PRESS RELEASE JULY 16, 2018 JAKARTA – At an event marking a significant milestone of the United States – Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) development partnership, the U.S. Government and the ASEAN Secretariat reflected on the shared successes of the ASEAN-U.S. Partnership for Good Governance, Equitable and Sustainable Development and Security (PROGRESS) program. ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 16 July, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases, Speeches
| Tags: us-asean, USAID
Jakarta, July 4 2018 Greetings Minister Luhut Pandjaitan and ASEAN Deputy Secretary General Tuan, selamat datang and welcome. Ambassador Donovan, on behalf of the US Mission to ASEAN, I’m so pleased to join with the bilateral mission in this celebration of the anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence. 242 years ago, one of the ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 9 July, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: independence day
INDONESIA– The ASEAN Foundation, in partnership with ASEAN and the U.S. Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is pleased to announce 17 scientists from Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Brunei Darussalam as 2018/2019 ASEAN Science and Technology (S&T) fellows. The fellows were selected for their track record ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 27 June, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, USAID
Ho Chi Minh City, June 27, 2018 –
U.S.-ASEAN Connect , the
U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City , the
U.S.-ASEAN Business Council , and
USAID’s ASEAN Connectivity through Trade and Investment Project (US-ACTI) jointly organized a Connect Digital Economy Series Event on “Understanding Cross-Border Data Flows: E-Commerce and Beyond” at the Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The event featured discussion of Vietnam’s private-sector plans to grow the digital economy and ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 27 June, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: USASEAN Connect
Regional Workshop on Prevention Strategies to Combat Trafficking in Persons, Especially for Women and Children: Enhancing Access to Information and Community-based Protection System June 21st in Hanoi, Vietnam. The U.S. Government through the ASEAN-U.S. Partnership for Good Governance, Equitable and Sustainable Development and Security (PROGRESS) project supports the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 21 June, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: regional workshop
JAKARTA (June 14th, 2018) – Troy Logramonte Valdehueza of the Philippines has won first place in the 4th ASEAN Youth Video Contest. His video “We Belong” speaks about identity and acceptance of the Lumads people of Mindanao, an indigenous community in the Philippines. In second place, Malaysia’s Risjhen Rajasingam Velsine produced, “We Are More Alike ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 19 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: youth video contest
Singapore, June 5th, 2018 – The U.S. Government through the ASEAN-U.S. Partnership for Good Governance, Equitable and Sustainable Development and Security (PROGRESS) project convened an inception meeting in Singapore June 4th to 5th to support the efforts of ASEAN’s Committee on Disaster Management (ACDM) to operationalize ASEAN Standards and Certification for Experts in Disaster Management ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 5 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: USAID
For immediate release. SINGAPORE, June 4, 2018 – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), with support from the U.S. Agency for International Development and the ASEAN Business Advisory Council, brought together officials from ASEAN Member States, representatives of the private sector, and officials of foreign governments to review progress in implementing the ASEAN Single ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 4 June, 2018 | Topics:
Business, Chargé D’Affaires, East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: Asean single window
Singapore, May 16th, 2018 – The U.S. Government through the ASEAN-U.S. Partnership for Good Governance, Equitable and Sustainable Development and Security (PROGRESS) project and in close partnership with the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) and GIZ supported the ASEAN Secretariat to organize the third “Consultation on a Rules-Based ASEAN” May 16th to 17th ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 17 May, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, News, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: USAID
The five-day event builds the ASEAN startup ecosystem by accelerating 39 impact enterprises representing all 10 ASEAN member states. INLE LAKE, MYANMAR – Thirty-nine entrepreneurs between ages 20-30 representing Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam are converging for a five-day accelerator event to build Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem together ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 15 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, YSEALI
| Tags: yseali impact xl
ASEAN, United States to enhance cooperation JAKARTA, 5 May 2018 – ASEAN and the U.S. expressed their commitment to enhance cooperation at the 9th ASEAN-U.S. Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) Meeting held yesterday at the ASEAN Secretariat. ASEAN and the United States took stock of their cooperation across a wide range of areas and noted the ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 7 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. & ASEAN
April 23rd 2018. Following the success of the past three years, the United States Government through ASEAN-U.S. PROGRESS project, and in partnership with the ASEAN Foundation, are supporting the 4th ASEAN Youth Video Contest. Designed to enhance youth leadership and civic engagement, the contest is open to all ASEAN citizens between 18 and 30 years ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 24 April, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: youth video contest
From organizational leaders to entrepreneurs to educators, 38 female leaders representing all ten ASEAN countries united in Jakarta to challenge the future of global leadership. The US Mission to ASEAN hosted the Women’s Leadership Academy for
Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) for its fourth year with implementing partner
Wedu. The academy provides a platform for future and current women leaders to ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 12 April, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, YSEALI
| Tags: Women Leadership, Women Who Lead, YSEALI
For Immediate Release Thursday, April 11, 2018 JAKARTA – The United States Government and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), in partnership with Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a global safety science company, has opened the fourth annual ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women for applications. This year’s prize seeks to recognize female scientists from the ASEAN ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 12 April, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: 2018 ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women, Science and Technology, science prize
LUANG PRABANG, 5 April 2018 – Earlier today the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) began the process of handing over the administration of the ASEAN Small and Medium Enterprises Academy (or the academy) to the ASEAN Coordinating Committee on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ACCMSME) through the Philippines took place. It marked an important ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 6 April, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN
2018 ASEAN-U.S. SCIENCE PRIZE FOR WOMEN Are you a young female scientist focusing on precision agriculture in the ASEAN region? You may be eligible for the 2018 ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women! As Southeast Asia’s population continues to grow rapidly, so does the demand on the region’s food system and farmers. Experts believe that by 2050, an estimated 40 ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 4 April, 2018 | Topics:
Agriculture, East Asia & Pacific, Scholarships and Exchanges, Science & Tech, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women
Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Acting Assistant Secretary Susan Thornton co-chaired the 31st U.S.-ASEAN Dialogue in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on April 3 together with Secretary General Dato’ Ramlan Ibrahim of Malaysia. The Dialogue included fruitful talks among the United States, all ten ASEAN members, and the ASEAN Secretariat, and demonstrated the ongoing importance ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 3 April, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 1, 2018 Acting Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Susan Thornton will travel to Malaysia April 2-3 to co-chair the 31st U.S.-ASEAN Dialogue with Malaysia Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary General Dato’ Ramlan Ibrahim. This Dialogue is an opportunity for Senior Officials from the United States ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 2 April, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN
Jakarta, Indonesia March 25, 2018 The U.S. Government through the ASEAN-U.S. PROGRESS project continues to support ASEAN efforts to coordinate across relevant sectors on the implementation of the ASEAN Convention on Trafficking in Persons (ACTIP) and its ASEAN Plan of Action (APA). In collaboration with the ASEAN Secretariat and ASEAN’s Commission on the Promotion and ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 26 March, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: USAID
Are you a scientist from ASEAN who wants a breakthrough in your career? Are you interested in driving policy debates and data-based decision making to address pressing regional and national level challenges? Would you like to expand your professional network within ASEAN and to learn firsthand how ASEAN works on issues related to science and ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: asean foundation
The 2018 YSEALI Regional Workshop: Marine Debris Expedition Preventing and Combatting Marine Debris in the Seas of Southeast Asia August 4-9, 2018 Jakarta, Indonesia ANNOUNCEMENT A. PROGRAM OVERVIEW The U.S. Embassy Jakarta and Divers Clean Action seek candidates for the 2018 YSEALI Regional Workshop on Preventing and Combatting Marine Debris in the Seas of ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 19 March, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, YSEALI
| Tags: YSEALI workshop
Friday, March 2, 2018, 7PM, Himawari Hotel, Phnom Penh, Cambodia As prepared Your Excellency Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Minister of Education Youth and Sport, Royal Government of Cambodia Ambassador William A. Heidt Meloney Lindberg, Country Representative, The Asia Foundation, Cambodia Good evening everyone! Welcome to the closing dinner of the YSEALI STEM Regional Workshop. ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 7 March, 2018 | Topics:
Speeches, YSEALI
| Tags: yseali stem
Application Details Background and Introduction The ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Youth (SOMY) is pleased to announce the 4th Annual ASEAN Youth Video contest focused on the theme of “Youth Celebrating Diversity to Promote a Culture of Peace and Tolerance.” This contest is supported by the ASEAN Foundation and the U.S. Government through ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 6 February, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: asean, USAID, youth video contest
Bali, January 29, 2018. The U.S. Government through the ASEAN-U.S. Partnership for Good Governance, Equitable and Sustainable Development and Security (PROGRESS) project is supporting the 10th Summer Institute on “Trade, Investment, and the Rule of Law in ASEAN.” The two-day event has brought together over 70 participants from relevant ASEAN bodies, civil society organizations, private ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 30 January, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: USAID
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. Mission to ASEAN Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: Conference Analyzing the State of US-ASEAN Relations Funding Opportunity Number: S-USMAS-CONF-001 Deadline for Applications: March 1, 2018 CFDA Number: 19.124 – East Asia and Pacific Grants Program Total Amount Available: $250,000 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Mission to ASEAN ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 22 January, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: NOFO, usasean
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: January 12, 2018 Twenty-one winners have been announced in the
Young Southeast Asian Leadership Initiative (YSEALI) Seeds for the Future small grants competition. The grantees, young leaders who represent all 10 ASEAN member states, will use YSEALI Seeds funding to conduct projects in the region across the themes of civic engagement, sustainable development, education, and economic growth. Selected from a competitive ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 12 January, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases, YSEALI
| Tags: YSEALI
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: December 5, 2017 Seven-day workshop will bring together emerging filmmakers representing all 10 ASEAN member states to advance their storytelling and technical skills. LUANG PRABANG – Fourteen (14) emerging filmmakers from all ten Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states will come together for seven days to explore strategies and ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 5 December, 2017 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN, YSEALI
| Tags: american film showcase
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 3, 2017 On December 3, the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) – the State Department’s flagship leadership program in Southeast Asia – will celebrate its fourth anniversary. To mark the occasion, emerging leaders in all ASEAN member countries will implement community service projects, December 1–10, ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 3 December, 2017 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN, YSEALI
| Tags: 2017, YSEALI, YSEALI YOUnified
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 1, 2017 The United States and the Republic of the Philippines held the seventh Bilateral Strategic Dialogue from November 30-December 1, 2017, in Washington, D.C. Acting Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Susan Thornton and Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 1 December, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: media note, philippines
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC November 30, 2017 We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing on November 30 in Bangkok of the great Southeast Asian statesman, Dr. Surin Pitsuwan. Dr. Surin was a tireless champion of the Thai people, an eloquent advocate for all of Southeast Asia, and a dear ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 1 December, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: surin pitsuwan
Conrad Hotel – Bangkok, Thailand November 29, 2017 – Through a grant to the Thailand-based Human Rights and Development Foundation (HRDF) and working closely with Senior TIP Experts, the U.S. Government through the ASEAN-U.S. PROGRESS project conducted research and drafted a study assessing the current state of restitution for victims of human trafficking in Thailand. ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 29 November, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: progress
MANILA, 24 OCTOBER 2017 The Fourth ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (4th ADMM-Plus) was held on 24 October 2017 in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines. The Meeting was chaired by Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana, Secretary of National Defence, Philippines. The Meeting was attended by the ten ASEAN Member States and eight ASEAN Dialogue Partners, namely: Australia, the ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 27 November, 2017 | Topics:
News, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: admm plus, statement
For Immediate Release November 14, 2017 Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Asian Affairs, Matt Pottinger and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Southeast Asia, W. Patrick Murphy Meeting with Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn Manila, Philippines On November 14, 2017, Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Asian Affairs, ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 15 November, 2017 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: cambodia, east asia summit
Philippine International Convention Center Manila, Philippines 2:57 P.M. PHT PRESIDENT TRUMP: President Duterte, distinguished leaders, friends and partners: I’m honored to represent the United States of America at this U.S.-ASEAN Commemorative Summit. We gather today at a time of great promise and great challenge. I speak to you on behalf of 350 million Americans with ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 14 November, 2017 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: president trump, US-ASEAN Summit
Remarks by President Trump and President Duterte of the Philippines Before Bilateral Meeting | Manila, Philippines Philippine International Convention Center | 1:04 P.M. PHT PRESIDENT DUTERTE: (In progress.) But on the whole, I think I have so many things to say about (inaudible). I will just summarize (inaudible). We are your ally. We are an important ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 14 November, 2017 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: bilateral, duterte
Joint Statement of the ASEAN-U.S. Commemorative Summit on the 40th Anniversary of the ASEAN-U.S. Dialogue Relations WE, the Heads of State/Government of the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United States of America, gathered in Manila on 13 November 2017 on the occasion of the 5th ASEAN-U.S. Summit to ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 13 November, 2017 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, President Donald Trump, Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN
Ariyana Da Nang Exhibition Center – Da Nang, Vietnam 1:19 P.M. ICT PRESIDENT TRUMP: What an honor it is to be here in Vietnam — in the very heart of the Indo-Pacific — to address the people and business leaders of this region. This has already been a remarkable week for the United States in this ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 November, 2017 | Topics:
News, Speeches
| Tags: apec, president trump
November 4th – 9th, 2017. The United States Government, through the ASEAN-U.S. PROGRESS project, and in partnership with the ASEAN Foundation is hosting the first ever ASEAN Youth Citizen Journalism contest workshop in Singapore November 4th – 9th. The contest, launched in September, asked young people across ASEAN to write an essay (max 600 words) ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 9 November, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: contest, journalism, youth
November 1-2, 2017 – Over 65 stakeholders from relevant ASEAN Sectoral, Ministries of Foreign Affairs of ASEAN Member States, the ASEAN Secretariat, academia, and legal experts gathered in Singapore to discuss ASEAN as a rules-based institution capable of effective implementation of its agreed upon legal instruments. The ambitious day and a half forum not only ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 3 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: USAID
Oct 24, 2017 Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana W. White provided the following readout. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis participated in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Clark, Philippines today. Meeting participants recognized the importance of the ADMM-Plus as an inclusive platform for high-level discussions of strategic defense and security ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 25 October, 2017 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: department of defense, mattis
CAPT JEFF DAVIS: This is the first of a few chances you’ll get to talk to the Secretary. Let’s just say this will be the first opportunity you’ll have to talk to him on the trip. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE JIM MATTIS: I’m ok? Thank you for coming on the trip. It’s a long one of ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 24 October, 2017 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: press availability
Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana W. White provided the following readout: Oct 23, 2017 Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis met today with his ten ASEAN counterparts on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting-Plus in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines to discuss mutual security challenges and our strong multilateral defense cooperation. They exchanged views on regional security, ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 24 October, 2017 | Topics:
Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: department of defense, mattis
JAKARTA (October 20, 2017) – The United States Mission to Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) announced
Dr. Nguyen Thi Hiep as the winner of the third annual ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women, sponsored by ASEAN, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and UL. Dr. Hiep received $20,000 for her exceptional research on using ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 20 October, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: science prize
Wednesday, October 18, 2017, Manila Good evening! It is a pleasure to be here with all of you at this exciting event. Thank you Ambassador Kim and Assistant Secretary de la Vega for your excellent remarks and for being here to help us celebrate these milestones. ASEAN lies at the heart of the Asia-Pacific region, ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 19 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN, YSEALI
| Tags: usasean40
Five-day summit will bring together 250 emerging leaders representing all 10 ASEAN member states to advance leadership skills and collaborate on challenges facing the region MANILA – Two-hundred and fifty emerging leaders between the ages of 18-35 representing all ten Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states will come together for five days of ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 18 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN, YSEALI
| Tags: YSEALI Summit
The 2018 Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Initiative is opening its application. Selected U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholars will travel to the United States for three to four months, where they will carry out scholarly and professional research on priority issues to the U.S.-ASEAN relationship and ASEAN. The objective of the Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Initiative is to ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 October, 2017 | Topics:
Culture, Education, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: Exchange, Visiting Scholar
JAKARTA (October 4, 2017) – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the U.S. Mission to ASEAN and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with Underwriters Laboratories (UL), announced five finalists for the third annual ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women. The competition focuses on rapid urbanization with a lens towards health, transportation ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 4 October, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: science prize, us-asean
Are you passionate about the future of ASEAN? Do you have an idea of how to make a positive change in your community, but are in search of mentorship and financial assistance to make it happen? The
Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative’s (YSEALI) Seeds for the Future Grants Competition can help turn your ideas into action. The U.S. Mission to ASEAN ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 3 October, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases, YSEALI
| Tags: Seeds for the future, YSEALI
Jakarta, Indonesia – September 29, 2017 – The U.S. Mission to ASEAN, along with implementing partner Wedu, united 37 women leaders from all ten ASEAN countries for the third installment of the Women’s Leadership Academy for Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI). The participants are handpicked by U.S. Embassies in their respective countries and represent ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 30 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases, YSEALI
| Tags: Women Leadership, YSEALI
Application Details The ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Youth (SOMY) is pleased to announce the 2017 ASEAN Youth Citizen Journalism contest. We are inviting “Citizen Journalists” to submit an essay describing a theme that is important to youth in the ASEAN Community, such as youth entrepreneurship, employment, awareness raising, volunteerism and leadership, and building resilient ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 18 September, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: contest, journalism
Bangkok, September 7, 2017. On September 6, 2017, The Chargé d’affaires of the United States Mission to ASEAN, Ambassador Daniel Shields, attended the 4th Annual ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Youth Debate awards ceremony at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. A distinguished panel of judges selected the five top youth debaters out of forty ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 7 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: debate, human rights
JAKARTA – ASEAN Secretariat August 29, 2017 — Thank you DSG Vongthep for welcoming us to the ASEAN Secretariat and for providing the space for this workshop. Good morning everyone; and to our Fulbright scholars and alumni from outside Jakarta – welcome to Jakarta! 2017 is a special year because not only does it mark ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 29 August, 2017 | Topics:
Alumni, Culture, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: asean, Fulbright
U.S. Mission to ASEAN Kicks Off First YSEALI USASEAN TechCamp in Jakarta Jakarta, August 23, 2017 – 37 young emerging leaders from 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) – Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, and Brunei – convened at Jakarta’s Hotel Borobudur today to participate in ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 23 August, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, East Asia & Pacific, Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN, YSEALI
| Tags: YSEALI TechCamp
ASEAN Day 2017 Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC August 7, 2017 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, we offer congratulations to the peoples and member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as well as the ASEAN Secretariat, on the organization’s 50th anniversary ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 8 August, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: asean, asean day, Secretary Tillerson
Press Availability Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Sofitel Hotel Manila, Philippines August 7, 2017 SECRETARY TILLERSON: Good morning. Good morning, all. How’s everybody’s jet lag? Well, I thought I’d take a few minutes out of the series of events and give you a little bit of an oversight of what has already occurred and kind of ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 7 August, 2017 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: 2017, Secretary of State, Secretary Tillerson, usasean
Deadline is extended to July 8, 2017! The ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Youth (SOMY) is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual ASEAN Youth Video contest focused on the theme of “What does 50 Years of ASEAN Mean to Youth?” This contest is supported by the U.S. Government through the United States Agency for International ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 29 June, 2017 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, News, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: asean, usasean, video, youth
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 23, 4pm Jakarta time The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission to ASEAN (USASEAN) announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to implement a two-day “TechCamp” workshop during the week of August 21st in Jakarta, Indonesia, and to support follow-on activities after the workshop. The workshop will bring together 40 ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 5 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, YSEALI
| Tags: techcamp
ASEAN-U.S Science and Technology (S&T) Fellows and their supervisors from eight Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) convened at the ASEAN Foundation in Jakarta today to celebrate the successes from their Fellowship over the last year. Under the third annual cohort of the S&T Fellowship, these early-career scientists were selected through ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 2 June, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: Science and Technology, USAID
Charge d’affaires Shields Keynote Remarks at the Official Close of the 2016/17 ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellowship Program ASEAN Foundation, Jakarta Wednesday, May 31, 2016 Good Morning. Mr. Tran Dong Phuong, Director for Sectoral Development, ASEAN Economic Community Department, Ms. Elaine Tan, Executive Director, ASEAN Foundation, Mr. Andika Fajar, Head of Research and Data, Ministry of ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 1 June, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, East Asia & Pacific, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, Daniel Shields, Science and Technology, usasean
United States –ASEAN: 40 Years of Partnership For the last 40 years, the United States has partnered with ASEAN and its member states on economic engagement, security, rule of law, sustainable development, human rights, and people-to-people programming. The U.S. congratulates ASEAN on its 50th anniversary and is honored to celebrate 40 years as a ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 8 May, 2017 | Topics:
Fact Sheets, Featured Event, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: asean
READOUT May 4, 2017 Secretary Tillerson Meets with the Foreign Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary of State Tillerson hosted the Foreign Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for a special U.S.-ASEAN Foreign Ministers meeting, reinforcing the Strategic Partnership between ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 5 May, 2017 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Secretary Rex Tillerson, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: Secretary Tillerson
Rapid urbanization is a trend facing many metropolises across the world, but is particularly affecting the ASEAN region, with nearly half of its population living in urban centers. ASEAN comprises some of the largest and fastest growing cities of the world. By 2050 it is projected that the most rural ASEAN country, Cambodia, will have ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 3 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: 2017, science, USAID, women
JAKARTA, May 3, 2017- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a global safety science company, launched today the third annual ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women. The 2017 prize will award a talented, early career woman from the ASEAN region working ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 3 May, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases, Public Affairs
| Tags: 2017, science, women
Remarks by the Vice President at ASEAN ASEAN Secretariat Jakarta, Indonesia THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. This is my first visit to the Asia Pacific as Vice President of the United States, and I bring greetings from the President of the United States, President Donald Trump. And it is such an honor to be here ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 21 April, 2017 | Topics:
Speeches, Vice President Mike Pence
| Tags: asec, pence
The 5th Green Economy Green Growth (GEGG) Forum for Greening of Cities and Universities was organized by Union Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation (MONREC) and GEGG (not for profit) Association on 6th December 2016 in Yangon. The forum was attended by H.E Chief Minister of Yangon Region, Deputy Chief of Mission from US ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 28 February, 2017 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
Overview Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM), which functions as the national STI Think Tank under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, was formed to promote STI agenda through various platforms and engagement with media, industry and societies. In 2015, ASM published its first Malaysia’s Science Outlook. The outlook, which serves as an official advisory ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 22 February, 2017 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
Overview Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM), which functions as the national STI Think Tank under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, was formed to promote STI agenda through various platforms and engagement with media, industry and societies. In 2015, ASM published its first Malaysia’s Science Outlook. The outlook, which serves as an official advisory ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 21 February, 2017 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, science, Science and Technology
Indonesia is the largest economy in Southeast Asia region and the world’s 10th largest economy in term of purchasing power. In term of population, Indonesia has a huge number of populations, which is about 250 million people in 2016. This makes Indonesia as the world’s fourth most populous nation. In 2030, Indonesia is predicted to ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 24 January, 2017 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, science, Science and Technology
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to develop and implement a six-day workshop (inclusive of arrival and departure days) in Hanoi on Economic Engagement in ASEAN for the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), pending the availability of funds.
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 20 January, 2017 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, U.S. & ASEAN, YSEALI
| Tags: YSEALI NOFO
YSEALI has announced the awarding of 20 grants to teams of promising young leaders in all 10 ASEAN member states to implement projects across the themes of civic engagement, economic development, education, and environmental protection as part of its 2017 Seeds for the Future Grants Competition. The 2017 grantees, each receiving grants ranging from $8,300 ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 19 January, 2017 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, U.S. & ASEAN, YSEALI
| Tags: Seeds for the future
Application is now open for the YSEALI Urban Planning and Smart Growth Workshop! The workshop will take place in Singapore, 16-21 May 2017, for 60 YSEALI members aged 20-35. Do you have what it takes to participate in this workshop? Learn more about the qualifications and how to apply for the workshop
here. Application closes on ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 19 January, 2017 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, U.S. & ASEAN, YSEALI
| Tags: YSEALI, YSEALI workshop
I recently organized a one day workshop hosted by Department of Research and Innovation (DRI) under Ministry of Education (MOE), Yangon on 20th October, 2016. The purpose of the event is to setup a guideline for University, Research Institute and Industry (URI) collaboration practice in Myanmar. The guideline is expected to assist companies when they ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 6 January, 2017 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
The commitment of Vietnam Government to the Paris Agreement CoP 15 opens an opportunity for Green Growth Economy/Development in the country with the Decision 1775/QD-TTg dated on November 21, 2012 on Approval of Project of Green House Gas Emission Management, Management of Carbon Credit Business Activities to the World Market . However Green Growth Economy/Development ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 19 December, 2016 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
Statement by U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN Nina Hachigian at the Bali Democracy Forum IX Thursday, December 8, 2016 Bali, Indonesia Mr. Vice Minister, esteemed delegates, let me begin by offering my thanks to Indonesia. Sincerest thanks to the Minister for this opportunity and please accept our deepest condolences for the losses in Aceh. The United ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 15 December, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches
| Tags: bali, democracy
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 December, 2016 | Topics:
News, U.S.-ASEAN Connect, Video
| Tags: USASEAN Connect
Sari Pan Pacific Hotel December 6, 2016, 1:00 p.m. His Excellency Rudiantara, Minister of Communication and Informatics, MASTEL Chair Kristiono, USABC President Alex Feldman, Mr. Jeff Pirie IC Leader from Deloitte, Ladies and Gentlemen: Good afternoon! It is a true pleasure and honor to be here this afternoon with all of you to speak at ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 7 December, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: ambassador, asean, Nina Hachigian, usasean
Forewords Despite the commitment of the Vietnamese Government in climate change mitigation policies, fossil fuel-based technologies heavily dominate the internal energy market and major investments are still made in new thermal coal power plants during the last two decades. In these conditions, ambitious CO2 reduction objectives of the country at the COP 21 will be ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 5 December, 2016 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
Scenario Science beyond scientist is a philosophy that intended to help Malaysia building a civilized society that live science in their life. In order to be a science nation, inculcating the culture of science, technology and innovation (STI) at all levels is critical. STI should be a part of everything that we do in life. ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 28 November, 2016 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, Innovation, Science and Technology
Ambassador Hachigian Opening Remarks TIP Seminar on Male Victimization Hotel Pullman Jakarta Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Good Morning, Esteemed co-panelists: • Police Commissioner General Ari Dono Sukmanto , ASEAN SOMTC CHAIR • IOM Chief of Mission, Mr. Mark Getchell • Head of Security Cooperation Division at ASEAN Secretariat, Ms. Mala Selvaraju Distinguished Representatives and participants ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 23 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, East Asia & Pacific, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: ambassador, asean, Nina Hachigian, tip, usasean
Ambassador Nina Hachigian Remarks – As Prepared YSEALI Go NGO Workshop ASEAN Night Dinner Cebu, Philippines Wednesday, November 16, 2016 Good Evening Your Excellency Mayor Paz Radaza. On behalf of the U.S., thank you for coming to the dinner of this YSEALI Go NGO Workshop. And Good Evening YSEALI! I’m so excited to be here ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 17 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN, YSEALI
Regional and economic integration in South East Asia is moving at rapid pace and influences Lao PDR intensely, providing both opportunities and challenges. The government is acutely aware of the issues. Recently, Lao PDR experiences impressive economic growth, which is amongst the fastest in South East Asia. Despite the rapid economic development the significant advances ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 14 November, 2016 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
United States and ASEAN Announce Grand Prize Winner of the YSEALI World of Food Innovation Challenge SIEM REAP, October 31, 2016 – The United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) awarded first place of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) World of Food Innovation Challenge to a team of three Indonesian students from Gadjah Mada University. The team’s MINO Microbubble Generator technology increased oxygen in water and ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 1 November, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN, YSEALI
| Tags: asean, usasean, YSEALI
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release SIEM REAP, October 28, 2016 – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with UL, a global safety science organization, announced Dr. Worajit Setthapun of Thailand as the winner of the 2016 ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women. She was honored ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 28 October, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: 2016 ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women, usasean
Current development of STI in Cambodia From the economic development perspective, traditionally Cambodia is an agriculture-based country and agricultural development has always been the priority for addressing poverty reduction and rural development. According to the Fourth Cambodian Economic Forum on “Cambodian Economy in Post-Crisis Environment: Industrial Policy—Options towards a Sustainable Development” held in February 2011, ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 27 October, 2016 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
Hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce October 26, 2016, 12:00 p.m. as prepared for delivery Thank you Brett, very much, for that kind introduction and it is great to see all of you here. As you know, when President Obama took office, he decided to refocus American resources and attention in Asia. The Rebalance ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 26 October, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, East Asia & Pacific, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN, U.S.-ASEAN Connect
| Tags: ambassador, Nina Hachigian, usasean, YSEALI
As prepared for delivery at the Royal University of Phnom Penh. Thank you very much, Julie, for that generous introduction and thank you, CISS President Kung Phoak and Excellency Suos Yara! Good Morning Excellencies, esteemed guests, ladies and gentlemen and thanks to you all for making time to be here with me today. I am ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 26 October, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, East Asia & Pacific, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: ambassador, asean, Nina Hachigian, rebalance, usasean, YSEALI
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Jakarta Friday, October 21, 2016 Good Evening Everyone! Welcome to this closing dinner of the U.S. – ASEAN Women’s Leadership Academy for YSEALI. Let me start with a huge and special thank you to our partner Wedu and to Air Asia, Visa, General Electric and IBM for supporting the Academy. Well, the ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 21 October, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, East Asia & Pacific, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN, YSEALI
| Tags: ambassador, asean, Nina Hachigian, Women Who Lead, youth, YSEALI
@america, Jakarta Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Good afternoon. Selamat sore. It is my pleasure to be at @america today with all of you for this “Women Who Lead” panel discussion. I have really been looking forward to this event because we have such a great group of leaders joining us tonight and such a great ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 20 October, 2016 | Topics:
Alumni, Ambassador, Education, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN, YSEALI
| Tags: ambassador, Nina Hachigian, Women Who Lead, youth, YSEALI
Ambassador Hachigian Remarks Opening Dinner U.S. – ASEAN Women’s Leadership Academy for YSEALI Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Jakarta Monday, October 17, 2016 — Good Evening Everyone! Welcome to Jakarta! I am so pleased to be here with all of you young women leaders of ASEAN. I was so excited when President Obama announced the U.S. – ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 18 October, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN, Uncategorized, YSEALI
| Tags: ambassador, dinner, Women Who Lead, YSEALI
Jakarta, October 17 – In partnership with Wedu, the U.S. Mission to ASEAN is organizing the U.S. – ASEAN Women’s Leadership Academy for Young Southeast Asian Leaders (YSEALI) in Jakarta from October 17 to 21, 2016. The U.S. ASEAN Women’s Leadership Academy for YSEALI is grateful for support by partners AirAsia, GE, IBM, and Visa. ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 17 October, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, YSEALI
| Tags: Leadership, usasean, Wedu, Women Leadership, Women Who Lead, youth, YSEALI
On behalf of the people of the United States, I offer my heartfelt condolences to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, her children and grandchildren, and the people of Thailand on the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. His Majesty the King was a close friend of the United States and a valued partner of many ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 14 October, 2016 | Topics:
News, President Barack Obama
| Tags: bhumibol, condolences, obama, POTUS
BANGKOK, October 3, 2016 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and
Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) today announced the top three youth teams to present their technology-based solutions at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Ministerial Meeting on Science and Technology in late October.
The YSEALI World of Food Innovation Challenge invited youth in the region to submit their technology solutions to challenges ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 3 October, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN, YSEALI
| Tags: Food Challenge 2016, Innovation, Innovation Challenge, usasean, youth, YSEALI
Deputy Representative Jane E Bocklage Remarks AICHR – SOMTC Consultation on Human Rights-Based Approach in the Implementation of ACTIP and APA Le Meridien Hotel, Jakarta Thursday, September 29, 2016 Good Morning, Excellencies: Mr. Sisoulath, Dr. Dinna Wisnu, General Sukmanto, Ambassador Tavarez, Ambassador Fontan Pardo, Distinguished Representatives and participants from ASEAN Member States, It is a ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 29 September, 2016 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Human Rights, Speeches
| Tags: asean, Trafficking in Person, USAID, usasean
Ambassador Hachigian Remarks Launch of the Regional Review on Laws, Policies and Practices within ASEAN Relating to the Identification, Management and Treatment of Victims of Trafficking Especially Women and Children Le Meridien Hotel, Jakarta Wednesday, September 28th, 2016 Good Morning. Let me add my welcome to my esteemed co-panelists. Mdm. Lily Purba, Chair of ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 28 September, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: ambassador, asean, Nina Hachigian, USAID, usasean
Deadline is extended to October 7, 2016 Application Details Background and Introduction The ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Youth (SOMY) is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual ASEAN Youth Video contest focused on the theme of “volunteerism” in the ASEAN Community. This contest is supported by the U.S. Government through the United States Agency ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 23 September, 2016 | Topics:
News, U.S. & ASEAN, Video
| Tags: asean, USAID, video contest, youth
Final Transcript U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE: READOUT of US–ASEAN Summit 2016 September 13, 2016/10:00 p.m. EDT SPEAKERS: Nina Hachigian, U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN Cynthia Gire, Bureau of Public Affairs PRESENTATION Moderator: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to the US–ASEAN Summit conference call. At this time, all participants are in a ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 22 September, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, East Asia & Pacific, News, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: ambassador, asean, Nina Hachigian, US-ASEAN Summit, usasean
“Lower Mekong Basin (LMB) is one of significant region in ASEAN. More than 45 million people dwelling in LMB rely on fisheries and agriculture. However, climate change plus overfishing, pollution, landuse and landcover conversion reduce wild fish stock and agricultural crop. To meet the need of aquatic living resources and agriculture production as vital food ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 19 September, 2016 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: asean, ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
FACT SHEET: U.S.-ASEAN Connect Strategic Partners for Sustainable and Innovative Economic Growth September 08, 2016 Connect Represents the Next Chapter in the U.S. -ASEAN Economic Relationship U.S.-ASEAN Connect (“Connect”) is the U.S. Government’s strategic framework for economic engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the ASEAN Member States. Connect was announced by ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 9 September, 2016 | Topics:
Fact Sheets, U.S. & ASEAN, U.S.-ASEAN Connect
| Tags: usasean, USASEAN Connect
Press Conference of President Obama after ASEAN Summit Landmark Mekong Riverside Hotel Vientiane, Laos September 08, 2016 4:23 P.M. ICT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon, everybody. Once again, I want to thank the government and the people of Laos for their wonderful hospitality and for their leadership as host of the ASEAN and East Asia Summits. ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 9 September, 2016 | Topics:
President Barack Obama, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: US-ASEAN Summit, usasean
September 08, 2016 Deepening Ties, Confronting Challenges, and Creating Opportunities Today, President Obama led the U.S. delegation to the U.S.–ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, Laos. The United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have been partners for nearly 40 years, working together on shared goals of stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia. ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 8 September, 2016 | Topics:
Economic Affairs, Fact Sheets, President Barack Obama, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: connect, economic, laos, obama, partnership
Remarks by President Obama at YSEALI Town Hall Souphanouvong University Luang Prabang, Laos September 07, 2016 1:49 P.M. ICT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you! (Applause.) Thank you so much! Sabaidii! AUDIENCE: Sabaidii! PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is such a pleasure to be here. Can everybody please give Om a big round of applause for that great ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 8 September, 2016 | Topics:
President Barack Obama, Speeches, YSEALI
| Tags: POTUS, usasean, youth, YSEALI, YSEALI Summit
FACT SHEET: Young Southeast Asia Leaders Initiative – Summit in Luang Prabang, Laos Summit in Luang Prabang, Laos September 2016 As part of the
Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) , President Obama met with 350 emerging leaders from the ten Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries. These youth attended the three-day YSEALI Summit in Luang Prabang, Laos, which ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 8 September, 2016 | Topics:
Fact Sheets, U.S. & ASEAN, YSEALI
| Tags: usasean, YSEALI
Ambassador Hachigian Remarks YSEALI Summit Luang Prabang, Laos Tuesday, September 6, 2016 (As prepared) Hello YSEALI! I am so pleased to be here with all of you in beautiful Luang Prabang. This is my second YSEALI Summit, and, as always, I get so energized and inspired from being with YSEALI members! I’ve watched YSEALI from ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 7 September, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN, YSEALI
| Tags: laos, Nina Hachigian, YSEALI, YSEALI Summit
Remarks by President Obama Before U.S.-ASEAN Meeting National Convention Centre Vientiane, Laos September 08, 2016 11:15 A.M. ICT PRESIDENT OBAMA: I want to begin by thanking the government and the people of Laos for hosting this summit. I’ve now met with the leaders of ASEAN eight times, visited Southeast Asia more than any other U.S. ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 7 September, 2016 | Topics:
President Barack Obama, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN, Uncategorized
| Tags: asean, POTUS, US-ASEAN Summit, usasean
Lao National Cultural Hall Vientiane, Laos September 07, 2016 2:04 P.M. ICT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Sabaidii! Sabaidee bor? AUDIENCE: Sabaidii. To the government and the people of Laos, thank you so much for the kind welcome that you’ve extended to me and my delegation. I am very honored to ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 7 September, 2016 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, President Barack Obama, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN, Uncategorized
| Tags: asean, laos, obama, POTUS, summit
The United States is a strong advocate for increased international cooperation and responsibility-sharing on irregular migration, refugee, and trafficking in persons issues in East Asia and the Pacific. At today’s East Asia Summit (EAS), the region’s leaders responded to President Obama’s call for strengthened cooperation by endorsing the EAS Leaders’ “Declaration on Strengthening Responses to ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 7 September, 2016 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Fact Sheets, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: eap, tip
On December 3, 2016, YSEALI members and alumni across all 10 ASEAN member countries will organize and lead community projects to celebrate the third anniversary of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) with an ASEAN-wide day of community service called YSEALI YOUnified. YSEALI YOUnified projects will focus on a wide range of topics from ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 7 September, 2016 | Topics:
Alumni, President Barack Obama, U.S. & ASEAN, Uncategorized, YSEALI
| Tags: POTUS, usasean, YSEALI, YSEALI YOUnified
Mangrove forests are important coastal ecosystems that support the productivity of the coastal zone within the tropics and subtropics. Mangrove provides multiple ecosystem services including the biogeochemical function as carbon storage. Mangrove sequesters carbon within standing biomass and soils and gives significant contribution to coastal sediment carbon storage up to 24 Tg C year-1 1. ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 26 August, 2016 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
Lao PDR is endowed with abundant hydropower potential. The development of large hydropower plants have made notable progress and have been developed typically through concessions mainly for exporting power to neighboring countries, while a small percentage (e.g. 5%) is supplied domestically. This export-oriented hydropower development strategy benefits the economy through revenues from royalties and taxes, ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 August, 2016 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): FY 2017 YSEALI Urban Planning and Smart Growth Workshop U.S. Embassy Singapore Public Affairs Section (PAS) Announcement Type: Cooperative Agreement Funding Amount: Up to USD$250,000.00 Application Deadline: August 29, 2016 Executive Summary: The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Singapore announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 9 August, 2016 | Topics:
News, U.S. & ASEAN, YSEALI
| Tags: NOFO, singapore, YSEALI
Secretary of State Washington, D.C., August 5, 2016 Press Statement As we celebrate the 49th anniversary of ASEAN, we recognize the growing diplomatic, economic, and strategic significance of Southeast Asia. This region is one of the most dynamic parts in the world, and we know global peace and prosperity are closely linked with its ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 8 August, 2016 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: asean day, John Kerry, Secretary of State, usasean
Notice of Funding Opportunity U.S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan Public Affairs Section (PAS) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): 2017 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Generation: Eco-Entrepreneurship Workshop Announcement Type: Cooperative Agreement Funding Amount: Up to $200,000 (pending funding availability) Application Deadline: August 19, 2016 Executive Summary: The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 5 August, 2016 | Topics:
News, U.S. & ASEAN, YSEALI
| Tags: Brunei Darussalam, NOFO, YSEALI
Grand Hyatt Jakarta, August 2, 2016 Excellencies, Colleagues, Journalists, Ladies & Gentlemen. We gather here in the wake of a historic decision, one that many of you have covered in depth. I predict that all of us will be following the ripples that emanate from the July 12 Tribunal award for years to come. Last week, ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 2 August, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: ambassador, jfcc, Nina Hachigian
Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Manila, Philippines July 27, 2016 MS OPOSA: According to the Secretary John Kerry, the ocean is sort of in his DNA. He grew up with an affinity for the sea, first as a young boy in Massachusetts fishing and clamming, and then as an officer in the U.S. Navy. ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 2 August, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases, Secretary John Kerry, Speeches, YSEALI
| Tags: secretary, YSEALI
Livestock plays importance role to Lao people’s livelihood. It contributes to food security, enhance crop production, generate cash incomes for rural and urban populations. Livestock practice was changed year by year, depend on economic growth, increasing of population and the meat consumption demand. The commercial livestock farm significantly rapidly expand in the last two decade ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 29 July, 2016 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
John Kerry Secretary of State National Convention Center Vientiane, Laos July 26, 2016 SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good afternoon, everybody. On behalf of President Obama and all of the American people, I want to express my deepest condolences to the families of those whose loved ones were killed in the horrific attack in Sagamihara, Japan this ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 27 July, 2016 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Secretary John Kerry, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN, Uncategorized, Video
| Tags: asean, John Kerry, secretary, usasean
Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State National Convention Center Vientiane, Laos July 25, 2016 Well, good morning and thank you very – good afternoon – thank you very much, Secretary-General Othman. I really appreciate your welcome. I appreciate your comments. And to all of our colleagues, my colleagues here, thank you very, very much for ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 26 July, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: asean, John Kerry, usasean
July 19 – 22. Six policy makers and 13 technical participants from ASEAN Member States (AMS) convened in Bangkok to participate in a training workshop on implementing Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA) Guidelines, a powerful tool to enhance ASEAN’s resiliency strategies in dealing with disasters and other extreme events. The U.S. Government supports the implementation of ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 22 July, 2016 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: disaster, USAID, usasean
Thai government is creating an ecosystem for food innovations. Like most emerging Asian economies, key challenges are addressing the huge infrastructure deficit and improving regional connectivity. On the new science, technology, and innovation (STI) platform, Thailand is transitioning from a resource-intensive to innovation-based economy. Innovation to drive new growth engine Thailand is Southeast Asia’s ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 July, 2016 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
For Immediate Release Tuesday, July 5, 2016 SINGAPORE, July 5, 2016 – Today the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), in partnership with technology giants Cisco and Intel, announced the beginning of the final stage in the student competition to develop innovative technology solutions for the Association ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 5 July, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & ASEAN, YSEALI
| Tags: asean, challenge, Nina Hachigian
Notice of Funding Opportunity U.S. Mission to ASEAN Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): 2016 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Women’s Leadership Academy Application Deadline: July 20, 2016, 6pm Jakarta time Executive Summary: The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission to ASEAN announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to develop ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 20 June, 2016 | Topics:
Culture, Events, News, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, YSEALI
| Tags: Funding Opportunity, usasean, YSEALI
Dr. Ei Ei Htwe and Dr. Aye Aye Thant, the ASEAN-U.S. S&T Fellows from Myanmar participated in the Myanmar Higher Education Forum on the topic of “New Challenges for Tertiary Education in the 21st Century“. The Myanmar Higher Education Forum was jointly organized by British Council and Ministry of Education (MOE) and held in Diamond ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 20 June, 2016 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
Good evening! It is delightful to see all of you. I am really going to miss Ambassador Blake, Ibu Sofia and their wonderful daughters. This is a bittersweet night–a wonderful birthday party for our nation, but also the beginning of saying goodbye to a great Ambassador and great friends. Bob has the privilege of working ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 27 May, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, East Asia & Pacific, News, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN, YSEALI
| Tags: independence day, usasean
Deadline was July 1, 2016. Announcement from the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission to ASEAN about an open competition for a cooperative agreement to develop and implement a year-long Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Seeds for the Future small grants program.
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 27 May, 2016 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, News, U.S. & ASEAN, YSEALI
| Tags: usasean, YSEALI
Good Morning. Mr. Tran Dong Phuong, Director for Sectoral Development, ASEAN Economic Community Department, Ms. Nada Marsudi, Representatives from the ASEAN Committee on Science and Technology, Representatives from the ASEAN Center for Energy, the ASEAN Foundation, the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), and the ASEAN Secretariat, ASEAN-U.S. Science & Technology Fellows ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 23 May, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, East Asia & Pacific, Education, Speeches
Climate change has been happening in and impacting all sectors at every corner of the world. Likewise, it now is mostly accepted phenomenon and becomes a major concern by people globally. Climate change and its impacts is complex and have sophisticated linkage with various issues. Furthermore, climate change differs in its specific impacts in each ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 20 May, 2016 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
ASEAN, US to further strengthen relations JAKARTA, 29 April 2016 – ASEAN and the U.S. reaffirmed their strong determination to further deepen their cooperation. This commitment was made at the 7th ASEAN-U.S. Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) Meeting held at the ASEAN Secretariat yesterday. This is the first JCC to be held since the elevation of ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 16 May, 2016 | Topics:
U.S. & ASEAN
From
the Star Online Saturday, 14 May 2016 Panellists: Stop setting own barriers BY
SUZANNE LAZAROO KUALA LUMPUR: It’s time women got out of their own way and stopped setting barriers for themselves, women industry leaders said. “In addition to the structural barriers (to women assuming leadership roles), there are also innate barriers arising from the individual,” said International Trade ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 14 May, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, East Asia & Pacific, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: Nina Hachigian, usasean, Women Who Lead
Good afternoon! I am so pleased to join you today at @america on your final day of the YSEALI Oceans workshop. I love participating in YSEALI events and have been lucky to have met many YSEALI members like you throughout the region. It is one of the best parts of my job. Knowing that young ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 13 May, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, East Asia & Pacific, Our Ocean, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN, YSEALI
| Tags: asean, YSEALI
The 2nd ASEAN Conference on Biodiversity (ACB 2016) was held in Bangkok, Thailand from 15-19 February 2016 with more than 500 delegates from 10 ASEAN Member States: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore,Thailand and Viet Nam. Participants are mainly academics, scientists, research community, business sector, media and international conservation organization such ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 29 March, 2016 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 25 March, 2016 | Topics:
Infographic
| Tags: asean, infographic, usasean
Listen to
audio file. OPERATOR: Welcome to the readout of the U.S.-ASEAN Summit conference call. At this time all lines are in a listen-only mode and later we will conduct a question and answer session. If you would like to ask a question on tonight’s conference you can press * then 1 on your touchtone phone at ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 22 February, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN, YSEALI
| Tags: asean, Nina Hachigian, Sunnylands, usasean
Submit your innovative technology ideas to boost regional food security for a chance to join other young leaders on a week-long training in Singapore and to participate in a study tour to the United States!
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 19 February, 2016 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Education, News, U.S. & ASEAN, U.S. Agencies, YSEALI
| Tags: asean, challenge, usasean, YSEALI
The Philippines is known to have a unique and valuable biodiversity, but at the same time have a very high vulnerability. That is the very reason why my career’s work usually evolve around fundamental systematics. I used these knowledge in finding undiscovered species and teaching graduate students at the university for almost a decade now. ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 17 February, 2016 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
“Why ASEAN?” U.S. ASEAN Business Council Conference Asia’s Best-Kept Secret: The ASEAN Economic Community Introduction ASEAN dignitaries, American dignitaries, Ladies and Gentlemen Good afternoon and thank you for being here, especially my ASEAN friends who’ve travelled so far. Alex, you and USABC have done a great job with your partners on this conference. You have ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 17 February, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Doing Business in the U.S., East Asia & Pacific, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: asean, Nina Hachigian, Sunnylands, usasean
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Joint Statement of the U.S.-ASEAN Special Leaders’ Summit: Sunnylands Declaration Sunnylands, California February 15-16, 2016 We the Heads of State/Government of the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United States of America gathered in Sunnylands, California, on February ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 16 February, 2016 | Topics:
Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: asean, Sunnylands, usasean
Fact Sheet U.S.-ASEAN Connect is a new U.S. government initiative, announced by President Obama at the U.S.-ASEAN Summit in Sunnylands, CA, that will strengthen the United States economic engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the ASEAN Member States (AMS). Strong economic ties are at the core of the United States and ASEAN’s ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 16 February, 2016 | Topics:
Fact Sheets
Sunnylands Center The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands Rancho Mirage, California 3:47 P.M. PST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon, everyone. It is my privilege to welcome you to this landmark gathering — the first U.S.-ASEAN Summit hosted by the United States. This reflects my personal commitment, and the national commitment of the United States, to a strong ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 15 February, 2016 | Topics:
President Barack Obama, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: asean, POTUS, Sunnylands, usasean
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release 12 February, 2016 Engagement with Southeast Asia, a strategically important, economically dynamic region at the heart of the Asia-Pacific, is a central pillar of the U.S. Rebalance to Asia. Sitting astride some of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 12 February, 2016 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Fact Sheets, U.S. & ASEAN, YSEALI
| Tags: usasean
We’re looking for teams of YSEALI students to submit innovative technology ideas to improve agriculture, aquaculture and fisheries in ASEAN. Compete in the YSEALI Innovation Challenge – managed by the U.S. Agency for International Development – for a chance to join other young leaders at an entrepreneur boot camp in Singapore. The grand prize winners ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 February, 2016 | Topics:
YSEALI
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release ON-THE-RECORD PRESS CALL BY BEN RHODES, DEPUTY NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, AND DAN KRITENBRINK, SENIOR DIRECTOR FOR ASIAN AFFAIRS ON THE U.S.-ASEAN SUMMIT Via Telephone 5:38 P.M. EST MR. PRICE: Good afternoon, everyone, and thanks for joining today’s call. We wanted to ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 9 February, 2016 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: Sunnylands, usasean
Development of energy infrastructure plays a crucial role, as asserted in the ASEAN Plan of Action on Energy 2010-2015 (APAE), to ensure that ASEAN economic development is sustainable through, among others, mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emission. One of priorities of APAE is promoting good energy management practices through that narrowing the development gap (NDG) among ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 26 January, 2016 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
The U.S. Agency for International Development and U.S. Mission to ASEAN, in partnership with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and UL, aim to strengthen ASEAN science and technical capacity through an annual ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women (“Prize”). The 2016 Prize will provide a promising, ASEAN-based, early to mid-career woman scientist whose research focuses ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 26 January, 2016 | Topics:
News
Good afternoon and happy New Year! Thank you to the Habibie Center for inviting me to kick off the Ambassador Seminar Series. I think this is my first public event since the Community was launched so congratulations to ASEAN! It is a true pleasure and honor to be here this afternoon with my esteemed fellow ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 20 January, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, East Asia & Pacific, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN
Should now stakeholders be concerned about and provide coping plan on the possibly severe seawater inundation? Climate change is now unambiguous and recognized by people globally. Whether you call it climate change, global warming or greenhouse effects, it has significantly impacted all sectors of every nation, including the coastal zones and fishery resources in ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 13 January, 2016 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
Are you a scientist from ASEAN interested in driving policy debates and data-based decision making to address the most pressing regional and national level challenges? Would you like to expand your professional network within ASEAN and to learn first hand how ASEAN works on issues related to S&T? If you answered yes to these questions, ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 13 January, 2016 | Topics:
News
ASEAN is vital to America’s future. The United States Mission to ASEAN partners with ASEAN and related stakeholders to advance U.S. interests in a peaceful, prosperous, and integrated Southeast Asia that respects the rule of law, upholds the dignity of its people and actively addresses regional and global concerns. The United States began engaging with ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 12 January, 2016 | Topics:
Fact Sheets
This spring, 64 YSEALI members and 16 leader mentors will be selected for a four-day environment workshop and regional exchange, “
YSEALI Generation: Oceans “. The health of our oceans is central to our wellbeing, and this workshop will teach participants about current issues in marine and coastal environments in the ASEAN region and beyond. YSEALI members from ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 5 January, 2016 | Topics:
YSEALI
Ambassador Nina Hachigian’s warm wishes for YSEALI on its second anniversary.
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 12 December, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Video
U.S. Department of State International Media Engagement/Asia Pacific Telephonic Media Briefing with Nina Hachigian, U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN Jakarta, Indonesia 12/2/2015 OPERATOR: Welcome to the Department of State conference call. At this time all participants are in a listen-only mode. Later we will conduct a question and answer session. Instructions will be given at that ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 4 December, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
Energy consumption in Asian countries has been increasing rapidly due to recent economic growth and development. This energy consumption has led to a number of environmental problems such as global warming, climate change, air pollution, acid rain (Iwaro and Mwasha, 2010), and raised concerns over problems of energy supply and exhaustion of energy resources. In ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 2 December, 2015 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
This Plan of Action is aimed at implementing the goals and objectives of the Joint Statement on the ASEAN-U.S. Strategic Partnership, the Joint Vision Statement on the ASEAN-U.S. Enhanced Partnership, and the ASEAN-U.S. Summits, to strengthen the ASEAN-U.S. Enhanced Partnership for Enduring Peace and Prosperity. It will continue to pursue the goals and objectives of ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 24 November, 2015 | Topics:
Fact Sheets, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: usasean
Hello YSEALI! I am thrilled to be here on the last night of the largest YSEALI event ever in the history of YSEALI or of the universe, actually. I was here earlier, though, sitting in the back at the Town Hall with President Obama. Did you like that? Isn’t he amazing? I am very lucky ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 22 November, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
The White House
Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release ASEAN is a significant trade and investment partner for the United States. Collectively, the 10 countries of ASEAN represent the United States’ fourth-largest goods trading partner, ahead of Japan, with $216 billion in two-way goods trade in 2014. In 2014, U.S. goods exports to ASEAN were $79 billion, ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 21 November, 2015 | Topics:
Fact Sheets
The White House
Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release Today, President Obama led the U.S. delegation to the U.S.–ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have been partners for nearly 40 years, working together on shared goals of stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia. The decision today to ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 21 November, 2015 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Fact Sheets, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: Sunnylands, usasean
The White House
Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release We, Heads of State/Government of the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United States of America, gathered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 21 November 2015 for the 3rd ASEAN-U.S. Summit. Today, we elevated our relationship to the ASEAN-U.S. Strategic Partnership to strengthen ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 21 November, 2015 | Topics:
Fact Sheets, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: usasean
The White House
Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release As part of the
Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) , President Obama will meet today with 500 emerging leaders from the ten Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries. The meeting will take place at the three-day YSEALI Summit, the largest ever gathering of alumni from the United States’ initiative to strengthen ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 20 November, 2015 | Topics:
Fact Sheets
Shangri-La HotelKuala Lumpur, Malaysia 10:24 A.M. MYT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Please be seated. Well, good morning, and thank you for welcoming me here today. Before I begin, I want to say a few words about the appalling terrorist attack in Mali. We’re still learning the facts, but what we do know ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 20 November, 2015 | Topics:
Fact Sheets
Did you miss President Obama’s Town Hall at the 2015 YSEALI Summit? No problem,
watch the event on replay ! Remarks begin at 38:18. Also,
check out pictures of the event courtesy of U.S. Embassy Malaysia. The YSEALI Summit is one of our largest events yet – providing an opportunity for 500 young leaders from all 10 ASEAN countries to network, learn about regional challenges, and do ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 18 November, 2015 | Topics:
YSEALI
The highly industrialized 21st century has transformed this world tremendously in every aspect. The shift from agricultural to industrial economy has changed the ways people use and interact with the environment to meet their needs. The complication escalates when the fossil fuel reserve, as the main energy and material source for the economic growth, has ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 10 November, 2015 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
His Excellency, Nogeh anak Gumbek, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry, Malaysia Distinguished guests and experts from ASEAN Member States and the United States, First I would like to say thank you to all delegates and speakers here today for your dedication to sustaining Southeast Asia’s valuable oceans and fisheries resources and for traveling ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 5 November, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
I want to thank the Jakarta Foreign Correspondents Club for hosting this luncheon and President Joe Cochrane for his leadership at JFCC and introducing me here today. We all appreciate his authoritative work for the International New York Times. This is an excellent venue, and you are the perfect audience, for me to speak about the United States ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 4 November, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
“With one conservation vision and with a view to promote people’s welfare, we will cooperate in ensuring the effective management of forest resources and conservation of a network of protected areas, productive forests, and other sustainable land uses within an area which the three respective countries will designate as the “Heart of Borneo (HoB)” (HoB ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 28 October, 2015 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
In 2013, 51.5 per cent of the Cambodia population is women which cover 60.9 per cent of labor force in Cambodia (Ministry of Women Affaire [MOWA], 2014). They have play important roles in taking care of their family, income generation and strongly contribute to the national economic growth. The women have to be involved with ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 6 October, 2015 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
Applications accepted Oct 1 – Dec 1, 2015. Over the course of a year, 250 YSEALI Professionals will have five-week placements in U.S. non-profit organizations and state and local government offices. YSEALI Professional Fellows will work in the field of: Civic engagement NGO management Economic empowerment Governance Legislative process Environmental and natural resources management Learn ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 1 October, 2015 | Topics:
YSEALI
In Malaysia, statistics show that 57.65% of electricity in 2011 was generated from gas, 33.3% from coal, 8.8% from hydro and 0.3% from distillate [1]. The over-dependency on a certain fuel types is not a viable long-term option. This has led Malaysia to diversify its current generation mix with various fuel types for a more ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 15 September, 2015 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
Bangkok, Thailand Thank you to Secretary General of SEAFDEC, Dr. Chumnarn Pongsri, and Deputy Director General of Thailand’s Department of Fisheries, Dr. Waraporn Prompoj, for your welcome remarks and for hosting this important workshop. Thank you to distinguished SEAFDEC Member Country Delegates for your dedication to sustaining Southeast Asia’s valuable oceans and fisheries resources and ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 15 September, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
The YSEALI Summit will be one of our largest events yet – providing an opportunity for 500 young leaders from all 10 ASEAN countries to network, learn about regional challenges, and do hands-on work to come up with solutions. The Summit, taking place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Nov. 19-23, will bring together alumni from previous ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 13 September, 2015 | Topics:
YSEALI
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The Connectivity of Common Rules in the South China Sea Thank you to MIMA and its Director General First Admiral Dato Chin Yoon Chin for inviting me today, and to Vice Admiral Dato’ Kamarulzaman for moderating this panel. The Importance of Norms, Rules and Standards Today I’m going to talk about maritime ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 8 September, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, East Asia & Pacific, News, Speeches
| Tags: Nina Hachigian, South China Sea, usasean
Right after the ASEAN-US Science and Technology Fellowship started in May 2015, the government of Indonesia launched the development of 100 Science and Techno Parks (STPs) to supporting the new government’s nine-priority agenda called Nawacita. The science and technology parks are hoped to create and boost sustainable economic growth through the implementation of technology. The technology ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 3 September, 2015 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta Thank you Your Excellency Deputy Secretary General Hirubalan and the hardworking ASEAN Secretariat staff for co-hosting the launch of the third class of Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholars. It is my great pleasure to be here with you this morning. My deep congratulations and a warm welcome to our 2015-2016 scholars. You have ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 1 September, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
JAKARTA – ASEAN and the United States announced today ten new Visiting Scholars selected through the Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Initiative. The Visiting Scholars, representing all ten ASEAN Members States, will join a distinguished group of Fulbright alumni and conduct research in the United States for up to four months on a range of topics, including entomology, ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 1 September, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented through a partnership between the Royal University of Phnom Penh and the University Kebangsaan Malaysia, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Youth Volunteer Program (AYVP) closed a month of activities to develop skills as eco-leaders and volunteers in Phnom Penh on Friday, August ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 28 August, 2015 | Topics:
News
We’re excited to announce the 2015 winners of the Seeds for the Future competition! Congratulations to the grantees, from all 10 YSEALI countries: The Dorsal Effect ASEAN Youth Jobs Portal Young Eco Ambassadors Young, Wild & Living Green SEED – Social work for LGBT in VN ASEAN Peace Project Chili Padi Academy Food Rescue ASEAN ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 12 August, 2015 | Topics:
YSEALI
Water is essential for life, yet the world is facing water crisis. It has been commonly attributed to the natural limitations of freshwater availability, inadequate financing and appropriate technologies. Nevertheless, profound failures in water governance have been recently identified as important factors causing water crisis in both developing and developed countries [1,2]. Vietnam has been ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 10 August, 2015 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
US Mission to ASEAN congratulates ASEAN for its 48th Anniversary.
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 8 August, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Video
Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC On August 6 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Secretary of State John Kerry led the United States’ delegation to the 22nd Meeting of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), an annual gathering of foreign ministers and senior officials representing 26 countries from Pakistan to the Pacific Rim and the European Union. ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 6 August, 2015 | Topics:
Fact Sheets
The finalists from the 2015 ASEAN Youth Video Contest share their perspectives on what the ASEAN Community means to youth and were selected to join a video production workshop in Singapore last month on the basis of draft storyboards they submitted for the initial round of the contest. During the training, they learned production techniques ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 20 July, 2015 | Topics:
News
The Myanmar’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) was first drafted in 2011 to provide a national strategy for the conservation and sustainable use of nature. The NBSAP is now being updated with new information and including national counterparts to the global Aichi Biodiversity Targets. These targets designed to mainstream biodiversity and sustainable use ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 14 July, 2015 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
Bangkok, Thailand Ladies, it is my true pleasure to be with you this afternoon to discuss the challenges and opportunities for women in ASEAN. Thank you for joining me and thanks to my colleagues at U.S. Embassy Bangkok for arranging what I know will be an engaging discussion. As we all know, promoting opportunities for ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 24 June, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
Mr. Chee Ying Tong (Jeffrey) Environmental Studies Yale-NUS, Singapore Mr. Chee Ying Tong felt inspired by the novel way the Energy Excelerator, a Hawaii-based accelerator for renewable energy start-ups, brings together a network of young entrepreneurs to work together on energy solutions to meet Hawaii’s recently passed law for “100% renewable energy by 2045”. This ambitious ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 24 June, 2015 | Topics:
YSEALI
Mr. Aria Widyanto Indonesia, HYVE Innovation Aria Widyanto is a partner for HYVE Innovation and is a business consultant in Indonesia. His business motto is “Let’s Innovate, Indonesia!” His YSEALI Professional Fellows placement is in Iowa City, Iowa with the Office of the City Manager. What has it been like being placed in the City ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 24 June, 2015 | Topics:
YSEALI
Bangkok, Thailand Thank you for that kind introduction. Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great honor for me to be in a room full of people committed to combating trafficking in persons. The United States Government and I, personally, care deeply about this issue. Let me first thank Microsoft and Ms. Tony Town-Whitley for hosting ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 23 June, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
Hanoi, Vietnam Good afternoon. It is great to be here today with all of you at the Ho Chi Minh Academy to talk about U.S. foreign policy in ASEAN. America has long been engaged in the Asia-Pacific region, but early in his first term, President Obama saw the need to remind us of this and ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 22 June, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
“As I gazed from the deck at the surface of what ought to have been a pristine ocean, I was confronted, as far as the eye could see, with the sight of plastic.” – Capt. Charles Moore, discoverer of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch Moving along with the ocean currents are hundreds of pieces ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 16 June, 2015 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
Good evening. It is a great pleasure to be here with you to celebrate our country’s birthday. I would first like to thank our wonderful hosts, Bob and Sophia Blake, for this amazing and eco-friendly evening. While I can’t compete in height with Ambassador Blake and they have given me a little box to stand ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 4 June, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
The White House Office of the Press Secretary Washington, D.C. FACT SHEET: The President’s Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative As part of the
Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) , President Obama will host a meeting today with 75 emerging leaders from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries at the conclusion of their U.S. Government-sponsored Fellowships. The President will engage ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 1 June, 2015 | Topics:
Fact Sheets, YSEALI
| Tags: usasean, YSEALI
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Good Afternoon! I am truly honored to be here with you, young ASEAN leaders. I would like to say thank you to the U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City and Making Cents for inviting me to participate in this YSEALI Generation: Power of Entrepreneurship Workshop.To give you a sense ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 30 May, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
Dato’ Hafsah, Thank you for all your hard work in uplifting women. Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my true pleasure to be with you today to launch the GREAT Women in ASEAN initiative. When I first heard that there was a brand called “Great Women,” I didn’t realize it was an acronym. But now I ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 27 May, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
KUALA LUMPUR – Women entrepreneurs from around the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region this week launched the Gender Responsive Economic Actions for the Transformation of women (GREAT Women) in ASEAN initiative to promote their products for greater sales and business growth that can employ more workers and improve livelihoods. “The support, links and collaboration in ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 27 May, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Thank you for the introduction. And thanks to the US-ASEAN Business Council, Proctor & Gamble and eBay for hosting this session. Fellow Panelists, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honored to kick off this discussion today. We all know the value of providing opportunities for SMEs to participate fully in the integrated economy. These businesses make ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 26 May, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
Despite being “the blue planet”, our relationship with water is becoming increasingly tumultuous. Urbanization, pollution, and farming have changed how water flows through Southeast Asia and potentially limited our access to this critical resource. The Mekong River Delta is just one example of this imminent crisis. Since the 1980s, approximately 1 million wells have been ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 26 May, 2015 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
Jakarta – The United States Mission to ASEAN hosted the YSEALI Generation: Women’s Leadership workshop from May 17 – 20 to cultivate young professional women interested in advancing to leadership positions. Launched in 2013, the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) is U.S. President Barack Obama’s signature program to strengthen leadership development and networking in Southeast Asia. ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 21 May, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases, YSEALI
| Tags: Woman, YSEALI
Antony J. Blinken Deputy Secretary of State @America Jakarta, Indonesia All right, good afternoon. It is wonderful to be here at @america with all of you, and I want to start by thanking our Ambassador Bob Blake, first of all for his very kind words of introduction but much more important for his wonderful leadership ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 20 May, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
Selamat siang. Good afternoon. It is my true pleasure to be at @america today with all of you and join my esteemed colleagues and good friends to this panel discussion: “Women Who Lead: A Discussion with Top Women Diplomats.” I have really been looking forward to this. Over the last two decades, a strong body ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 19 May, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN Nina Hachigian talks about the benefits of YSEALI and why young ASEAN leaders should join YSEALI.
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 14 May, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Video
APCSS, Hawaii Ambassador Hachigian – Good morning everyone, and Aloha. It is my great pleasure to join you all today. I wish I could stay with you and participate in this great workshop over the next four days. I would like to thank Admiral Locklear for inviting me, and, more importantly, for hosting this opportunity ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 May, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
JAKARTA – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) today announced a new partnership with U.S.-based corporation, National Instruments (NI), to provide hands-on training to aspiring young scientists and engineers in the Lower Mekong sub-region and to empower them with technical skills to help grow the region’s workforce. “The United States is committed to developing ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 8 May, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: USAID
Mr. Larry Maramis, Director of the Cross-Sectoral Cooperation Directorate, Representatives from the ASEAN Committee on Science and Technology, the ASEAN Centre for Energy, the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, and the ASEAN Secretariat, ASEAN-U.S. Science & Technology Fellows, both our first year trailblazers, and our new Fellows, AAAS Representatives, supervisors, ladies and ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 4 May, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN
| Tags: asean, S&T Fellows, usasean
JAKARTA – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Committee on Science and Technology and the U.S. Mission to ASEAN today announced a second group of fellowships to ASEAN scientists to further drive policy debates and data-based decision making to address some of the region’s most challenging development issues. Supported by the U.S. Agency for International ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 4 May, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
The ASEAN community is promoting new connections of every kind across Southeast Asia. New roads, bridges, trains, and more will physically unite ASEAN Member States and distant communities within each nation. New mutual recognition agreements will encourage professionals to move and explore and form new connections with international communities and companies. Increased urbanization is aggregating ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 28 April, 2015 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
Jakarta, Indonesia – The U.S. Government plans to contribute approximately $225,000 in emergency victim assistance funds to help support the efforts by the Government of Indonesia and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to rescue hundreds of Burmese, Cambodian, Lao, and Thai fishermen who are victims of forced labor and stranded in Eastern Indonesia. This is in ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 28 April, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Section 1. Background and Introduction The ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Youth (SOMY) is pleased to announce a video contest entitled “What does the ASEAN Community Mean to Youth?” This contest is supported by the U.S. Government through the U.S Mission to ASEAN and the ASEAN Foundation. We are seeking your creative and inspiring story ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 15 April, 2015 | Topics:
News
HO CHI MINH CITY – Experts from multi-national companies in Ho Chi Minh City today met 65 entrepreneurs from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Viet Nam to discuss ways these businesses can better integrate into the global supply chain and be more competitive, especially in the garment and footwear sectors. ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 7 April, 2015 | Topics:
News
Rising tensions in the South China Sea and repeated territorial disputes between China and several ASEAN Member States have brought the region to the forefront of the media. Moving forward, the geopolitical importance of this region will continue to be essential to peace and prosperity in the region, but the immense biodiversity that exists in ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 31 March, 2015 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
BANGKOK – More than 40 women entrepreneurs from an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meeting in Bangkok yesterday announced a regional product brand and marketing platform called the GREAT Women (Gender Responsive Economic Actions for the Transformation of Women) – ASEAN Collection. From its base in the Philippines, this innovative approach and brand is being ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 24 March, 2015 | Topics:
News
Young Southeast Asian leaders, such as Mara Duterte (left), are helping to improve the lives of girls in their countries. Duterte is a manager for
Girls Got Game , a sports camp for girls who face tough economic conditions in the Philippines. The nonprofit organization is managed by former athletes who use basketball and soccer to build confidence ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 20 March, 2015 | Topics:
YSEALI
Hendy Setiono, 31 Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember Informatics Academy President,
Baba Rafi Like most teenagers, Hendy Setiono wanted to earn money in his spare time. But unlike many, he strategically looked for ways to turn his hobbies into profitable ventures. In secondary school, he and his friends loved riding motorbikes, so he started ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 19 March, 2015 | Topics:
YSEALI
Thank you for your kind invitation and thanks to Joe Cochrane and other members of the Club for all your work in setting up today’s program. It is great to be here with you and to have a chance to talk about U.S. foreign policy in ASEAN. America has long been a Pacific power. But ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 18 March, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
Thank you very much to AmCham Singapore for inviting me to participate in this discussion with my illustrious co-panelists. Parag and I crossed paths when we were on our first book tours a while ago. I haven’t met Atilla before but I’ve flown on Air Asia, so that makes us old pals, and am so ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 12 March, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
Thank you very much for this opportunity to talk about U.S. Asia policy. America has been a Pacific power throughout its history but President Obama saw the need to remind us of this legacy and refocus our national attention on Asia. While it is true that threats in other parts of the world have not ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 12 March, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
YSEALI members are making a difference. In the coming weeks, we will feature young leaders across the ASEAN region who have participated in YSEALI programs and show how joining this community has helped them grow professionally and personally. Rithy Thul, 28 Cambodia Founder, SmallWorld Rithy Thul has always been curious and motivated to make things ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 27 February, 2015 | Topics:
YSEALI
Your Excellency, Datin Paduka Hajah Intan, Chair and Representative of Brunei Darussalam to the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children; Excellencies, Representatives to the ACWC; Mrs Rodora Babaran ASEAN Director of Socio-Cultural Cooperation, Ladies and Gentlemen: It is my great pleasure to join you today to discuss ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 26 February, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States of America, I wish to send my congratulations to the people of Brunei Darussalam as you celebrate your 31st National Day on February 23rd. I have enjoyed my visits to your country, and we work together ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 20 February, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
Myanmar has a large potential for the development of hydro-power and, on the other hand, the country faces a chronic shortage in its electricity supply. Hydro-power is a clean and renewable source of energy, and it can be developed on a large enough scale to supply the electricity demand of the whole nation. One of ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 17 February, 2015 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
U.S. – ASEAN Relations and the Future of the Oceans Good Morning. Selamat pagi. On behalf of the United States Government, it is my pleasure to talk with you today about ASEAN- US ties. Thank you Dr. Irid for your kind introduction and the opportunity to speak with students and faculty here at the University ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 February, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
YSEALI members are making a difference. In the coming weeks, we will feature young leaders across the ASEAN region who have participated in YSEALI programs and show how joining this community has helped them grow professionally and personally. Muhamad Abas, 21 Indonesia Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta Student Muhamad Abas is grateful for the investment his family ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 4 February, 2015 | Topics:
YSEALI
TOPIC: U.S. POLICY PRIORITIES FOR THE EAST ASIAN AND PACIFIC REGION IN 2015 WASHINGTON FOREIGN PRESS CENTER, WASHINGTON, D.C. ASSISTANT SECRETARY RUSSEL: Thank you very much. Hello, everybody. Happy 2015. I’m glad to be here. 2014 was a great year. We had two visits to the Asia Pacific region by President Obama. We had five visits ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 4 February, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) held a series of workshops to discuss and advance the needs to strengthen ASEAN’s collective/integrated disaster responses, as well as the concept of expected disaster risk management (DRM) system in ASEAN region. Two of the workshops were held in Jakarta, September 2014 and in Tokyo, December ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 3 February, 2015 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC On February 2, Counselor Tom Shannon and Senior Advisor to the Secretary Ambassador David Thorne led a U.S. delegation to the Extraordinary Meeting of the Friends of the Lower Mekong in Pakse, Laos. The Friends of the Lower Mekong, a donor coordination group, came together with the countries ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 2 February, 2015 | Topics:
Fact Sheets
YSEALI members are making a difference. In the coming weeks, we will feature young leaders across the ASEAN region who have participated in YSEALI programs and show how joining this community has helped them grow professionally and personally. Illyasak Hazan, 22 Cambodia Royal University of Agriculture Researcher, Society for Community Development in Cambodia Illyasak Hazan, ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 29 January, 2015 | Topics:
YSEALI
Good morning everyone. It is my great pleasure to join you all today. I would like to thank His Excellency Mr. Arjun Thapa, the Secretary General of SAARC; Her Excellency Alicia Dela Rosa Bala, the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN; and Mr. Said Faisal, the Executive Director of the AHA Centre, for hosting this opportunity to ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 26 January, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
Jakarta – Ambassador Nina Hachigian gave her remarks at the inaugural session of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) policy level officers study visit to the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre). Ambassador Hachigian highlighted U.S. humanitarian assistance and disaster relief activities in South and Southeast Asia, underscoring ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 26 January, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, U.S. & ASEAN
The period to submit applications for the ASEAN-U.S. Science & Technology Fellows Program has been EXTENDED to Friday, January 30, 2015. If you are a scientist in an ASEAN country interested in a unique opportunity to work at the crossroads of science and policy, it’s not too late! Find out more about the ASEAN-U.S. S&T Fellows ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 16 January, 2015 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: InnovASEAN, Innovation, science, Science and Technology
John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I would like to congratulate the people of Myanmar as you celebrate the 67th anniversary of your nation’s independence. This day is an appropriate moment to reiterate America’s commitment to supporting your country as you continue ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 2 January, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
Two documents under the new Law on Natural Disaster prevention and Control were issued by Prime Minister in August 2014, including Decision N044 on “Provisions on disaster risk level” and Decision N046 on “Regulation on disaster forecasting, warning and dissemination” to strengthen the legal framework for early warning of disasters in Vietnam. To understand better ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 23 December, 2014 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Washington, D.C. STATEMENT BY SECRETARY KERRY Marking the Tenth Anniversary of the Indian Ocean Tsunami I’ll never forget hearing the news of the tsunami that struck in the Indian Ocean 10 years ago. The images were gut-wrenching: entire towns razed from Indonesia to Somalia; raging waters sweeping ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 22 December, 2014 | Topics:
Speeches
Energy is an essential input to all aspects of our lives. In Myanmar, less than thirty percent of its population has access to electricity. As a result, many people still rely on firewood for their daily energy needs. Despite a wealth of energy resources, rural electrification rate in Myanmar remains lowest in Asia. This reflects ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 10 December, 2014 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
The ASEAN region boasts strong skills and potential in science and technology and seeks to leverage this potential to increase regional competitiveness, improve resource management, and enhance the lives of its citizens. Currently, few non-governmental scientists are consulted by ASEAN Member States (AMS) governments on policy decisions, and these scientists generally have a limited understanding ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 9 December, 2014 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
Thank you Ambassador Blake for the kind introduction. I hit the jackpot when I got Ambassador Blake to share an embassy with. Thanks to USABC, especially Marc Mealy, Martin Gil and Kathy Santillo for inviting me here today. Last week, I got a message from my assistant that Alex Feldman called. I looked at the ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 9 December, 2014 | Topics:
Speeches
YSEALI members are making a difference. In the coming weeks, we will feature young leaders across the ASEAN region who have participated in YSEALI programs and show how joining this community has helped them grow professionally and personally. Sokty Chhair, 34 Cambodia Kobe University, Japan Policy Adviser, Preah Vihear Province Sokty Chhair had always thought ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 4 December, 2014 | Topics:
YSEALI
Jakarta, Indonesia As prepared for delivery Selamat sore, Good afternoon everyone. Thank you, Ambassador Blake for the kind introduction. I am grateful to be your colleague and honored to work alongside you here in Jakarta. What a pleasure to be at @america with all of you. I was here yesterday for the first time and ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 3 December, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & ASEAN, YSEALI
| Tags: Nina Hachigian, usasean, YSEALI
Jakarta, Indonesia – Ambassador Hachigian’s overview of U.S. engagement with ASEAN stimulated discussion with over 100 young people from Paradamina University, with YSEALI members, and with other exchange program alumni @america in Jakarta Wednesday, December 3. U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Robert Blake introduced Ambassador Hachigian, and after Ambassador Hachigian’s remarks, she answered questions and invited ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 3 December, 2014 | Topics:
News
John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, it is a great pleasure to wish His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej a joyous 87th birthday and congratulate the people of Thailand on your National Day this December 5. The people of the United States and ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 2 December, 2014 | Topics:
Speeches
YSEALI members are making a difference. In the coming weeks, we will feature young leaders across the ASEAN region who have participated in YSEALI programs and show how joining this community has helped them grow professionally and personally. Leong Yu Man, 29 Malaysia State Assemblywoman, Pahang State Legislative Assembly Leong Yu Man couldn’t believe her ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 2 December, 2014 | Topics:
YSEALI
John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I would like to congratulate President Choummaly Sayasone and the people of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic as you celebrate your National Day on December 2. This year marks 64 years of diplomatic relations between the ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 28 November, 2014 | Topics:
Speeches
Thailand and ASEAN represent a huge share of the planet’s biodiversity. Biological resources such as living organisms, cells, and genetic materials play an important role for the development of biotechnology, life science research and development, and human life. With advancements in molecular biology, new discoveries are made daily, allowing us to obtain and modify those ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 26 November, 2014 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
Mr. Vice Chancellor, Mr. Deputy Vice Chancellor, Mr. Under Secretary, AYVP Alumni, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honored to be here today with all of you to kick off the next phase of U.S.-ASEAN cooperation. Next year, ASEAN will come together even more closely as an economic community. ASEAN unity is good for ASEAN, it ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 26 November, 2014 | Topics:
Speeches
YSEALI members are making a difference. In the coming weeks, we will feature young leaders across the ASEAN region who have participated in YSEALI programs and show how joining this community has helped them grow professionally and personally. Shernan Gamol, 26 Philippines Centro Escolar University Councilor, Municipality of Mansalay Shernan Gamol never dreamed he would ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 24 November, 2014 | Topics:
YSEALI
YSEALI members are making a difference. In the coming weeks, we will feature young leaders across the ASEAN region who have participated in YSEALI programs and show how joining this community has helped them grow professionally and personally. Ryan Louie G. Madrid, 24 Philippines Xavier University Volunteer,
Xavier Ecoville Resettlement Project and Instructor of Development Communication, Xavier University Ryan ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 18 November, 2014 | Topics:
YSEALI
YSEALI members are making a difference. In the coming weeks, we will feature young leaders across the ASEAN region who have participated in YSEALI programs and show how joining this community has helped them grow professionally and personally. Long Nguyen, 23 Vietnam Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Student Long Nguyen is the top-ranked student ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 18 November, 2014 | Topics:
YSEALI
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release The G-20 is the world’s premier forum for economic policy cooperation – where Leaders representing economies generating 85 percent of global GDP assemble around the table to promote strong, sustainable and balanced growth and to address urgent global economic challenges. The Brisbane G-20 Summit ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 16 November, 2014 | Topics:
Fact Sheets
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Today in Rangoon, Burma, President Obama announced a significant expansion of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) at a town hall with 400 youth from the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). YSEALI is the President’s signature initiative to ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 14 November, 2014 | Topics:
Fact Sheets
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release Yangon University Rangoon, Burma 3:43 P.M. MMT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Hello, everybody! AUDIENCE: Hi! PRESIDENT OBAMA: Myanmar Luu Ngae Myar Min Galarbar! (Applause.) It’s wonderful to be back in Myanmar. Everybody, please have a seat. Have a seat. Oh, we got some signs — “Reform ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 14 November, 2014 | Topics:
Speeches
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release Today the United States, together with the Governments of Burma, Japan, and Denmark, and the International Labor Organization (ILO), launched the Initiative to Promote Fundamental Labor Rights and Practices in Myanmar. The Initiative will help modernize Burma’s labor code, improve compliance with international ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 13 November, 2014 | Topics:
Fact Sheets
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release U.S. assistance to Burma reflects the U.S. government’s goal of supporting Burma’s democratic and economic transition. Since 2012, the U.S. government has provided over $225 million in assistance to Burma (FY 2012-2013). In FY 2014, the United States provided over $150 million in ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 13 November, 2014 | Topics:
Fact Sheets
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release Today, President Obama met with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders and foreign ministers and the ASEAN Secretariat’s Secretary-General at the 2nd ASEAN-U.S. Summit in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. President Obama reaffirmed the importance of U.S.-ASEAN ties as a crucial element of ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 13 November, 2014 | Topics:
Fact Sheets
YSEALI members are making a difference. In the coming weeks, we will feature young leaders across the ASEAN region who have participated in YSEALI programs and show how joining this community has helped them grow professionally and personally. Ranitya Nurlita, 23 Indonesia Bogor Agricultural University Student Ranitya Nurlita’s philosophy is to “always be a learner,” ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 13 November, 2014 | Topics:
YSEALI
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release Myanmar International Convention Center Naypyitaw, Burma 12:45 P.M. MMT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you very much, Mr. President. It is a great pleasure to be back in this beautiful country and to once again have the opportunity to consult closely with all of our ASEAN ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 13 November, 2014 | Topics:
Speeches
YSEALI members are making a difference. In the coming weeks, we will feature young leaders across the ASEAN region who have participated in YSEALI programs and show how joining this community has helped them grow professionally and personally. Mai Anh Dang, 22 Vietnam Foreign Trade University Freelance writer Mai Anh Dang may not be a ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 13 November, 2014 | Topics:
YSEALI
YSEALI members are making a difference. In the coming weeks, we will feature young leaders across the ASEAN region who have participated in YSEALI programs and show how joining this community has helped them grow professionally and personally. Muhammad Hazimi bin Haji Jaidi, 22 Brunei University of Brunei Darussalam Student “My education has helped me ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 13 November, 2014 | Topics:
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YSEALI members are making a difference. In the coming weeks, we will feature young leaders across the ASEAN region who have participated in YSEALI programs and show how joining this community has helped them grow professionally and personally. Viseth Sean, 23 Cambodia Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts Student Viseth Sean thought he was done with ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 13 November, 2014 | Topics:
YSEALI
Implementing a policy is nothing like the policy making itself. Policy makers need to regulate and verify whether the policy had been implemented properly. In terms of control, Indonesian national policy requires the support of the local government and the community participation. An example was the policy on water resources that has been embodied in Act No. 7 ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 12 November, 2014 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release President Obama and President Xi recognize the importance of economic relations at the core of the U.S.-China bilateral relationship. The two Presidents commit to deepen bilateral economic ties. To this end, the United States and China commit to pursue policies that promote more open ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 12 November, 2014 | Topics:
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release President Barack Obama met with Leaders of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum on the shores of Lake Yanqi in Beijing to adopt a set of ambitious initiatives under this year’s theme of “Shaping the Future through Asia-Pacific Partnership.” Now in its 25th ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 November, 2014 | Topics:
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release In recent years, the Asia-Pacific region has endured a series of devastating natural disasters–including the China Yunnan Earthquake, Typhoon Haiyan, the 2011 Southeast Asia floods, the Great East Japan Earthquake, and the 2010 Chile Earthquake, to name a few. APEC’s 21 member economies account ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 November, 2014 | Topics:
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release Protecting the environment is a top priority for the United States. President Obama has repeatedly stressed the importance of the environment as “front and center” in American diplomacy, trade, and economic policy. This commitment has been evident in the substantial steps taken by the United States ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 November, 2014 | Topics:
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release Infrastructure investment is essential for achieving sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Having highly interconnected and dependable transportation networks, a reliable electric grid, and well-run and maintained water infrastructure means we can efficiently move goods to market, improve access to good jobs, and enhance the ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 November, 2014 | Topics:
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release President Barack Obama and other Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum made historic commitments today in Beijing to advance women’s economic participation. The UN estimates that the APEC region loses upwards of $89 billion in GDP a year due to laws, policies, ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 November, 2014 | Topics:
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release APEC’s member economies account for approximately 60 percent of global energy demand and increasing energy consumption due to growing populations and urbanization poses a real challenge to the region’s economic sustainability. In addition, the APEC region is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters and ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 November, 2014 | Topics:
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release As the global financial crisis swept the APEC region and the world, APEC Leaders emphasized the importance of education and training as a major pillar of APEC’s inclusive growth strategy. APEC has since focused more explicitly on access to quality higher education and ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 November, 2014 | Topics:
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release Across the Asia-Pacific Region Today, President Obama and APEC Leaders agreed to elevate their efforts in fighting corruption and bribery across the Asia-Pacific region. Leaders encouraged APEC Member Economies to enhance cross-border cooperation in combating public corruption, business bribery, money laundering, and illicit trade. ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 November, 2014 | Topics:
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release Strengthening regional economic integration (REI) in the Asia-Pacific region by removing barriers to trade and investment remains the core mission of APEC and was one of the main themes for work in APEC in 2014. This year, APEC Leaders agreed on a series of ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 November, 2014 | Topics:
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release President Obama Announces Ambitious 2025 Target to Cut U.S. Climate Pollution by 26-28 Percent from 2005 Levels Building on strong progress during the first six years of the Administration, today President Obama announced a new target to cut net greenhouse gas emissions 26-28 percent below ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 November, 2014 | Topics:
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The White House OffOffice of the Press Secretary Immediate Release International Convention Center Yanqi Lake — Beijing, China PRESIDENT OBAMA: (In progress) — have shown us last night’s events were spectacular, and this is a extraordinary setting for our meeting. And I very much appreciate the work that you’ve done to develop a very productive ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 November, 2014 | Topics:
Speeches
John Kerry Secretary of State Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies Washington, DC SECRETARY KERRY: Well, thank you very much, Dean Nasr. I’ve had the privilege of knowing Vali for a while. When I was in the Senate, he was a very valuable advisor, and I can remember coming down to the State Department ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 4 November, 2014 | Topics:
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Introducing the second U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN. Ambassador Nina Hachigian presented her credentials to ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong Minh on November 3, 2014.
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 3 November, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Video
Jakarta – In a ceremony today at the ASEAN Secretariat, the United States Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Honorable Nina Hachigian, presented her credentials to ASEAN Secretary-General Le Luong Minh. During the meeting Ambassador Hachigian emphasized the United States’ focus on a strong and integrated ASEAN and noted that she is honored ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 3 November, 2014 | Topics:
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YSEALI members are making a difference. In the coming weeks, we will feature young leaders across the ASEAN region who have participated in YSEALI programs and show how joining this community has helped them grow professionally and personally. Vanida Luangthepxayavong, 26 Laos National University of Laos Acting Head of English and IT Division, Public Works ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 31 October, 2014 | Topics:
YSEALI
YSEALI members are making a difference. In the coming weeks, we will feature young leaders across the ASEAN region who have participated in YSEALI programs and show how joining this community has helped them grow professionally and personally. Rungtip Junlah (Piao), 24 Thailand Mahidol University, Kasetsart University Junior Expert, Energy Efficiency and Climate Change Mitigation ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 31 October, 2014 | Topics:
YSEALI
YSEALI members are making a difference. In the coming weeks, we will feature young leaders across the ASEAN region who have participated in YSEALI programs and show how joining this community has helped them grow professionally and personally. David Gum Awng, 24 Myanmar Myanmar Institute of Theology Business Development Analyst, Imperial Merit Education Group David ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 31 October, 2014 | Topics:
YSEALI
YSEALI members are making a difference. In the coming weeks, we will feature young leaders across the ASEAN region who have participated in YSEALI programs and show how joining this community has helped them grow professionally and personally. Yutthakrit Chalermthai, 23 Thailand Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok Fellow, Teach For Thailand “Education is the most important task ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 31 October, 2014 | Topics:
YSEALI
YSEALI members are making a difference. In the coming weeks, we will feature young leaders across the ASEAN region who have participated in YSEALI programs and show how joining this community has helped them grow professionally and personally. Fareeza Ibrahim, 26 Malaysia Murdoch University, Perth, Australia Manager, Southeast Asia Network for Development at the Institute ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 31 October, 2014 | Topics:
YSEALI
YSEALI members are making a difference. In the coming weeks, we will feature young leaders across the ASEAN region who have participated in YSEALI programs and show how joining this community has helped them grow professionally and personally. Vu Lan Huong, 30 Vietnam Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois Communications Associate, World Bank in Vietnam Vu Lan ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 31 October, 2014 | Topics:
YSEALI
YSEALI members are making a difference. In the coming weeks, we will feature young leaders across the ASEAN region who have participated in YSEALI programs and show how joining this community has helped them grow professionally and personally. Fadli M. Zaini, 19 Brunei University of Essex, England Student, project manager and part-time journalist At 19, ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 31 October, 2014 | Topics:
YSEALI
The policy dialogue entitled “Climate Change and Capacity Building for Climate Resilience of Local Community: Knowledge and Experience Sharing Among Central Provinces in Adaption Planning” was held in Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh province in August 12th 2014. Participants of this meeting include 35 delegates from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DONRE), Department of ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 29 October, 2014 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
YSEALI members are making a difference. In the coming weeks, we will feature young leaders across the ASEAN region who have participated in YSEALI programs and show how joining this community has helped them grow professionally and personally. Choon Sian Choo, 25 Malaysia National University of Malaysia CEO, LifeChamp Sdn. Bhd. Business founder Choon Sian ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 27 October, 2014 | Topics:
YSEALI
Environmental sensitivity and socio-economic responsibility are being emphasized as essential elements of the growing industrialization accompanying development in Myanmar. Adherence to a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy ensures that development projects take full account of the needs of communities impacted. It includes housing, education, health care, community development, water and electricity supplies, land for cultivation ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 14 October, 2014 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
Nina Hachigian United States Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Department of State Washington, D.C. Ambassador Hachigian: Thank you, Wendy. I’m so happy you were able to swear me in. Because I did the math, and it turns out that we’ve known each other for quite a while. It’s reassuring that you ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 3 October, 2014 | Topics:
Speeches
Mr. Michael Fuchs , Deputy Assistant Secretary of U.S. Department of State Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, will host a Twitter Q&A “U.S. and ASEAN” on Monday, October 6, 2014. Deputy Assistant Secretary Fuchs is happy to entertain any questions on U.S. perspective on the upcoming EAS Summit and U.S.-ASEAN Summit, and on U.S. – ASEAN cooperation. ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 3 October, 2014 | Topics:
News
John Kerry Secretary of State Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you so much, Evan. Thank you. Wow, thank you. I didn’t know I was going to be interrupting cocktails. (Laughter.) I feel entirely guilty. It’s okay if you don’t eat, but not drinking is really serious. (Laughter.) Thank you very, very much. ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 2 October, 2014 | Topics:
Speeches
The ASEAN – Network for Drugs, Diagnostics, Vaccines, and Traditional Medicines Innovation (ASEAN-NDI) organized the first meeting of Traditional Medicine experts, the so-called Community of Practice (CoP) representatives, from ASEAN-member countries. It was held last 26-27 June 2014 at Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati City, Philippines. With nine out of the 10 countries present, CoP representatives ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 29 September, 2014 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
John Kerry Secretary of State Waldorf-Astoria Hotel New York City SECRETARY KERRY: Well, everybody, my apologies for being delayed, and I thank everybody for their patience and look forward to a very interesting and comprehensive discussion this evening. I want to begin by thanking Foreign Minister Lwin and the Government of Myanmar, which has done ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 26 September, 2014 | Topics:
Speeches
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Knowledge Network on Climate Change and ASEAN Social Forestry Network held a workshop on Safeguard Information Systems from September 9 to 11 in Jakarta. The Center for People and Forests, the USAID Lowering Emissions in Asia’s Forests program and USAID Grassroots Equity and Enhanced Networks in the ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 26 September, 2014 | Topics:
News
HANOI – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the German Federal Enterprise for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) kick off a two-day regional conference starting today that addresses issues facing women entrepreneurs focusing on the lack of access to financing, especially those in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam. Often considered the backbone of ASEAN economies, many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) still face challenges in their start-up, ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 24 September, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary Arlington, Virginia The Pentagon 9:45 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good morning. Scripture tells us, “We count as blessed those who have persevered.” Secretary Hagel, General Dempsey, members of our Armed Forces, and, most of all, the survivors of that September day and the families of those we ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 September, 2014 | Topics:
Speeches
NAY PYI TAW – Economic Ministers of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), high-level United States Government representatives, and business leaders from the United States and ASEAN gathered at a one-day ASEAN-US Business Summit in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, to discuss regional policies to support small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) development. “We are all here today ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 28 August, 2014 | Topics:
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ANGON, August 26, 2014 – More than 200 entrepreneurs gathered in Yangon for an event U.S. multinationals and the U.S. government to discuss how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can operate their businesses within the global supply chain. The event was part of the US-ASEAN Business Alliance for Competitive SMEs, a collaboration between the U.S. Agency ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 26 August, 2014 | Topics:
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BOGOR, 25 August, 2014. During an award presentation at ASEAN’s Science & Technology Week, the ASEAN Committee on Science and Technology (COST) and the U.S. Department of State, in partnership with UL (Underwriters Laboratories), announced the winner of the ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women. Dr. Nuttaporn Pimpha of Thailand was awarded the prize for her exemplary work in ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 26 August, 2014 | Topics:
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Bogor, Indonesia – Seven ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows (S&T Fellows) joined ASEAN’s Science & Technology Week in Bogor, Indonesia, participating in workhsops and presentations. They also participate in the ASEAN-U.S. Consultation on Science and Technology, attending as part of their year-long fellowship focused on issues related to biodiversity, climate change, disaster risk and reduction, ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 25 August, 2014 | Topics:
News
John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the Indonesian people on the 69th anniversary of your independence this August 17. Indonesia’s thriving democracy and dynamic regional and global leadership are critical to the Asia ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 15 August, 2014 | Topics:
Speeches
Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Remarks Honolulu, Hawaii MR. MORRISON: Well, thank you. Aloha. I want to welcome everyone. And for our online audience, and also for the Secretary, I’d like to describe who is here in our audience. We have the mayor of Honolulu, Mayor Caldwell. We have our senator, Mazie Hirono. We ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 13 August, 2014 | Topics:
Speeches
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release NOTICE TO THE PRESS Secretary of State John Kerry will deliver a policy address detailing the U.S. vision for Asia-Pacific engagement at 12:30 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) / 6:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Wednesday, August 13. Attendance at the ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 August, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC Today, Secretary Kerry led the United States’ delegation to the U.S.-ASEAN Ministerial Meeting in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. The meeting continued 37 years of high-level U.S.-ASEAN engagement since the United States became an ASEAN dialogue partner in 1977. This meeting brought the U.S. Secretary of State together with the ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 10 August, 2014 | Topics:
Fact Sheets
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release On August 10 in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, Secretary of State John Kerry led the United States’ delegation to the 21st Meeting of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), an annual gathering of foreign ministers and senior officials representing 26 countries from Pakistan to the ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 10 August, 2014 | Topics:
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John Kerry Secretary of State Lake Garden Hotel Naypyitaw, Burma SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. I want to thank President Thein Sein for his government’s warm welcome here during the course of this conference, for his leadership as chair of ASEAN, and for serving as the United States-ASEAN country coordinator. Burma has made a significant amount ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 10 August, 2014 | Topics:
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John Kerry Secretary of State Naypyitaw Mr. Chairman, His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Fellow Ministers and Secretaries, As we approach the 10th anniversary of the East Asia Summit next year, this is a natural time to take stock of the direction of the EAS and our efforts to strengthen this critical institution. We support ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 10 August, 2014 | Topics:
Speeches
Friends of the Lower Mekong Ministerial Meeting NayPyiTaw, Myanmar Fourth Friends of the Lower Mekong Ministerial Meeting Joint Statement On August 9, 2014, the U.S. Secretary of State and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Cambodia, Japan, Lao PDR, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, Viet Nam, the Managing Director of the EU, and ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 10 August, 2014 | Topics:
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Lower Mekong Initiative Ministerial Meeting NayPyiTaw, Myanmar Seventh Ministerial Meeting of the Lower Mekong Initiative Joint Statement On August 9, 2014, the Foreign Ministers of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam, the Secretary-General of ASEAN and the U.S. Secretary of State met in NayPyiTaw, Myanmar, for the Seventh Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI) Ministerial ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 10 August, 2014 | Topics:
Speeches
John Kerry Secretary of State Naypyitaw, Burma As Prepared for Delivery Let me start by thanking the government of Myanmar for hosting all of us, and congratulating them on a very effective chairmanship to date – and thank you for your generous welcome. This meeting comes at a time when the world really could not ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 10 August, 2014 | Topics:
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Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC Building on a long legacy of support for the aspirations of the Burmese people, the United States is providing assistance to deepen and accelerate Burma’s political, economic, and social transition; promote and strengthen respect for human rights; deliver the benefits of reform to the country’s people; and support ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 9 August, 2014 | Topics:
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John Kerry Secretary of State Myanmar International Conference Center Naypyitaw, Burma Well, thank you very much, Foreign Minister, and Your Royal Highness, my fellow colleagues the foreign ministers. It’s a great privilege to join all of you here today. I’m delighted to be here with our partners from ASEAN, with whom the United States ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 9 August, 2014 | Topics:
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John Kerry Secretary of State Myanmar International Conference Center Naypyitaw, Burma Well, thank you very much, Foreign Minister, and Your Royal Highness, my fellow colleagues the foreign ministers. It’s a great privilege to join all of you here today. I’m delighted to be here with our partners from ASEAN, with whom the United States ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 9 August, 2014 | Topics:
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John Kerry Secretary of State Myanmar International Conference Center Naypyitaw Thank you very much, Mr. Minister, and again, we all thank you for your hospitality in convening us here and for your leadership. And we particularly are grateful for the efforts of your meeting through ASEAN as well as your efforts with the Lower ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 9 August, 2014 | Topics:
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John Kerry Secretary of State Myanmar International Conference Center Naypyitaw Thank you very much, Mr. Co-Chair, I appreciate it very much. And again, I repeat we all appreciate your leadership and particularly hosting us here now. And I want to welcome the ASEAN Secretary General Minh. Thank you very much for being here with us, ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 9 August, 2014 | Topics:
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE On August 9, 2014, Secretary John Kerry and the Foreign Ministers of the Lower Mekong partner countries launched the LMI Eminent and Expert Persons Group at the LMI Ministerial Meeting. As a first priority, the Ministers tasked the group with finding concrete ways to promote a sustainable future for the ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 9 August, 2014 | Topics:
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE On August 9, 2014, Secretary of State John Kerry led the United States’ delegation to the Seventh Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI) Ministerial Meeting in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. LMI is the region’s only forum for addressing cross-border development and policy challenges facing ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 9 August, 2014 | Topics:
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John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I would like to congratulate the people of Singapore as you celebrate the 49th anniversary of your independence on August 9. The United States values its close relationship with Singapore. We enjoy a warm friendship, strengthened by ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 7 August, 2014 | Topics:
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John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC More than 30 years after the Khmer Rouge slaughtered some 1.7 million people, Cambodians have received a small measure of justice and a reminder that justice may not be swift, but justice is resolute. Today’s verdict against two of the most senior surviving members of the Khmer Rouge ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 7 August, 2014 | Topics:
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John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I join the 620 million people of the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in marking the 47th anniversary of the founding of ASEAN on August 8. So much of the history ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 7 August, 2014 | Topics:
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John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I join the 620 million people of the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in marking the 47th anniversary of the founding of ASEAN on August 8. So much of the history ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 7 August, 2014 | Topics:
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Daniel R. Russel Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Commonwealth Club San Francisco, CA As Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Phil. I’m glad to be in San Francisco, and with all of you here at the Commonwealth Club. You’re here today because you understand the importance of Asia to America. This is especially ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 28 July, 2014 | Topics:
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The full text of the State Department’s 2013
International Religious Freedom Report is available on the State Department website. U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Washington, D.C. International Religious Freedom Report for 2013 Executive Summary History shows that nations that uphold the rights of their people — including the freedom of religion — are ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 28 July, 2014 | Topics:
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The White House – Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 11:52 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Yesterday, Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 took off from Amsterdam and was shot down over Ukraine near the Russian border. Nearly 300 innocent lives were taken — men, women, children, ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 18 July, 2014 | Topics:
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NAY PYI TAW – Thirty young diplomats from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other ministries completed a five-day seminar July 14-18, 2014 to further refine their understanding of ASEAN and the growing role of the organization in defining issues of concern common to Myanmar and its neighbors. The program, organized by the United States ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 18 July, 2014 | Topics:
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release The United States is shocked by the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17, and we offer our deep condolences to all those who lost loved ones on board. We continue to seek information to determine whether there were any American citizens on board. It ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 17 July, 2014 | Topics:
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John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC We are horrified by the crash of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17. There are no words adequate to express our condolences to the families of the nearly 300 victims. We offer our sympathies and support to the Governments of Malaysia and the Netherlands at this difficult time, as well ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 17 July, 2014 | Topics:
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JAKARTA. The United States and the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) announced today nine new Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholars selected through the Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Initiative, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The Visiting Scholars will join a distinguished group of Fulbright alumni known for their contributions to science, economics, education, and maritime security. ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 10 July, 2014 | Topics:
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Congratulations to Illac Angelo Diaz who was recently accepted into the 2014 TED Fellows Program! Illac is an energy entrepreneur from the Philippines who started
Liter of Light , a foundation that brings low-cost, eco-friendly light to communities living without electricity around the world. The technology is simple – sunshine, a plastic bottle, water, and chlorine. Thanks to ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 8 July, 2014 | Topics:
YSEALI
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson June 27, 2014 STATEMENT BY SECRETARY KERRY As the holy month of Ramadan begins, I wish the millions of Muslims here at home and so many more all around the world Ramadan Kareem. Ramadan is a time for peaceful reflection and prayer, a time for acts of ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 27 June, 2014 | Topics:
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The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) announced the first Seeds for the Future grants competition, and the grants application process will open onJuly 15 and run until August 1. Applicants are expected to find team members and develop proposals for submission. Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to initiatives addressing the four YSEALI themes ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 26 June, 2014 | Topics:
News
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release The Vice President met today with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore at the White House, their third meeting since April 2013. The Vice President and the Prime Minister affirmed the importance of the strategic and economic partnership between the United States and Singapore, ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 25 June, 2014 | Topics:
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Scot Marciel Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Testimony Before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific Washington, DC Chairman Chabot and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the recent coup in Thailand. The U.S.-Thai ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 24 June, 2014 | Topics:
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Jakarta, Indonesia – US Mission to ASEAN, in partnership with US Embassy Rangoon, developed a two-day program form journalists from Myanmar to help them better understand ASEAN, U.S. – ASEAN relations, and the issues which underpin a free, open and professional media environment. On the first day, the seven journalists met with US Mission to ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 24 June, 2014 | Topics:
News
Following President Obama’s Town Hall with ASEAN youth during the Young Southeast Asian Youth Leadership Initiative (YSEALI) workshop in Kuala Lumpur, Ambassador Clune met with YSEALI participants from Laos to hear about their experiences at the workshop and their impressions after meeting the President of the United States, and to encourage them to continue to ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 20 June, 2014 | Topics:
YSEALI
The Department of State requests proposals from non-profit organizations interested in a cooperative agreement award from the U.S. Department of State Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (EAP) to manage the
Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Seeds for the Future grants competition. Approximately $750,000.00 will be awarded for the program. The YSEALI Seeds for the Future program will provide ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 19 June, 2014 | Topics:
News
Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC Secretary of State John Kerry will host the “Our Ocean” Conference at the U.S. Department of State on June 16 and 17. The conference will bring together 350-400 participants from more than 80 nations, including government officials, scientists, and leading international institutions to review the state of the science ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 12 June, 2014 | Topics:
Our Ocean, Press Releases
| Tags: John Kerry, Our Ocean, usasean
Regional Telephone Conference in Rangoon, Burma Daniel R. Russel Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Rangoon, Burma MODERATOR: Good evening everyone. Thank you for joining us. This is Paul Watzlavick at the U.S. Department of State Media Hub in Tokyo. Today we have with us Assistant Secretary Daniel Russel, who is in ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 June, 2014 | Topics:
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John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of the Republic of the Philippines as you celebrate the anniversary of your nation’s independence on June 12. My personal appreciation for your nation reaches ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 June, 2014 | Topics:
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John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC World Oceans Day is a time to pause and focus on protecting our ocean: our planet’s most extraordinary ecosystem. Life as we know it wouldn’t be possible were it not for our ocean. We depend on the ocean for life’s essentials: the food we eat and the ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 8 June, 2014 | Topics:
Speeches
Young leaders in Burma sat down with senior State Department officials in Rangoon on June 9 to talk about the issues that matter most to them. The group actively discussed ASEAN identity, American partnership, and what youths can do for a brighter future. Following a question about how the U.S. can help economic and social ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 8 June, 2014 | Topics:
YSEALI
The Streams of Hope Project is focused on the ability for regional people to have a healthy living environment adaptable to climate change, the project introduces a 1-year adaptive and sustainable river/creek rehabilitation program that includes the use and production of the bokashi balls, an environmentally friendly technology made by effective micro-organisms to clean water ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 6 June, 2014 | Topics:
YSEALI
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs
Daniel Russel will travel to Rangoon, Burma, on June 5 to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Senior Officials’ Meetings for the East Asia Summit, the ASEAN Regional Forum, the Lower Mekong Initiative, and the Friends of ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 5 June, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
This article was originally published on the Defense Department website on May 30. Washington — At an annual Asia security conference in Singapore that he helped to create while he was a U.S. senator, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel will lay out challenges the participating nations face and will meet with many fellow defense leaders to ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 30 May, 2014 | Topics:
News
School Of Passion (SOP) successfully launched on May 13, 2014 in Burma. SOP is a great example of how YSEALI Workshops inspire ideas, collaborations and results. The project, spearheaded by Dato Saifuddin, aims to tackle education related issues in ASEAN countries. SOP engages with young people in underserved communities and high school students. By providing ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 28 May, 2014 | Topics:
YSEALI
#YSEALI being featured at the ASEAN Pride – Celebrating Diversity Music Festival at the American Club, Hanoi, May 25, 2014
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 25 May, 2014 | Topics:
YSEALI
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC Demonstrating his ongoing commitment to combat wildlife trafficking, Secretary Kerry met today with conservationists and law enforcement officials from 12 African nations visiting the United States as part of the Wildlife Conservation: Anti-Poaching and Anti-Trafficking International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). Program participants also took part in a ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 6 May, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
Singapore – The U.S. Department of Commerce collaborates with U.S. government-funded ASEAN Connectivity through Trade and Investment (ACTI) project to ensure that ASEAN’s standards-related measures are trade facilitating. Work in this area is designed to include support to ASEAN in adoption and implementation of a directive on medical device regulations. As such, upon request of ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 6 May, 2014 | Topics:
News
Jakarta – As a part of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) program, launched by President Obama in Kuala Lumpur April 26-28, U.S. Embassy Jakarta hosted an @america event inviting 100 university students to watch the YSEALI Town Hall, where President Obama hosted a Q&A session with YSEALI participants at the University of Malaya. ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 30 April, 2014 | Topics:
News
President Obama visited the Philippines from April 28-29 to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to the alliance, and to discuss with President Aquino our strategic vision for the bilateral relationship. The President noted our shared history, shared democratic values, strong people-to-people ties, commitment to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, and commitment to build ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 28 April, 2014 | Topics:
Fact Sheets
The Partnership for Growth (PFG), a whole of government effort resulting from President Obama’s September 2010 Presidential Policy Directive on Global Development, is a high-level initiative focused on economic growth in countries committed to good governance. The PFG aligns with policy reform areas outlined by President Benigno S. Aquino III in the Philippine Development Plan. ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 28 April, 2014 | Topics:
Fact Sheets
Ritz-Carlton Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 9:24 A.M. MST THE PRESIDENT: Well, it’s a great pleasure to be here with Prime Minister Najib. Before I leave to my next stop on this tour, I thought it was entirely appropriate for us to end my wonderful visit here in Malaysia with an event that directly relates to ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 28 April, 2014 | Topics:
Speeches
Malacañang Palace Manila, Philippines 3:40 P.M. PHT PRESIDENT AQUINO: The honorable President of the United States Barack Obama and his official delegation, members of the Cabinet present, members of the press, ladies and gentlemen: good afternoon. Today, the Philippines welcomes President Obama and his delegation on his first state visit to the Philippines. The United ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 28 April, 2014 | Topics:
Speeches
“YSEALI Generation – Ideas into Action” April 25-28, 2014 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) will bring together 103 young leaders from the 10 ASEAN member countries for an inaugural training program in Kuala Lumpur. The focus of the YSEALI Generation: Ideas into Action workshop is to build leadership skills among young ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 28 April, 2014 | Topics:
YSEALI
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Today, President Obama hosted a town hall with youth from across the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as part of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI). YSEALI is the President’s signature program to strengthen leadership development and networking ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 27 April, 2014 | Topics:
Fact Sheets
The Honorable Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia and The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States of America held a bilateral meeting on 27 April 2014 in Putrajaya, Malaysia. The two leaders reflected on the historic nature of President Obama’s State Visit to Malaysia, the first Presidential visit ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 27 April, 2014 | Topics:
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2:53 P.M. MST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, hello, everybody. AUDIENCE: Hello! PRESIDENT OBAMA: Selamat petang. I want to thank Prime Minister Najib for bringing me here today, as well as Cheryl Yeoh. Where’s Cheryl? She was here just a second ago. There she is over there — (applause) — who’s going to be ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 27 April, 2014 | Topics:
Speeches
University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 3:54 P.M. MST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, good afternoon. Selamat petang. Please, everybody have a seat. It is wonderful to be here and it is wonderful to see all these outstanding young people here. I want to thank, first of all, the University of Malaya for hosting us. I want ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 27 April, 2014 | Topics:
Speeches
Today, 103 young Southeast Asian leaders between the ages of 18 and 35 from ten ASEAN member countries attended the opening ceremony of the “YSEALI Generation-Ideas into Action” workshop held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The YSEALI workshop, funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by StartupMalaysia.org, is the inaugural training program under President ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 25 April, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
Vietnam – USAID through the ASEAN Connectivity through Trade and Investment (ACTI) project partners with the US-ASEAN Business Alliance to sponsor the first Launching Workshop of the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs’ Network (AWEN) in Vietnam on April 22-23, 2014. Although the formation of AWEN has long been announced by Vietnam at the 6th ASEAN Committee on ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 23 April, 2014 | Topics:
News
Kuala Lumpur – As ASEAN strives towards establishing an ASEAN Community by 2015, it is important to ensure that such development is sustainable through, among other areas, mitigating greenhouse gas emission thus contributing to global climate change abatement. In support of this idea, the ASEAN Connectivity through Trade and Investment project also sets its goal ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 23 April, 2014 | Topics:
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Ho Chi Minh City – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and U.S.-ASEAN Business Council launched the U.S. – ASEAN Business Alliance for SMEs on March 4, 2014. The Business Alliance mobilizes resources of major U.S. corporations and USAID, particularly the ASEAN Trade and Investment Connectivity (ACTI) project to support the efforts to make ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 22 April, 2014 | Topics:
News
ASEAN Deputy Secretary-General for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Alicia dela Rosa Bala and Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Timothy Hefner formally inaugurated the ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows Pilot Program today, noting that the program would ensure that ASEAN Member States increasingly utilize science when making difficult policy decisions. The program, managed by the United States Agency for ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 14 April, 2014 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
Statement by Secretary Kerry Thai New Year On behalf of President Obama and the American people, it is my great pleasure to extend New Year’s greetings to the people of Thailand. I hope this Songkran provides all Thais an occasion to spend an enjoyable time with family and friends and to look forward to good ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 April, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
Statement by Secretary Kerry Lao New Year On behalf of President Obama I am delighted to extend my greetings to the people of Laos on the occasion of the Lao New Year. The American people join you in the spirit of hope, celebration, joy, and renewal. May the New Year bring prosperity to Lao people ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 April, 2014 | Topics:
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Statement by Secretary Kerry Khmer New Year On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I am delighted to send best wishes to the Cambodian people as you celebrate the Khmer New Year starting on April 14. Since my time as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee I have been strongly committed to ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 April, 2014 | Topics:
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Statement by Secretary Kerry Thingyan Water Festival and New Year On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to congratulate and send best wishes to the people of Myanmar on the occasion of Thingyan. The United States is committed to working in partnership to help your country realize ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 April, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
April 1-3, 2014 Honolulu, Hawaii U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel discussed military cooperation in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) and other regional security issues with ASEAN Defense Ministers and the ASEAN Secretary-General Le Luong Minh. All ten ASEAN Member States participated and noted the important role military assets play in responding to natural ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 10 April, 2014 | Topics:
News
Jakarta – ASEAN Deputy Secretary-General for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Alicia dela Rosa Bala and Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Timothy Hefner formally inaugurated the ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows Pilot Program today, noting that the program would ensure that ASEAN Member States increasingly utilize science when making difficult policy decisions. The program, managed by the United States ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 7 April, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
BANDUNG, March 10, 2014 – The development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in ASEAN is critical for development in the ASEAN region. SMEs account for 96% of all enterprises and between 50 and 85% of domestic employment in ASEAN. Moreover, supporting SMEs provides a unique opportunity for the economic empowerment of women and young entrepreneurs. ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 21 March, 2014 | Topics:
News
This article was originally published on the Defense Department website on March 18. Washington — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel spoke with Malaysian Defense Minister Hishammuddin Tun Hussein on March 17 to discuss the ongoing search for Malaysian Airlines Flight 370. In a statement summarizing the phone call, assistant Pentagon press secretary Carl Woog said Hagel ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 19 March, 2014 | Topics:
News
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is pleased to announce a request for applications for SERVIR Mekong:
http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=251953 The goal of SERVIR Mekong is to enhance climate change adaptation and landscape management in the Lower Mekong through the increased access to and application of geospatial data, earth observations, and predictive models. These tools are ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 13 March, 2014 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
The U.S. Department of State in partnership with UL (Underwriters Laboratories) is excited to join with the ASEAN Committee of Science and Technology to strengthen ASEAN science and technical capacity through an ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women. The 2014 Prize will provide a promising, ASEAN-based, early-career woman scientist whose research focuses on water quality research ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 13 March, 2014 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
March 11, 2014 “The global climate challenge is about opportunity, security, even our very survival in the long term.” – Secretary of State John Kerry Climate change is one of our most urgent, complex, and far-reaching challenges. It also presents opportunities to strengthen U.S. and global security and promote economic growth. Urgent Action Needed Climate ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 March, 2014 | Topics:
Fact Sheets
The following is the text of a joint statement issued by the United States and the Philippines at the conclusion of the Fourth Philippines-United States Bilateral Strategic Dialogue held on March 6-7, 2014. The Republic of the Philippines and the United States of America held their fourth Bilateral Strategic Dialogue (BSD) on March 6-7, 2014, ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 7 March, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
With U.S. Government support, Singapore hosts the first Court Excellence and Judicial Cooperation Forum 2014 for judiciaries in the ASEAN region March 5-7. This Forum serves as a platform to promote knowledge exchange and sharing of best practices in the area of judicial administration and delivery of justice among ASEAN judiciaries and courts. ASEAN Member States ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 5 March, 2014 | Topics:
News
“America is proud to be more engaged than ever, and, I believe, is playing as critical a role, perhaps as critical as ever, in pursuit of peace, prosperity, and stability in various parts of the world.” -Secretary of State John Kerry With just over 1 percent of the federal budget, the State Department and USAID ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 4 March, 2014 | Topics:
Fact Sheets
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and US-ASEAN Business Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to create the US-ASEAN Business Alliance for Competitive Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs). The MOU was signed by USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah, Council President Alexander Feldman, and Procter & Gamble Vice President Carolyn Brehm ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 4 March, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
This opinion editorial by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker was published in the February 19 Wall Street Journal. There are no republication restrictions. America is Committed to Asia By Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel For decades, security and prosperity have flourished throughout the Asia-Pacific region, each reinforcing the ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 25 February, 2014 | Topics:
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John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I send my most heartfelt congratulations to the people of Brunei Darussalam as you celebrate your 30th National Day on February 23. Our formal diplomatic relations began in 1984, but the friendship between our two countries ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 20 February, 2014 | Topics:
Speeches
EXECUTIVE ORDER – – – – – – – STREAMLINING THE EXPORT/IMPORT PROCESS FOR AMERICA’S BUSINESSES By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to reduce supply chain barriers to commerce while continuing to protect our national security, public health ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 19 February, 2014 | Topics:
Speeches
FOREIGN MINISTER NATALEGAWA: I will speak in Bahasa Indonesia first, and then I will also speak a little bit in English as well. (In Bahasa Indonesia) (Via translation) This morning, I am very happy to have a visit from our friend, his Excellency U.S. Secretary of State, Mr. John Kerry. Secretary Kerry and I have met ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 17 February, 2014 | Topics:
Speeches
@america Jakarta, Indonesia
Video SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you, Robert. Thank you very, very much. I don’t know. I think some of you were cheering twice for the same university. I don’t know. (Laughter.) It seemed to come from the same place anyway. What a pleasure to be here at America, where we are looking at all ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 16 February, 2014 | Topics:
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Underlining the importance of U.S. engagement with ASEAN, U.S. Secretary of State Honourable John Kerry today paid a courtesy call on Secretary-General of ASEAN, H.E. Le Luong Minh. Secretary Kerry visited ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta where he engaged Secretary-General Minh and other senior ASEAN Secretariat officials in discussions on U.S.-ASEAN relations and other regional issues ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 16 February, 2014 | Topics:
News
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release The President will travel to Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines in late April as part of his ongoing commitment to increase U.S. diplomatic, economic and security engagement with countries in the Asia-Pacific region. In Japan, the President will meet with ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 12 February, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
Press Statement Jen Psaki Department Spokesperson Washington, DC On February 13-18, Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Seoul, Beijing, Jakarta, and Abu Dhabi to meet with senior government officials and address a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues. This is the fifth trip to Asia for the Secretary in the past year. In ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 11 February, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
The US reaffirmed its commitment to deepen its practical cooperation with ASEAN on areas of mutual interest including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR). “The multilateral exercises that we do with ASEAN provide valuable platforms as it brings in other partner countries to operate closely together, hence contributing not only to regional, but global security,” ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 6 February, 2014 | Topics:
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Daniel R. Russel Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Testimony Before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific Washington, DC Chairman Chabot, Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on these important issues. Before I begin, I would also like to take this ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 5 February, 2014 | Topics:
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Press Statement – John Kerry, Secretary of State The United States Government congratulates the Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front for concluding negotiations toward an historic, comprehensive peace agreement. This agreement offers the promise of peace, security, and economic prosperity now and for future generations in Mindanao. Both sides are moving ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 25 January, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
Press Statement – Washington, DC We note the recent statements of senior UN officials on the recent violence in northern Rakhine state and share their deep concern about the situation there. We are deeply disturbed by reports that at least 40 people have been killed, as well as the disappearance of a police officer, and ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 24 January, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
Washington, DC January 3, 2014 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I’m honored to send best wishes to the people of your country as you celebrate your Independence Day. Few days would be more appropriate to reiterate America’s commitment to supporting your country as you continue down the path ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 3 January, 2014 | Topics:
Speeches
“As a Pacific nation that takes our Pacific partnership seriously, the United States will continue to build on our active and enduring presence.” – Secretary of State John Kerry Recognizing that America’s future prosperity and security are intertwined with the East Asia-Pacific region, President Barack Obama made a strategic commitment to rebalance our efforts and ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 30 December, 2013 | Topics:
Fact Sheets
JAKARTA, 6 December 2013 – ASEAN and U.S. officials met today to launch new cooperation programmes and mark achievements over the course of 36 years of partnership. The event highlighted joint promotion of trade and investment, good governance, combating transnational crimes such as trafficking in persons and wildlife trafficking, and promoting people-to-people ties through youth engagement activities. Deputy ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 6 December, 2013 | Topics:
Press Releases
Today, via video message broadcast to 150 youth and dignitaries gathered in Manila, Philippines, President Obama announced the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI). Recognizing that over 65 percent of the region’s population is under the age of 35, YSEALI seeks to augment leadership development and networking in ASEAN; deepen engagement with young leaders across ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 3 December, 2013 | Topics:
Fact Sheets
Nay Pyi Taw – Myanmar was host to a US-sponsored two-day workshop on commercial law development. Conducted on November 20-21, the workshop demonstrated how commercial law leads to inclusive and sustained economic growth. Opening the event, the Attorney General emphasized the importance of commercial law development for Myanmar’s development plans. By the end of the workshop, participants had ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 29 November, 2013 | Topics:
News
Southeast Asia faces a variety of development challenges: climate change, disaster response, governance, food security, and health are just a few. That these challenges are interdependent and complex is well-known, but how are they best tackled? USAID does not believe that they can be confronted using traditional development programming. In this spirit, the U.S. Agency ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 14 November, 2013 | Topics:
News
Do you have a mobile service or app that is being used to address a development challenge in Asia? Do you want the opportunity to promote your mobile solution to a broader audience of development and technology professionals? If so, apply for the Mobile Solutions for Development in Asia Award today! The U.S. Agency for International Development ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 14 November, 2013 | Topics:
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Yangon – Around 60 participants attended a two-day workshop in Yangon, Myanmar on November 12 – 13 to better understand ASEAN’s program for self-certification of product origin. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a better understanding of the proposed self-certification scheme and the institutions required to make the system work. The workshop ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 14 November, 2013 | Topics:
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Jakarta – Trainers from the PACOM Center for Excellence in Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance (CFE-DMHA), Marine Corps Forces Pacific, and the Marine Corps University began a five-day training seminar on management planning for the ASEAN Coordinating Center for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Center). In opening remarks, Ambassador Carden recognized the importance of ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 4 November, 2013 | Topics:
News
Jakarta – Acknowledging that many democracies in the region are “works in progress,” Ambassador Carden and twenty undergraduate international relations students at Paramadina University held a lively discussion on the roles that globalization, human empowerment, education, connectivity, labor, free trade, corruption, tax reform, inequality, and other issues play in the development of democratic systems. The ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 30 October, 2013 | Topics:
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Jakarta – An audience of about 25 students and faculty from the University of Indonesia American Studies Graduate Program responded positively to Ambassador Carden’s challenge to consider taking a different approach to tackling the challenges facing Southeast Asia. Describing U.S. engagement with ASEAN, the Ambassador discussed the important role cooperation amongst all stakeholders will be ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 28 October, 2013 | Topics:
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The U.S. Mission to ASEAN announces the new ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows Pilot Program, which is aimed at strengthening capacity for science-based policy-making in ASEAN. ASEAN scientists will work directly with policymakers in ASEAN Member State ministries to bring the best available science to inform the policymaking process; liaise between government officials and the ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 23 October, 2013 | Topics:
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At the
May 25 ASEAN Committee on Science and Technology (COST)-U.S. Consultation , the United States and ASEAN Member State partners agreed to move forward in concrete ways to expand our overall science engagement. To this end, COST endorsed the ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology (S&T) Fellows Pilot Program, enabling ASEAN scientists to work directly with policymakers to promote the use of the best science available ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 22 October, 2013 | Topics:
InnovASEAN
| Tags: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology Fellows, InnovASEAN, Innovation, Science and Technology
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Fact Sheet: U.S.-Asia Pacific Comprehensive Energy Partnership (USACEP) Working together in support of the U.S.-Asia Pacific Comprehensive Energy Partnership (USACEP), the United States, Brunei, and Indonesia have strengthened and expanded energy and environmental cooperation across the Asia-Pacific region over the past year. USACEP, launched by President Obama, ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 10 October, 2013 | Topics:
Fact Sheets
Secretary of State John Kerry October 9, 2013 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei SECRETARY KERRY: Well, thank you very much, Your Majesty. Thank you for a wonderful welcome here and for your generous hospitality. And to all of the leaders here, we’re very grateful for the opportunity to be able to meet. We thank the Government ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 9 October, 2013 | Topics:
Speeches
Secretary of State John Kerry October 9, 2013 Jerudong International School Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei MODERATOR: All right. So good afternoon, again, Mr. Secretary. On behalf of the group, I’d like to thank you for making the time to join us this afternoon. We have a separate event and we’ll be gathering much more young ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 9 October, 2013 | Topics:
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Secretary of State John Kerry At the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting September 27, 2013 New York, New York SECRETARY KERRY: Well, thank you very much, Secretary Russel. It’s great to have you aboard. And I think everybody here appreciates your outreach and your efforts in the region, and I know everybody has confidence in your ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 27 September, 2013 | Topics:
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U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman led the U.S. delegation to the East Asian Summit (EAS) Energy Ministerial on September 25-26 in Bali, Indonesia. This is the most senior U.S. delegation ever to attend the EAS Energy Ministerial, reflecting the United States’ continuing commitment to strengthen and expand our cooperation in Asia Pacific. “Southeast ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 27 September, 2013 | Topics:
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia –Ambassador Carden joined the Malaysian Minister of Youth and Sports and the Vice-Chancellor of National University of Malaysia to celebrate the inaugural ASEAN Youth Volunteer Program (AYVP) with 100 volunteers from all 10 Member States. Grabbing a microphone in a few minutes of down time before the formal program, the Ambassador addressed ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 20 September, 2013 | Topics:
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Jakarta, Indonesia – The USTDA-sponsored ASEAN Connectivity Through Rail Forum commenced with panels discussing the challenges and opportunities for closer cooperation between the United States and partners in Southeast Asia on accelerating both freight and passenger rail development in the region. The Forum is the third sector-specific regional workshop presented under the US-ASEAN Connectivity Cooperation ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 19 September, 2013 | Topics:
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In this weekend’s Straits Times, a feature article on Ambassador Carden covered the broad U.S. engagement in the region, focusing on the non-traditional security challenges the United States is addressing, including climate change, sustainable urban development, biodiversity conservation, disaster risk management, pandemic preparedness, human and wildlife trafficking, and youth engagement. Read the article
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 14 September, 2013 | Topics:
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John Dawson interviewed Ambassador Carden on Bloomberg TV’s First Up program (5-minute video linked here:
Bloomberg TV Interview ). The Ambassador discussed the importance of rules-based systems and high-standards trade agreements, such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, for encouraging business investment and economic growth. He also emphasized the breadth of U.S. engagement in Southeast Asia.
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 13 September, 2013 | Topics:
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Singapore – Ambassador Carden delivered the inaugural lecture at The Institute of South East Asian Studies (ISEAS) ASEAN Studies Center in Singapore today. The new lecture series focuses on Dialogue Partner Relations in ASEAN. Former ASEC Secretary General Rodolfo Severino hosted the event, which included audience members from think tanks, the diplomatic corps, consultancy firms, ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 13 September, 2013 | Topics:
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Singapore – Ambassador Carden participated in the opening panel “Competition and Cooperation in a Turbulent World” at the 6th ASEAN and Asia Forum, sponsored by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs, an independent think tank. Following a keynote speech by Brunei Second Foreign Minister Pehin Lim Jock Seng, Ambassador Carden delivered remarks on the United ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 12 September, 2013 | Topics:
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Sentul, Indonesia: Ambassador Carden joined Indonesia Armed Forces Commander, General Moeldoko, to open the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Counter-Terrorism Exercise (CTX) today in Sentul, Indonesia. Indonesia is highlighting the CTX as the world’s biggest counter-terrorism exercise. Gen Moeldoko said the CTX will develop military capabilities by exchanging best practices and demonstrating tactics, techniques, and ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 9 September, 2013 | Topics:
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John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC August 30, 2013 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Vietnam as you celebrate your National Day on September 2. Vietnam’s journey has long been personal to me. I remember the beauty of a country I first knew ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 2 September, 2013 | Topics:
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THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Ten days ago, the world watched in horror as men, women and children were massacred in Syria in the worst chemical weapons attack of the 21st century. Yesterday the United States presented a powerful case that the Syrian government was responsible for this attack on its own people. Our intelligence ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 31 August, 2013 | Topics:
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Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC President Obama has spent many days now consulting with Congress and talking with leaders around the world about the situation in Syria. And last night, the President asked all of us on his national security team to consult with the leaders of Congress as well, ...
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By U.S. Mission to ASEAN | 30 August, 2013 | Topics:
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