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BOLETÍN DE NOTICIAS DE ASIA PACÍFICO1

Octubre – Diciembre 2015 N°7

Noticias empresariales y comerciales

Chinese Firm Begins Construction at Boeng Kak (01/10/2015)

Eight years after CPP Senator Lao Meng Khin signed off on a 99-year lease of Boeng

Kak lake in one of the most controversial real estate deals in Phnom Penh’s recent

history, a Chinese firm has begun construction on the first major development project on

the filled-in lake.

Huawei opens Latin American distribution center in Panama (02/10/2015)

The Chinese telecommunications giant, Huawei Technologies, on Thursday opened a

new distribution center for its Latin American operations in Colon free trade zone in

northern Panama.

Japan's Mitsui to buy stake in Chilean salmon firm for $101 million (02/10/2015)

Japanese trading firm Mitsui & Co Ltd said on Friday it will buy a 23.4 per cent stake in

the world's 9th-biggest salmon farming company from Chile's Multiexport Foods SA for

$101 million amid growing demand worldwide for fishery products.

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Vietnam-Mexico commercial exchanges soar (02/10/2015)

The two-way trade turnover between Vietnam and Mexico reached US$1.32 billion in the

first eight months of the year, a 51% rise over US$872.6 million from the same period

last year, according to the Trade Office of the Vietnamese Embassy in Mexico.

Singapore, Malaysia start market sensing exercise for high-speed rail project

(07/10/2015)

A request for information (RFI) for the Singapore-Kuala Lumpur high-speed rail (HSR)

was issued by the governments of both countries on Wednesday (Oct 7) - marking a new

milestone for the joint project.

Vietnam wins new contract to sell rice to Indonesia (08/10/2015)

The country has won a contract to sell 1 million tonnes of rice to Indonesia after shipping

450,000 tonnes to the Philippines earlier, according to the Saigon Times Online.

RoK-based fiber weaving plant inaugurated in Tay Ninh (09/10/2015)

ILSHIN Vietnam Limited Company, under the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s ILSHIN

Company, held a ceremony to inaugurate its fiber weaving plant at the Phuoc Dong-Boi

Loi industrial park in the Central Highlands province of Tay Ninh on October 8.

Hong Kong firm to invest in Malaysian agriculture (14/10/2015)

Hong Kong-based private equity firm AFC (Hong Kong) Investments Ltd plans to invest

between US$10 million (RM41.8 million) and US$20 million in start-ups as well as

medium and large agriculture-related Malaysian companies including in food processing

and farming.

Hyundai Motor’s Brazil-tailored HB20 ranks No. 2 in Brazil (14/10/2015)

The “HB20,” Hyundai Motor’s first model strategically developed for Brazil, has become

the second best seller since launching it at the end of 2012.

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China’s Sany Group plans $3 b investment in renewable (15/10/2015)

Chinese construction equipment maker Sany Group has pledged to invest $3 billion

(about Rs. 20,000 crore) in building 2GW of green energy units in India over the next 5-

6 years, a move which is expected to aid government’s efforts to achieve its goals in the

clean energy sector.

Thai cosmetic brands coming to stores across Vietnam (16/10/2015)

Thai cosmetics brands are tapping new global markets and are increasingly reaching

into Southeast Asia, Thai Consul General to Ho Chi Minh City Malinee Harnboonsong

disclosed at a recent conference in Ho Chi Minh City.

Korean firm to invest in $650-mln solar power plant in Vietnam (16/10/2015)

SolarPark Korea Company has announced its plan to build a US$650 million solar power

plant in the central province of Ha Tinh.

China, Indonesia sign deal for US$5.5 billion high-speed rail (17/10/2015)

Mainland Chinese and Indonesian state-owned companies Friday signed a US$5.5

billion deal to build the first high-speed railway in Southeast Asia's top economy, after

Beijing beat Tokyo to win the construction project.

Asustek launches ZenFone smartphones in Colombia (17/10/2015)

Mainland Chinese and Indonesian state-owned companies Friday signed a US$5.5

billion deal to build the first high-speed railway in Southeast Asia's top economy, after

Beijing beat Tokyo to win the construction project.

Vietnam-Laos oil pipeline survey conducted (20/10/2015)

The authorities of the central province of Quang Binh held a working session with the

Laos Petro Join Stock Company on October 19 to discuss the outcomes of a site survey

for a bonded warehouse and oil pipeline in Vietnamese territories, reported the Lao Dong

(Labour) newspaper.

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Japanese business groups to send 220 delegates on mission to China (21/10/2015)

The largest-ever group from the Japanese business circle will visit China next month in

hopes of strengthening bilateral economic ties.

Thai businesses march towards Vietnam as AEC draws near (21/10/2015)

Thai businesses are believed to be the most active investors in Vietnam pouring capital

into Vietnam to prepare for the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), which takes effect

in late 2015.

Astro GS shop reaches out to more Malaysians with dedicated Chinese platform

(22/10/2015)

GO SHOP, a multi-platform lifestyle shopping service in Malaysia, is launching the

country’s first 24-hour Mandarin Channel which airs in high-definition format to provide

a differentiated retail experience anytime, anywhere.

Japan's largest drugstore chooses Bangkok for international launch (27/10/2015)

Japan's largest drugstore operator, Matsumotokiyoshi, will open a store in Bangkok this

week, its first abroad.

UNAN inaugura laboratorio de biología molecular financiado por Taiwán

(29/10/2015)

La Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua (UNAN-Managua) acaba de inaugurar

un nuevo laboratorio de biología molecular, cuyo establecimiento fue financiado por el

Gobierno de la República de China (Taiwán).

Korean rice, samgyetang set to be exported to China (02/11/2015)

Korean rice and samgyetang (chicken soup with ginseng), which have not been exported

to China due to Beijing’s strict quarantine, are set to make it into the world’s most

populous country.

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Bank of China ready to finance Vietnam's infrastructure projects (03/11/2015)

The Bank of China has assured Vietnam that it is ready to finance infrastructure projects

in the country, including those linked to Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative and Two

Economic Corridors, One Belt projects.

Korea-Myanmar group proposes $620m Yangon expressway (05/11/2015)

Two companies from Korea and a Myanmar conglomerate have submitted a joint

proposal to the Ministry of Construction to build an expressway from Yangon to Bago.

Chinese infant formula plant launched in New Zealand (06/11/2015)

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key on Friday officially opened one of the biggest

completed Chinese investments in New Zealand, a state-of-the-art infant formula plant

in the village of Pokeno, just south of Auckland.

Chinese firm to start Nicaragua canal project by late 2016 (06/11/2015)

China's infrastructure development firm HKND Group said on Thursday that its $50-

billion inter-ocean Nicaragua canal project will begin by the end of next year, after

receiving an environmental permit from local government.

Indofood’s arm in China sees profits plunge more than 70% (09/11/2015)

China-based food company China Minzhong Food Corporation (CMFC), which is owned

by Indonesian noodle giant Indofood Sukses Makmur, lost more than two thirds of its

profits in the three months ending in September because of China’s economic slowdown

and reduced promotional efforts.

Taiwán enviará a delegación para participar en feria de Panamá (10/11/2015)

El Consejo para el Desarrollo del Comercio Exterior de Taiwán (TAITRA, siglas en inglés)

estará enviando a una delegación comercial para participar en la exposición comercial

Expocomer, que se celebrará en marzo del próximo año en Panamá.

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New Zealand’s fastest-growing export market in SE Asia (13/11/2015) Vietnam is

already New Zealand’s fastest-growing export market in South East Asia, with two-way

trade now worth over 1 billion NZD a year, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said.

Vietnamese coffee promoted in RoK (16/11/2015)

The Trade Office under the Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK) took

part in the Café Show 2015 at the COEX Exhibition Centre in Seoul from November 12-

15 to promote the brand name of coffee from Vietnam and seek opportunities for co-

operation, investment and distribution of coffee products.

Mandiri to team up with South Korean payment firm (17/11/2015)

State-owned lender Bank Mandiri will team up with a South Korean payment company

to further improve the bank’s payment and financial settlement system.

Delegación comercial taiwanesa tiene resultados fructíferos en Panamá

(17/11/2015)

Una delegación comercial ha cosechado fructíferos resultados en su actual visita de

promoción comercial en Panamá.

S. Korean finance firm to buy 40% stake in Bank Andara (23/11/2015)

South Korean finance firm APRO Financial Co. Ltd. has announced its plan to acquire a

stake in Indonesian micro lender Bank Andara as it eyes the potential market in the

country.

VN, Japan IT firms to team up (24/11/2015)

Viet Nam has a huge opportunity to expand its market and strengthen its scale of

information and technology (IT) co-operation with Japan.

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Corea exporta a Honduras su modelo de Centros para la Economía Creativa e

Innovación (25/11/2015)

El modelo de Centros para la Economía Creativa e Innovación de Corea del Sur,

gestionados conjuntamente por el Gobierno y el Sector Empresarial, ha sido exportado

por primera vez a Honduras.

China, Laos to kick start joint railway in December (30/11/2015)

The Lao section of the China-Laos railway is expected to begin construction in early

December, which will be the first modern railway for the Southeast Asian country when

completed by 2020, the Huaxi Metropolis Daily reported.

Alibaba Internet finance extends its reach to South Korea (01/12/2015)

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is expanding its Internet finance business beyond China, after

a local lender it helped co-launch got an online banking permit from the South Korean

government.

Vietnam, Brazil to reach maritime transport agreement (01/12/2015)

The Prime Minister has approved a draft agreement on maritime transport between

Vietnam and Brazil.

Hyundai, Kia's auto sales in China hit 2nd largest in November (02/12/2015)

South Korea's top carmaker Hyundai Motor and its affiliate Kia Motors recorded their

second largest monthly sales in China, the world's largest auto market, last month, the

company said Wednesday.

Chinese smartphone vendors dip toes in Indian market (04/12/2015)

As China's smartphone market becomes increasingly saturated, emerging lucrative

markets such as India are luring Chinese brands to enter and compete in the new

battlefield.

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Chinese firm to build new factory in Kampot (07/12/2015)

China’s largest heavy machinery manufacturer has been awarded a $262 million contract

to build a cement factory in the southwestern province of Kampot, according to an official

at the Ministry of Mines and Energy.

SKT's IoT business gains steam in China (07/12/2015)

As part of its Internet of Things drive in China, SK Telecom, the nation’s largest

telecommunications company, has formed a partnership with WASU Digital TV Media

Group, one of China’s largest media businesses Monday, aimed at developing smart

devices and conducting joint marketing activities for smart robots and video projectors.

Japan raises stake in Dawei project (08/12/2015)

The Thai Cabinet today approved the proposed increase in Japan's stake in the Dawei

development project to 33.33 per cent.

Cambodian mangoes could soon roll to Seoul (09/12/2015)

The Ministry of Agriculture signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korea

yesterday to export Cambodian mangoes and expand its short list of export destinations.

Brazilian mining giant sells mega freighters to China for 423 mln USD (10/12/2015)

Brazil's cash-strapped mining giant Vale has sold four mega freighters to a Chinese

consortium for 423 million US dollars, local media reported Wednesday.

Chinese companies' investments in Japan on the rise (10/12/2015)

Investments in Japanese resorts, hotels, property point to a clear pattern.

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Encouraging outcomes of Vietnam-Cuba rice production project (13/12/2015)

A joint project between Vietnam and Cuba on rice production has established 54,000

rice cultivation models with an average yield of 4.36 tonnes of rice per hectare, it was

reported at a conference in Havana on December 11.

Fil-Japanese group ventures into solar rooftop projects (14/12/2015)

Transnational Uyeno Solar Corp. (TUSC) has partnered with Japanese firm Sojitz Pla-

Net Corp. to develop solar projects in the country.

Taiwan Beer reportedly set to be produced and distributed in Vietnam (14/12/2015)

Gold Medal Taiwan Beer, a century-old brand brewed by the state-owned Taiwan

Tobacco & Liquor Corp., will open a brewery in Vietnam in the near future, according to

a source familiar with the matter.

Brazil's Embraer delivers 1st Phenom 100E executive jet in China (15/12/2015)

A Brazilian aerospace company announced Monday that it had delivered the first

Phenom 100E executive jet in China.

Vietnam attends trade exhibition in Cambodia (15/12/2015)

A number of Vietnamese enterprises are showcasing their products at the 10th

Cambodia Import-Export and One Province One Product Exhibition (CIE & OPOP

Exhibition), taking place in Phnom Penh from December 15 to 18.

S.Korea approves China Everbright Bank's operation in Seoul (16/12/2015)

South Korea's financial regulator on Wednesday approved the banking operations of

China Everbright Bank, a unit of the state-owned Everbright Group.

China Southern Airlines opens new service to New Zealand's South Island

(16/12/2015)

China Southern Airlines Wednesday became the first airline to operate a year-round

direct link between the Chinese mainland and New Zealand's South Island.

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Economy in brief: BI signs BCSA with Australia (16/12/2015)

Bank Indonesia (BI) has signed a bilateral currency swap arrangement (BCSA) with

counterpart Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) designed to facilitate trade.

Inventec to open India plant, stalls on Indonesia (17/12/2015)

Inventec Corp (英業達) yesterday said that its manufacturing plant in India is to become

operational next year, while its planned investment in an Indonesia factory is suspended

for the time being due to a lack of demand.

Japanese jam producer builds new factory (17/12/2015)

Japanese jam manufacturer Sonton Holdings announced on Wednesday that it had

completed the construction of its factory in Cikarang, West Java.

Huawei, ZTE make inroads into Colombian market (18/12/2015)

Huawei and ZTE are building up their presence in Colombia, counting on the quality of

their products to attract local consumers.

Japan restaurants facing tough competition in Vietnam (21/12/2015)

As many as 770 Japan restaurants are operating in Vietnam, including more than 400 in

HCM City, creating fiercer completion in the highly lucrative market, according to the

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).

Mexico seeks expanded range of agricultural cooperation opportunities with

China (21/12/2015)

Mexico was seeking agricultural cooperation with China with more related trade protocols

signed in 2015 than any other country, the Xinhua News Agency reported Monday, citing

Mexican media reports.

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Hyundai wins Vietnamese bridge construction deal (22/12/2015)

Hyundai Development Co. on Tuesday announced that it has won a 92.7 billion won

($78.9 million) contract to build Hung Ha Bridge in northern Vietnam.

India-Myanmar-Thailand to work on cross-border transport (22/12/2015)

Improved transport links between India, Myanmar and Thailand could become a reality

next year, as a number of companies have been granted licences to offer cross-border

services.

YTL Power to build US$2.7b plant in Indonesia (23/12/2015)

YTL Power International Bhd’s 80 per cent subsidiary, PT Tanjung Jati Power Co Ltd,

has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Indonesia’s state-owned PT

PLN (Persero) to supply power from its plant in West Java.

Acuerdos y negociaciones

S. Korea’s exports to Australia jump following free trade deal (02/10/2015)

South Korea's exports to Australia have grown sharply since a bilateral free trade

agreement went into effect last December, trade data showed Friday.

Malaysia, Vietnam sovereigns rally on TPP agreement (06/10/2015)

Several Asian sovereign credits received a boost today from the signing of a new trade

agreement between several countries in the Americas and Asia.

Taiwán y Guatemala firman acuerdo de cooperación judicial (09/10/2015)

Las autoridades judiciales de Taiwán y Guatemala firmaron en Taipei el jueves 8 un

acuerdo bilateral tendiente a potenciar la cooperación judicial entre los dos países,

según una nota de prensa emitida por el Yuan Judicial de Taiwán ese mismo día.

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Vietnam, Laos border trade agreement passed (14/10/2015)

The Government has approved the border trade agreement between Vietnam and Laos,

which was signed on June 27, 2015 in the central province of Nghe An.

Taiwán ayuda a campesinos hondureños en el cultivo de aguacates (16/10/2015)

En representación del Gobierno de la República de China (Taiwán), el embajador de

Taiwán ante Honduras, Joseph Y.L. Kuo, firmó un memorándum de entendimiento con

el secretario en el Despacho de Agricultura y Ganadería de Honduras, Jacobo Alberto

Paz Bodden, el jueves 15 para financiar un proyecto tendiente a ayudar a los agricultores

hondureños de aguacates.

China, Vietnam aim for US$100 billion in bilateral trade by 2017 (20/10/2015)

A score of measures were discussed at the 9th meeting of the Vietnam-China Economic

and Trade Cooperation Committee held in Beijing on October 20 aiming to elevate

bilateral trade volume to US$100 billion by 2017 and gradually resolve trade deficit from

China.

Taiwán y Japón avanzan en negociaciones de acuerdo tributario (22/10/2015)

Taiwán y Japón han hecho evidentes progresos en sus negociaciones bilaterales para

la firma de un acuerdo para la evitación de la doble tributación, esperándose que ambas

partes lleguen a firmar más pactos económicos y comerciales en el lapso de los

próximos meses.

Taiwán y Puerto Rico firman acuerdo sobre licencia de conducir (23/10/2015)

Taiwán y Puerto Rico firmaron recientemente un acuerdo para permitir a los ciudadanos

de las dos partes a obtener una licencia de conducir emitida por la otra parte, sin tener

que participar en las pruebas de carretera o los exámenes escritos.

PH, Japan cooperate on transport roadmap (28/10/2015)

Metro Manila can look forward to a new subway system and airport as the Japanese

International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Philippine government have agreed to

cooperate on infrastructure development for the metropolis.

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High-level bilateral agreements to be signed during Chinese President Xi's visit to

Singapore (03/11/2015)

High-level agreements between Singapore and China, like the start of the third

government-to-government project and negotiations to upgrade the bilateral free trade

agreement, are set to be signed during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the

Republic this week.

China ratifies AIIB agreement (04/11/2015)

China’s top legislature on Wednesday ratified the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

(AIIB) agreement, that will set out legal framework for the $100 billion-bank in which India

and 56 other countries are founder members.

Australian senate passes China-Australia FTA legislations (09/11/2015)

The Australian Senate on Monday passes legislations surrounding the China-Australia

Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA), clearing the final hurdle to enact the agreement.

Argentina, China nuclear plant agreements bear 'historic importance' (16/11/2015)

Agreements between Argentina and China on the construction of two nuclear power

stations in the South American country have "historic importance," according to

Argentinean government on Sunday.

Philippines, Vietnam sign strategic partnership pact (18/11/2015)

THE Philippines and Vietnam on Tuesday signed a joint strategic partnership agreement

at the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting that will boost their

cooperation in several areas, including defense and maritime security, the Department

of Foreign Affairs said.

Taiwán y Filipinas firman pacto de pesca: Cancillería (19/11/2015)

Después de dos años de intensas negociaciones, Taiwán y Filipinas han firmado un

acuerdo para la cooperación bilateral en la aplicación de la ley en los asuntos de pesca

en sus aguas económicas de coincidencia.

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Venezuela ratifies agricultural co-operation deal with Vietnam (19/11/2015)

Venezuela on November 18 ratified the Vietnam-Venezuela Agreement on Agricultural

Co-operation Projects for 2015-2018, inked by the two countries in Hanoi last August.

ASEAN, China upgrade free trade area (23/11/2015)

The Free Trade Area (FTA) between ASEAN and China was officially upgraded on

November 22, giving fresh impetus to regional economic cooperation.

Singapore, India elevate ties to 'strategic partnership' with signing of key

agreements (24/11/2015)

Singapore and India laid out a road map for their future ties, elevating the relationship to

a strategic partnership that seeks to promote a peaceful Asia Pacific region as an

essential foundation for regional growth and development.

Taiwán y Panamá firman acuerdo para lucha contra lavado de dinero (25/11/2015)

La República de China (Taiwán) y la República de Panamá concertaron el miércoles 25

un acuerdo encaminado a reforzar la cooperación bilateral en el área de la prevención

del lavado de dinero, así como del financiamiento del terrorismo y de la proliferación de

las armas de destrucción masiva.

S. Korean parliament ratifies free trade agreement with China (30/11/2015)

South Korea's parliament on Monday ratified its free trade agreement (FTA) with China

during the plenary session.

S Korea ratifies VN trade deal (02/12/2015)

South Korea's National Assembly officially adopted a free trade agreement with Viet Nam

on Monday.

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Govt signs pact over rice and rubber with China (04/12/2015)

THAILAND and China yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding on agricultural

products, related to the sale of rice and rubber to Chinese firms.

MOUs signed for Philippines trade pact (05/12/2015)

Taiwan yesterday signed three memorandums of understanding (MOU) with the

Philippines as part of ongoing efforts to push for an economic cooperation agreement

between the two nations.

S.Korea, China agree to implement FTA on Dec 20 (09/12/2015)

South Korea and China agreed to implement the bilateral free trade agreement on Dec

20, Seoul's foreign ministry said Wednesday.

India, Japan sign protocol to amend tax pact (11/12/2015)

India and Japan on Friday signed an agreement to amend the convention for double

taxation avoidance and prevention of evasion of income tax.

Thailand, Cambodia plan to triple bilateral trade (18/12/2015)

Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Friday to triple the value of bilateral trade and develop

their partnership for mutual benefit.

FTAs with S.Korea, Australia come into effect (20/12/2015)

The free trade agreements (FTAs) China has signed with South Korea and Australia

officially came into effect on Sunday, with tariffs on numerous products being cut for the

first time.

Entra en vigor los TLCs de Corea con China, Vietnam y Nueva Zelanda (21/12/2015)

El domingo 20 de diciembre entraron en vigor tres Tratados de Libre Comercio firmados

entre Corea y China, Vietnam y Nueva Zelanda, respectivamente.