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Syria on 13 January 2012

Syria on 13 January 2012 <Syrian Arab News Agency> : “President al-Assad: We are Victorious against Conspiracy” news@theasian.asia

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Kuwait on 13 January 2012

Kuwait on 13 January 2012 <Kuwait Times> : “Experts seek to improve quality of education” news@theasian.asia

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UAE on 13 January 2012

UAE on 13 January 2012 <Khaleej Times> : “Some League monitors quit Syria” news@theasian.asia

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Sri Lanka on 13 January 2012

Sri Lanka on 13 January 2012 <Daily News> : “LLRC report, aid to reconciliation” news@theasian.asia

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Afghanistan on 13 January 2012

Afghanistan on 13 January 2012 <The Daily Outlook Afghanistan> : “Berlin Meeting, Such Actions Should not be Repeated: MoFA” news@theasian.asia

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China on 13 January 2012

China on 13 January 2012 <China Daily> : “Foreign officials attend Hubei congress” news@theasian.asia

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Japan on 13 January 2012

Japan on 13 January 2012 <NHK> : “Japan to study ways to comply with Iran sanctions” news@theasian.asia

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[The AsiaN Video] Korean Comfort Women

I am Rahul from India working as an intern journalist in AJA (Asia Journalist Association) . I would like to tell you a bit the Korean Comfort Women issue. When Japanese invaded Korea, they sexually exploited some Korean women who were termed as ‘comfort women’. These women now old, want justice and an official […]

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HK Market Resumes Poultry

A woman buys live chicken at a market in Hong Kong, south China, Jan. 12, 2012. The sale of local live chickens and the import of those from the Chinese mainland resumed in Hong Kong starting from Jan. 12. <Photo: Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai> news@theasian.asia

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YOG Ambassador Yuna Kim Signs for Fan

South Korean Olympic Champion and Ambassador of Winter Youth Olympic Games (Winter YOG) Yuna Kim (R) signs for an amateur at the Olympic World, main venue of the Winter YOG in Innsbruck, Austria, January 11, 2012. The first Winter Youth Olympic Games will take place in Innsbruck on January 13-22, 2012. <Photo: Xinhua/Wu Wei> news@theasian.asia

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Restoration of Peace and Unification of Korean Peninsula is inevitable

Standing at the observatory atop a hill in demilitarized zone (DMZ) between South and North Korea, I gazed towards northern part of Korean peninsula, covered with thick mist making it invisible. I recalled the reports of recent nuclear tests by the North Korean regime that proves the old saying that ‘man, not weapons, makes the […]…

27 May , 2016Comments Off on Restoration of Peace and Unification of Korean Peninsula is inevitableRead More

North Korea’s foreign trade

Recent economic sanctions created serious problems with exports of minerals from North Korea. Technically UN member countries are banned from importing North Korea minerals even though in practice it remains to be seen to what extent this ban will be observed by China. Nonetheless, there is no doubt that the share of minerals of North […]…

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Singapore icon who wanted to be feared, yet was loved

Within and without the island-state, his name has been synonymous with Singapore. His demise touched hearts and triggered a seldom-witnessed catharsis as Singaporeans felt the profound loss of their national icon. The spontaneous overflow of emotions for the late elder statesman, whose paternalistic dominance spanning over 30 years was beginning to feel condescending to young […]…

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Nepal: fear, debris and shattered lives

Khilmaya Gautam, 66, is a heart patient. She cannot walk. Her husband is a diabetic. This old couple of Koteshwore, Kathmandu, who owns a house, spent Saturday night in the open after the earth continued to tremble. They were sleeping under their staircase at their home with their son, daughter-in-law and two grandsons. But when […]…

29 April , 2015Comments Off on Nepal: fear, debris and shattered livesRead More

From Confucius to Gandhi

What makes the South Korean industry and economy robust? Hard work…sincerity…honesty or simply the righteous character of each and every citizen? The first thing that strikes a visitor is the calm demeanor and smiling face of the host. Aggression of any kind is missing…in the body language of a common Korean walking on the street […]…

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