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East Asia
[The AsiaN Video] Chinese travellers throng Korea
According to Korean tourism organization , at least 45,000 Chinese travellers are expected to come to korea during the ‘ Lunar New Year’ holiday season. The Korea Tourism Office has launched special discount promotions for China’s Union Pay Credit card users. Those shoppers with the card in popular destinations…
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East Asia
Philippines on 18 January 2012
Philippines on 18 January 2012 <Manila Times>: McCain, 3 American senators visit Philippines for talks
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South Asia
Nepal on 18 January 2012
Nepal on 18 January 2012 <Nepali Times>: Earthquake drill during a program to mark the 14th Earthquake Day
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East Asia
Lebanon on 18 January 2012
Lebanon on 18 January 2012 <Daily Star>: Funeral for Beirut building collapse victims
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West Asia
Saudi Arabia on 18 January 2012
Saudi Arabia on 18 January 2012 <Arab News>: Saleh has reneged on promises: Clinton
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Central Asia
Kazakhstan on 18 January 2012
Kazakhstan on 18 January 2012 <Tengri News>: U.S. will provide $4.5 million in aid to Kazakhstan in 2012
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East Asia
China on 18 January 2012
China on 18 January 2012 <People’s Daily Online>: Ethnic minorities make ‘ciba‘ to celebrate Xiaonian festival in China‘s Hunan
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East Asia
Japan on 18 January 2012
Japan on 18 January 2012 <Mainichi>: Gov’t urged to clarify where radioactive gravel has been used
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Politics
You Owe Us An Apology!
天皇は謝罪せよ！(Dennowa Shajaiseyo) You Owe Us An Apology! AsiaN made a graphic image of ‘ You Owe Us an Apology!’ urging the Japanese government and Emperor to apologise. We will continue the ‘Apology Campaign’ until the old ladies actually hear their apologies for what they have done to them during colonial rules. news@theasian.asia
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Criticism of the government’s policies allowed
NEC permits criticism during election campaigns Four Major Rivers Restoration Project was at the centre of controversy in 2010 and the National Election Commission banned all kinds of public referring to it during election campaigns and even 180 days before the launch of campaigns. The Commission believed that just a…
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