Pacific Intergovernmental Organizations

China:APEC business advisory council recognises role of SME's

fibre2fashion.com     8 hrs ago          

In the era of globalization, says the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), small businesses matter. Coming together for the first time since the collapse of WTO Doha Round negotiations, an elite group of some of the most...                    

Pacific Island NGO Leaders In NZ

scoop.co.nz     13 hrs ago          

Auckland, New Zealand (7 August, 2008) − The Sixth Triennial Council Meeting of the Pacific Islands Association of Non Government Organisations (PIANGO) is set to kick off here in Aoteroa this weekend. The meeting, to run for...                    

Three In Running For Forum Secretary General

pacificislands.cc     yesterday          

Wednesday: August 06, 2008 The Forum Chair, and Prime Minister of Tonga, Dr. Fred Vaka’uta Sevele, has written to the Forum Leaders informing them that three nominations were received for the post of Secretary General of the...                    

Yet another topsy-turvy view of Asia from Down Under

thestar.com.my     yesterday          

AUSTRALIA is making its biggest push yet for leadership in the “Asia-Pacific region.” In 1983, premier Bob Hawke made known that Australia’s future depended more on trade with Asia. After Keating left office, his “Australia is...                    

Chaser would 'sell out' for Kerri-Anne

brisbanetimes.com.au     yesterday          

The Chaser's Chas Licciardello has revealed what it would take for the comedy team to jump ship to a commercial network: a hot night with Kerri-Anne Kennerley. Wanted property following their APEC stunt, the team behind the...                    

APEC ministers back need for reform in tough times

yahoo.com     Aug 5, 2008   5 related          

MELBOURNE, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Global economic turmoil should spur, rather than stop, Asia-Pacific nations from taking steps to make their economies more productive and competitive, finance ministers agreed at a two-day...                    

Australian PM to visit NZ

newzealandnews.net     Aug 5, 2008   5 related          

Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd would visit Auckland on 19 August to participate in a trans-Tasman climate change conference. “I am looking forward to welcoming Kevin Rudd to...                    

Indonesia welcomes foreign students keen to learn more

xinhuanet.com     Aug 5, 2008   1 related          

JAKARTA, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirayuda commended foreign recipients of this year's Indonesian Arts and Culture Scholarships for their interest in the Indonesian culture and people, the local...                    

(UPDATE) Gov't to raise up to $750 million in debt issue

inquirer.net     Aug 5, 2008   2 related          

MELBOURNE, Australia -- The government plans to raise up to $750 million in a sovereign debt issue and sell its stake in oil refiner Petron by the end of this year to help cover P75 billion ($1.7 billion) in extra spending,...                    

Peru: Cusco meeting on measures to reduce trade costs within APEC

livinginperu.com     Aug 4, 2008   1 related          

Category: APEC PERU 2008 The APEC Sub-Committee on Standards and Conformance Meeting, which will be held in Cusco from August 12 – 13, will discuss the adoption of strategies to harmonize technical standards within the ...                    

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