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Household debt continues to climb
Financial authorities see Korea’s household debt mountain growing steeper in the coming months as banks continue to exploit the demand from families struggling to keep up with the rising costs of living. Amid increasing concerns that the historically high level of personal indebtedness is posing a serious threat to the…
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East Asia
Japan on 20 February 2012 Japan on 20 February 2012 <Japan Today> : “Japan logs record trade deficit in January” news@theasian.asia
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East Asia
China on 20 February 2012 China on 20 February 2012 <People’s Daily> : “Xi’s U.S. visit successfully boosts cooperative partnership: FM” news@theasian.asia
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Central Asia
Mongolia on 20 February 2012 Mongolia on 20 February 2012 <The UB Post> : “Autumn assembly of the Great State Khural ends” news@theasian.asia
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South East Asia
Vietnam on 20 February 2012 Vietnam on 20 February 2012 <Vietnam Plus> : “President awards country’s top scientists” news@theasian.asia
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South Asia
India on 20 February 2012 India on 20 February 2012 <Deccan Herald> : “Enrica Lexie crew arrested” news@theasian.asia
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West Asia
Iraq on 20 February 2012 Iraq on 20 February 2012 <The Kurdish Globe> : “A new Kurdish era in sight” news@theasian.asia
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West Asia
Turkey on 20 February 2012 Turkey on 20 February 2012 <Hurriyet Daily News> : “Four-legged actors vie the Oscars” news@theasian.asia
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West Asia
Daily Life in Syria
A painter waits for costumers in Damascus, capital of Syria, Feb. 19, 2012. <Photo: Xinhua/Qin Haishi> news@theasian.asia
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World
Croatians Enjoy Carnival Parade
Spectators smile during the annual International Carnival in Rijeka, Croatia, Feb. 19, 2012. Around 8,500 participants in 98 groups from six countries took part in the biggest carnival parade in Croatia. <Photo: Xinhua/Miso Lisanin> news@theasian.asia
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