BEIJING, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) — Financial cooperation will bring new growth momentum to Asian countries, given that although there have been visible outcomes in this field, the scale is limited, according to specialists. “The low-hanging fruit has already been picked in Asian regional cooperation after years of development,” said China’s Vice Finance Minister Shi Yaobin at a seminar held in… Read more »
MANILA, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte voiced aversion on Tuesday to the presence of foreign troops in the Philippines, saying the country’s constitution dictates that the Philippines pursue an independent foreign policy. At the news conference before departing for Tokyo where he is making a three-day visit, Duterte said his country does not have to “dovetail what… Read more »
VIENTIANE, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) — The economy of Laos will grow 7 percent next year thanks to the growth of energy sector, Lao Minister of Planning and Investment Souphanh Keomixay told the parliament. Industrial sector will grow by 8.9 percent and will contribute 37.2 percent of GDP, and the energy sector will undergo considerable growth, with several hydropower plants set… Read more »
TOKYO, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte wrapped up his visit to Japan on Thursday, seeking economic support from Tokyo but still vexing its long-time ally of U.S. with his blistering remarks. During Duterte’s three-day visit, Japan and the Philippines have agreed to enhance cooperation, with Tokyo in an apparent effort to woo Manila back to “the U.S.-Japan… Read more »
Two of the articles I posted this time around, focus on China’s diplomatic relations, and their cooperation withing neighboring nations, in a time that seems to be wrought with terrorism abound. As tensions continue to flare in the middle east, with dozens of individual conflicts occurring amongst one another, all actors on the world’s stage feel the strain that these… Read more »
BEIJING, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) — China and India on Tuesday held their first dialogue on counterterrorism and security. The two sides exchanged opinions on the international and regional security situation and their respective anti-terrorism systems, mechanisms and legislation.
NAY PYI TAW, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) — China and Myanmar have vowed to strengthen law enforcement and security cooperation. The 5th meeting of Law Enforcement and Security Cooperation was held in Nay Pyi Taw on Tuesday, co-chaired by visiting Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Guo Shengkun and Myanmar Minister of Home Affairs Kyaw Swe.
MANILA, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) — The Philippine government is eyeing an additional 1 trillion pesos (20.7 billion U.S. dollars) for public investments annually with comprehensive tax reform measures that it has been pushing in Congress, a senior government official said Monday. Department of Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said if this is achieved, some 10 million Filipinos could be freed… Read more »
MELBOURNE, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) — Australia could soon have its own 1,000-kilometer per hour train running from Melbourne to Sydney. The U.S. company which has developed a futuristic high-speed rail link has identified Australia and the route between its two largest cities as an ideal etc etc etc (think we need a bridging par between intro and Elon Musk ….)… Read more »
Nuclear Power. Interesting how when two words are put together, can have such a heavy impact on a person. These two words in specific, “nuclear power” have the potential to touch millions of lives in two drastically different ways, one of destruction, the other being providing the most efficient way of fueling our lives. The more common association that is… Read more »