‘Korea still male-dominated’
One of the salient characteristics of the Dec. 19 presidential election is that a female presidential candidate has led the race so far with consistently strong showings in surveys. Ruling Saenuri Party candidate, Park Geun-hye, a frontrunner in the polls, within margins of error, is a new phenomenon in Korean politics, given that the country […]
Foreigner-only casinos to open in Saemangeum
The government announced Tuesday that it will allow the building of foreigner-only casinos in Saemangeum from September 2013. The 400-square-kilometer-wide reclaimed tidal flat, about two-thirds the size of Seoul, is currently in the process of being transformed into an industrial park with tourism and leisure facilities. According to the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime […]
[Indonesia Report] Indonesian documentary film used in Australian high schools as education material
![[Indonesia Report] Indonesian documentary film used in Australian high schools as education material](http://www.theasian.asia/wp-content/themes/city-desk/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theasian.asia%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F12%2F07122012202634.jpg&q=90&w=160&h=106&zc=1 "[Indonesia Report] Indonesian documentary film used in Australian high schools as education material")
A documentary film titled “Linimassa”, describing a phenomenon of using social media and social networking in Indonesia has been presented as part of school curriculum in Western Australia, Beritasatu.com reported. Linimassa tell a story of a rickshaw driver in Yogyakarta who is internet literate. (See the Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43xXDNQV_QY) In one of the movie’s scene shows the rickshaw driver […]
[The AsiaN Video for Indonesian] Korea Selatan dan AS Meningkatkan Pemantauan Akan Rencana Roket Korea Utara
![[The AsiaN Video for Indonesian] Korea Selatan dan AS Meningkatkan Pemantauan Akan Rencana Roket Korea Utara](http://www.theasian.asia/wp-content/themes/city-desk/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theasian.asia%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F12%2F20121209inn.mp4_20121210_162451.847.jpg&q=90&w=160&h=106&zc=1 "[The AsiaN Video for Indonesian] Korea Selatan dan AS Meningkatkan Pemantauan Akan Rencana Roket Korea Utara")
Halo! Saya Meidyana Rayana dari Indonesia. Korea Selatan dan Amerika Serikat terus memantau persiapan peluncuran roket Korea Utara. Korea Selatan dan Amerika Serikat telah meningkatkan kegiatan pengamatan untuk memonitor persiapan Korea Utara untuk peluncuran roket yang dijadwalkan akhir bulan ini, menurut sumber militer senior di Seoul, pada Senin. Setelah Pyongyang pada Sabtu mengumumkan keputusan untuk […]
Indians Gather To Set World Record Of Singing National Anthem By Largest Number Of People
In this Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 photo, an Indian man holds the national flag as he along with others gathers to sing the countrys national anthem in Kanpur, India. According to the organizers the event was attended by more than 1,25,000 people in an attempt to break a world record of maximum number of people […]
Paramilitary Troops Patrol Region Attacked By Gunmen Near Karachi
Pakistan paramilitary troops patrol in Karachi, Pakistan, Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. Gunmen attacked a checkpoint manned by paramilitary forces on the outskirts of the southern city of Karachi, killing soldiers, police said. <AP Photo/Shakil Adil> Pakistani soldiers and civilians examine the blast site in Quetta, southwest Pakistan, on Dec. 10, 2012. At least one person […]
Iranian Police Display Narcotics Seized At Region Bordering Afghanistan
In this Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 photo, Iranian police officers stand behind narcotic drugs which were seized at the border of Iran and Afghanistan, a known drug trafficking route, at the Milak border in southeastern Iran. Iran’s state TV says the country’s border police have confiscated over 11 tons of narcotics after fierce clashes with […]
Chinese Foreign Minister Speaks In New Year Reception Attended By Some 400 Guests
Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi addresses a New Year Reception hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 10, 2012. More than 400 guests, including Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo, attended the reception. Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo (R) talks with Nolana Ta-Ama, dean of the Diplomatic Corps and Togo’s […]
Cambodian Workers Hold Rally to Celebrate Inter’l Human Rights Day
Cambodian garment workers offer prayers during a rally celebrating International Human Rights Day, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. About 1,000 participants consisting of non-governmental organization activists, garment workers, and international diplomats marched on the street in Phnom Penh, calling for the protection of human rights. <AP Photo/Heng Sinith> An Afghan woman […]
A Masked Egyptian Protester Poses Before Mural On Wall Of Presidential Palace
In this Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 file photo, an Egyptian protester wears a Guy Fawkes mask while posing for a photo next to a mural painted overnight on the exterior wall of the presidential palace depicting president Mohammed Morsi, left, former military council ruler Hussein Tantawi, center and ousted President Mubarak with Arabic that reads […]
![[Novel] The Road to Shamawes ⑯](http://www.theasian.asia/wp-content/themes/city-desk/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theasian.asia%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F08%2FAshraf-2novel-news_9601.jpg&q=90&w=300&h=0&zc=1 "[Novel] The Road to Shamawes ⑯")
