CALD News You Can Use Week 8 – 14 of May 2014

May 14, 2014 4:59 am Published by Leave your thoughts

 

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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.
http://www.fnf.org.ph/news/fnfnews.php?id=118&article=EU_FDI_in_PHL_to_Double_in_Five_Years

Visiting Programme – Promoting Equality and Justice in Society
May 9 2014

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.
http://www.fnfasia.org/visiting-programme-promoting-equality-and-justice-in-society/

 


Dr. Rainer Adam, FNF Southeast and East Asia Regional Director, recently met with Hasto Kristianto, Deputy Secretary General of Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) in Jakarta.
May 8 2014

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/most-recent/409423/eu-launches-human-rights-dialogue-with-myanmar

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.
http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/national-news/nay-pyi-taw/10315-myanmar-showcases-reforms-and-capital-at-regional-meet.html

NLD and 88 Combines Forces
May 12 2014

The National League for Democracy has joined forces with the 88 Generation student movement to drum up public support for changes in the 2008 Constitution that would enable NLD leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to become president of Myanmar.
http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/national-news/10281-nld-and-88-combine-forces.html

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.com/world/article/more-political-parties-join-jokowi-coalition-ahead-of-elections

Indonesian Opposition Party Wins Election, Eyes Coalition for Jokowi
May 12 2014

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.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/05/09/us-indonesia-election-idUSBREA480QZ20140509

Indonesia Races to Count Parliamentary Poll Results
May 9 2014

Indonesian officials raced against time Friday, May 9, to finish counting votes from last month’s legislative polls before a midnight deadline, as fears grew the announcement of the results may have to be delayed.
http://www.rappler.com/world/specials/southeast-asia/57643-indonesia-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/News/taiwan/archives/2014/05/10/2003590012

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/business/economy-watch/57842-fast-facts-world-economic-forum

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/regions/asia-pacific/57779-asean-thailand-peaceful-resolution

Thailand Court ousts PM Yingluck Shinawatra
May 8 2014

A Thai court has ordered Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and several cabinet ministers to step down.
The Constitutional Court ruled that Ms Yingluck acted illegally when she transferred her national security head.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-27292633

 

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.
http://www.liberal-international.org/site/Thai_court_ruling_straight_forward_precise_and_concise_says_LI_Vice_President.html

Liberal Parliamentarians’ Meeting: Registration Deadlines Announced
May 14 2014

The LI Human Rights Committee is pleased to announce the registration details for its second annual meeting which this year will take place on 12 June at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) headquarters coinciding with the 26thSession of the Council.
http://www.liberal-international.org/site/Liberal_parliamentarians_meeting_registration_deadlines_announced.html

 

 

 

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