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Top Asian diplomats call for bridging digital divide, quick NKorea nuclear disarmament

June 5, 2007 - 5:30pm

SEOUL (AFP) - Thirty Asian and Middle Eastern nations agreed Tuesday to try to bridge the IT divide between rich and poor countries through shared expertise and joint research projects. Ministers also pressed...

Nation

SKorea offers to narrow IT divide in Asia

June 5, 2007 - 12:35pm

Nation

Asian, Middle East ministers to meet in South Korea

June 3, 2007 - 1:35pm

Nation

Lotilla optimistic on investment opportunities between RP, ME countries

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | May 30, 2006 - 12:00am

Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla has expressed optimism that investment opportunities between the Philippines and Middle Eastern countries will be enhanced in the near future.

Business

Asian nations agree to strengthen cooperation for oil supply security

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | May 21, 2004 - 12:00am

Member-countries of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) have agreed to further strengthen regional cooperation to ensure oil supply security and reliability. The oil supply situation was the main concern raised...

Business

Perez cites urgent need for long-term energy plan

By Rocel Felix | May 19, 2004 - 12:00am

"There is an urgent need to develop long term policies and strategies on supply security in the energy sector, to ensure continuity of economic growth of developing countries like the Philippines." This...

Business

RP to push energy cooperation in Asia

June 30, 2003 - 12:00am

The Philippines will spearhead cooperation on energy use in Asia. Foreign Affairs Secretary Blas Ople said yesterday the country will be the prime mover on energy cooperation under the framework of the Asia Cooperation...

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