Climate change: Appreciating Ban-Ki moon’s warning as he calls for protecting Earth
Ban-Ki moon warning against complacency, calling for action to protect Earth By Habib Toumi Bahrain: Ban-Ki moon’s stern warning that there is only one earth and as such, people have no alternative but to protect it and preserve it should be taken very seriously. In his keynote speech at the forum commemorating the 10th anniversary […]
THE AsiaN 10th anniversary ESG forum on February 22
SEOUL: A forum commemorating the 10th anniversary of the founding of AsiaN, the trilingual publication of the Asia Journalists Association (AJA) will highlight the significance of the next leadership in an increasingly active environmental, social governance (ESG). The forum will bring together illustrious political and business figures as well as 100 reporters from 30 […]
History in the making: UN Secretary-General welcomes launch of Asia-N, highlights its plurality of views
SEOUL: Nine years ago, then Secretary General of the United Nations Ban-ki Moon welcomed the launch of the Asia-N, the magazine and online news site of the Asia Journalists Association (AJA), as a new commitment to upholding the highest standards of journalism and giving voice to a plurality of views in a world beset by […]
Inclusiveness consolidates foundation for world economic growth
Development imbalance is the greatest imbalance confronting today’s world. Chinese President Xi Jinping noted at the G20 Hangzhou Summit that the world economic recovery remains weak, weighed down by insufficient drivers of growth and negative impact of regional and international hot-spots and global challenges. That’s why the summit actively advocated inclusive and interconnected development. […]
Ban Ki-moon to visit China this week to discuss fine dust problem
Former U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon, now serving as chairman of the National Council on Climate and Air Quality, plans to visit China this week for discussions on how to reduce fine dust air pollution, the council said Monday. Ban and ranking officials from South Korea’s environment-related agencies will be in Hangzhou, eastern China, on Tuesday […]
Jeju peace forum begins amid stalemate in U.S-N.K. nuke talks
An international peace forum began on the southern resort island of Jeju on Wednesday, with a focus on ways to facilitate North Korea’s denuclearization and entrench a lasting peace on the peninsula, organizers said. The three-day Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity comes as Seoul seeks to create fresh momentum for the resumption of the […]
President asks former U.N. chief Ban to help tackle fine dust pollution
South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Thursday sought the help of a former head of the United Nations to tackle the thorny issue of fine dust pollution, which could upset his country’s fragile relations with China. In a meeting held at his office Cheong Wa Dae, the president renewed his request for former U.N. Secretary-General […]
Ban awaits UN opinion over presidential bid
Ban Ki-moon said upon his arrival here Thursday that he is awaiting the United Nations’ opinion about whether it is a violation of a U.N. rule if he runs for the Korean presidency. However, Ban said he personally thinks it does not constitute a violation to seek an elected position after retirement, showing strong eagerness […]
Ban Talks with Argentine President for Pending Issues
Argentine President Christina Fernandez (L) shakes hands with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in New York, the United States, on June 14, 2012. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday met with Argentine President Christina Fernandez and discussed the situation in the Falkland Islands (Malvinas), and Haiti, Ban’s spokesman told reporters here. <Xinhua/Telam> news@theasian.asia
UN Secretary-General awarded Seoul Peace Prize
Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is “deeply honoured” over his selection as the 2012 winner of the Seoul Peace Prize, according to his spokesperson. “The Secretary-General regards this award as a recognition of the efforts of the United Nations and humbly accepts the 2012 Seoul Peace Prize on behalf of the United Nations,” his spokesperson said […]
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