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Politics
South Korea could hold talks with Japan next month on trade row
Seoul: South Korea and Japan could sit down for a second round of talks next month in a move to work out their differences over Tokyo’s export restrictions, a top official has said. Sung Yun-mo, minister of trade, industry and energy, made the comments in a recent brief comment to…
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Business
Beijing Diary: China’s cashless transactions impressive
By Amirul Mohd Sajadi Bernama reporter Amirul Mohd Sajadi is currently participating in a 10-month programme in Beijing organised by the China International Press Communications Centre. Beijing: Since my arrival in the Chinese capital in February, I have hardly ever carried cash in my wallet. Sometimes I even forget to…
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Politics
Train trip to promote next month’s South Korea-ASEAN summit ends
Seoul: A three-day train journey program aimed at promoting next month’s special summit between South Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ended Friday, with participants hoping the summit’s success will further cement bilateral ties. The ASEAN-Korea Center, an intergovernmental body for cooperation between South Korea and the…
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Business
Mahathir advises urban poor to engage in business
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamad has advised the urban poor to engage in a business, however small it may be, to generate a better income for a better life. These urban poor, classified under the B40 group or the bottom 40 per cent of households in terms of…
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South Asia
Heavy taxes, inflation dip car sales in Pakistan
By Nasir Aijaz AsiaN Representative Karachi: The passenger cars’ sale in Pakistan plunged by 36 per cent in September, the sixth consecutive month of decline as the escalating value of dollar and interest rate, and import tariff have hit the slumping industry, according to the data released by manufacturers’ association.…
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Business
Gangneung, Korea’s bustling ‘coffee capital’ with refreshing sea aroma
Gangneung: Neil Vasdev, a University of Toronto professor, took an unforgettable seaside coffee break on a visit here for an international conference last week. He had a tasty cup of joe at a cafe overlooking the East Sea, together with his wife and some other forum attendees. “This coffee street…
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Politics
Taking Singapore-ROK strategic partnership to higher levels
By Ivan Lim AJA Former President Singapore: Singapore is seen as a bridge straddling troubled international waters that will pave the way for South Korea’s New Southern Policy (NSP) of boosting ties with the 10-member- states of Asean (Association of South-east Asian Nations). The NSP is designed to advance President…
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Nepal waits to seal Kerung-Kathmandu railway deal during Chinese President’s visit
By Kuber Chalise Contributor to AsiaN from Nepal Kathmandu: Nepal is waiting to sign an ambitious Kerung-Kathmandu cross-border railway agreement during the visit of the Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 9 confirmed the Chinese President’s arrival in Kathmandu on a two-day state visit accepting…
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Business
Malaysia: Shortage of social workers among challenges in addressing issues
Kuala Lumpur: Shortage of social workers is one of the factors contributing to inefficient management of efforts to address social problems in the country, Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said. She said one of the reasons was the current shortage of staff at the Social Welfare Department…
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South Asia
Pakistan President promulgates ordinance to establish China Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority
By Nasir Aijaz AsiaN Representative Islamabad: President Arif Alvi has promulgated an ordinance to provide for the establishment of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority. The ordinance, signed by the President was promulgated on Monday, when the Prime Minister Imran Khan embarked on a two-day visit to China…
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