MOSCOW, (PNA/Itar-Tass) — Russia’s Economic Development Ministry forecasts that capital outflow from Russia will slow down in September, Minister Alexei Ulyukayev told reporters on Friday. “I would not lay great emphasis to…
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APEC ministers discuss infrastructure development
NUSA DUA, Indonesia, (PNA/Kyodo) — Ministers of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum on Saturday gathered to discuss ways to further integrate the region, including developing stronger and safer infrastructure, before adopting…
U.S. praises Indonesia’s APEC leadership
BALI, Indonesia, (PNA/Xinhua) — The United States Secretary of State John Kerry praised Indonesia’s APEC leadership this year on Saturday, saying that Indonesia’s potentialities and resources have contributed significantly to the region…
Russia’s Asia-Pacific priorities ‘hit the bull’s eye’ – Foreign Minister
MOSCOW, (PNA/RIA Novosti) — Russia is an “integral and organic” part of Asia Pacific, the country’s Foreign Minister wrote ahead of an upcoming regional summit, and the priorities it proposed for the…
TNB subsidiary wins 2 ASEAN energy awards
KUALA LUMPUR, (PNA/Bernama) — Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, TNB Janamanjung Sdn Bhd, recently bagged two awards at the prestigious ASEAN Energy Awards 2013 held in Bali, Indonesia. The company, in a…
(Nightlead) APEC ministers call for regional economic integration
By Sayo Sasaki NUSA DUA, Indonesia, (PNA/Kyodo) — Ministers of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum on Saturday called for further economic integration in the region in their joint statement as talks…
Gist of APEC ministers’ joint statement
NUSA DUA, Indonesia, (PNA/Kyodo) — The following is the gist of the joint statement adopted Saturday by the trade and foreign ministers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum at their meeting in…
Watchdog asks court to annul registration of Rosbalt news agency for foul language
MOSCOW, (PNA/Itar-Tass) — Russia’s IT and mass communications watchdog Roskomnadzor has filed a law suit demanding the registration of the news agency Rosbalt be revoked. Roskomnadzor told Itar-Tass on Friday the request,…
China tops APEC picks for investment: survey
BEIJING, (PNA/PTI) — China tops Asia-Pacific CEOs’ picks for investments in the next three to five years, followed by Indonesia and the United States, according to a survey of 500 business leaders….
Host Indonesia lobbies for inclusive trade at APEC meeting
BALI, Indonesia, (PNA/Xinhua) — World leaders gather in Bali for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings despite the absence of U.S. President Barack Obama, with inclusive trade poised to take a…
New Zealand PM to attend APEC summit
BALI, Indonesia, (PNA/Xinhua) — New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key is scheduled to attend the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting on Oct.7-8 in Bali, Indonesia. He will also attend several other events, including…
(Lead) APEC urged to ensure confidence on Asia-Pacific region via concrete actions: PECC
BALI, Indonesia, (PNA/Xinhua) — Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC) should translate its growth strategy into concrete action to ensure continued confidence on the Asia Pacific region, according to a press release issued by…
China-U.S. intercultural dialogue helpful for strengthening bilateral relations: experts
WASHINGTON, (PNA/Xinhua) — An intercultural dialogue between China and the United States is helpful for strengthening bilateral relations and building a new type of relationship, Chinese and U.S. experts said here Friday….
Will contain CAD below USD 70-B: Chidambaram
BANGALORE, (PNA/PTI) — Asserting that the government has the capacity to overcome “this period of stress”, Union Finance Minister Chidambaram Saturday said the current account deficit will be contained below USD 70…
Coalition talks in Germany starts on a positive note
BERLIN, (PNA/PTI) — The chances for a new ‘grand coalition’ between German chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the opposition Social Democrats (SPD) have improved following their exploratory talks here….