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Asamblea de FMI y BM 2015 será en Perú

[Source] : El Siglo De Durango MX

El presidente Ollanta Humala anunció que Perú fue designado sede de la Asamblea Anual del Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI) y del Banco Mundial (BM) del año 2015, lo que constituye un reconocimiento a su expansión económica.

En conferencia de prensa en Palacio de Gobierno, el mandatario aclaró que “este evento es uno de los más importantes en el ámbito mundial porque reúne a las economías más importantes del planeta”.

Acompañado del ministro de Economía, Luis Miguel Castilla, y del presidente del Banco Central de Reserva, Julio Velarde, Humala aseguró que la reunión del FMI y BM tiene la misma “importancia” que el Foro de Cooperación Económica Asia Pacífico (APEC).

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Vietnam – Agro Exports in Focus

[Source] Written by Bennett A. Reiss Iberico

South Central Vietnam

From the few days I’ve been traveling the Vietnamese countryside (in large part to investigate their agricultural sector), I’ve thus far come to believe Vietnam can grow to become an agricultural power house with the potential similar to many countries in South America.  In today’s world of 7+ billion people, this untapped agro-potential is invaluable.  Especially in the context of the emergence of a 2nd world food crisis within the short span of 5 years (the first being back in 2008).

Vietnam’s agricultural potential, if nurtured in a sustainable and efficient manner could conceivably catalyze Vietnam into becoming a major agricultural center, capable of feeding its own people and exporting food to countries around the world whose geographic limitations inhibit them from doing so themselves.

Despite this website (blog)’s original purpose which was to focus on China and South America, it’s become apparently obvious doing so is nearly impossible without including the rest of Asia (specifically South East Asia), and the rest of Latin America (from Panama up to Mexico and the Caribbean). Also my inherent interest and passion for MicroFinance, which frequent readers probably are aware of.

China South America, from this point forward has officially expanded it’s own horizons and will now include the Pan-Asia and Latin American regions.  Along with the following:

- At times North America, Russia, Australia and New Zealand (Oceania) because of their respective connection and roles in the greater Pacific Region and APEC.

- From Europe, Spain will likely have quite a presence on this site due to its long term influence in the region, FDI, and because of the influx of Spaniards arriving in the region seeking opportunities as Spain’s economy falters.

- Lastly, expect posts from time to tome on any news CSA believes is appropriate for the site involving South-South Cooperation – such as the increasing connections the countries of Brazil, China and India’s have with Africa, India-Latin America, ASEAN – Latin Ameirca, etc.

To conclude, I hope you enjoy my rare, personal on the ground experiences of the places I travel in the ASIA – LATIN AMERICA REGION. I personally think Vietnam is a country worthy to keep tabs on, and to visit of course. Vietnam is a country, which for the first time in living memory of its people that a generation is going to be able to grow up without having to suffer and fight a war.  Come visit this beautiful country, get to know its people, history, and expand your horizons.

To all regular readers please be patient. Normal news flows will return once I’m back in Ho Chi Mihn City (Saigon).

Shrimp farms, helping to feed global (and local) demand for sea food.

Ride paddies. Vietnam is the world’s 2nd largest exporter of rice after Thailand.

Do you like chocolate? Vietnam is alao a growing powerhouse in Cacao production.

We do indeed live in an interconnected world. Rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis), originally from the Amazon in South America now flourish throughout SE Asia. They also were a major reason the Japanese invaded Vietnam during WWII

Now it’s time to find me some coffee plantations, as Vietnam is also the #2 exporter of coffee beans after Brazil (yes they even top Colombia)

Cruising the South-Central Vietnamese countryside on motorcycle. After about 20 minutes of riding solo and realizing I’d probably kill myself over the course of the next 48 hours I opted to hop on the back seat of a local Vietnamese driver.

Tomorrow my search of the Vietnamese South-Central countryside continues and i’ll find those coffee bean plantations even if it takes me all day!

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This is scary… and not for the obvious reasons

October 24, 2010 -- China --, Canada, North America, United States Comments Off

This is scary because when all is said and done, it instills fear in the minds of the average American when it comes to China.  Meanwhile, the average Chinese person I speak to on the streets of China love and respect US-Americans.  Instead of focusing on what the US as a country needs to do to revitalize itself, we are instilling fear and placing blame on a country we are inherently linked to the hip with economically. Silly and sad.

We should be fostering friendship, cooperation, exchange… yes on a equal footing, and one which America stands its ground and shows it a benevolent and humble world power.  Not a desperate, bitter, power in demise.

Here are a collection of links to other videos, just as bad if not worse.

Moved

His own words

Made in China

A Foreign Worker’s Best Friend

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