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HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Asian markets mostly rose Monday but investors were keeping a close eye on the China-US trade row after Donald Trump’s optimistic comments on a possible deal were offset by a war of words between his vice president and Xi Jinping. The mood across the region was a little calmer at the start of the week, providing some much-needed support after the volatility of seven days ago, with oil stabilizing and […]
The Philippines looks forward to deepening cooperation with China through the upcoming 25th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting, according to Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Communication Secretary Martin Andanar. During an interview with China Central Television (CCTV), Andanar said the Philippines regards China as a sincere cooperation partner in the economic field. “With respect to China’s policy in extending its economic foreign assistance to other countries that include the Philippines through the ‘One Belt, […]
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto arrived at Manila’s international airport on Tuesday (November 17) for a state visit to the country. Pena Nieto was greeted by an entourage of Filipino officials and walked past two rows of honour guards upon his arrival. He will also be attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting which starts on Wednesday (November 18). Pena Nieto is scheduled to meet Philippines President Benigno Aquino later on Tuesday. The Asia-Pacific […]
In line with security preparations for the upcoming APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has released advisories regarding road closures and rerouting schemes to be implemented in the metropolis, the Palace announced on Saturday, November 7. From November 16 to 20, special APEC-only lanes will be set up along EDSA, and the entirety of Roxas Boulevard will be closed to non-APEC vehicles. The full list of advisories may be found on […]
(Eagle News) – The Department of Education (DepEd) ordered the school division superintendents in Metro Manila to conduct make-up classes to cover for the two school holidays in November 17 and 20 because of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting which will be held in the Philippines. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Twenty other APEC member economies have expressed full support for the Philippines’ four major priorities for its hosting of the APEC summit next year with the theme on the importance of “inclusive growth. This was expressed during the two-day symposium for the Informal Senior Officials Meeting (ISOM) in Makati City. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Laura del Rosario, the chair of the APEC 2015 ISOM, said they presented the Philippines’ priorities to the members of APEC, which […]
President Aquino said having harmonious relations with China — this year’s host of the Asia-Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) — will serve the best interest of the Philippines.“It’s also in the Philippines’ interest to achieve harmony with all of its neighbors. There are so many practices that each country can benefit from as we face common challenges,” the President said when asked about the Philippine-China relations during the APEC CEO Summit here in Beijing.For instance, the […]
Taiwan has confirmed that an special envoy from Beijing had delivered a letter inviting them to attend the APEC meeting to be held in Beijing this November.
