Commerce
to drive Kenya’s foreign policy
Albert Muriuki, Business Daily,
24 October 2007
Commerce
is the main driving force of Kenya’s new foreign policy, a
Ministry of Foreign Affairs draft working document says. Kenya’s
new “Look East” policy has enabled Kenya to forge bilateral
trade, economic and technological co-operation with vibrant economies
in South East Asia.
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ASEAN+6
is optimal for Asian integration
Mukul G Asher, October 17, 2007
There
is widespread consensus that Asia’s weight in global affairs
will increase significantly in the 21st century. The major contributing
factors are India and China’s rapid economic growth; Asia’s
favourable demographics, growing technological competence and increasing
importance of its outward foreign direct investment and portfolio
flows.
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Political
will must drive East Asian community
The Japan Times, October 13, 2007
Takashi
Kitazume
Despite
already close economic ties, a strong political will is crucial
for East Asian nations to create a regional community, according
to a consensus at a recent symposium in Tokyo.
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Japanese
businessmen keen on East Asian Community
UPI Asia online, 12 October 2007
Hiroshi Yamazaki
Japan
should exert more active, if not aggressive, economic diplomacy
to cope with the changing Asian business environment, Japan's largest
business executives association urged. In its policy recommendation,
the Tokyo-based Japan Business Federation, claimed that the time
has come for serious discussion on concrete plans and principles
for regional integration in an East Asian Community.
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New
energy grips Asia
Times of India, 2 October 2007
Arne Walther, Secretary General, IEF
TA
new world energy order is in the making, with Asia as a driving
force. Mega projects are on the drawing board, affecting India as
well. Among these are projects for transnational pipelines to bring
natural gas to a growing Indian energy market. With the centre of
gravity shifting towards Asia, India stands centre stage in Asian
and global energy endeavours. .
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