Asean network to fight wildlife trade
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IN A move welcomed by dozens of conservation organisations and governments, Thailand yesterday proposed a new South-east Asian regional law enforcement network to combat illegal wildlife trade.
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Cambodia has been active and playing an increasingly important role in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and regional affairs politically and economically
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VIENTIANE : A record number of agreements are expected to be signed at the 10th ASEAN Summit in Laos. The leaders&#39; summit will take place on Monday and Tuesday and already trade
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Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. SINGAPORE -- Southeast Asia must unite to combat the spread of a deadly bird flu virus, which has the potential
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VIENTIANE: Leaders of the four poorest countries within the 10-nation Southeast Asian group agreed to forge closer economic links Sunday as they strive to catch up with their wealthier partners.
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SINGAPORE (dpa) - An Asean taskforce set up to deal with the bird flu threat targeted on Tuesday eight &quot;action areas&quot; including drawing up emergency preparedness plans to respond quickly to new outbreaks.
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Wildlife conservationists are expected to push for new trade restrictions to protect fast-disappearing animals and plants, while lobbyists try to liberate trade in some species at international talks starting today in Bangkok, Thailand.
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BANGKOK : The trade in some of the world&#39;s rarest species from the fearsome great white shark to the delicate orchid will be scrutinised here from Saturday accompanied by demands for tougher action against smugglers.
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The World Wildlife Fund says animals and trees from Asia dominate its list of the 10 species most likely to become extinct because of illegal trade.
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Southeast Asian nations have agreed to an &quot;historic&quot; cooperation mechanism to help improve safety in waterways which are vital to world trade, officials said Tuesday.
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A global campaign is underway to ban the transportation of millions of live animals over long distances.
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ELEANOR HALL: Tensions are rising ahead of an historic ASEAN leaders summit to be held in Laos next week. Australian diplomats are trying to overcome an 11th hour hurdle that could block John Howard&#39;s ambition
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The Association of Southeast Asian nations (ASEAN) and China have signed an agreement to create the world&#39;s biggest free trade area by removing tariffs for their two billion people by the end of the decade.
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The United States and China want to expand trade regulations to protect Asian yew trees, a plant that provides the compound for one of the world's top-selling chemotherapy drugs but is threatened by poaching.
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In a region where monkey meat and snake-blood wine are hot menu items, the Southeast Asian country serves as a hub for selling and shipping rare&#151;and illegal&#151;delicacies.
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BANGKOK - The future looked brighter for leaf-tailed geckos and great white sharks after a UN meeting on trade in wild plants and animals.
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JAKARTA - Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries are planning to boost regional cooperation in investment amid tight international competition - especially in the sector of infrastructure.