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India lost 10% share of global BPO mkt to China,Brazil in 5yrs

Feb 27, 2013

India has lost about 10 percent share of the global BPO market in the last five years to destinations like China, the Philippines and Brazil, raising concerns for the $20-billion Indian BPO industry. #India #China #Brazil #Philippines #Budget2013 #EconomicSurvey2012-2013 #BPO industry
Philippines asks bookstores not to sell China-made globes

Feb 13, 2013

After protesting over controversial maps in Chinese passports claiming sovereignty over disputed South China Sea, the Philippines has asked all book stores in the country not to sell globes made in China as they carried the same maps depicting "misinformation". #NewsTracker #South China Sea #Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs
Peace agreement with Muslim rebels very close: Philippine president

Feb 11, 2013

Aquino said he did not want to give deadlines to the peace process but that he believes a comprehensive agreement can be signed "earlier than the end of March." #NewsTracker #Philippines #Benigno Aquino III

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US pushes resolution in Taiwan-Philippines row

2013-05-17 19:10:00

WASHINGTON--The United States reiterated its call Thursday for Taipei and Manila to work out a resolution to their row over the fatal shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman by the Philippines on May 9. Joseph Yun, U.S. acting assistant secretary of state for #Philippines #Taiwan #Taipei
China Daily
Taiwan-Philippines dispute grows

2013-05-16 06:49:00

Taipei imposed further sanctions on Manila on Wednesday, despite an apology from Philippine President Benigno Aquino that attempted to ease a weeklong rift between the two economies. Philippine special envoy Amadeo Perez and Philippine envoy in Taipei An #Taipei #Manila #Philippines
Channel News Asia
Taiwan stages military drill as Philippines row continues

2013-05-16 07:29:00

TAIPEI: Taiwan on Thursday staged a military exercise in waters near the northern Philippines in response to the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman, after rejecting repeated apologies for the death. Philippine coastguards shot dead the 65-year-old last wee #Taiwan #Philippines #Manila

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