CALD |
CALD-LI Conference Logo Liberalism: Promoting Growth, Reducing Inequality October 16 2014
“The logo symbolises the need to address inequality by forging liberal institutions and policies that promote economic growth and human development. Liberalism, with its emphasis on the individual, is represented by the human figures, which are shaped as a stylised bar graph. The upward arrow that connects them highlights how liberalism can lift people out of poverty and promote universal growth. The skyline in the background draws attention to the venue of the conference – Hong Kong – hailed as one of the world’s economic and financial centres.” |
FRIEDRICH NAUMANN FOUNDATION |
Freedom Run and Freedom Song Contest October 20 2014 Freedom Run and Freedom Song contest in Pasay City, Sunday October 19th 2014, organised by the Friedrich Naumann Sitftung fuer die Freiheit, Philippine Office. It features Dingdong Dantes, Noel Cabangon, Gang Badoy, Cathy Go, Erin Tañada, Neric Acosta, Mel Sarmiento, Gladys Sta. Rita, Adrian Martinez, Jy Dela Rosa, Marge Martin, Bingo Salvador and many others. This is not an official FNF video. 33 Government Agencies Join Anti-Corruption Run “The reception not only from government, but also ordinary citizens is spectacular. We sold out all our race kits two weeks before the run so we unfortunately had to turn down participants,” said Jules Maaten, Country Director of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), a German foundation who is organizing the event, in cooperation with the Pasay City local government and Integrity Initiative. Army Vows to Run Against Corruption A total of 100 soldiers from the Philippine Army will participate in the “I am Free From Corruption” freedom run on October 19 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex in Pasay City. |
HONGKONG |
Violent Clashes Between Police and Demonstrators Erupt in Hong Kong October 15 2014 In the most intense confrontation since the early days of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests, hundreds of police officers used pepper spray in the early hours of Wednesday to scatter hundreds of demonstrators who had barricaded a harbor-front road overnight. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/15/world/asia/hong-kong-protests.html?_r=0 |
INDONESIA |
Joko Widodo ‘Man of the People’ to become Indonesia’s President October 20 2014 The next president of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, comes into office with the high hopes of his supporters hungry for reform, and a pledge to give the world’s third biggest democracy a new form of politics. KPK Confirms Jokowi’s Squeaky-Clean Track Record The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) cleared president-elect Joko “Jokowi” Widodo of three graft allegations on Tuesday, rejecting calls to investigate the Jakarta governor. On Monday, October 20, a man who grew up in poverty in a small provincial town will be inaugurated president of the world’s third largest democracy. The New Face of Indonesian Democracy The passenger sitting in 42K, deep in economy class, orders a cup of milk from the flight attendant, then leans against the window for a nap. Far below, as Garuda Indonesia Flight GA 226 heads east toward the Indonesian heartland city of Solo, an angry mountain sends a vermilion blaze into the night sky, just another eruption in a country with the most active volcanoes on earth. A little girl named Shakira slowly makes her way to the bathrooms at the back of the plane, checking out each traveler with the forthright stare of a 5-year-old. She glances at the sleeping figure, then points, like an overexcited tourist on safari. “It’s Mr. Jokowi,” she says, delighted at her discovery. “He’s on the plane with me.”
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SINGAPORE |
Dr. Chee Soon Juan to Speak at the International Legal Conference on Freedom of Expression October 16 2014 Singapore, 14th October 2014 – The Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) Secretary-General Dr Chee Soon Juan will speak at this year’s International Bar Association’s (IBA) Rule of Law Symposium in Tokyo on 24 October.
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INDONESIA |
Hasto Krisyanto Appointed as PDI-P Acting Secretary General November 3 2014Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri has appointed deputy secretary-general Hasto Kristiyanto as acting secretary general of the party, replacing Tjahjo Kumolo, who has been installed by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as Home Minister. http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/10/31/hasto-krisyanto-appointed-pdi-p-acting-secretary-general.html Indonesia President Appoints Technocrats to Top Economic Post Indonesia’s new president on Sunday named professional technocrats to lead the top economic ministries and implement much-needed reforms that address costly fuel subsidies, cooling investment and creaky infrastructure in Southeast Asia’s biggest economy. Indonesian Leader in Global Spotlight In his previous life as a small-time furniture exporter and exhibitor, Joko Widodo was used to erecting stages. But in early November, just days after being sworn in as the president of Indonesia, he will now be sharing a stage with the world’s most powerful leaders.
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TAIWAN |
Chen Shui-bian Deserves Parole for Health: Rally October 21 2014 More than 100 supporters of former president Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) marched through Taipei yesterday, highlighting their demand that the government uphold his human rights. ELECTIONS: Region’s industries need support: DPP Candidate DPP Members Invites LI Members for Study Visit At the invitation of LI full member, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), LI members and delegates of the 193rdExecutive Committee meeting are extended an exclusive opportunity to join an election mission to Taiwan from 3-6 November 2014. |
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