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Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 11

SEOUL -- South Korea's export fell in double digits in the first 10 days of March due to fewer business days, customs office data showed Monday. Export came to 13.54 billion U.S. dollars in the 10 days, down 13.4 percent compared to the same period of last year, according to Korea Customs Service. (South Korea-Exports) - - - - VIENTIANE -- Participants in the 30th ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Thousands of global leaders gathered in South Korea for building institutional peace

More than 1,800 people from 121 countries, including the United States, the Philippines, Ukraine, South Africa, Pakistan, Thailand, Romania, and India, attended the 9th Anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit held in Incheon, South Korea from September 18th to 21st......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

EAM Jaishankar speaks to US State Secy Blinken, two leaders share concern over growing tensions in Red Sea

Washington, DC [US], January 12 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday spoke with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller informed on Thursday, adding that the two leaders discussed the recent attacks on merchant ships by the Yemen-backed Houthi groups in the Red Sea. The two leaders also reaffirmed their maritime cooperation in the region, the State Departmen.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

EAM Jaishankar speaks to US State Secy Blinken, two leaders share concern over growing tensions in Red Sea

Washington, DC [US], January 12 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday spoke with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller informed on Thursday, adding that the two leaders discussed the recent attacks on merchant ships by the Yemen-backed Houthi groups in the Red Sea. The two leaders also reaffirmed their maritime cooperation in the region, the State Departmen.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Israels war cabinet meets as western leaders urge restraint over Iranian attack

‘The Daily Guardian’ is excited to announce a limited-time offer for our readers to access unlimited FT journalism for only $1 for 4 weeks. This.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

PH, France to start VFA talks in May

The Philippines and France might start talking formally next month about a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). This agreement would let their militaries do joint exercises in the Philippines. Ambassador Marie Fontanel, the top French diplomat in Manila, said at a briefing on Thursday that they’re currently drafting the agreement and getting ready for negotiations, possibly.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

US top diplomat for East Asia to visit China amid tensions in South China Sea

Washington, DC [US], April 14 (ANI): US Assistant State Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink is set to begin his visit to China today (Sunday) to meet Chinese officials as part of ongoing efforts to maintain open lines of communication between the two countries. The US official, Kritenbrink, will be on his visit to China from April 14 to 16. "Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Canada extends helping hand to Philippines in tackling cybersecurity

The Canadian government has expressed willingness to help the Philippines address cybersecurity threats, its top diplomat to the country said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

PBBM – our super top diplomat

Professor Richard Heydarian, a widely read and respected columnist, wrote an opinion piece that in essence articulated some of the many things I had wanted to write about President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and how he has performed in the one-and-a-half year that he has been in office......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Germany’s top diplomat visits Philippines

German Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will arrive in the country today to meet with President Marcos and Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

PPP mode draws interest from Swedish businesses

Businesses in Sweden are open to investing in the Philippines via public-private partnerships amid improving macroeconomic fundamentals and business climate......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

EJ sputters to ninth in world indoor meet

There’s a reason why Swedish titan Armand Duplantis is the best pole-vaulter in the world......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Philippines, Sweden discuss South China Sea, defense cooperation

Swedish State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Jan Knutsson also discussed climate change, the war in Ukraine and cross-strait tensions with Defense Undersecretary Irineo Espino. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Sustainability is good business – Ikea Philippines

Ikano Retail, franchisee of Swedish label Ikea in the Philippines, recently released an overview of its sustainability direction and a report card on its performance toward 2025 sustainability targets – ranging from sustainable product sales in their stores and gender balance in the workplaces to a full accounting of its carbon emissions. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America. Clouds may spoil the view

Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America. Clouds may spoil the view.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America. Clouds may spoil the view

Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America. Clouds may spoil the view.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Cebu bus terminals: 100,000 passengers expected on March 27

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 100,000 passengers are expected to flock to two of the biggest bus terminals here in Cebu for the Holy Week this year. As early as 7 a.m. on Holy Wednesday, dozens already queued for buses at the Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT) in the North Reclamation Area. READ MORE:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Authorities verifying 13 dead in North Cotabato road mishap

Authorities are still verifying the 13 fatalities in a vehicular accident involving a passenger van that collided with a dump truck along the National Highway in Barangay Luhong, Antipas, around 12:15 p.m. in North Cotabato on March 25, 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

USC NABC Finals unwraps on Sunday

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The much-awaited finals of the “The Last Dance” North Alumni Basketball Club (NABC) Congressman Bingo Bagtik Matugas Cup of the University of San Carlos (USC) will fire off this weekend at the USC North Campus gymnasium. Four of NABC’s divisions will clash in the finals to determine the champions for this.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024