FRIEDRICH NAUMANN FOUNDATION |
EU FDI in PHL to Double in Five Years May 14 2014 “Today is the moment for Europeans to invest in the Philippines. The country is making good progress and is putting itself more on the map of European companies. Let’s aim for a doubling of EU FDI in the next five years,” said Ambassador Guy Ledoux of the European Union (EU) Delegation at a forum entitled Foreign Direct Investments (FDI): Engine for Job Growth on 13 May 2014 held at The Mind Museum, Bonifacio Global City. Inequality in Thailand is an issue that has led many government organisations and both local, as well as international, non-governmental organisations taking leading roles in facilitating equal access to fair justice and equal opportunity amongst Thai citizens.
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BURMA |
EU Launches Dialogues with Myanmar May 14 2014 European Union foreign ministers agreed Monday to hold regular discussions on human rights issues with Myanmar and help bring the former pariah state into line with international standards. http://www.bangkokpost.com/ Myanmar Showcases Reforms, and Capital, at Regional Meet May 12 2014 Myanmar paraded its once-isolated capital to international leaders over the weekend, hosting a landmark summit of Southeast Asia’s regional bloc as reforms see the country strut onto the world stage. |
INDONESIA |
More Political Parties join Jokowi Coalition ahead of Elections May 12 2014 Indonesian presidential frontrunner Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has joined hands with the country’s most popular Islamic party, cementing the surprise resurgence of Muslim parties in this year’s election and possibly renewing their voice in the new government. http://www.themalaymailonline. Indonesian Opposition Party Wins Election, Eyes Coalition for Jokowi Final results from Indonesia’s legislative election confirmed on Friday that the main opposition party had won, but failed to secure enough votes to put forward its presidential candidate Joko “Jokowi” Widodo without a coalition. Indonesia Races to Count Parliamentary Poll Results |
TAIWAN |
DPP Voices Concern Over Pre-June 4 Clampdown in PRC May 11 2014 The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) yesterday expressed concern over Beijing’s detention and conviction of several dissidents before the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. http://www.taipeitimes.com/ |
PHILIPPINES |
Fast Facts: The World Economic Forum May 14 2013 The Philippines accepted the offer to host this year the 23rd World Economic Forum (WEF) on East Asia. The forum will be held on May 21 to 23, and is expected to showcase the growth story of the Philippines, once the “sick man of Asia” and now the fastest-growing economy in the region. http://www.rappler.com/ |
THAILAND |
ASEAN Urges ‘Peaceful Resolution’ to Thai Crisis May 12 2014 Southeast Asia’s regional bloc called Sunday, May 11, for a “peaceful resolution” to the political crisis gripping Thailand, days after a controversial court ruling removed prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra from power. http://www.rapple`r.com/world/ Thailand Court ousts PM Yingluck Shinawatra A Thai court has ordered Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and several cabinet ministers to step down.
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LIBERAL INTERNATIONAL |
Thai Court Ruling ‘Straight Forward, Precise and Concise’, say LI Vice President May 14 2014 Speaking exclusively to Liberal International as news broke that Thailand’s Prime Minister had been ordered to step down by the Constitutional Court, LI Vice President on the Bureau, Kasit Piromya, or LI full member Democrat Party, praised the Court’s decision and condemned the former PM’s abuse of authority. Liberal Parliamentarians’ Meeting: Registration Deadlines Announced |
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