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Seminar sheds light on Russia – ASEAN cooperation in Asia-Pacific
17/10/2021
A seminar on Russia and ASEAN in Asia-Pacific: dynamics of cooperation, regional processes and global context was held in Moscow on October 15 to mark the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Russia-ASEAN dialogue relations and the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.
CEO of Siemens AG is chairman of German Economic Commission for Asia and the Pacific
CEO of Siemens AG is chairman of German Economic Commission for Asia and the Pacific
15:59 19/10/2021
(CPV) - Roland Busch, 56, CEO of Siemens AG, took over the leadership of the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business (APA) from Siemens Energy AG Supervisory Board Chairman Joe Kaeser on October 13, 2021.
Vietnam highlights importance of peaceful dialogue in Kosovo
Vietnam highlights importance of peaceful dialogue in Kosovo
10:37 17/10/2021
Vietnam underscored the importance of dialogue and the search for long-term peace solutions for Kosovo during an UN Security Council (UNSC) meeting of the UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) on October 15.
Regional countries extends preventative measures to combat COVID-19
Regional countries extends preventative measures to combat COVID-19
11:02 16/10/2021
The administration of Cambodia's Phnom Penh capital on the evening of October 14 continued extending administrative measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 from October 15 to 28.
ADB raises 2019–2030 climate finance ambition to USD100 billion
ADB raises 2019–2030 climate finance ambition to USD100 billion
15:44 13/10/2021
(CPV) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today announced it is elevating its ambition to deliver climate financing to its developing member countries (DMCs) to $100 billion from 2019-2030.
Thailand
Thailand's fruit exports increase sharply
16:04 11/10/2021
Thailand's fruit export between January and August this year generated 169 billion THB (about 5 billion USD), an increase of 46 percent year-on-year, according to the Thai Ministry of Commerce.
Eighth ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Minerals wraps up
Eighth ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Minerals wraps up
15:44 09/10/2021
The 8th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Minerals (AMMin 8), which took place in form of teleconference, concluded on October 8, issuing a joint statement on the ASEAN Minerals Cooperation Action Plan (AMCAP).
Singapore, US seal deal to implement growth and innovation partnership
Singapore, US seal deal to implement growth and innovation partnership
15:16 09/10/2021
Singapore and the US have signed an agreement to implement the US-Singapore Partnership for Growth and Innovation in order to strengthen collaboration on trade and investment between the two countries, the Singaporean Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said in a news release on October 8.
Expo 2020 Dubai opens as a future city blueprint, digitalized with Siemens technology
Expo 2020 Dubai opens as a future city blueprint, digitalized with Siemens technology
16:34 08/10/2021
(CPV) - Expo 2020 Dubai has opened to the world, with Siemens providing technology to ensure the site’s buildings and other infrastructure become part of a lasting legacy.
Malaysia protests China’s violation of waters
Malaysia protests China’s violation of waters
09:54 06/10/2021
The Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called in Ambassador of China Ouyang Yujing to convey Malaysia’s position and protest against the presence and activities of Chinese vessels in its waters.
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