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Tourism development possible: Qalovaki
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
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Tourism development possible: Qalovaki - Fiji Times Online
Tourism development possible: Qalovaki
First phase of Tonga mineral exploration begins
Saturday, March 29th, 2008
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First phase of Tonga mineral exploration begins
NAUTILUS Minerals Inc. started the first stage of its mineral exploration for high-grade minerals in Tongan waters today.The Country Manager of Nautilus Minerals in Tonga, Paula Taumoepeau, said that an exploration ship the Kilo Moana from the Hawaii Institute of Geophysics and Planetology of the University of Hawaii arrived at the Port of Nuku’alofa on March 22 to conduct surveys.
Heed Experience of other East Asian Countries with Japan Trade Deals, Solons Urged
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
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Heed Experience of other East Asian Countries with Japan Trade Deals, Solons Urged | Bulatlat
Amid the current political noise brought about by the Arroyo government’s questionable deals with China, Malacañang remains aggressive in its campaign to ratify the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA). As the Senate sets the date to vote on the agreement, independent think-tank IBON Foundation urged the senators to heed the experience of other countries that have undertaken free-trade agreements (FTAs) with Japan.
Release of 22 Chinese Fishermen Meant to Appease China?
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
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Release of 22 Chinese Fishermen Meant to Appease China, Fishers’ Group Says | Bulatlat
The militant fisherfolk alliance Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya or National Alliance of Small Fisherfolk Organizations) said on March 15 that the dismissal of the case against and the subsequent release of 22 Chinese fishermen last March 14 was meant to appease the Chinese government currently irked over the scandal and diplomatic repercussions created by the controversial Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking (JMSU).“We see this as a diplomatic goodwill measure of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to the Chinese government currently dismayed with the government’s handling of the RP-China offshore mining deal in the Spratlys. It is like the Philippine President saying to the Chinese bureaucrat-capitalists, ‘Don’t worry, we are in control of the situation and you will get what you want in exchange for that $8-billion loan to my presidency,’” Pamalakaya national chair Fernando Hicap said in a press statement emailed to Bulatlat.
China-Taiwan troubles reach ’sensitive’ stage
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
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More here: China-Taiwan troubles reach ’sensitive’ stage
SHANGHAI - With the crisis in Tibet still on the boil, China now faces problems in Taiwan that Premier Wen Jiabao admitted Tuesday had reached the “sensitive” stage.The Taiwanese vote this weekend on whether to hold a referendum on applying to join the United Nations under the name of Taiwan. It is a move Beijing considers provocative, a backdoor bid for independence by a state it considers to be a “province” of the mainland.
China won’t curb CPI at cost of global economy
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
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My, my, what a frightful mess we have got ourselves into Vern. Our fates are all inextricably entwined in this global economy.
China won’t curb CPI at cost of global economy
BEIJING — China’s Commerce Minister Chen Deming pledged on Wednesday that the country will not curb consumer price index (CPI) rises at the expense of affecting the global market.”As a country with a huge population, every move China makes will have impact on the global market,” said Chen at a press conference held on the sidelines of the annual session of the country’s parliament.
Dollar setback undermines Russia’s financial basis
Thursday, November 29th, 2007
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Peel the onion boys, peel the onion.
Dollar setback undermines Russia’s financial basis - Pravda.Ru
Since July 2006, when a certain part of Russia’s Stabilization Fund was converted into dollars, the setback of the U.S. currency devalued the fund at about four billion dollars.
Japan Mint selling New Zealand collectors’ coins
Thursday, November 29th, 2007
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asahi.com : Japan Mint selling New Zealand collectors’ coins - ENGLISH
OSAKA–Japan Mint on Wednesday started selling a silver proof coin for New Zealand’s central bank in its first overseas order since the end of World War II.”Japan’s technology has won recognition,” a Japan Mint official in charge of the project said.
The request to mint the Aoraki/ Mount Cook $1 silver proof coin came in 2005 from New Zealand Post, a company commissioned by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to procure coins for enthusiasts.
India showcases its wares in Suva
Sunday, October 14th, 2007
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India showcases its wares in Suva - Fiji Times Online
Monday, October 15, 2007
Ashwini Ireen Chand of Suva, selling colourful bags at the India Instyle 2007 showcase at the Vodafone Dome in Suva, yesterday. VARIOUS products from India are on show at the India in Style 2007 showcase at Vodafone Dome in Suva.
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Sunday, September 30th, 2007
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France, Viet Nam should aim for ‘rich and efficient dialogue’France’s Prime Minister Francois Fillon discusses the importance of bilateral relations, development projects and an upcoming visit from September 29 to October 3 by PM Nguyen Tan Dung with Vietnam News Agency. France and Viet Nam have a time-honoured friendship. What is your assessment on the current relationship between the two countries and which fields should the two sides focus their co-operation on in the future?
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