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East Asia
KOICA built 12 schools for free in Sri-Lanka
After, civil war in Northern part of Sri Lanka, the Korean government built 12 schools for free. KOICA(Korea International Cooperation Agency), a government aid organization, has spent $5 million to build elementary and secondary schools and additional facilities in Kilinochchi province which is located in the northern part of Sri…
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East Asia
17 Years of Continuing Popularity – Nanta Pounds On the World
The era of Hallyu, or Korean wave, has come. K-Pop has gone beyond idol music and swept the world with “Gangnam Style”. The thrilling rhythm and simple movement that could be easily imitated by anyone made the world dance. But 15 years before this “Psy Boom”, there was an original…
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West Asia
Kuwait News Reports Ashraf Dali, 2014 Manhae Grand Prize Awardees
Kuwait’s newspaper Al-Rai reported Ashraf Dali who is a 2014 Manhae Grand Prize Awardees. Ashraf Dali, the president of the Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Middle East chapter was determined as one of the awardees of the Manhae Grand Prize 2014 in the field of arts and literature. Ashraf Dali (1963~)…
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West Asia
[AJA Global Report] Growing Distrust Between Poland and Russia
Growing Distrust Between Poland and Russia The Ukraine Crisis, Russian ban on Polish pork, energy and military security are just few conflict points in the Poland-Russia bilateral relations. Having its roots deep in both countries history, the growth of distrust between two countries and its societies seems to be unstoppable…
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West Asia
[AJA Global Report] Pride of Uzbekistan
Last Saturday (July 5th) Ravshan Irmatov, football referee from Uzbekistan, set up a record at the FIFA 2014 World Cup held in Brazil, reported Jahon information agency. Four-time Asian Football Confederation (AFC) “Referee of the Year” award winner Ravshan Irmatov officiated the quarter-final match between Netherlands and Costa Rica. He…
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Business
[AJA Global Report] Algeria’s economy and the gap between resources and achievements
Algeria is the largest country in Africa in terms of surface area, the tenth in the world. It has the third largest oil reserves in Africa after Nigeria and Libya, where its proven oil reserves is estimated at 12.2 billion barrels. It also has the second largest reserves of natural…
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East Asia
DAEWOO E&C’s operating profit increased
DAEWOO E&C’s operating profit is 222.5 billion won which is 2.2% increase. DAEWOO E&C’s operating profit for the first half year is over 200 billion won. As of 25th, according to statement of accounts for the first half year, the total sales of the company is 4.58 trillion won. Operating…
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East Asia
Pantech’s new opportunity
Three wireless/mobile service providers (SK Telecom, KT Corporation and LG Uplus) decided to delay Pantech’s repayment schedule for 2 years. This will help Pantech to earn some time to normalize its financial situation. Three providers released the press release together in 24th saying that they will postpone Pantech’s repayment schedule…
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