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IT-Science
Daum’s dilemma
Why is portal site always second to Naver? Ironically, Web portal Daum, meaning “next” in Korean, has been second in line behind domestic rival Naver throughout the last decade. The last time, and with all probability the only time, it was undisputed top-dog of the Korean Internet market was when…
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West Asia
Major news in Jordan on May 10
Top news in <Jordan Times>: Cirque du Soleil to bring ‘Saltimbanco’ to Amman news@theasian.asia
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West Asia
Major news in Yemen on May 10
Top news in <Yemen Times>: No Counter-Terrorism forces in Lawdar news@theasian.asia
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South Asia
Major news in Bangladesh on May 10
Top news in <Daily Star>: Willing to talk, unwilling to take move news@theasian.asia
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South East Asia
Major news in Malaysia on May 10
Top news in <New Straits Times>: 4 held over Nayati’s kidnap news@theasian.asia
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Central Asia
Major news in Uzbekistan on May 10
Top news in <UZA>: Veterans are the Center of Attention and Respect news@theasian.asia
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East Asia
Major news in China on May 10
Top news in <People’s Daily>: National education not ‘brain-washing’ news@theasian.asia
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People
Korea to showcase smart learning at APEC forum
Few would argue that Koreans’ zeal for education has been the driving force behind the country’s economic prosperity. Indeed, it has become a case example for many developing countries around the world. The nation is now seeking to establish a reputation as an educational powerhouse in the digital era by…
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East Asia
Major news in Japan on May 10: Gov’t to inject 1 trillion yen into TEPCO
Top news in <Kyodo News>: Gov’t to inject 1 trillion yen in public funds into TEPCO news@theasian.asia
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Politics
Ex-President Medvedev Confirmed as PM
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev was confirmed as the country’s new prime minister by a majority of votes in the State Duma on Tuesday. President Vladimir Putin submitted Medvedev’s candidacy for the post shortly after his inauguration as president on Monday. Medvedev occupied the presidential post in 2008-2012. United Russia…
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