SECURITY Bank was again recognized by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) for its excellence in corporate governance, awarding the Bank with three golden arrows at a ceremony held in Sheraton Manila. The bank received the recognition after scoring 103.32 on the 2021 Asean Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS). A three-arrow recognition is given to publicly […]
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Utzurrum: 50 golden years for CAD Co.
Celebrations come in many colors. My favorite is gold! Gold was also the favored hue of Cañizares Architects Design Co. (CAD Co.) as it marked 50 abundant years of architectural history at the Citadines Cebu City ballroom at Base Line Center. Prominent guest was Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama, joined by friends, clients and suppliers. […]
ASEAN trade show generates over P100M in sales leads for Philippine tourism industry
THE Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) said a regional trade show generated over P100 million in sales leads for 16 exhibitors from the Philippine tourism industry. The TPB, the marketing arm of the Department of Tourism (DoT), was reporting the result of Philippine participation in the ASEAN Tourism Forum. In a statement on Monday, the TPB […]
President Joko Widodo Launches Indonesia’s 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship
JAKARTA, Jan 30, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The Kick Off of Indonesia’s Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2023 was held at the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout on Sunday (29/01) morning. The event was marked by a rebana biang musical instrument struck by President Joko Widodo at the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout, witnessed by thousands of […]
ASEAN sugar seen generating most savings if PHL imports
SUGAR imports from within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are expected to yield the Philippines savings of $480.82 per metric ton, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said. Imports from ASEAN are subject to more favorable trade terms than goods from trade partners enjoying Most Favored Nation (MFN) status, for which savings […]
Ten-man Vietnam move into Group B pole position with win over Malaysia at the Asean Championship
VIETNAM brushed aside Nguyen Van Toan’s first-half sending-off to hand Malaysia a 3-0 defeat in Hanoi and move top of the Group B standings at the Asean Championship on Tuesday. Nguyen Tien Linh put Park Hang-seo’s side in front with a 28th-minute downward header that bounced over the goalline before Van Toan was dismissed four […]
Indonesia encourages ASEAN-EU partnership conducted based on equality
JAKARTA, Dec 18, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo attended the 45th ASEAN-European Union (EU) Commemorative Summit held in Brussels, Belgium on Wednesday (December 14). In his remarks at the Summit, President Jokowi stressed that the partnership between ASEAN and the European Union countries must be based on equality and […]
ASEAN Ceramics 2022 celebrates its return as the Ceramic Hub of Southeast Asia in Bangkok
The resumption of the leading and only regional exhibition for Ceramics More than 100 exhibitors and brands globally The trade fair consisting of exhibitions and its holistic supporting programs attracted 2,128 attendees spanning from nearly 30 countries BANGKOK, Dec 16, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Once again, the ASEAN Ceramics trade fair has […]
Upcoming Event – Hebei (ASEAN) Export Commodities Online Fair 2022
Beijing, China, Nov 25, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Hebei (ASEAN) Export Commodities Online Fair will be held from 21 Nov.2022 to 30 June 2023 via Global Business Matching Online Platform www.gbmof.com. The Online Fair is hosted by Hebei Provincial Department of Commerce and organized by CMEC International Exhibition Co., Ltd. Hundreds of […]
Indonesia wants ASEAN to become the epicenter of economic growth
Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Nov 15, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The statement was delivered by President Joko Widodo during the closing ceremony of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits at Sokha Hotel, Phnom Penh, Sunday, (Nov 13). The Indonesia President Joko Widodo (R) and the Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen […]
No progress made on ‘code of conduct’ at summits — Marcos
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter LEADERS at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits last week made no progress on a proposed code of conduct in the South China Sea, Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said at the weekend. “Nothing new actually has happened in terms of the code of conduct,” he […]
Marcos hails ties between US and ASEAN at summit
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has called for the continuation of maritime security partnerships between the United States and Southeast Asian nations, saying Washington could deter transnational crimes, according to the presidential palace. He also recognized the role of a quadrilateral alliance among the US, Australia, India, and Japan in maintaining regional security. “Let […]
Marcos pledges to tackle South China Sea dispute at ASEAN summits
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday left the Philippines to attend the 40th and 41st Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) summits in Cambodia, vowing to prioritize Philippine interests and tackle the South China Sea dispute. “My participation will promote and protect Philippine interest in ASEAN,” he said in a departure speech. He would […]
DoTr urges expanded regional partnerships after EU air travel deal
THE Transportation department said on Monday that it will work with partners within Southeast Asia to help develop the region’s transport connectivity, after the signing of an air transport agreement with the European Union (EU). “In his first ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Transport Ministers Meeting over the weekend, Secretary Jaime J. Bautista stressed […]
ACEN lists P10-B ASEAN green bonds
ACEN Corp. announced on Thursday that it had successfully issued and listed its maiden peso-denominated ASEAN green bonds with a principal amount of P10 billion. “We are grateful for the strong support of Philippine institutional and retail investors for the company’s maiden peso green bond issuance,” ACEN President and Chief Executive Officer Eric T. Francia […]
Experts want code of conduct among sea claimants
By Alyssa Nicole O. Tan, Reporter POLITICAL analysts at the weekend backed a senator’s proposal to limit talks on a proposed code of conduct in the South China Sea to claimant countries. “A South China Sea claimants-only venue is a good platform to manage or address the intractable dispute since they have the biggest stakes […]
CT Event Asia to host ASEAN Healthcare Transformation Summit 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 1, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – This year, CT Event Asia is all set to bring you the Asean Healthcare Transformation Summit 2022, themed “Leveraging Human Touch and Technology in the Era of Connected Health”. Happening at the JW Marriot Hotel on 6th-7th September 2022, this conference is the most […]
Mitsubishi Corporation Announces the Closing of AIGF II Small and Mid-cap Growth Fund in ASEAN
TOKYO, Aug 26, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is pleased to announce the final closing of AIGF II LP (AIGF II) with total capital commitments of 17.3 billion yen from institutional investors both in and outside Japan. AIGF II is the second fund established by MC’s wholly owned subsidiary AIGF […]
Barredo guardedly optimistic of Philippine stint in 11th ASEAN Paralympic Games in Indonesia
PHILIPPINE Paralympic Committee president Mike Barredo was guardedly optimistic about the prospects of the national para team, which leaves today on a chartered Philippine Airlines flight for the 11th ASEAN Para Games set July 30 to Aug. 6 in Surakarta, Indonesia. “I am guardedly optimistic about the chances of our national para athletes due to […]
Taiwanese Companies Flock to ASEAN for Growth
Singapore, Jul 25, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – In the last 6 years, the New Southbound Policy has played an integral role in enabling Taiwanese enterprises to diversify and capture opportunities in one of the fastest growing regions in the world, ASEAN. During the period of January to October 2021, Taiwan invested US$5.3 […]