Who is he? Jose Rene Almendras most recently served as Philippines cabinet secretary, a post revived by President Benigno Aquino in November 2012. Prior to that appointment, he was secretary of energy from 2010. Before entering government, Almendras spent 29…
Elections
Update on India’s States: March 10, 2016
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Elections for Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal announced; results on May 19. Andhra releases “Internet of Things” policy framework; Gujarat releases “Electronics Policy 2016;” Haryana hosts “Happening Haryana” investment summit; Japan’s JICA signs assistance agreement for Ahmedabad…
Aung San Suu Kyi Is Key to Further Unlocking of U.S. Sanctions against Myanmar
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Update on India’s States: March 2, 2016
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CogitAsia Podcast: Taiwan Under Tsai’s Leadership
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Update on India’s States: February 24, 2016
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West Bengal’s finance minister Amit Mitra (former head of FICCI) to lead GST committee for states; Andhra legislature meets starting March 5; Delhi government launches solar power subsidy program; Karnataka expands industrial self-certification program; Maharasthra dramatically liberalizes retail sector; Tamil…