALI, Indonesia, Nov. 19 (Xinhua)
The 6th East Asia Summit ( EAS)kicked off here Saturday, gathering leaders from 10 ASEAN countries, the Dialogue Partners and the United Nations.
The New Zealand Prime Minister John Key and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev are represented by their respective Foreign Ministers.
The EAS will discuss on broad and strategic issues of common concern at the regional and international levels, and ways to enhance and strengthen the cooperation within five priority areas of the EAS, namely finance, energy, education, communicable diseases, and disaster management.
At the summit, the leaders are expected to adopt two declarations as the outcome documents of 6th East Asia Summit, namely, the Declaration of the EAS on the Principles for Mutually Beneficial Relations, and Declaration of the 6th East Asia Summit on ASEAN Connectivity.
English.news.cn 2011-11-19 12:18:24 FeedbackPrintRSS
BALI, Indonesia, Nov. 19 (Xinhua)
ASEAN to step up cooperation with Dialogue Partners
ASEAN to step up cooperation with Dialogue Partners
Leaders from ASEAN, China, Japan and South Korea concluded the 14th ASEAN Plus Three Summit and ASEAN Plus One Summits here on Friday with pledge to boost ties and enhance cooperation in various fields.
At the 14th ASEAN+3 Summit, leaders inaugurated the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office, signed ASEAN+3 Emergency Rice Reserve Agreement, and launched ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management.
Leaders from 10 ASEAN member states and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak discussed deepening cooperation in defense and security as part of efforts to maintain regional peace and security, as well as the progress of the implementation of ASEAN+3 cooperation plan until 2017.
As the main cooperation mechanism in East Asia, the ASEAN+3 Summit is aimed to push forward regional cooperation.
"The spirit of ASEAN+3 mechanism has given rise to a larger economic architecture that we are now building. Without the Ten Plus Three, we would not attract such attention and interests around the world," Secretary-General of ASEAN Surin Pitsuwan told Xinhua.
The leaders from 10 ASEAN member states and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao adopted the ASEAN-China Joint Leaders' Statement on the 14th ASEAN-China Summit as a Commemorative Summit, and launched the ASEAN-China Center aimed at increasing the two-way flow of investment, trade and tourists, as well as cultural and educational exchange between ASEAN and China.
They also discussed the efforts of ASEAN and China to maintain peace, security and stability in the region and reviewed the progress of the implementation of the Plan of Action for 2011-2015.
The ASEAN leaders and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda adopted a Joint Declaration for Enhancing ASEAN-Japan Strategic Partnership for Prospering Together and ASEAN-Japan Action Plan for 2011-2015 at the ASEAN-Japan Summit.
Both parties also paid a specific attention to improving cooperation in natural disaster management and tackling transnational crimes.
The ASEAN leaders and South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak discussed the implementation of the Joint Declaration on ASEAN- South Korea Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity and its Plan of Action for 2011-2015 at the 14th ASEAN-South Korea Summit.
Issues such as enhancing cooperation in agriculture such as food processing, storage and distribution were also touched on.
At the 3rd meeting between the leaders of ASEAN member states and U.S. President Barack Obama, efforts to increase cooperation to a strategic level, including the establishment of ASEAN-U.S. Eminent Person Group, political reform in Myanmar, the ASEAN Nuclear-Weapon Free Zone, as well as cooperation in eradicating terrorism were discussed.
ASEAN groups Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam.
English.news.cn 2011-11-18 21:49:51 FeedbackPrintRSS
BALI, Indonesia, Nov. 18 (Xinhua)
Leaders from ASEAN, China, Japan and South Korea concluded the 14th ASEAN Plus Three Summit and ASEAN Plus One Summits here on Friday with pledge to boost ties and enhance cooperation in various fields.
At the 14th ASEAN+3 Summit, leaders inaugurated the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office, signed ASEAN+3 Emergency Rice Reserve Agreement, and launched ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management.
Leaders from 10 ASEAN member states and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak discussed deepening cooperation in defense and security as part of efforts to maintain regional peace and security, as well as the progress of the implementation of ASEAN+3 cooperation plan until 2017.
As the main cooperation mechanism in East Asia, the ASEAN+3 Summit is aimed to push forward regional cooperation.
"The spirit of ASEAN+3 mechanism has given rise to a larger economic architecture that we are now building. Without the Ten Plus Three, we would not attract such attention and interests around the world," Secretary-General of ASEAN Surin Pitsuwan told Xinhua.
The leaders from 10 ASEAN member states and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao adopted the ASEAN-China Joint Leaders' Statement on the 14th ASEAN-China Summit as a Commemorative Summit, and launched the ASEAN-China Center aimed at increasing the two-way flow of investment, trade and tourists, as well as cultural and educational exchange between ASEAN and China.
They also discussed the efforts of ASEAN and China to maintain peace, security and stability in the region and reviewed the progress of the implementation of the Plan of Action for 2011-2015.
The ASEAN leaders and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda adopted a Joint Declaration for Enhancing ASEAN-Japan Strategic Partnership for Prospering Together and ASEAN-Japan Action Plan for 2011-2015 at the ASEAN-Japan Summit.
Both parties also paid a specific attention to improving cooperation in natural disaster management and tackling transnational crimes.
The ASEAN leaders and South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak discussed the implementation of the Joint Declaration on ASEAN- South Korea Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity and its Plan of Action for 2011-2015 at the 14th ASEAN-South Korea Summit.
Issues such as enhancing cooperation in agriculture such as food processing, storage and distribution were also touched on.
At the 3rd meeting between the leaders of ASEAN member states and U.S. President Barack Obama, efforts to increase cooperation to a strategic level, including the establishment of ASEAN-U.S. Eminent Person Group, political reform in Myanmar, the ASEAN Nuclear-Weapon Free Zone, as well as cooperation in eradicating terrorism were discussed.
ASEAN groups Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam.
English.news.cn 2011-11-18 21:49:51 FeedbackPrintRSS
BALI, Indonesia, Nov. 18 (Xinhua)
Monday, November 7, 2011
Indonesia to explore new markets in upcoming ASEAN summit
Indonesia to explore new markets in upcoming ASEAN summit
Indonesian government is planning to explore new markets for its commodities from countries attending in the upcoming ASEAN summit in Bali, an Indonesian senior official said here on Monday.
"We would explore new markets other than countries that have ' traditionally' set trade ties with until now," Trade Minister Gita Wirjawan said here.
The minister said that in the upcoming summits, Indonesia would focus its efforts improving trade and investments by seeking new markets and enticing investors from other countries to invest in Indonesia.
He said countries that have been 'traditionally' became Indonesia's export destination countries were China, Japan, the United States, South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia.
Besides delegations from those countries, other delegations from India, Australia, New Zealand, US and Russia would also attend the ASEAN Summit.
"We would explore to those countries through officials attending the event,"the minister said.
He said that increasing trade to countries, particularly to those grouped in South-South pact, is possible as it tends to improve in the last 10 to 15 years.
"Trades among South-South countries have grown 7 percent during those years, up to 18 to 19 percent from global trades," the minister said.
Indonesia has initially set a target of 200 billion US dollars worth of trade this year, a record high that has never been reached before.
Editor: Yamei Wang
English.news.cn 2011-11-07 20:52:30 FeedbackPrintRSS
JAKARTA, Nov.7 (Xinhua)
Indonesian government is planning to explore new markets for its commodities from countries attending in the upcoming ASEAN summit in Bali, an Indonesian senior official said here on Monday.
"We would explore new markets other than countries that have ' traditionally' set trade ties with until now," Trade Minister Gita Wirjawan said here.
The minister said that in the upcoming summits, Indonesia would focus its efforts improving trade and investments by seeking new markets and enticing investors from other countries to invest in Indonesia.
He said countries that have been 'traditionally' became Indonesia's export destination countries were China, Japan, the United States, South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia.
Besides delegations from those countries, other delegations from India, Australia, New Zealand, US and Russia would also attend the ASEAN Summit.
"We would explore to those countries through officials attending the event,"the minister said.
He said that increasing trade to countries, particularly to those grouped in South-South pact, is possible as it tends to improve in the last 10 to 15 years.
"Trades among South-South countries have grown 7 percent during those years, up to 18 to 19 percent from global trades," the minister said.
Indonesia has initially set a target of 200 billion US dollars worth of trade this year, a record high that has never been reached before.
Editor: Yamei Wang
English.news.cn 2011-11-07 20:52:30 FeedbackPrintRSS
JAKARTA, Nov.7 (Xinhua)
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