If Gilead will be Gilead then the rest of us must work around and without them
If Gilead will be Gilead then the rest of us must work around and without them
In recent years, the Party and the State in #Vietnam has focused on the development of a #CircularEconomy. The Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress identified the development of a circular economy as one of the key orientations for the country’s development toward 2045.
Developing a circular economy has been recognised as one of the priority directions to achieve overarching goals such as waste management, efficient resources utilisation, environmental protection, disaster prevention, & climate change adaptation in the country’s next development phase.
“In Valdai, confronting the “American problem” in West Asia”
by Pepe Escobar in The Cradle
“While Trump runs riot w/ his global land grab projects, multipolar visionaries in Valdai were mapping out the actual, tangible territorial routes that will define this century's geopolitics and geoeconomics”
https://thecradle.co/articles/in-valdai-confronting-the-american-problem-in-west-asia
#HuioneGuarantee, the world's largest darknet market¹ for things like drugs, weapons, and slaves (yes, slaves) that's deeply tied to laundering #pigbutchering scam proceeds, is launching its own dollar backed #stablecoin to compete with #Tether, apparently on its own new blockchain.
welcome to the future.
https://www.elliptic.co/blog/huione-largest-ever-illicit-online-marketplace-stablecoin
¹ Huione Guarantee probably shouldn't technically be called a "darknet market" because i'm not sure it bothers to operate on the darknet and also they have significantly lower moral standards than most DNM operators around things like weapons and slaves.
The Malaysia Carbon Market Association (MCMA) has signed a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) with a number of key carbon market associations in Southeast Asia, marking a significant step towards the creation of a unified carbon market framework in the region. #malaysia #carbonmarket #asean #sustainability
Read more: https://sustainabilityonline.net/?p=6647
Washington’s credibility problem would be easier to address if U.S. policymakers knew what they wanted in Asia (and don’t say primacy; that ship has sailed). https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/10/21/world/us-risks-irrelevance-in-asia/ #commentary #worldnews #asean #joebiden #us #asia #defense
"Have you recently completed, or will you soon complete, a PhD program in the social sciences or humanities, with a thesis topic related to Southeast Asia? Are you looking to bring the insights of your research to bear on discussions of Southeast Asia’s past, present and future?
If it’s yes to both, then ..."
https://www.newmandala.org/apply-for-new-mandalas-emerging-scholar-award/
...assuming that Russia doesn't end up as #China's vassal state. #Ukraine #ASEAN
#Putin says #Russia and #Vietnam interested in building #SecurityArchitecture in #AsiaPacific
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/jun/20/putin-vietnam-north-korea-russia-ukraine-war-live-updates?page=with:block-6673da648f086ad5ae6857fd#block-6673da648f086ad5ae6857fd
The #ASEAN members #Singapore & the #Philippines signed btw. Not surprised Thailand didn't as #China has great influence there.
As to why Indonesia declined to sign, we'll probably get to know why in the next two weeks
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#SaudiArabia, #India, #SouthAfrica, #Thailand, #Indonesia, #Mexico and the #UnitedArabEmirates were among countries participating at a summit on peace for #Ukraine that did not sign a final communique.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/jun/16/russia-ukraine-war-peace-summit-enters-second-day-as-west-looks-to-put-pressure-on-russia?page=with:block-666ed7ea8f08cd19f68f8168#block-666ed7ea8f08cd19f68f8168
#PhilippineCoastGuard (PCG) spokesperson Rear Admiral #ArmandoBalilo said Thursday the ongoing conference of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (#Asean) coast guard in #DavaoCity will pave the way for the crafting of such rules of conduct between coast guards of member states.
#Philippines bats for Asean coast guard protocol amid #SouthChinaSea woes
https://www.inquirer.net/405884/philippines-bats-for-asean-coast-guard-protocol-amid-south-china-sea-woes/#ixzz8cMAl1nj5
#Zelenskiy's visit to #Manila is paying dividends #Philippines
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#Thailand has accepted an invitation to participate in the upcoming #PeaceSummit, which will be held in #Switzerland from June 15-16, according to Thai PBS.
A source said that Thailand will be represented at the summit by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs #RussJalichandra. #ASEAN #Ukraine #Russia
Thailand to participate in peace summit
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/thailand-to-participate-in-peace-summit-country-s-representative-announced/ar-BB1nFwJ3?ocid=emmx-mmx-feeds&PC=EMMX01
How's Philippine weather? April 28 felt the hottest for me. They said it will get hotter this May.
#Philippines #ASEAN #Southeastasia #Climatechange #tootSEA
Zambales, Philippines has reached 53 celsius. This heatwave is serious.
I'm having heat cramps and exhaustion here in Iloilo. It's midnight and I'm sweating.
This should be #ASEAN's job but it's hopelessly gridlocked on #MaritimeSecurity.
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Geopolitical experts and envoys have proposed a triangular cooperation among #Philippines, #Japan, and #India, for the advancement of peace and stability in the #IndoPacific region.
According to Ambassador of India to the Philippines Shambu Kumaran, the three countries should work together in the aspect of maritime domains and security. #WestPHSea
Following the two-day state visit, which ends on Thursday, #Marcos will return to #Australia next week with other Southeast Asian leaders to take part in an #ASEAN-#Australia Summit that marks 50 years of Australia’s partnership with the regional bloc.#BBM #BBMinAU #Philippines
Philippine president tells Australia their strategic partnership is more important than ever
https://apnews.com/article/marcos-australia-philippines-parliament-china-fb8ccc6b13813c5d7b24422f902d9310
Eyeing the bloc as a market and partner for the shift to more renewable forms of energy is tied with #Australia’s desire to up its trade ties with #ASEAN. In 2022, ASEAN was Australia’s second biggest trading partner with over AUD178 billion of two-way trade, placing it second only to #China. #RenewableEnergy
Energy superpower Australia looks to ASEAN in green push
https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-looks-green-push-asean/
The two Southeast Asian countries have competing claims over some parts of the #SouthChinaSea, a conduit for $3 trillion of annual ship-borne trade that #China claims almost in its entirety. #SoutheastAsia #ASEAN #WestPHSea
#Vietnam, #Philippines seal deals on South China Sea security
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/cooperation-deals-with-vietnam-south-china-sea-security/
#MANILA, #Philippines – Foreign ministers of Southeast Asia’s regional bloc Association of Southeast Asian Nations (#ASEAN) on Saturday, December 30, expressed their concern over growing tensions in the #SouthChinaSea which they said could threaten regional peace and urged for peaceful dialogue among parties. #SoutheastAsia #TootSEA
ASEAN foreign ministers express concern over South China Sea tensions
https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/asean-foreign-ministers-express-concern-south-china-sea-tensions/
A surprise offensive by #Myanmar ethnic armed groups has blocked two strategically vital roads to the country’s biggest trading partner #China, choking cross-border commerce and denying the cash-strapped junta taxes and foreign exchange. #ASEAN
Fighting in Myanmar blocks key trade routes with China, in 'embarrassing affront' to #MilitaryJunta - Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
https://hongkongfp.com/2023/11/11/fighting-in-myanmar-blocks-key-trade-routes-with-china-in-embarrassing-affront-to-military-junta/