PM: Stronger connections with Asia
Press Release: New Zealand Government, 24 October 2007

Prime Minister Hon Helen Clark and Foreign Minister Winston Peters launched a new White Paper on New Zealand's relations with Asia, Our Future with Asia, which focuses on building stronger connections with the region.

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http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0710/S00438.htm

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Arroyo backs India's 'Look East' policy for more cooperation
Philstar.com, October 5, 2007

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said that the Philippines supports India's "Look East" policy that could open more opportunities for cooperation and integration between their economies. She said that India is becoming an undeniable driving force behind global economic growth. Because of the growing market of India and China, growth in Asia is transitioning from being export-driven to being domestically-driven.

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http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Local%20News&p=54&type=2&sec=91&aid=200710058

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India’s services sector a threat to East Asia: S&P
Economic Times, 5 Oct, 2007

India’s strong services sector is likely to pose a long-term threat to the east Asian economies as these economies still continue to rely on an export goods-led growth strategy, according to a recent report by ratings firm Standard and Poor’s (S&P).

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http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/Economy/Indicators/
Indias_services_sector_a_threat_to_East_Asia_SP/articleshow/2430661.cms

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Philippines invites Indian pharma comapnies to set up base
Economic Times, 4 October, 2007

Bullish on Indian economy in the 21st century, President of Socialist Republic of Philippines Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo today invited Indian pharma companies to set up manufacturing base in Philippines to tap markets in North East Asia and Asia Pacific.

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http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Healthcare__Biotech/Philippines_invites
_Indian_pharma_comapnies_to_set_up_base/articleshow/2429441.cmsh

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