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The image of a yellow-and-red outlined seashell is arguably one of the most distinctive and enduring brands in the world, and yet when one stops and thinks about it, what might a giant scallop actually have to do with the world’s leading power, energy and gas technology company?

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The US Army wants to play a more robust role in the Asia-Pacific to reassert its relevance in the region.

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The Philippines is among the top destinations for investments chosen by transnational corporations (TNCs), according to a survey conducted by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

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Despite having glossy economic indicators, the Philippines has lagged behind other member- countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in attracting foreign direct investments (FDIs) in the year of 2012, according to a report of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

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Indonesia on Monday kicked off a two day-ASEAN symposium ahead of the 19th ASEAN Summit and 6th East Asian Summit in Bali in which the outcome will be presented as a recommendation to the leaders of participating countries, officials said here.

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Despite a logging ban and projects launched by various government agencies and politicians to preserve forests, the country continues to suffer from one of the highest deforestation rates in East Asia and Southeast Asia, according to studies undertaken by various organizations.

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The Manila-based bank said growth in the region’s 41 developing economies was expected to strengthen from an average of 3.7 percent in 2001 to 5.0 percent in 2002 — up slightly from 4.8 percent forecast last April.
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The Philippines is among the top destinations for investments chosen by transnational corporations (TNCs), according to a survey conducted by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

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Despite having glossy economic indicators, the Philippines has lagged behind other member- countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in attracting foreign direct investments (FDIs) in the year of 2012, according to a report of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

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Indonesia on Monday kicked off a two day-ASEAN symposium ahead of the 19th ASEAN Summit and 6th East Asian Summit in Bali in which the outcome will be presented as a recommendation to the leaders of participating countries, officials said here.

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The Manila-based bank said growth in the region’s 41 developing economies was expected to strengthen from an average of 3.7 percent in 2001 to 5.0 percent in 2002 — up slightly from 4.8 percent forecast last April.
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