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Palin to Make First Trip to Asia

Former gov will speak at Hong Kong investment conference

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 31, 2009 7:57 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Once pilloried for her lack of foreign policy experience—except for Russia, which she said she could see from Alaska—Sarah Palin will make her first trip to Asia in September. The former Alaska governor will visit Hong Kong to address the CLSA Investors Forum, a prominent conference of global investment managers, the host announced today. Bill Clinton, Al Gore, and Alan Greenspan have spoken at the event.

"Our keynote speakers are notable luminaries who often address topics that go beyond traditional finance such as geopolitics," reads the company  statement. "We just felt it would be a fabulous opportunity for CLSA clients to hear from Mrs. Palin."  Meanwhile, Palin has gotten offers from 20 speakers bureaus, Politico reports. She's received 950 requests for speeches, and 120 candidates have asked her to make campaign appearances, aides say. She's estimated to be 85% finished with her book, which is due out in the spring.

In this Sunday, July 26, 2009, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin gives her resignation speech in Fairbanks, Alaska.
In this Sunday, July 26, 2009, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin gives her resignation speech in Fairbanks, Alaska.   (AP Photo/Al Grillo)
In this file photo taken Sunday, July 26, 2009, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin waves to supporters after giving her resignation speech during a ceremony in Fairbanks, Alaska.
In this file photo taken Sunday, July 26, 2009, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin waves to supporters after giving her resignation speech during a ceremony in Fairbanks, Alaska.   (AP Photo/Al Grillo)
In this Sunday, July 26, 2009, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin gives her resignation speech in Fairbanks.
In this Sunday, July 26, 2009, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin gives her resignation speech in Fairbanks.   (AP Photo/Al Grillo)
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sache
Sep 2, 2009 12:44 PM CDT
Why would CLSA think she has anything worth while to say? The women is clueless 99% of the time on any given subject. Do they think they'll get lucky with the 1% she thinks she knows? Anyway Asia can have her.
Newser001
Sep 1, 2009 7:14 AM CDT
LOL
Newser001
Sep 1, 2009 5:02 AM CDT
Wrote CLSA and asked if they understood the negative connotations associated with Palin - then asking if they were out of their minds. Told them, given their actions they had lost my respect and business.

 
investors • Asia • Hong Kong • investment bankers • speaking engagements • Sarah Palin • speaking fee

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