BOLETÍN DE NOTICIAS DE ASIA PACÍFICO1 Octubre – diciembre 2014 N°3 Acuerdos y negociaciones
China, Mexico eye comprehensive cooperation (01/10/2014) China and Mexico on Monday vowed to deepen political mutual trust and promote comprehensive cooperation. New Zealand helps Tien Giang develop agriculture (01/10/2014) The New Zealand Government has provided US$4 million in aid to help the southern province of Tien Giang give effect to a project on new agricultural initiatives in the 2013-2018 period. Laos, Vietnam bolster finance and banking cooperation (01/10/2014) The Danang Branch of the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP) and the Savannakhet Branch of the Policy Bank of Laos (NBB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in central Danang city on September 30. They agreed to share experience and support each other in exchanging professional skills, and building cooperation documents.
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Prince hails Brunei, Korea ties (02/10/2014) HIS Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, yesterday hailed the bilateral cooperation between Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of Korea in both the public and private sectors from oil and gas agreements, to shipbuilding, bridge building, agriculture and fisheries and rice production. Financiamiento chino contribuye a desarrollo de Venezuela con 220 proyectos (02/10/2014) El Fondo Conjunto Chino-Venezolano ha ayudado a financiar hasta la fecha 220 proyectos de gran envergadura en áreas estratégicas de la economía suramericana, informó hoy la Agencia Venezolana de Noticias (AVN). A través del acuerdo financiero aprobado en 2008, el gobierno venezolano ha logrado emprender nuevas inversiones y desarrollar diferentes sectores claves para el progreso del país, como es el caso de obras de infraestructura, industriales, agrícolas, sistemas masivos de transporte, telecomunicaciones, generación eléctrica y otras. Taiwán y El Salvador firmarán pacto de cooperación bilateral (02/10/2014) El primer ministro Jiang Yi-huah adelantó el jueves 2 que los ministros de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de China (Taiwán) y la República de El Salvador firmarán dentro de poco un acuerdo de cooperación bilateral en representación de sus respectivos Gobiernos. Presidente Ma Ying-jeou recibe en audiencia a canciller de El Salvador (02/10/2014) El presidente Ma Ying-jeou recibió en audiencia el jueves 2 al visitante ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de El Salvador, Hugo Roger Martínez Bonilla, dándole a conocer el evidente progreso que su Administración había hecho en la promoción de las relaciones de Taiwán con China continental y la comunidad internacional. Korea-Vietnam FTA to Conclude within This Year...Summit Meeting (02/10/2014) Korean President Park Geun-hye met on October 2 her Vietnamese counterpart Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in the Presidential Palace and reaffirmed both governments' willingness to close the free trade agreement negotiations by the year's end. The two leaders discussed ways for further cooperation and adopted a joint communique on Korean Peninsula denuclearization.
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Investment opportunities introduced to Panama (02/10/2014) The Vietnam Embassy in Panama recently organized a dialogue with Panama businesses to introduce investment opportunities in Vietnam. The event attracted the participation of around 30 Panama business representatives who expressed admiration for Vietnam’s huge developmental achievements and showed a keen interest in such fields as health care, agriculture, industry, and tourism.
Tokyo considers investing in Dawei deep-sea port (03/10/2014) The Japanese government has mooted plans to invest in Burma’s Dawei deep-sea port project. Thai Foreign Ministry permanent secretary Sihasak Phuangketkeow yesterday accompanied Japan’s deputy-foreign minister Minoru Kiuchi and Japanese ambassador Shigekazu Sato on a courtesy call to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at Government House. Vietnam vows to support Laos’ socio-economic development (07/10/2014) Vietnam always gives the highest priority to fostering its special ties with Laos and is willing to share socio-economic development experience with the neighbour.
Brunei and Republic of Korea to Enhance Bilateral Ties (09/10/2014) His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Yun Byung-Se for discussions on ways to enhance bilateral relations between Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of Korea. China, Malaysia vow to promote bilateral relationship (09/10/2014) Prime Minister Najib Razak has voiced his country’s readiness to support Chinese President Xi Jinping’s initiatives to build the 21 century Maritime Silk Road and establish an Asian infrastructure investment bank. Malaysia will actively involve and coordinate in them and broaden and deepen the two countries’ cooperation in all fields, Najib said during a meeting with visiting Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi here Tuesday.
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Chinese envoy Li Xiaolin and Japanese PM Shinzo Abe meet amid strained ties (09/10/2014) A senior Chinese official known for her close ties with President Xi Jinping briefly met Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the top government spokesman in Tokyo said yesterday. Abe's meeting with Li Xiaolin, the youngest daughter of former president Li Xiannian who has known Xi since childhood, comes as the Japanese leader looks for his first summit with Xi to repair ties between China and Japan strained by territorial disputes and arguments over Japan's alleged lack of atonement for its wartime past.
Thai PM Set for Visit to Myanmar (09/10/2014) Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, leader of this year's military coup in Bangkok, will travel Thursday to neighboring Myanmar, also known as Burma, for high-level talks on trade, security and migrant workers. A senior Myanmar official, who did not want to be identified by name, told VOA's Burmese service the Thai leader will meet in Naypyidaw with Myanmar President Thein Sein. Presidente Ma Ying-jeou se reúne con su homólogo paraguayo en Taipei (09/10/2014) El Presidente de la República de China (Taiwán), Ma Ying-jeou, se reunió con su homólogo paraguayo, Horacio Cartes, el miércoles 8 en el Palacio Presidencial, comprometiéndose a seguir promoviendo los lazos de cooperación y de amistad entre los dos países. Chinese investment in Korean stocks and bonds reaches $3 bil this year (09/10/2014) Chinese investors poured over a net 3 trillion won (2.8 billion U.S. dollars) into the Korean stock and bond markets over the first nine months of the year. According to the Financial Supervisory Service on Wednesday, China`s net purchases of Korean listed stocks and listed domestic bonds reached 3.2 trillion won (3 billion dollars) this year up until September, to become the largest foreign investor group in Korea.
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Singapore to strengthen cooperation in Indian Ocean Region: Shanmugam (09/10/2014) Minister for Foreign Affairs and Law K Shanmugam on Thursday attended the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) 14th Council of Ministers Meeting in Perth, Australia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. The meeting reviewed the progress made by IORA since the last meeting in 2013, and discussed future directions and initiatives to advance the interests of IORA and its members, according to the statement. AEC will bring in more investments (14/10/2014) The establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) will attract more investors in the region as the integrated regional economy is expected to bring more certainty and enhance investment return prospects, a senior banking executive said yesterday. China continues easing investment approvals (14/10/2014) The central government's investment project approvals will go down by 40 percent if an updated catalog is put into practice, an official said on Tuesday. Agri sector preparing for ASEAN Economic Integration by end-2015 (14/10/2014) Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala assured the agribusiness sector and its development partners that the government has been working to better prepare the agrifishery for fast-liberalizing global trade, including the much-anticipated ASEAN economic integration by end of 2015. Northern Railway a milestone in India, Lanka partnership (14/10/2014) The reconstruction of the Jaffna-Colombo railway line represents a milestone in historic partnership between India and Sri Lanka and would enhance connectivity between the two nations, Indian High Commission here has said. Latin American allies vital to Taiwan diplomacy: Ma (14/10/2014) President Ma Ying-jeou said Monday that Taiwan hopes to forge stronger ties with Panama because that country and other Central American allies are crucial to Taiwan's flexible diplomacy policy.
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Vietnam- Cuba Inter-Governmental Committee meets (14/10/2014) Cuban Minister of Trade and Foreign Investment Rodrigo Malmierca Diaz spoke highly of cooperative relations between Cuba and Vietnam in recent years and said during Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung’s visit to Cuba in March 2014, the two countries pledged to continue consolidating the traditional friendship ties and further expanding cooperation in economics, trade and investment. China capital investments in ASEAN to rise to $150B by 2020(15/10/2014) China is significantly increasing its investment flows to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), aiming to raise investments in the region fivefold to US$150 billion by 2020, and the Philippines should take note of this emerging trend. Government to intensify Visit Malaysia Year campaign in China (15/10/2014) The Government will intensify the Visit Malaysia campaign in second-tier cities in China to bring back the confidence of tourists to visit Malaysia. South Korea to transfer 167 technologies to Vietnam (15/10/2014) The Ministry of Industry and Trade has published a list of 167 technologies that will be transferred: mechanical engineering (53), textiles - footwear (51), automobiles (35) and electrical - electronics (28). Korea Pushes for FTAs with China, New Zealand, Vietnam (17/10/2014) By the end of this year, Seoul hopes to add three more free trade pacts to its growing list. Vietnam, Cuba agree to forge trade links (17/10/2014) Vietnam and Cuba signed the minutes of the 32nd meeting of their Inter-Governmental Committee for Economic, Commercial, Scientific and Technological Cooperation in Havana, Cuba, on October 17. Thai PM to visit Cambodia to boost bilateral relations (20/10/2014)
THAI Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha will make an official visit to Cambodia from October 30-31 to boost bilateral ties and cooperation, a senior Cambodian official said yesterday.
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China to push creation of APEC-wide free trade zone by 2025 (20/10/2014) China will be calling for a commitment by the leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum toward the creation of a Pacific free trade area by 2025, when they meet in November, according to a draft of a post-summit leaders’ declaration. Abbott hopes to seal China FTA (21/10/2014) Prime Minister Tony Abbott is hopeful of securing a free trade agreement with China by the time of the G20 summit in November. Brunei, Indonesia should set up direct shipping route (21/10/2014) Brunei and Indonesia must consider establishing a direct shipping route to make prices of Indonesian commodities more competitive in Brunei, a senior Indonesian diplomat said. Pdte. electo indonesio espera atraer inversiones de Taiwán (21/10/2014) El presidente electo de Indonesia, Joko Widodo, ha invitado al magnate taiwanés Terry Gou a asistir a la ceremonia de su inauguración prevista para el lunes 20, demostrando la importancia que ha dado a las inversiones de Taiwán. Park, Xi to hold summit at APEC next month (21/10/2014) President Park Geun-hye will hold a bilateral summit with her Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation to be hosted by Beijing next month. India and Nepal sign electricity trading pact (21/10/2014) India and Nepal signed an agreement on Tuesday to start selling electricity to each other, deepening energy ties between the two nations and boosting New Delhi's efforts to grow its influence among its smaller neighbours. PM Prayuth to discuss train project with Chinese leader in Nov (21/10/2014) Thai Minister of Transport ACM Prachin Chantong has met with the Chinese Ambassador to Thailand to discuss cooperation on infrastructure development between Thailand and China. The results of their meeting will be submitted to Prime Minister
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Prayuth Chan-o-cha who will meet with his Chinese counterpart during the first’s Chinese visit next month. President confident about trade with RoK (21/10/2014) Bilateral trade between Viet Nam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) was likely to hit US$70 billion by 2020 once their bilateral free trade agreement is implemented, President Truong Tan Sang has said. Roundtable features India-Vietnam cooperation (21/10/2014) The Pahle India Foundation (PIF) hosted a roundtable on "India-Viet Nam Co-operation in Emerging Asia" in New Delhi on October 20 in the run up to the forthcoming India visit of Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung later this month. Vietnam active at APEC finance ministers’ meeting (23/10/2014) Vietnam actively contributed to the Finance Ministers' Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) which was held in Beijing, China on October 21-22. Premier Jiang propone la firma de acuerdo pesquero con China (24/10/2014) El primer ministro de la República de China (Taiwán), Jiang Yi-huah, propuso el jueves 23 que los dos lados del Estrecho de Taiwán firmaran un acuerdo pesquero para resolver el grave problema de la pesca ilegal de parte de los pescadores chinos en aguas taiwanesas. Thailand back in business, welcomes foreign investors : Apec told (24/10/2014) Thailand has returned to normal and is ready for renewed visits of foreign tourists and investors, Finance minister Sommai Phasee told the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) finance ministers' meeting in Beijin Korea, Vietnam to boost cooperation on the environment (26/10/2014) South Korea and Vietnam agreed Monday to expand their cooperation in environmental fields such as biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of biological resources, officials here said. His Majesty to Attend ROK Commemorative Summit in Busan (27/10/2014) His Majesty the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and the Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam is expected to attend the Asean and Republic of Korea (ROK) Commemorative Summit in the city of Busan, Korea, to
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celebrate the twenty five years of relations and dialogue which is scheduled to be held from December 11-12. Australia looking forward to strengthen ties with India: Tony Abbott (27/10/2014) Australia is looking forward to strengthen trade and economic ties and converging strategic interests with India, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said today.
India seeks Kyoto's cooperation in developing Varanasi (29/10/2014) Vice Mayor of Japan's Kyoto city, Kenichi Ogasawara today met Urban Development Secretary Shankar Aggarwal in connection with the development plans of Varanasi. Ho Chi Minh City, Gimpo city look towards co-operation (29/10/2014) Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Le Hoang Quan met with Yoo Young-Rok, the visiting Mayor of Gimpo city in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on October 29 and acknowledged that his visit would surely open up cooperation opportunities between the two cities. APEC has to reduce barriers to microfinancing (30/10/2014) The market entry for non-deposit taking institutions needs to be eased among APEC countries to support development of microfinance institutions, the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) and SME finance forum said in a report. Presidente chino presidirá encuentros en próxima reunión de APEC (30/10/2014) El presidente de China, Xi Jinping, presidirá y participará en una serie de reuniones importantes el mes próximo cuando los líderes o representantes de las economías integrantes del Foro de Cooperación de Asia Pacífico (APEC) sostengan una reunión en Beijing, anunció hoy el ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi. Japan will fully cooperate in Varanasi's modernisation: Kyoto Deputy Mayor Kenichi Ogasawara (30/10/2014) Noting that there are several similarities between Varanasi and Kyoto, Deputy Mayor of the Japanese city Kenichi Ogasawara today said his country's government and industries will fully cooperate in the modernisation of the holy city.
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S. Korea, China to hold 14th FTA talks (03/11/2014) South Korea and China are set to hold the 14th round of talks for the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) this week to discuss and conclude the remaining issues, Seoul's trade ministry said Monday.
Ministros de Taiwán y China se reunirían durante reunión del APEC (03/11/2014) Los arreglos pertinentes se están haciendo para que el ministro de Economía de Taiwán, Woody Duh, pueda reunirse con el ministro de Comercio de China, Gao Hucheng, durante la venidera reunión ministerial del Foro de Cooperación Económica Asia-Pacífico (APEC, siglas en inglés), revelaron fuentes gubernamentales el lunes 3. Vietnam and India agree to promote strategic partnership (03/11/2014) Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung paid an official visit to India at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi from October 27-29.
Taiwan bids to promote trade inclusion at APEC (03/11/2014) President Ma Ying-jeou yesterday said that Taiwan will use the opportunity of attending this year’s APEC summit to demonstrate its resolve to participate in regional trade blocs such as the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership. Asian economies should step up financial integration: BOK chief (03/11/2014) South Korea's top central banker on Monday called for Asian economies to step up financial integration to boost investment financing and risk sharing at a time when the global economy faces lingering uncertainties. Japan wants APEC to discuss services free trade next year (05/11/2014) Japan will propose full-fledged discussions between the 21 members of the AsiaPacific Economic Cooperation forum on relaxing a range of barriers on services in the manufacturing and environmental sectors, informed sources said. APEC leaders meet amid rival trade proposals, tensions (05/11/2014) Leaders of more than half the world's economy gather in Beijing next week for the annual APEC forum, with China and the US pushing rival trade agreements as a weeklong series of international summits gets under way.
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Presidente Ma Ying-jeou subraya importancia de un nuevo pacto comercial Taiwán-China (05/11/2014) El Presidente de la República de China (Taiwán), Ma Ying-jeou, subrayó el miércoles 5 la importancia del planeado acuerdo sobre el comercio de mercancías entre Taiwán y China continental, expresando al mismo tiempo sus preocupaciones por el retraso en las negociaciones al respecto. President due to attend 22nd APEC summit (05/11/2014) President Truong Tan Sang will attend the 22 nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Beijing, China from November 9-11. China, ASEAN to accelerate upgraded FTA negotiations (06/11/2014) China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will accelerate negotiations on upgrading the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) in 2015, said Assistant Chinese Commerce Minister Tong Daochi in Beijing on Thursday. APEC 2014 China: asentando el vínculo entre Asia-Pacífico y Perú (06/11/2014) Entrevista al señor Juan Carlos Capuñay, quien es el nuevo embajador de Perú en la República Popular China. Abe, Xi to hold talks in Beijing (06/11/2014) Chinese President Xi Jinping has decided to hold talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Beijing next week, sources said. Myanmar ASEAN Summit Won't Be About Breakthroughs (06/11/2014) Myanmar is to host leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the East Asia Summit next week. The gathering includes the U.S. and Russian presidents, China's paramount leader and the Indian prime minister, as well as Southeast Asian leaders. Expectations are limited for the gathering. Representante del Presidente Ma Ying-jeou se reunirá con líder chino en Beijing (06/11/2014) El representante del Presidente Ma Ying-jeou para la inminente cumbre de líderes del Foro de Cooperación Económica Asia-Pacífico (APEC, siglas en inglés) que tendrá lugar en Beijing, ex vicepresidente Vincent Siew, se reunirá con el presidente de China,
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Xi Jinping, el 9 del presente mes, confirmó el miércoles 5 una alta funcionaria del Consejo para los Asuntos de China Continental (CACC) del Gabinete. Taiwán ayuda al Paraguay a construir viviendas de interés social (06/11/2014)
En representación del Gobierno de la República de China (Taiwán), el embajador de Taiwán acreditado ante el Paraguay, José María Liu, hizo llegar el miércoles 5 una donación al Gobierno de ese amigo país sudamericano para financiar un proyecto de construcción de viviendas de interés social en el país guaraní. Monarch in Beijing to Attend APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (11/11/2014) His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam arrived in Beijing, the People's Republic of China last night to attend the Asia-Pacific-Economic-Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting (AELM) 2014 to be held today and tomorrow. China, ROK conclude substantive talks on 'landmark' FTA (11/11/2014) China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have concluded substantive negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), the two heads of state announced in Beijing Monday, hailing the FTA a milestone in regional integration. PM Narendra Modi seeks deeper and wider engagement with South-east Asia (11/11/2014) 'Act East and not just 'Look East' is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mantra as he seeks to translate declarations and promises into action to elevate India's partnership with South-east and East Asia to the next level. China, neighbours vow to strengthen connectivity, deepen cooperation (11/11/2014) China and its neighbours pledged on Saturday to enhance connectivity and deepen practical cooperation to seek Asia's common development. Xi Jinping: Malaysia is a “qin mi” friend and trustworthy partner (11/11/2014) Chinese President Xi Jinping has described Malaysia as its “qin mi” (intimate) friend and trustworthy partner.
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Chinese president stresses cooperation with Myanmar (11/11/2014) President Xi Jinping said Saturday that China and Myanmar should promote cooperation in connectivity, construction of special economic zones and improvement of people's livelihood. South Korean, Chinese leaders confirm plan to sign free trade deal (11/11/2014) South Korea says it has agreed to sign a free trade deal with China that will remove tariffs on more than 90 percent of goods over two decades. His Majesty Consented to Attend 2014 AELM 1st Retreat (12/11/2014) His Majesty the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday consented to attend the First Retreat Session of the 22nd APEC Economics Leaders' Meeting (AELM 2014) the TreePlanting Ceremony and the Working Lunch held at the International Convention Center (ICC) Yanqi Lake. CY Leung vows full Hong Kong support for Beijing's Apec free trade proposal (12/11/2014) Hong Kong fully supports the formation of a regional free-trade agreement to strengthen economic integration in the Asia-Pacific region, Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying said on Tuesday during the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation Forum (Apec) summit. Jokowi pushing ASEAN, China for SCS CoC completion (12/11/2014) The South China Sea (SCS) dispute and China’s growing military might and its increasing assertiveness have posed a major threat to peace and security in the Southeast Asian region, forcing Indonesia’s new government to push fellow ASEAN members and China for the completion of the code of conduct (CoC). Indonesia ready for cooperation with Myanmar (12/11/2014) Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar (ANTARA News) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo met with Burmese President U Thein Sein here on Wednesday and expressed his countrys willingness to cooperate with Myanmar.
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Brazil to lead next G20 landings (12/11/2014) Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff will be among the next tranche of international leaders due to touch down in Brisbane for the G20 summit. ASEAN can capture larger share of world trade: report (12/11/2014) ASEAN may be able to capture a larger share of the world’s trade in good and services in the short term if the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) is successful and the region’s manufacturing sector is enhanced, according to a recent report. Aust, US, Japan talks planned (12/11/2014) Australia, the United States and Japan will hold trilateral talks in Brisbane on the sidelines of the G20 summit. U Thein Sein pushes economic ties, Dawei support (14/11/2014) President U Thein Sein looked to strengthen business ties with regional economic heavyweights at the 25th ASEAN Summit, including pushing for international support for an ambitious Dawei special economic zone plan. Australia’s trade deal with China creates opportunities for our service industries (14/11/2014) The trade deal with China signed today should be discussed around kitchen tables throughout Australia, by families wondering where their children will find jobs. Taiwan seeks to expand global trade relations (14/11/2014) The Republic of China (Taiwan) is inviting the world to invest through its Free Economic Pilot Zone (FEPZ) project, a key step in ensuring that Taiwan remains on the development fast track, according to a Taiwan high official. Korea, New Zealand Sign FTA (14/11/2014) Korea and New Zealand have concluded a free trade agreement after more than five years of negotiations. The deal, signed Saturday by the leaders of the two countries on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Australia, marks Korea's third FTA this year alone.
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Taiwán y Japón firmarán cuatro pactos de cooperación (19/11/2014) Taiwán y Japón tienen proyectado concertar cuatro acuerdos de cooperación en el curso de su conferencia económica y comercial para el año 2014, adelantó el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores David Y.L. Lin el miércoles 19. TLC entre China y Corea del Sur marginalizará a Taiwán: ministro (19/11/2014) La economía de Taiwán encararía una amenaza de estar marginalizada, una vez el tratado de libre comercio (TLC) entre China y Corea del Sur sea firmado, dijo el ministro de Finanzas de la República de China (Taiwán), Chang Sheng-ford China-Peru ties steadily bolstered: ambassador (19/11/2014) Ties between China and Peru, currently at their peak, are steadily strengthened thanks to the two countries' shared long-term outlook, Chinese Ambassador to Peru Huang Minhui said. China-NZ relations go 'deeper' than trade (20/11/2014) Xi Jinping, the President of China, has received a 21-gun salute at Government House in Wellington. Workshop boosts ASEAN-RoK strategic partnership (21/11/2014) A workshop focusing on how to foster co-operation between ASEAN and the Republic of Korea (RoK), was held in Hanoi on November 21. Trilateral FTA talks set for round 6 (24/11/2014) CHINA, South Korea and Japan will hold the sixth round of talks for a trilateral free trade agreement this week, after Beijing and Seoul finished the talks for a bilateral FTA, South Korea’s trade ministry said yesterday. Vietnam’s economic success grabs headlines in Latin America (24/11/2014) Cuban and Argentinean media recently ran stories with a focus on Vietnam’s economic achievements.
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ASEAN legal alliance set up to help region’s businesses (25/11/2014) A REGIONAL legal alliance was established on Friday in Singapore to provide legal services for businesses wanting to expand or enter new markets in Southeast Asia. Xi envisions brighter future of China-New Zealand relations (21/11/2014) Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that China-New Zealand relations will embrace an even brighter future with joint efforts made by the two peoples. President Xi's Australia visit significant success: Australian expert (26/11/2014) Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent visit to Australia is a significant success, according to Hugh White, Australian strategist and professor at the Australian National University. Cooperation broadened as PM Prayuth pays visit (27/11/2014) The governments of Laos and Thailand have agreed to deepen their relations and broaden cooperation during an official visit by Thai Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chanocha to Laos. Laos and Vietnam adopt measures for increased cooperation (04/12/2014) Deputy Prime Minister cum Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and his Lao counterpart Thoongloun Sisoulith examined ways to further bilateral ties and shared their views on regional and international issues of common concern at their talks in Vientiane Mitsui, others sued over alleged bid-rigging on Brazil rail projects (07/12/2014) The Sao Paulo state prosecutor’s office said Friday it has filed a lawsuit against 11 companies including major trading house Mitsui & Co. for alleged bid-rigging involving railway maintenance management projects in Brazil. Venezuela signs agreements with China to boost energy sector (09/12/2014) The Venezuelan government signed agreements on Monday with Chinese companies to boost Venezuela's electric energy sector which has been severely affected since 2010 after more than 30 years without renovation.
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Vietnam’s NA delegation visits Mexico and Colombia (09/12/2014) A delegation of the National Assembly’s Committee for External Affairs led by its Chairman Tran Van Hang paid working visits to Mexico and Colombia. Malaysia-South Korea to expand second wave of Look East Policy (10/12/2014) Malaysia and Korea have agreed to expand on the Second Wave of the Look East Policy by focusing on human capital development. PM Lee calls for more trade, connectivity between ASEAN, South Korea (12/12/2014) Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong today (Dec 12) called for more trade and greater connectivity between the Association of South-east Asian Nations (ASEAN) and South Korea. Japan-Australia FTA to take effect Jan. 15 (17/12/2014) A free trade agreement between Japan and Australia will take effect on Jan. 15, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said Tuesday. Australia-India ties gain momentum in 2014 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit (21/12/2014) Australia-India ties gained significant momentum in 2014 as it saw reciprocal visits by the Prime Ministers in the same year for the first time during which multiple agreements, most importantly a nuclear deal and a landmark framework for security cooperation, were inked. Vietnam, Cambodia foster time-honoured friendship (23/12/2013) President Truong Tan Sang and Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni discussed measures to boost the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Cambodia at their meeting in Phnom Penh on December 23.
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Noticias empresariales y comerciales Samsung to invest US$560m in Vietnam TV production plant (01/10/2014) South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Wednesday that it will invest US$560mil to build a consumer appliances production complex in Vietnam, its latest move to build manufacturing capacity in the country. Samsung, the world's largest TV maker, said in a statement the new 700,000 square metre complex will mainly produce televisions. ANA, Philippine Airlines agree partnership to enhance services (01/10/2014)
All Nippon Airways and Philippine Airlines agreed to establish a commercial partnership covering areas such as code-share and frequent flyer programs, subject to necessary government approvals. ANA said the agreement, announced Oct. 1, will benefit customers of both airlines by providing them with greater choice and flexibility. President: VN seeks Japan's help for support industries (01/10/2014) Viet Nam is keen on attracting more investment from Japanese small- and mediumsized enterprises to help develop the nation's support industries, President Truong Tan Sang said yesterday. Receiving Nakagaki Yoshihiko, Vice President of Japan's International Friendship Exchange Council and Chairman of the Japan-Viet Nam Cultural and Economic Exchange Committee, in Ha Noi, he praised the progress made in economic, trade and investment ties between the two countries. Pasona group establishes new company in Malaysia (02/10/2014)
The Pasona group on Wednesday launched a new company, Pasona HR Malaysia Sdn Bhd, in Malaysia to provide HR consulting services for mainly Japanese companies in Malaysia. Many Japanese companies are expanding their business to target the increasing Malaysian middle class. Pasona said this will lead to an increase in consulting needs of global personnel beyond borders as well as training needs at corporations.
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Urban beautification project slated for Mekong riverside (02/10/2014) Laos and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will work together to develop and preserve a beautiful view along the Mekong riverside in central Vientiane early next year to boost the amenity of the city. The improvements to the Mekong esplanade under the beautification project will include a pedestrian mall, a car parking area and the installation of more traffic signs to improve vehicle management in the area.
21 foreign companies sign contracts with Myanmar to develop SEZ (02/10/2014) A total of 21 foreign companies and one local's have signed contracts with Myanmar to develop the country's first biggest Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) project being implemented on the outskirts of Yangon by a Myanmar- Japan joint venture, sources with the SEZ administration said Wednesday. Chinese firms equipped to prosper in India steel sector (09/10/2014) Pace of economic development and infrastructure expansion offers a wealth of opportunities, reports Du Juan in Jamshedpur, India. India's steel capacity is expected to soar in the next 15 years, driven by the country's growth in infrastructure construction, which will create a huge market for Chinese equipment manufacturers, said a senior executive of Tata Steel Ltd. DA turns over rice facility (09/10/2014) The Agriculture Department recently turned over to two farmer organizations a rice processing complex established with the assistance of the Korean International Agency. The department and the provincial government of Pangasinan turned over facility in Tebag East, Sta. Barbara to the Albacopa Federation of Cooperative and the Pangasinan Federation of Irrigator’s Association. Indian steel manufacturing firms eye Chinese technology (09/10/2014) Top Indian steel manufacturing firms are eyeing Chinese technology and low-cost equipment as India's steel capacity is expected to soar in the next 15 years, driven by growth in infrastructure construction in the the country.
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"We will need Chinese equipment and technology suppliers for our steel industry's growth, since China has a mature steel industry after decades of development," said T V Narendran, managing director of Tata Steel.
Chinese tourist spending boosts economy (07/10/2014) Hundreds of Chinese tourists crammed in front of Korean cosmetics brand counters at Lotte Duty Free Shop in Eulji-ro, Seoul, on Tuesday, the last day of their “Golden Week” of holidays that marks China’s National Day. Leaving little room to walk between the counters, female tourists indulged in the last shopping spree of their vacation. Beijing slaps tariff on coal imports (09/10/2014) The federal government is seeking clarity from China about its shock decision to impose new tariffs on Australian coal. China will impose from October 15 a levy of three per cent on coking coal imports and six per cent on lower grade thermal coal in a move designed to boost its local coal industry. Coal hit again as China resumes import tariffs (09/10/2014) China, the world's top coal importer, will levy import tariffs on the commodity for the first time in nearly a decade in its latest attempt to support ailing domestic miners. The sudden move by China to levy import tariffs of between 3 per cent and 6 per cent from October 15 is set to hit miners in Australia and Russia - among the top coal exporters into the country. Oil service providers to invest $2.1B in Ecuador (10/10/2014) Oilfield service providers will invest $2.1 billion in Ecuador over the next five years in return for being awarded contracts for 17 blocks and receiving payment for each additional oil barrel produced there, an official said. China's Baidu buys control of Brazil's Peixe Urbano in expansion push (10/10/2014) China's Baidu Inc, the world's No 2 Internet search engine, bought control of Brazilian online-discount company Peixe Urbano for an undisclosed sum, the latest step in a
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push to expand in Latin America's largest economy that began more than two years ago. RI to develop downstream coal industry (10/10/2014) The government is planning to launch a program to develop the downstream coal industry to increase the commodity’s added value, an official has said. Samsung, Hyundai, Kia enter top 100 Interbrand list (10/10/2014) Korean companies’ brand value is rising steadily, with Samsung Electronics taking seventh place in a brand evaluation of companies worldwide. Aust trader forced out of largest market (14/10/2014) Foreing exchange trader Pepperstone has been forced to stop trading in Japan - its most lucrative market - just months out from listing on the Australian share market. Nissan finds Datsun cars a tough sell in India at $5,000 each (14/10/2014) In July last year, as Nissan Motor Co. prepared to bring Datsun out of a decades-long retirement, the company scoffed at the idea that the budget brand would follow Tata Motors Ltd.’s $2,500 Nano and flop. Top rubber traders pledge to boost prices, after price slumps to 5-year low (14/10/2014) Rubber groups from the world’s top producing countries will refrain from selling below current prices and take steps to shore up rates from five-year lows as demand weakens for the commodity used in tires. World Bank, Australia pledge $100m in education for Burma (14/10/2014)
The World Bank and Australia have pledged US$100 million in assistance to improve education for millions of Burmese students.
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Record year for meat exports (14/10/2014) New Zealand meat exports defied the effects of a very strong Kiwi dollar to reach a record high of $5.3 billion in 2013-14, driven by high average values, Beef and Lamb NZ said. Shares of India's largest developer plunges after company is barred from raising funds (14/10/2014) Shares of DLF Ltd. plunged as much as 27 per cent on Tuesday after India's market regulator barred the country's largest listed property developer from tapping capital markets for three years for allegedly defrauding investors. New Australian visa scheme aims for China investors (15/10/2014) Rather than scaling back, the Australian government, has dramatically expanded specialized visa schemes guaranteeing residency to any foreigner that invests 15 million Australian dollars ($13.4 million) into the capital-hungry nation's economy over one year. Argentina organiza misión comercial a India para ampliar exportaciones (15/10/2014) Un total de 47 empresas argentinas participarán esta semana en India en una misión comercial que busca ampliar sus exportaciones hacia el mercado de ese país, informó hoy la Cancillería. Economic zone expected to drive up Thai-Burmese border trade (15/10/2014) Thailand’s border trade with Burma is expected to flourish over the next couple of years, driven mainly by the planned development of a special economic zone (SEZ) in Tak’s Mae Sot district. Malaysia bets on investment (15/10/2014) Malaysia can achieve its target of becoming a developed nation in six years or earlier as rising private investment offsets any slowdown in government expenditure, Economic Planning Minister Abdul Wahid Omar said. India ups solar target to 15 GW (20/10/2014) The new Modi Indian Government has announced the next five year phase of the National Solar Mission program – seeking 15 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity over the
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next five years. This is a major increase over the prior plan which was for 9 GW between 2014 to 2017. China maintains minimum wheat purchase price (20/10/2014) China's minimum purchase price for wheat will stand at 2,360 yuan (384.32 US dollars) per tonne for 2015, unchanged from the previous year, the country's top economic planner said on its website Thursday. Indian trade primed to grow (21/10/2014) When a youth group called the Kuki Students Organisation (KSO) temporarily closed a road through India’s Mainpur state in early October, traders barely batted an eye. Border closures – as long as they don’t drag on too long – are a fact of life, or commerce, for merchants doing business with India. Nest Farmers Hatch Ambitious China Export Plan (22/10/2014) Standing inside her shop behind a heavy glass door secured with an electronic lock, it would be easy to mistake Nguon Chorda for a jewelry boutique owner, not the manager of a store that sells dried bird saliva. Sino-Austrian collaboration to grow (22/10/2014) Austrian Vice-Chancellor and Economy Minister Reinhold Mitterlehner said China and Austria are to promote cooperation in renewable energy and environmental protection. Korea’s Phoenix eyes bigger customer base (22/10/2014) Phoenix Semiconductor Philippines Corp., a Korean semiconductor company that plans to conduct an initial public offering this year, is in talks with new clients from the United States and Japan to expand a customer base that includes technology giant Samsung. Japan to help Andhra Pradesh develop new capital (22/10/2014) Representatives of various economic agencies of Japan on Wednesday expressed interest in building a smart capital city for Andhra Pradesh in Vijayawada-Guntur region besides transferring technology in agriculture and food processing sectors. Indonesia key investment hub for Japan (22/10/2014) Indonesia has become an increasingly important investment hub for foreign companies, especially from Japan, although various issues in the fields of bureaucracy, legal
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uncertainty and corruption remain a major concern, an international investment consultancy has said. Taiwán dona un vehículo para el aprendizaje digital a México (22/10/2014) En representación del Gobierno de la República de China (Taiwán), el representante de Taiwán en México, embajador Carlos Liao, hizo recientemente llegar la donación de un vehículo para el aprendizaje digital al Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Guanajuato, según un informe enviado por la oficina representativa de Taiwán en México a la sede de la CNA en Taipei. Asia Future Forum opens in Seoul, discussing a people-centered economy (22/10/2014) Former president of Finland and US ambassador among guests at forum the new economy’s grass-roots renaissance. HCM City, Japan’s Izumiotsu co-operate in seaport development (22/10/2014) Ho Chi Minh City and Japan’s Izumiotsu city, with their respective advantages in seaport development, are able to boost co-operation in this field in the near future.
Indonesia biz to join expo in Brunei (23/10/2014) At least 20 Indonesian businesses are expected to take part in an upcoming trade expo to be held in Brunei next month, a senior Indonesian diplomat said. PTT Philippines eyes power joint ventures (23/10/2014) PTT Philippines Corp., the local unit of PTT Public Co. Ltd. of Thailand, plans to diversify into the power sector, as it looks for joint venture opportunities in emerging liquefied natural gas industry. Japan set to invest in Andhra Pradesh (23/10/2014) Japan is keen to engage with the state of Andhra Pradesh, and transfer hightechnology in agriculture, food processing, cold chains and food parks, along with mega super thermal projects and solar projects. Taiwán y Filipinas convocan conferencia económica en Taipei (23/10/2014) Taiwán y Filipinas convocaron el jueves 23 su conferencia económica anual en Taipei en un esfuerzo para establecer lazos económicos más estrechos en varios aspectos, según un funcionario de Taiwán.
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Vietnam to further promote exchanges of visits with China (23/10/2014) Vietnam and China will continue to promote exchanges of all-level visits in the coming time, said Pham Thu Hang, vice spokesperson of Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday. Australia baulks at China bank sign-up (24/10/2014) Australia has baulked at signing up to a powerful new Chinese development bank amid concerns within the Abbott government that Beijing could use it to expand its strategic. Contracted foreign investment in Myanmar reaches nearly $50b: official (24/10/2014) Contracted foreign investment in Myanmar reached nearly 50 billion US dollars with 783 foreign enterprises making the investment in the country as of the end of September this year since 1988, according to latest official statistics published Friday. Thai PM to go to China and Myanmar next month (24/10/2014) Thai Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha will be attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in China and Asean Summit in Myanmar next month.
Deputy PM: Vietnam prioritises fostering relations with Laos (24/10/2014) The Party, State and Government of Vietnam always attaches great importance to fostering relations with Laos, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has affirmed. Momentum building on Pacific trade deal: Australia, US (24/10/2014) Momentum is building towards a pan-Pacific trade agreement, representatives of Australia and the United States said Saturday as talks between trade ministers began in Sydney. Trade mission strengthens ties between Indonesia and Brunei (24/10/2014) A recent trade mission to Indonesia was organised by the Indonesian Embassy in Brunei earlier this month and saw the participation of 74 Bruneian entrepreneurs.
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Chinese companies cater to Indonesia's need of infrastructure (24/10/2014) Fishing boats near the Suramadu Bridge, the longest of its kind in Indonesia. The bridge was built by a consortium including China Harbor Engineering, one of many constructed by Chinese companies in the country in recent years. Japan may tell importers to shun bluefin tuna from Mexico (26/10/2014) The government’s Fisheries Agency may ask importers to refrain from buying Pacific bluefin tuna from Mexico as much as possible to nudge that country to take steps against overfishing, although any such the request will be nonbinding.
BHB still keen to acquire stake in Bank Syariah Indonesia (26/10/2014) Kuala Lumpur: BIMB Holdings Bhd (BHB), which owns Bank Islam Bhd, is still keen to acquire a stake or even have a management control in Bank Syariah Indonesia as part of its expansion plan. Singapore and China to begin direct currency trading tomorrow (27/10/2014) Singapore and China have agreed to launch direct trading between the Singapore dollar and the Chinese renminbi starting tomorrow (Oct 28), nearly a year after a tie-up was first proposed. Saha Group eyes Philippine manufacturing base (27/10/2014) One of Thailand's largest investment holding groups is looking to set up manufacturing facilities in the Philippines, report said Monday. Hong Kong’s exports to expand 6pc in fourth quarter (27/10/2014) The Hong Kong Trade Development Council expects the city’s exports to grow 6 per cent year on year in the fourth quarter of this year. China and S'pore start direct currency trading (27/10/2014) China will begin trading its yuan currency directly with the Singapore dollar today, the national foreign-exchange market operator said, in the latest move to promote international use of Beijing's unit.
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Korea can help bridge development gap: ADBKorea Herald (27/10/2014) Asia has served as the world's main growth engine since the global financial crisis in 2008, yet many countries in the region still suffer from extreme poverty. Bruneian-made prawn crackers can be exported to ASEAN (27/10/2014) The Fisheries Department is optimistic that Bruneian-made prawn crackers can penetrate the ASEAN markets owing to its high quality and attractive packaging, the department’s acting director said yesterday. Korea Exchange Paying Price for Slapdash Report (28/10/2014) When the Korea Stock Exchange (KRX) finished setting up the Cambodian Securities Exchange (CSX) in 2010 and looked further afield to help establish a bourse in Laos, it decided to do so with somewhat less effort—20 pages less to be precise—a decision it is now paying a heavy price for. Singapore Group Gets $1.4 Billion Contract to Build a Second Airport Outside Yangon, Myanmar (29/10/2014) A Singapore-led consortium has won a $1.4 billion contract to build a second international airport just outside Myanmar’s commercial heart of Yangon, authorities said Wednesday, the latest boost to improving outdated infrastructure. Local businesses seek ways to penetrate Korean food market (29/10/2014) Vietnam takes the lead in the world in rice export. It ranks ninth in exporting high quality seafood, vegetables and tropical fruit, said the Republic of Korea’s Consul General Oh Jae Hack at a seminar in HCM City on October 29. Revised agreement to spur investment in Bokeo (31/10/2014) The Lao government and Chinese developers have amended an agreement relating to the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Bokeo province.
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DPRK, Vietnam sign agricultural cooperation deal(31/10/2014) Vietnam and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on October 30 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Hanoi providing for cooperation in agricultural science and techniques. Kewpie to ship mayonnaise, salad dressings for Indonesian market (31/10/2014) Kewpie Corp.’s Indonesian subsidiary will start shipping four kinds of mayonnaise, five dressing products and three cooking sauces for business use in the Indonesian market on Nov. 3, the Tokyo-based company said. 80% of tech high-flyer sells to Japan (31/10/2014) One of New Zealand's fastest-growing tech companies, baggage handling and logistics systems firm BCS Group, is selling an 80 per cent stake to Japanese rival Daifuku. POSCO Energy to Build Second Power Plant in Vietnam (03/11/2014) POSCO Energy will strengthen its presence in Vietnam by setting out to build a second coal-fired power plant in Ba Che District following one in Mong Duong, both in Quang Ninh Province located along the northeastern coast. APEC told to utilise funding pools for more investments (03/11/2014) FUNDING pools from regional savings need to be properly mobilised to support the flow of investment to long-term assets and financing for infrastructure, the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) said. Korean semiconductor giant gears up for expansion (03/11/2014) For every smart gadget, computer, flat-screen monitor, and television set, there’s a semiconductor that is essential to run these sophisticated electronic devices.
Kewpie starts manufacturing and sale of seasonings in Indonesia (03/11/2014) Kewpie Indonesia, a joint venture between Mitsubishi Corp and the Kewpie Group, on Monday began selling mayonnaise, dressings and other seasonings in Indonesia.
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Facilitating Vietnamese investment in Laos (03/11/2014) Laos and Vietnamese Government leaders have discussed measures to remove a number of obstacles for Vietnamese firms operating in Laos. Hyundai, Kia to Hit Record Sales in BRICs (03/11/2014) Hyundai and its affiliate Kia are expected to set record sales in the BRICs markets this year. Brunei, M’sia to fast-track strategic alliance accords (03/11/2014) Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia have expressed satisfaction with the progress of the implementation of the Exchange of Letters signed in 2009 to pave the way for a strategic bilateral partnership. Australian firm eyeing up Cambodian casino (03/11/2014) An Australian-listed gaming company is considering purchasing a Cambodian casino. Chinese group to build Mexico's bullet train (03/11/2014) Mexico's government has picked a Chinese-led consortium to build the first bullet train in Latin America after the group was the only bidder for the Mexico City-Queretaro project. Cattle farmers urged to tap foreign market (05/11/2014) With Australia close to announcing a live cattle export deal with China, Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce says it's crucial that farmers are able to tap into a premium overseas market. Chile eyes seafood market in China (05/11/2014) Chile is set to sign seafood treaties with China at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Beijing to further facilitate Chilean seafood imports to China, Chilean officials said Wednesday.
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Japanese company Tama Home to build houses in India in JV; to invest Rs 6,000 cr (05/11/2014) In the first Japanese entry into the Indian property market, Tama Home today announced construction of 12-18 projects at an investment of Rs 6,000 crore in partnership with another firm. Samsung Electronics Slips to No. 2 in China’s Smartphone Brand Power Index (05/11/2014) Samsung Electronics was overtaken by Apple in China’s smartphone brand power index.According to the China Brand Power Index (C-BPI) for 2014 released by the China Brand Research Center on November 4, Samsung Electronics ranked No. 2 in the mobile category. Apple was positioned at the top. Macquarie ramps up Latin America push (05/11/2014) Macquarie Group is ramping up its push into Latin America with the development of a new investment corporation in the region. Big Taiwan firm eyeing PH (06/11/2014) Foxconn Technology Group of Taiwan, considered the world’s largest electronics contractor, plans to set up operations in the Philippines, the Manila Cultural and Economic Office said Thursday. Textile plant to be built in Vinh Phuc industrial park (06/11/2014) Singapore's TAL Apparel Company has got the Vinh Phuc People's Committee's approval for constructing a US$50-million textile plant in the provincial Ba Thien II Industrial Park. Mexico cancels Chinese bullet train deal (06/11/2014) Mexico abruptly withdrew a multi-billion-dollar contract on Thursday that it had awarded to a Chinese-led consortium to build the country's first bullet train, AFP reported on Friday. Singapore fund investing in Emperador (06/11/2014) Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund has agreed to buy an 11.76-percent stake in Emperador Inc. for P22 billion, the liquor company said Friday.
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Struggling in India, Toyota asks Daihatsu minicar unit to help (06/11/2014) Toyota Motor Corp. is struggling to crack the affordable end of India's car market and has called on mini-car affiliate Daihatsu for help--a tacit admission that the Japanese autos giant doesn't always get it right in emerging markets. Super Lao - Vietnam oil project in pipeline (06/11/2014) Construction is planned to start next year on a bonded warehouse and a 290 kilometre oil pipeline from Khammuan province in Laos to Hon La Island, Quang Binh province in central Vietnam following a feasibility study. Brazil’s Vale opens US$1.37b iron ore centre in Malaysia (06/11/2014) Brazil’s diversified metals and mining giant Vale S.A. had officially opened its iron ore distribution centre in Malaysia, which will be its strategic distribution hub to customers in Asia. India's leader to travel down under, to also visit Myanmar and Fiji (06/11/2014) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Myanmar, Australia and Fiji next week, where he will participate in various summits and bilateral meetings. Australian uranium set for India (18/11/2014) AUSTRALIA’S uranium industry is aiming to make trial shipments to India next year as the emerging Asian economic powerhouse looks to shore up new energy supplies. Room for more business between Brunei, Indonesia (18/11/2014) The Indonesian Ambassador to Brunei yesterday called for more development and growth in the field of economics between Brunei and Indonesia following a business meeting. Workshop explores (18/11/2014)
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Move to make Thailand Asean trade hub (18/11/2014) The Ministry of Finance will propose to the Cabinet this month measures that aim to help Thailand become Asean's international trading headquarters in accordance with a government policy that Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs MR Pridiyathorn Devakul is trying to expedite. India-Australia trade deal in train (18/11/2014) Australian exporters to India could reap a windfall with a free trade agreement and a uranium deal on the cards for 2015. Malaysia, Singapore should develop Asian LNG hub (19/11/2014) Malaysia and Singapore need to develop an Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub as a platform to provide an economically. Indonesian firms keen on local tie-ups (21/11/2014) Indonesian boutique and clothing entrepreneurs are keen to seek local partnerships to market their handmade products due to cultural similarities between their country and Brunei. India asks Chinese companies to set up manufacturing units (26/11/2014) India today asked Chinese companies to invest here and set up manufacturing units to help bridge the widening trade gap between the countries, which stood at $36 billion in 2013-14. Conference on Vietnam-China fishery co-operation opens in Hai Phong (26/11/2014) A conference on the inspection work of the implementation of the Vietnam-China Agreement on Fishery Co-operation in the Tonkin Gulf was held in the northern port city of Hai Phong. Thai PM visits Laos, Vietnam today through Friday (26/11/2014) Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha today starts three-day official visit to Laos and Vietnam to boost relations with both countries.
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Honda completes construction of wind power plant in Brazil (27/11/2014) Honda Motor Co. has completed the construction of its wind power plant in Brazil to generate electricity matching the amount needed for the automaker’s four-wheel vehicle production in the country. China vows to further deepen cooperation with SAARC (27/11/2014) China said on Friday it is willing to work with the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) to further enhance ties. Thai enterprises seek investment opportunities in Vietnam (27/11/2014) Nearly 200 small and medium-sized enterprises from Thailand were introduced to the opportunities and challenges of trade and investment in Vietnam at a seminar held by the Vietnamese Embassy and Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) in Bangkok on November 27.
Chinese trade deal for city firm (02/12/2014) A Dunedin company has secured a significant trade deal exporting to Shanghai, and more are predicted to follow as the city's relationship with China continues to grow, the Dunedin City Council says. Japan should participate in Make in India initiative' (03/12/2014) New Delhi: India and Japan are natural partners in information and communication technology (ICT) and Japanese companies should take part in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Make in India initiative, Communications and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said here Wednesday. Firmas taiwanesas ponen ojos en mercado chino de UAV (03/12/2014) Las empresas taiwanesas están poniendo sus ojos en el creciente mercado de drones o vehículos aéreos no tripulados (UAV, siglas en inglés) de China y están estableciendo oficinas de ventas en el continente chino para buscar las oportunidades comerciales, informó el periódico Economic Daily News.
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Trade with Asean to touch $100 billion next year (10/12/2014) The two-way trade between India and Asean are expected to double from the current level of $ 80 billion by 2022 even as it is expected to touch $ 100 billion by next year on account of increasing commercial engagement between the two sides. Estado mexicano acoge con agrado inversiones de Taiwán (12/12/2014) Rubén Moreira Valdez, gobernador del estado de Coahuila, México, expresó recientemente su deseo de que más comerciantes taiwaneses pudieran hacer inversiones en su estado, aprovechando los abundantes recursos naturales y sanas condiciones de inversiones en su estado. Korea-China FTA to create $28bn worth of economic benefits: Citibank (19/12/2014) A free trade deal between South Korea and China is expected to yield about $28.6 billion (30 trillion won) worth of economic benefit in the next 10 years, Citibank analysts said on Tuesday. China, Thailand sign MoU on railway cooperation (19/12/2014) China and Thailand signed Friday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on railway cooperation. Following a bilateral meeting, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha witnessed the signing ceremony at the Thai Government House. Mizuho Bank, China’s Fujian province reach business cooperation agreement (19/12/2014) Mizuho Bank Ltd. said that it has entered a business cooperation agreement with the Commerce Department in China’s Fujian province to help Japanese companies make inroads and expand business there. GMS leaders to meet in Bangkok (19/12/2014) Leaders of six countries – Laos, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam will meet in Bangkok at the 5th Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) Summit from December 19-20.
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China, Thailand eye closer agriculture, railway cooperation (19/12/2014) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (L) meets with Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha in Bangkok, Thailand, Dec. 19, 2014. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen) by Xinhua Writers Zhang Chunxiao, Yu Zheng, Tian DongdongBANGKOK, Dec. 19 (Xinhua)
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