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CNA
5 days ago
- Business
- CNA
Shangri-La Dialogue: Prof Philippe Le Corre on French President Emmanuel Macron's keynote speech
Professor of Geopolitics Philippe Le Corre from the ESSEC Business School shares his thoughts on French President Emmanuel Macron's keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, which touched on the strategic autonomy of the EU, as well as nations working together to deal with tariffs and cybersecurity.
GMA Network
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
UE alumni hold 5th global reunion in Canada from June 4-6, 2025
Alumni of the University of the East (UE) from various batches and disciplines are set to reunite in Canada for their fifth global reunion from June 4-6, 2025 at the Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond, British Columbia. Led by the UE Alumni Association of America in cooperation with the Philippines-based UE Alumni Association Inc., the global get-together is expected to unite graduates of UE Manila and Caloocan campuses and the UE Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center Inc. across generations and academic programs from around the world. UE President Zosimo Battad said, 'We are deeply honored and proud to witness the continued solidarity of our alumni across the globe. The forthcoming gathering is a testament to the strong bonds formed at UE and the lasting impact of our education. It is uplifting to see our graduates come together not only to deepen ties but also to reaffirm their commitment to the values and mission of our university." The reunion not only aims to rekindle friendships, celebrate shared memories and strengthen global ties among UE alumni but also aspires to honor the university's legacy and explore opportunities for meaningful contributions to the alma mater and the broader community. Carrying the theme, 'UE pride and hope amplified: generations globally unified,' the occasion will begin with a meet-and-greet gathering on the first evening, a Filipiniana-themed program on the second night, and aconcluding gala night. Activities include a bowling tournament, mini-reunions, day trips, special group and individual performances, and awarding of international alumni achievers, among others. It can be recalled that the first UE alumni global reunion was held in 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada in the United States; the second, at the Resorts World Manila in Pasay City in 2012; the third, in Hawaii in 2015; and the fourth, in Las Vegas again in 2023. To register for the reunion, visit the event website For further queries, email alumni@
Irish Independent
26-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Uisce Éireann described as ‘biggest mistake' to ever happen in Ireland as Wexford council seeks ways to build in rural areas
With large swathes of the county unsuitable for new housing developments due to a lack of water services, Councillors John Fleming and Michael Sheehan cited potential changes to the County Development Plan (2022-2028) which would allow the council to rezone land for new housing projects. 'The County Development Plan is now open for review and there's an opportunity for this municipal district to have a say in the direction the town and villages will take over the next 15 years,' said Cllr Sheehan. 'There's vast tracts of land in this town that need to be rezoned for housing.' With regards to providing water services for housing developments which wouldn't have access to the Uisce Éireann (UE) mains, Cllr Marty Murphy said Wexford County Council (WCC) should simply proceed without the national utility company. 'My understanding is small developments in rural areas will be allowed to build their own treatment plants which is fantastic news, because our villages are dying due to planning laws,' he said. 'Do we have villages which will be targeted under that? We need to move on from UE because, as far as I'm concerned, it is the biggest mistake to ever happen in this country.' In response, a member of WCC planning team said they had not been informed of which villages had been targeted but they would find out and revert back to Cllr Murphy.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Macron hopes for defence, energy and tech deals in Asia
French President Emmanuel Macron is hoping to strike defence, energy and tech innovation deal, as he arrived in Vietnam for the start of a roughly week-long trip in Asia. Macron arrived in Hanoi on Sunday, marking the first trip to Vietnam by a French president in nearly a decade. After Vietnam, Macron will then go to Indonesia and finish up in Singapore, where he will speak at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's top defence conference. Macron's visit comes as France and the European Union aim to strengthen their commercial ties in Asia to offset uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's tariff measures. Après un long voyage, nous arrivons à Hanoï avec la délégation franç étape d'une tournée stratégique au Vietnam, en Indonésie puis à Singapour. C'est dans cette région de l'Indopacifique que se joue une part de notre avenir à tous, Françaises et Français.… — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) May 25, 2025 "I am coming here to strengthen our ties in key areas - defence, innovation, the energy transition, and cultural exchanges," Macron said on X. Macron will present France and Europe as defenders of international cooperation and rules-based trade, at a time when other world powers such as the US under Trump and China use more "coercive" or "predatory" methods. "France is a reliable partner, one which believes in dialogue and co-operation," Macron said on X.
Telegraph
20-05-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
Brexit deal ‘couldn't have gone better' say French fishermen
French fishermen said they 'couldn't have hoped for better' after Sir Keir Starmer surrendered a 12-year deal on fish to the EU. The Prime Minister gave up access to British waters as part of his reset deal with Brussels, which was unveiled alongside EU chiefs in London on Monday. He made the major concession in a 'fish for food' deal to secure a trade-boosting veterinary agreement with the EU, after being ambushed in late-night talks. 'We couldn't have hoped for better,' said Olivier Lepretre, president of the Hauts-de-France regional fisheries committee. 'We are very satisfied, and relieved,' he told the France3 television channel: 'This changes a lot of things. If we no longer had access to British waters, we would have suffered a significant loss of revenue.' He added: 'We had a completely blocked horizon , and this agreement gives us visibility.' The original post-Brexit fishing deal offered the EU five years of access to UK waters. It expires next year. But France, and others, made agreeing a replacement a condition for the Swiss-style veterinary deal and UK-EU defence pact in the reset agreement. As late as Sunday, the UK was insisting any fish deal would have to last four years but that trebled in last-minute negotiations to land the agreement under pressure from Emmanuel Macron. 'This is excellent news for our fishermen', said Agnes Pannier-Runacher, French minister for ecological transition, the sea and fisheries. Other European fishermen also reacted with joy and praised Paris and Brussels for their tough negotiations. Spain has 40 vessels fishing in British waters, which are also fished by Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. 'The best possible outcome' Ivan Lopez van der Veen, vice-chair of Spain's Cepesca fishing confederation said: 'This was the best deal we could get. 'We had no expectation of increasing our quotas. For the sector, I think it is the best possible outcome. It allows for stability and to reinvigorate the fleet.' He said: 'We would have liked it to be a permanent agreement but 12 years is a good basis for joint management of those waters, as we have always done.' Mr López van der Veen added: 'I cheer for all members that pushed for a deal. We have 27 states and they are all playing for the EU.' 'We are pleased that the highest level in the EU recognises that fishing is an important industry for all of Europe,' said Svend-Erik Andersen, chairman of the Danish fisheries association. Sir Keir claimed that the new deal was good for British fishermen because it offered them long-term stability and did not increase European catch quotas. Steve Reed, the Environment Secretary, also insisted that fishermen had lost 'absolutely nothing' in the new EU deal. Alistair Carmichael, a Liberal Democrat MP and chairman of the rural affairs committee, told Mr Reed that the fisheries often 'get traded off against something else'. In response, the Cabinet minister said: 'I do want to really emphasise this point, because you said fishing was traded out in this deal. It wasn't. 'They've lost absolutely nothing, and they've gained things, particularly access that we did not have before.' But Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the Scottish fishermen's federation, said: 'This deal is a horror show for Scottish fishermen, far worse than Boris Johnson's botched Brexit agreement.' The veterinary deal will remove post-Brexit border checks and red tape in exchange for the UK agreeing to align with EU laws on plant and animal health rules. That will benefit British exports, including fish. More than 70 per cent of the fish caught by British boats is sold to the EU. EU bans on exports of live British shellfish imposed after Brexit will also be lifted. Dimitri Rogoff, president of the regional committee for maritime fisheries and marine farming of Normandy, said: 'In Normandy, we're very sensitive to the issue of scallops, it's an extremely important fishery for us. 'We know that British products are fished on the French side, and that these products are sent to the French market at very low prices, which brings prices down a little. So in the end we're competing with our British friends on a product.'
