Bord Bia has ramped up its market research into Asia even further in a bid to tap into burgeoning demand in the region. Please Subscribe or Log in to continue reading Please Subscribe or Log in to continue reading Subscribe Login Independent journalism every day With digital access you can read The Business Post whenever, wherever, and however you want. Unlimited access to all sections of The Business Post on desktop, tablet and mobile. Breaking news, comment and analysis from the best Business Post writers seven days a week. Live blogs of major news events. Videos and podcasts from some of the industry's most respected journalists such as Michael Brennan, Susan Mitchell and Ian Guider. Access to The Business Post's extensive archive. … [Read more...] about More cheese please: Bord Bia focuses on dairy exports to Asia
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FDI data shows US dominance over Asia
FDI data shows US dominance over Asia Independent.ie New figures have further underlined the dominance of US companies over Asian ones when it comes to foreign direct investment into Ireland. https://www.independent.ie/business/irish/fdi-data-shows-us-dominance-over-asia-38124867.html https://www.independent.ie/incoming/article38124454.ece/76945/AUTOCROP/h342/page2_shanahan.jpg Email New figures have further underlined the dominance of US companies over Asian ones when it comes to foreign direct investment into Ireland. As trade tensions between the US and China continue to heighten, a breakdown of IDA- supported companies in Ireland by Enterprise Minister Heather Humphreys showed that Asia accounted for 101 investments - mainly from China and India - compared to 766 from the US. Humphreys said that in 2018 24 investments were secured from "growth markets", representing an increase of 14pc on 2017. "I am particularly encouraged by the progress made by IDA Ireland in … [Read more...] about FDI data shows US dominance over Asia
Taiwan approves same-sex marriage in first for Asia
Associated Press Published 2:52 AM EDT May 17, 2019 TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan’s legislature has passed a law allowing same-sex marriage in a first for Asia. The vote Friday allows same-sex couples full legal marriage rights, including in areas such as taxes, insurance and child custody. Taiwan’s Constitutional Court in May 2017 said the constitution allows same-sex marriages and gave parliament two years to adjust laws accordingly. Taiwan’s acceptance of gay and lesbian relationships began in the 1990s when leaders in today’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party championed the cause to help Taiwan stand out in Asia as an open society. Although claimed by China as its own territory, Taiwan is a self-governing democracy with a vibrant civil society. More: Taiwan on verge of history as first Asian country to allow same-sex marriage … [Read more...] about Taiwan approves same-sex marriage in first for Asia
Taiwan’s government legalize same-sex marriage in 1st for Asia
Taipei, Taiwan -- Taiwan's legislature passed a law on Friday allowing same-sex marriage, a first for Asia. The vote allows same-sex couples full legal marriage rights, including in areas such as taxes, insurance and child custody. Taiwan's Constitutional Court in May 2017 said the constitution allows same-sex marriages and gave parliament two years to adjust laws accordingly.Taiwan's acceptance of gay and lesbian relationships began in the 1990s when leaders in today's ruling Democratic Progressive Party championed the cause to help Taiwan stand out in Asia as an open society. Although claimed by China as its own territory, Taiwan is a self-governing democracy with a vibrant civil society.Despite the spread of same-sex marriage in a few regions since 2001, gay and lesbian couples are permitted to marry in only about two dozen of the world's nearly 200 countries. South Africa is the only country in Africa to allow same-sex marriage thus far, and more than 70 countries continue to … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s government legalize same-sex marriage in 1st for Asia
New Strategy for a stronger partnership with Central Asia
The European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy adopted the new Joint Communication, that sets out a fresh vision for a stronger partnership with the five countries of Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. It proposes to focus future EU engagement on partnering for resilience and for prosperity. In addition, the EU is determined to invest in regional cooperation in Central Asia, helping the countries of the region to promote dialogue and cooperation at their own pace.Federica Mogherini, together with International Cooperation and Development Commissioner Neven Mimica, intends to present formally the new EU Strategy on Central Asia to her Central Asian counterparts at the 15th EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting, which will take place on 7 July in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Google+Share on LinkedIn+ … [Read more...] about New Strategy for a stronger partnership with Central Asia