Tag: ASEAN

10th October 2016 Vientiane, Laos

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by Hugh Evans

British Ambassador to Laos

IS SMALL BEAUTIFUL?

In 1973, the Oxford-educated economist E F Schumacher published his seminal work, “Small is Beautiful”.  It was an early critique of globalisation and a clarion call for sustainable development.  Over the years, his iconic title has also stirred broader discussion about the comparative merits of smaller and larger organisations. Each has advantages, in my view.  But […]

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1st April 2014 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

6th ASEAN Youth Forum and ASEAN People’s Forum

Our guest blogger today is Khairunnisa Ashari, who is the Head of International Relations, Brunei Youth Council. Recently, two other colleagues, Faizul H. Ibrahim and Rachel Lai were selected to attend the 6th ASEAN Youth Forum and ASEAN People’s Forum with her and this is what she has to say about their trips to Myanmar. […]

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11th February 2014 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Taking steps to combat human trafficking

This is a guest blog by Deputy British High Commissioner to Brunei Sunny Ahmed about “The Promotion of Access to Justice for Female Victims of Violence in Trafficking Cases” workshop held from 3 to 5 February that resulted in the production of gender sensitive guidelines on comprehensive support for women who are trafficked. Last week […]

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3rd April 2013 London, UK

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by Rob Fenn

Head of Human Rights and Democracy Department, FCO

“English as an ASEAN Language”- The Movie: Coming to a SEAMEO Centre near you!

Here are four ways to get the latest news about education in South East Asia. Ask SEAMEO, the regional Ministers of Education Organisation which the UK joined last week, as an Associate Member. We are deeply impressed by what SEAMEO has achieved over the last two years, under the active chairmanship of Brunei’s Minister of […]

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22nd November 2012 London, UK

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by Rob Fenn

Head of Human Rights and Democracy Department, FCO

Brunei’s ASEAN Chairmanship

I have just got back from a meeting of British High Commissioners and Ambassadors in ASEAN countries, timed to coincide with this week’s ASEAN Summit. We talked about the UK’s relationships with each member state, about our understanding of ASEAN as a whole, and about how our bilateral relationships with ASEAN countries – all strong, […]

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