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German foreign minister grateful for Philippine health workers
Germany is grateful to Filipinos, especially in the health sector, for their important work in strengthening Germany’s health sector, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said......»»
Philippines-Swiss ties get boost after foreign minister’s visit
The Philippines is looking forward to having stronger relations with Switzerland following Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis’ visit to Manila on Thursday......»»
Swiss minister arrives today
Switzerland’s top diplomat will arrive in the Philippines tomorrow, the first time that a Swiss foreign minister will visit the country since 2008, the Department of Foreign Affairs has announced......»»
Saudis could recognize Israel if Palestinian issue resolved – foreign minister
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says securing regional peace through the creation of a Palestinian state is 'something we have been indeed working on with the US administration, and it is more relevant in the context of Gaza'.....»»
China Says Philippine Vessel Illegally Landed on Disputed Atoll
SHANGHAI - China said Saturday a small civilian vessel from the Philippines had 'illegally placed itself on the beach' of an atoll in the South China Sea that both countries claim.The vessel, which landed on the Spratly Islands atoll on Friday, was there for supply purposes, the China coast guard posted on the Weixin platform.The Philippines' coast guard, national security council and foreign ministry did.....»»
China Says Philippine Vessel Illegally Landed on Disputed Atoll
SHANGHAI - China said Saturday a small civilian vessel from the Philippines had 'illegally placed itself on the beach' of an atoll in the South China Sea that both countries claim.The vessel, which landed on the Spratly Islands atoll on Friday, was there for supply purposes, the China coast guard posted on the Weixin platform.The Philippines' coast guard, national security council and foreign ministry did.....»»
Philippines, Japan, US foreign officials prepare for tri-summit
As the Philippines prepares for a trilateral summit with Japan and the US on April 11, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro met on Thursday in Tokyo with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Okano Masataka and US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell to discuss regional security issues and economic cooperation......»»
Australia, Britain Criticize China for Actions in Hong Kong
SYDNEY - Australia and Britain on Friday criticized China for its actions in Hong Kong and the South China Sea and its support of Russia, after a meeting in which London and Canberra deepened their security ties.The two countries called out 'recent unsafe and destabilizing behavior by China's vessels against Philippine vessels and crew near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea,' in a statement that contain.....»»
China says it opposes Philippine construction on Nansha Islands
China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction activity on the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands that it invaded and illegally occupied, a spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry said Thursday. "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, which is fully backed by historical and legal evidence," Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the.....»»
China says it opposes Philippine construction on Nansha Islands
China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction activity on the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands that it invaded and illegally occupied, a spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry said Thursday. "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, which is fully backed by historical and legal evidence," Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the.....»»
China launches Southeast Asia outreach amid tensions with Philippines
Taipei, Taiwan - China launched a fresh round of diplomatic outreach to Southeast Asia this week, as Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto Monday and foreign ministers from Laos, Vietnam and East Timor began to arrive in Beijing Tuesday.The diplomatic charm offensive comes amid territorial disputes between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, and efforts by t.....»»
PM s Prizes for Space to showcase sector s talent
The Government is recognising the innovative and rising talent in New Zealand's growing space sector, with the Prime Minister and Space Minister Judith Collins announcing the new Prime Minister's Prizes for Space today."New Zealand has a growing reputation as a high-value partner for space missions and research. I am excited to announce these prizes which will help foster talent, which plays an important role in.....»»
China gets increasingly rambunctious in South China Sea
Hong Kong, April 1 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping, as part of his hardening stance against the Philippines, has obviously instructed agencies like the China Coast Guard (CCG), which is directly under his command, to demonstrate greater vigor in the South China Sea. Indeed, Second Thomas Shoal has emerged as a potent flashpoint in the South China Sea, a submerged reef situated 194km west of the Philippine island of Palawan. Th.....»»
China coastguard uses water cannons against Philippine ships in South China Sea
MANILA/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s coastguard said it had taken measures against Philippine vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday, while the Philippines decried the moves, including the use of water cannons, as “irresponsible and provocative”. China’s actions led to “significant damage” and injury to personnel on a civilian boat hired to resupply.....»»
German FM: Rising tensions in SCS a concern for Europe
Rising tensions in the region and China’s dangerous actions against the Philippines as well as developments in the South China Sea are of concern for Europe, Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said yesterday......»»
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu inaugurates 22 new branches of HPSCB; launches two new schemes
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 6 (ANI): Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu virtually inaugurated 22 new branches of the Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank (HPSCB) on Wednesday. According to an official release from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), "CM Sukhu launched two new schemes, the 'One-Time Resolution Scheme' and a Loan Scheme for developing high-density apple orchards."The Chief Minister also la.....»»
Economic Watch: China s travel boom buoys global expectations
BEIJING, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- As the eight-day Spring Festival holiday draws closer, global tourist destinations are keen to attract Chinese holidaymakers, with high hopes for a tourism boom. In a video message last week, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin extended a warm welcome to Chinese tourists, as they had been the largest source of inbound tourism for the country. The prime minister expressed hopes that C.....»»
China urges Philippines not to play with fire on Taiwan question
The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday urged the Philippines not to "play with fire" on the Taiwan question. According to reports, the Philippines' defense chief has ordered the military to boost the number of troops and structures on the Batanes islands which are less than 200 km from China's Taiwan region. In response at a daily press briefing, Wang Wenbin, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Minis.....»»
China urges Philippines not to play with fire on Taiwan question
The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday urged the Philippines not to "play with fire" on the Taiwan question. According to reports, the Philippines' defense chief has ordered the military to boost the number of troops and structures on the Batanes islands which are less than 200 km from China's Taiwan region. In response at a daily press briefing, Wang Wenbin, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Minis.....»»
Philippines foreign investments yield net outflows in March
MANILA, May 1 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' foreign investments yielded net outflows of 236 million U.S. dollars in March, the Philippine central bank said Wednesday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the foreign investment transactions in March resulted from the 1.6 billion dollars in gross outflows and 1.4 billion dollars in gross inflows for the month. "The recorded net outflows are a reversal.....»»