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Column
US ‘pivot’ toward China
A new word has come into vogue over the past year as the United States draws down its forces in Afghanistan and gets out of Iraq. The word is “pivot.” We’re told the U.S. is “pivoting” toward Asia, focusing on this part of the world after having concentrated on the…
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Foreign workers’ quota to rise next year
The nation will issue 62,000 foreign workers permits next year, up by 5,000 from this year’s quota, to meet growing labor demand here. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) announced next year’s foreign workforce quota Thursday after a meeting of related ministers. “We’ve decided to increase the quota to relieve labor…
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Lifestyle
A town full of colors
Beneath Naksan Park lies a beautiful village full of murals. But getting there isn’t easy. You need to walk up a long, uphill road which, when you’re walking on it, makes you feel as if you’re walking on a moving stairway, back through time. The park is located in the…
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Politics
Presidential aide bets against Ahn’s bid
Was it wishful thinking or a conclusion made on the basis of facts? A Cheong Wa Dae official voiced a pessimistic view, Thursday, on the prospects of Ahn Cheol-soo running in the presidential race. This came amid campaign watchers being divided over whether he will declare a bid to become…
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Column
[Indonesia Report] British couple feared to be imprisoned 20-years in Indonesia
Julian Ponder and Rachel Dougall, both are British nationality, are facing a 20-year imprisonment. Indonesian police arrested Ponder and Dougall on May 19. They were arrested in their villa in Tabanan, Bali, after another British woman, Lindsay June Sandiford, who was arrested earlier told police that she had handed over the…
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East Asia
Korea Perlu Mengalahkan Jepang Dalam Perang Humas Mengenai Dokdo
Halo! Saya Meidyana Rayana dari Indonesia, berikut adalah berita mengenai sengketa pulau Dokdo Korea dan Jepang. Korea perlu mengalahkan pergerakan Jepang dalam mempromosikan klaim atas pulay Dokdo di luar negeri, ungkap para ahli. Mereka mengatakan bahwa Menteri Luar Negeri dan Perdagangan harus memetakan strategi secara sistematis yang melemahkan upaya Tokyo…
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South East Asia
[Indonesia Report] 5 Indonesian workers killed by Malaysian police
Malaysian police in Perak shot five of Indonesian migrant workers, last week. The report came from Antara News Agency interview with one of the victims’ wife. According to The Jakarta Globe, Malaysian local media reported the five immigrant workers were allegedly took part on a robbery attempt. Joni, Osnan, Hamid,…
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AJA takes part actively in campaign to end social discrimination in Nepal
KATHMANDU – Asia Journalists Association (AJA-Nepal) is actively participating in the nation-wide social campaign launched to end the caste-based discrimination and untouchability in Nepal from Wednesday (Sept. 12). Issuing a press statement, AJA vice chairman and AJA-Nepal Chapter chairman Bishnu Nisthuri said that his organization was a part of the…
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World
Egyptians Protest Against U.S. Movie Insulting Islam
A man shouts slogans condemning an alleged U.S.-made movie that insults the Prophet Mohammed, in front of the U.S. embassy in Cairo, Egypt, Sept. 12, 2012. A man holds placards condemning an alleged U.S.-made movie that insults the Prophet Mohammed, in front of the U.S. embassy in Cairo, Egypt, Sept.…
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