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Australia and Asia in the Asian Century Speech by Mr Peter Varghese, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade	Building stronger relationships with Asia Announcing new Asia Society Australia Advisory Council	James Packer: Embracing the China Market China’s middle class will change the world, says Crown Limited Chairman.
South China Sea Conference Mar. 13-15: Experts assess threats to stability.	Philippines Overcoming Downturn President Aquino makes the case for his policies.	Lee Hsien Loong: Working Together Singapore PM stresses regional ties in Sydney talk.
Thai PM: Invest in Thailand Shinawatra emphasizes stability in Sydney talk.	Sam Walsh: For Sustainable Mining Rio Tinto executive Sam Walsh outlines what a commitment to sustainability might mean for the natural resources sector.	Wolfensohn Speaks Out in Sydney Watch: Former World Bank Head calls for refocus on Asia.