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Peru and Thailand successfully concluded their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations on Saturday, upgrading their relationship to a strategic partnership for deepening comprehensive cooperation and bilateral ties.
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Indonesia and Peru have agreed to enter a bilateral discussion on a preferential trade agreement, in a move aimed at boosting shipments of goods between the two countries.
Trade Minister Gita Wirjawan and Peruvian Foreign Affairs Minister, Eda Rivas and Tourism Minister Blanca Magali Silva Velarde-Alvarez met late on Friday to discuss ways to boost trade between the two countries. That was one of Indonesia's bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the APEC meetings held until Tuesday.
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Two leaders, two emerging economies, the same goal of achieving inclusive growth.
President Aquino shared the spotlight on Sunday with Peruvian President Ollanta Humala during the 21st APEC Summit, "Why Inclusive Growth Matters."
The two leaders spoke about how their governments were seeking to translate economic growth into real development, with Aquino inviting top Asia-Pacific business leaders to "see for yourself that, indeed, 'it's more fun in the Philippines.'"
"The question of inclusiveness is one that strikes at the very essence of growth. Do we define growth as the mere amassing of wealth, the mere swelling of the gross national product, regardless of who benefits? Or do we abide by the principle that the strength of nations lies in the people -where every citizen, regardless of status of birth or personal network, is allowed the opportunity to shape his destiny through his own ability and hard work?" he said.
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Peru's net international reserves amounted to US$ 66.7 billion at October 1, 2013, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) of Peru has reported.
This amount of reserves is US$ 2.71 billion higher than the amount of reserves recorded at end 2012.
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 Peruvian mining: back on track?
Mineral-rich Peru appears to be getting back to the game following news that Minmetals of China has submitted a bid for Glencore Xstrata's Las Bambas copper project, one of the largest new copper projects in the world. Two other Chinese companies, Chinalco and Jiangxi Copper, as well as Newmont Mining of the US have also expressed interest in the mine.
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Peru and Thailand has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on education as scholarships will be given to students of both nations, it was reported.
During his state visit, President Humala met with Thailand's Education Minister Chaturon Chaisang in Bangkok where both parties signed an MoU on education, aimed at providing scholarships for students through exchange programs.
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Peru is set to strengthen its relations with the member countries of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum for the mutual benefit of their populations, within the framework of the "include to grow" policy, said Eda Rivas, Peruvian Foreign Minister.
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 A Journey to Huancavelica, Central Peru
Huancavelica's name originated from the Quechua words "huanca" and "huillka," which translates as "stone idol." Huancavelica is located in the Central Region of Peru, in the Andean region, about 3,676 meters (12,060 ft.) above sea level. It is known for its big mountains, that can be seen along the landscape, and its majestic mines. The Cordilleras of Urpicota and Marcavalle cross the department of Huancavelica, making this a very mountainous department.
This summer, I had the pleasure of seeing this beautiful city firsthand. I visited its lovely cathedral and the Plaza de Armas, its local markets and common Sunday fares.
Besides being in the city of Huancavelica, I had the opportunity to visit the surrounding Huancavelica region. First in the province of Angaraes, in a district at 3,850 meters called Ccochaccasa, I found one of the warmest and most welcoming communities of alpaca weavers. Under the direction of their teacher, Doris, these very dedicated and hardworking women come together as a community to weave scarves, chullos (woolen caps), gloves and more.
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Trying his hand at new techniques, the Peruvian chef, Miguel �ngel Valdiviezo revolutionizes Peruvian cuisine in the middle of Madrid.
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Peruvian exports of Pisco amounted to more than US$ 3 million between January and July 2013, up 20.8 percent from the same period last year, the Peruvian Exporters' Association (ADEX) said Monday.
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Though Peruvian government officials have taken care to assure the people of Peru that they won't feel the effects of the US government shutdown, at least one Peruvian couple is cursing their financial luck this week. Manuel and Mar�a Alfaro are the owners of Peruvian food truck El Fuego, which operates in the Washington, D.C. area. According to El Comercio, the Alfaros' business has experienced a substantial drop in traffic since the shutdown began on Oct. 1.
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First Lady Nadine Heredia highlighted diversity as one of Peru's great strengths.
Attending Tinkuy 2013, a student presentation featuring different cultural and artistic displays from communities all over Peru, First Lady Nadine Heredia spoke about the importance of diversity in her nation.
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Ica will set the stage for a fierce battle throughout the three stages of the "Desaf�o Inca" rally, as the top drivers and riders fight to dominate their categories. With over 1,000 kilometers of racing entirely on dunes, the maiden edition of the Dakar Series in Peru will be anything but a walk in the park for the competitors.
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Peruvian rider Ignacio Flores took the second stage of Dakar's Desafio Inca (Inca Challenge) in the Quad's category after fighting his way into the top 3 in the opener.
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Peru will play their World Cup qualifier against Bolivia on October 15 behind closed doors after the country's football association chose to withdrew an appeal against a Fifa sanction.
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With the magical sound of wooden flutes, the scent of incense, and the warm Andean sun making shadow patterns across the rolling hills, this event has all the hallmarks of a happy, festive occasion. Families spread out picnics; strolling musicians and vendors sell cotton candy, toys, flowers and food.
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A US medical volunteering mission at the Hospital Dos de Mayo in the Cercado de Lima is going to help heart patients in need. Andina news agency reports that surgeons from Holmes Regional Medical Center of Melbourne, Florida will perform surgery on low-income patients with serious heart disease. The initiative was organized by the Peruvian American Medical Association and Peru's Ministry of Health.
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Telefonica plans to launch smartphones running the Firefox OS from Mozilla in seven countries this year. The Mozilla OS is already available on phones in Venezuela, Colombia and Spain and will be launched in Brazil, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay by the end of this year or the beginning of 2014 at the latest, El Mundo reports, citing Carlos Domingo, CEO of Telefonica.
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Every Sunday, counterinsurgency troops in combat gear march out of the army base in Pichari, a remote town with an incongruously wide avenue at the center of the world's No. 1 coca-growing valley.
It's a show of force in a region with a vibrant trade in the leaf used to make cocaine, and where Peru's government is trying to expand its presence and combat an illegal drug trade. |
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