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  1. President Hu accorded grand welcomeRead the original story w/Photo

    41 min ago | People's Daily Online

    A China plays very important role in APEC: Singapore PM As a major economy, China plays a very important role in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation , Singapore's Prime Minster Lee Hsien Loong has said.

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    Related Topix: World News, China, Asia, Southeast Asia, Hu Jintao, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  2. China's APEC role grows in statureRead the original story

    48 min ago | People's Daily Online

    SINGAPORE: Comprising 21 countries and regions, it is one of the foremost economic groupings in the world.

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  3. Obama to seek stronger ties on Asia tripRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | CNN

    ... help shape his nine-day trip to the region starting Thursday, U.S. officials say. Throughout the trip to Japan, Singapore, China and South Korea, Obama will emphasize the importance of Asian nations as vital U.S. partners on major issues such as ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, World News, China, Asia, Travel, China Travel, Southeast Asia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Indonesia

  4. APEC to reject hasty fiscal tighteningRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Manila Times

    SINGAPORE: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation finance ministers will reject any premature moves towards fiscal tightening and advocate a steady retreat from stimulus measures, according to a draft communique obtained by Agence France-Presse Tuesday.

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  5. Singapore Hopes APEC Economies Commit To The Grouping WorkRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Malaysian National News Agency

    By Zakaria Abdul Wahab SINGAPORE, Nov 10 -- Singapore hoped the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation economies would commit themselves to cooperate with one another to sustain growth, to eschew protectionism, and to promote regional economic integration.

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  6. President Hu leaves Beijing for state visits, APEC summitRead the original story

    12 hrs ago | Shanghai Daily

    CHINESE President Hu Jintao left Beijing today to pay state visits to Malaysia and Singapore and attend an Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.

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  7. Gates Foundation exec tapped as foreign aid chiefRead the original story

    Yesterday | KXMA-TV Dickinson

    ... 12:36PM Associated Press _div> _seAdSpot>Eds: APNewsNow. Will be led. B9 MATTHE2 2 2 2 LEE Associated Press Writer SINGAPORE (AP) The Obama administration will nominate a young former executive with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to run ...

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  8. Itinerary: Obama's whirlwind Asia tourRead the original story

    13 hrs ago | Star Phoenix

    ... alliance with Japan. Later in the day, Obama will meet with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. NOV 14-15 - SINGAPORE Obama travels to Singapore the evening of Nov. 14. On Nov. 15, he will hold a bilateral meeting with Singaporean Prime Minister ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Travel, Pakistan Travel, US Military, Elmendorf Air Force Base, US Air Force, World News, Japan, Asia, Southeast Asia

  9. FACTBOX: Obama Has Busy Itinerary On Whirlwind Asian Tour

    14 hrs ago | The Post Chronicle

    ... alliance with Japan. Later in the day, Obama will meet with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. NOV 14-15 - SINGAPORE Obama travels to Singapore the evening of November 14. On November 15, he will hold a bilateral meeting with Singaporean Prime ...

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  10. NUS recognises 20 outstanding alumni for their contributionsRead the original story

    15 hrs ago | Channelnewsasia.com

    SINGAPORE: The National University of Singapore on Tuesday presented the biennial NUS Alumni Awards to 20 individuals who have distinguished themselves in Singapore and overseas.

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  11. PM Lee urges APEC members to re-commit to goals of free tradeRead the original story

    15 hrs ago | Channelnewsasia.com

    SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has called on Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation members to re-commit to their goals of sustaining growth, avoiding protectionism and promoting regional economic integration.

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  12. Hu arrived in Kuala Lumpur Tuesday for state visit to enhance co-op between China, Malaysia.Read the original story w/Photo

    16 hrs ago | Xinhuanet

    ... said that Malaysia attaches great importance to the visit by the Chinese president. From Malaysia, Hu will fly to Singapore for a state visit and to attend the Economic Leaders Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) scheduled for ...

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  13. Apec Marks 20th Birthday But No Free Trade YetRead the original story

    17 hrs ago | The Irrawaddy Newsmagazine

    ... and make lofty but nonbinding promises to boost trade and investment within the region. Armed Gurkhas from the Singapore police force stand guard outside the SUNTEC city Singapore International Convention Centre on November 10. (Photo: Getty Imgaes) ...

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  14. What's on: Wed's picksRead the original story

    18 hrs ago | The Straits Times

    ... Written by Haresh Sharma and directed by Alvin Tan and Tatiana Frolova, it is presented by The Necessary Stage (Singapore) and The KnAM Theatre (Russia). Where: The Necessary Stage Black Box, B1 - 02, Marine Parade Community Building, Marine Parade ...

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  15. Singapore To Receive VVIP Guests During APEC WeekRead the original story

    18 hrs ago | Malaysian National News Agency

    By Zakaria Abdul Wahab SINGAPORE, Nov 10 -- Singapore, the host of the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders' Summit this week, will receive a number of VVIP guests before and after the summit in the weekend.

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  16. Hu s Malaysia, Singapore visits to further tiesRead the original story

    20 hrs ago | CCTV

    Chinese President Hu Jintao's upcoming state visits to Malaysia and Singapore would comprehensively push forward China's ties with the two nations and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations , said an official with the Foreign Ministry here Friday.

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  17. APEC ministers to reject hasty fiscal tighteningRead the original story

    21 hrs ago | Channelnewsasia.com

    SINGAPORE: APEC finance ministers will reject any premature moves towards fiscal tightening and advocate a steady retreat from stimulus measures, according to a draft communique obtained by AFP on Tuesday.

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  18. Obama to meet with Medvedev, Hu on Asia tripRead the original story

    Yesterday | Reuters

    ... the same day with Medvedev and with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. The leaders will all be in Singapore for a summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group, or APEC. On November 17, during the Chinese leg of his trip, Obama ...

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  19. President Obama Heads to Asia: Trade, North Korea, Global Security to be the FocusRead the original story

    Yesterday | TheBlueSheet

    ... how to deal with Iran and North Korea, and energy/climate issues. The president will visit Japan, Singapore, China and South Korea. He'll meet with the leaders of all four nations, and several others as he attends the Asia-Pacific Economic ...

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    Related Topix: World News, China, Asia, Southeast Asia, US Military, Elmendorf Air Force Base, US Air Force, Lee Hsien Loong

  20. Hu's visit to 2 nations seen as milestoneRead the original story

    Yesterday | China Daily

    For the first time in 15 years, China's head of state will visit Singapore and Malaysia to allegedly sign a number of agreements and discuss trade protectionism.

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    Related Topix: World News, China, Asia, Southeast Asia, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Hu Jintao, Lee Hsien Loong