Success of abstinence in cutting teen pregnancies is a 'myth' Nov 19, 2009
Thursday 19 November 2009. Success of abstinence in cutting teen pregnancies is a 'myth. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
THREATS: N. Korea says Obama trying to pick a fight Nov 19, 2009
President Obama arrives at a U.S. Military Airbase on Wednesday in Osan, South Korea. Obama is in South Korea for two days as the final desitination of his Asia tour ... The challenge for Obama will be to succeed where his predecessors failed by getting North Korea to give up its nuclear program for good a task that will require the help of South Korea. (USA Today)
N. Koreans escape to cold reality Nov 19, 2009
Some 17,000 refugees have made journey from North to South Korea ... Seoul, South Korea (CNN) -- They've escaped the most repressive regime in the world, but for many North Korean refugees, life outside their closed, totalitarian country is still not easy ... According to the South Korean government, some 17,000 refugees have made the perilous journey from North to South Korea, often via a tortuous route that takes in China, Laos and Thailand. (CNN)
Chicago Pair Linked To Mumbai Attack Plan Nov 19, 2009
CHICAGO, Nov. 19, 2009. FBI Thinks Terror Plot Suspects Had Ties To Pakistan Terror Group. (CBS News)
International news » Nov 19, 2009
More international news. Russia's Constitutional Court effectively outlawed the death penalty Thursday, saying that a moratorium on capital punishment should remain in force until the nation fully bans executions. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Chinese diners eat live fish on YOUTUBE... Nov 19, 2009
" Who are you to label an entire country a "cesspool"? I agree the fish thing absolutely disgusts me, but not all people in China act this way. My wife is from China, and I have spent time over there and I would suggest that people who eat dogs and fish in this manner are not the majority. Everyone of my wife's family memebers are sickened by people eating dogs and cats, along with all of my wife's friends from grade school and college. So next time try limiting your comments only to things... (The Drudge Report)
Amid upturn in relations, Obama visits South Korea Nov 19, 2009
He is scheduled to meet with President Lee Myung-bak of South Korea today ... SEOUL - America s relations with South Korea, a crucial Asian ally, were on an upswing as President Obama met with President Lee Myung-bak today ... Obama, winding up his weeklong Asian journey, said at a joint news conference that he is committed to resolving issues that have stalled a free trade agreement between the United States and South Korea. (Boston Globe)
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HENRY: But the Chinese president stopped far short of endorsing tough new sanctions against Iran, though both sides are pledging cooperation to stop North Korea's nuclear program just a couple of days before Mr. Obama visits South Korea, the final stop on this long Asian journey. Ed Henry, CNN, Beijing. (CNN -- US)
Obama's mission impossible with China Nov 18, 2009
The democracies on China's periphery, especially Taiwan (which remains under direct military threat from Beijing) but recently South Korea and Thailand as well, feel more palpably than other governments a suspicion and distrust toward Beijing, even as they experience some spillover benefits from one of the world's fastest-growing economies. Meanwhile, China eschews a leadership role for itself, leaving doubts about its intentions as Asia's future dominant power. (Christian Science Monitor)
Obama meets Wen, wraps up China Nov 18, 2009
He is then scheduled to leave for South Korea ... North Korea will also feature in Seoul, where Obama flies to later on Wednesday for meetings with South Korean leaders. (India Times)
Hawaii's tourism slump has industry looking to China Nov 18, 2009
At DFS Hawai'i, the high-end retailer already is working to cater to visitors from China and South Korea as well as the traditional mainstay of Japanese visitors. "At DFS our experience has been that Chinese shoppers are avidly seeking luxury branded goods and their per-day spending far exceeds the Japanese," said Sharon Weiner, DFS Group Ltd.'s vice president of global communications and government relations. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Dejected Bahrain turn attention to Asian Cup Nov 17, 2009
Hosts Qatar, Asian Cup holders Iraq, runners-up Saudi Arabia and third place South Korea have already qualified for the Finals along with India, who booked their place courtesy of victory in last year s AFC Challenge Cup. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Navy: Missing plane wreckage found off Texas coast Nov 17, 2009
Ship collision kills 4 South Korean fishermen. A South Korean fishing boat flipped over after colliding with a much larger Hong Kong cargo ship, killing four fishermen and leaving three others missing, officials said Sunday ... The two vessels collided Saturday night in rough waters between Japan and South Korea, according the countries' coast guards. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
* FEATURE : Taiwan needs to work out regulations before casinos Nov 16, 2009
Home to quite a few high rollers who presently go elsewhere to gamble, Taiwan is adjacent to China and is closer to Japan and South Korea than Macau X the Asian gaming Mecca X Green told the Taipei Times in an e-mail interview. There are some issues, however, that Taiwan needs to address in order to successfully develop a destination casino industry, including the regulatory standards it will adopt, the tax rates and license fees it will apply, the alignment of investment requirements and... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
APEC coming to Hawaii Nov 16, 2009
APEC's members include Australia, Canada, China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, the Philippines, Russia and Vietnam ... APEC's members include Australia, Canada, China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, the Philippines, Russia and Vietnam. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
'2012' has worldwide box-office bang of $225M Nov 16, 2009
9 million in South Korea and $8. 1 million in Spain. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
* Eighteen years of vegetarianism leads to revenue stream Nov 15, 2009
Lin acknowledged, however, that it could be extremely challenging to organize overseas vegetarian tours, especially to Japan and South Korea, which are among the most popular destinations for Taiwanese tourists ... And for tours in South Korea, Lin has even asked his partner there to visit local restaurants in advance to make sure their food is vegetarian before signing any contracts. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Apec leaders drop climate target Nov 15, 2009
Wednesday 18: Ends tour in South Korea. This was unwelcome evidence that the gap between developing and developed nations, between rich and poor, East and West can sometimes be hard to bridge, says the BBC's Rachel Harvey in Singapore. (BBC News -- Americas)
Yuan as world currency can be good for India Nov 15, 2009
In addition, since December 2008 China has undertaken currency swaps estimated at $95 billion with central banks in South Korea, Malaysia, Belarus, Indonesia, Argentina and Hong Kong. This would enable importers to make payments in yuan for Chinese goods without going through the usual dollar route. (India Times)
9/11 Trial Another Distraction for Traveling Obama Nov 14, 2009
Perhaps in anticipation of the distractions of the news cycle, Obama's aides have scheduled only three press conferences during his weeklong trip, one each in Japan, China and South Korea. At each event, only one member of his traveling press corps will be able to ask Obama a question, though such questions tend to have multiple parts. (Time.com)
Clear imperatives for USOC Nov 13, 2009
The US weightlifting team for next week s World Championships in South Korea will be half-veteran, half-rookie, as it often is in the post-Olympic year. The most promising newcomer is Sarah Robles, who took silver in the 75-plus kilogram class at last year s junior tournament. (Boston Globe)
Japan Airlines posts $1.5 billion first-half loss Nov 13, 2009
Asia's technology giants are showing mixed signs of recovery, with Japan's electronics makers set to languish in the red this year while South Korean companies rebound sharply from a global industry slump. Their diverging fortunes show the strides South Korea has made against Japan in recent years as they compete fiercely for global market share in consumer electronics like flat-panel TVs, cameras and mobile phones ... That South Korea's currency has become relatively weaker than the yen of late... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Hyundai worries Japan auto cos Nov 13, 2009
TOKYO/SEOUL: Hyundai Motor has left rivals in the dust with a stunning run this year, and Japanese automakers have even more to worry about now as the yen climbs and South Korea seals more trade pacts to benefit its exporters. Japan's top automakers have kept a watchful eye on the South Korean underdog over the years as it clawed its way onto the global stage with a strategy modelled on Toyota Motor's playbook ... South Korea last month inked a tentative trade pact with the European Union to add... (India Times)
Castro as commentator on US politics Nov 13, 2009
The trip is scheduled to take the president to Japan, Singapore, China and South Korea for bilateral meetings with world leaders and to participate in two regional summits. "Perhaps no other U.S. president would be capable of committing to such an intense schedule," said Castro, who was known in his youth for his extraordinary stamina _ particularly when on the stump. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Make sure the ginger beer is from Asia Nov 13, 2009
China up more than 4 per cent, South Korea nearly 8 per cent, Japan 4 per cent, and India, stand back, 11 per cent. Even Indonesia is more than 2 per cent. I wonder if the boat people know that. Tragic as it is, perhaps they wouldn't leave. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Robson gets first taste of Asian Cup action Nov 13, 2009
Only the top two in each group qualify for the Finals in January 2011 with hosts Qatar as well as Iraq, Saudi Arabia and South Korea, the top three in the 2007 tournament, into the Finals automatically. India have also qualified after winning the AFC Challenge Cup last year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Obama leaves on debut Asia trip, first stop Japan Nov 13, 2009
Obama will next visit Shanghai and fly to Beijing for a state dinner and talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao (JA), then wrap up his tour in South Korea ... Many Asian nations want Obama to reignite global trade talks, and South Korea wants action on a bilateral trade pact. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Obama comes to Japan mulling Afghan war options Nov 13, 2009
Obama also will travel to Singapore for meetings with Southeast Asian leaders, and then to China and South Korea. Many governments are keen to see a revitalized U.S. engagement in part to counterbalance China, and even a newly powerful Beijing says it welcomes a continuing U.S. role in the region. (Albany Times Union)
Networking helps Indians connect Nov 12, 2009
India, however, lags Asian peers Singapore, Australia, South Korea and Malaysia when it comes to reach of social networking sites because of several reasons, including Internet penetration. Read business stories in. (India Times)
China's yuan can be alternative reserve currency in 15 years Nov 12, 2009
Since mid-December 2008, Beijing has signed currency swap contracts worth 650 billion yuan (about $95 billion) with central banks in South Korea, Malaysia, Belarus, Indonesia and Argentina and Hong Kong. These swap accords allow other overseas central banks to sell yuan to local importers who want to buy Chinese goods. (India Times)
Japan's Emperor Marks 20th Year on Throne Nov 12, 2009
Although Akihito has visited China, he has yet to travel to South Korea, largely because of lingering animosities over the war. Until Japan's surrender, Hirohito was officially considered a living god and loyalty to the throne was used to rally the nation behind the war, though historians generally agree that it was more often the generals, admirals and politicians who made the major decisions that set the country's disastrous course. (Time.com)
Obama set to launch debut Asia mission Nov 12, 2009
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'US envoy to N Korea' after clash Nov 12, 2009
Page last updated at 10:46 GMT, Wednesday, 11 November 2009. US envoy to N Korea' after clash. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
S.F. firm designing Iraq stadium Nov 12, 2009
What the Obama administration could really do to honor Otis McAllister, and the other local winner, the California Chamber of Commerce, would be to act on an issue at the top of both of their agendas: stalled free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea. Don't hold your breath. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Obama to seek stronger ties in Asia Nov 12, 2009
Obama on nine-day trip starting Thursday to Japan, Singapore, China and South Korea ... Throughout the trip to Japan, Singapore, China and South Korea, Obama will emphasize the importance of Asian nations as vital U.S. partners on major issues such as economic growth, nuclear non-proliferation, the war in Afghanistan and climate change, three officials said in a briefing this week ... The president will meet with new Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, Chinese President Hu Jintao and Premier... (CNN)
Skirmish Puts S. Korean Troops on Alert Nov 11, 2009
SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 11, 2009 ... South Korean Navy sailors are on board a patrol boat at a naval base in Incheon, South Korea, Nov. 11, 2009 ... South Korean conservative activists burn North Korean flags and portraits of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il during a rally denouncing North Korea's military in Seoul, South Korea, Nov. 11, 2009. (CBS News)
RCL, Shanghai port strengthen partnership Nov 11, 2009
Among the cruise options are five-night trips on the Legend of the Seas from Shanghai calling at Kagoshima, Japan, and Busan, South Korea. Royal Caribbean said cruise passenger volume at the Shanghai port grew 258 percent, year-over-year, from Feb. 14 to Oct. 11. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
S. Korea Troops on High Alert Nov 11, 2009
South Korea Troops on High Alert After Navy Battle - TIME ... (SEOUL, South Korea) South Korea's troops went on high alert Wednesday for possible retaliation by North Korea after one of its navy ships was nearly destroyed and an officer reportedly killed in a skirmish with the South, ahead of a visit by President Barack Obama ... South Korean officials said the North Korean ship was on fire and heavily damaged following a two-minute skirmish off the west coast the scene of two bloody naval... (Time.com)
US announces NKorea nuclear talks Nov 11, 2009
He declined to say whether the North Koreans had promised during a series of recent contacts about arranging the Bosworth meeting to rejoin the so-called six-party talks in which the U.S., China, Russia, Japan and South Korea have sought for six years to negotiate an end to North Korea's nuclear program ... Obama also will be in Asia this week; his visit will include stops in Japan, China and South Korea, where the prospects for progress on North Korea is certain to be a major topic. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Nokia launches 3 CDMA phones Nov 11, 2009
CDMA, or code division multiple access, is popular in certain markets such as the US and South Korea. It had 500 million subscribers at the end of June, according to the CDMA Development Group (www. (India Times, India)
Malaysia hopes Obama will address trade policy direction Nov 11, 2009
He said that the United States had concluded its FTA talks with South Korea two years ago while negotiations were still on going with Malaysia. Obamas attendance at the summit would also help set new directions in US and Asean relations as the country was an important trading partner, he told reporters at the 21st Apec Ministerial Meeting here on Wednesday. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
APEC warned of critical labour shortages Nov 10, 2009
Canada could face a shortage of one million workers by 2020, Russia would need more than 25 million workers in the next 20 years and South Korea may experience a shortfall of up to 4 ... APEC's members are Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the United States and Vietnam. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
INTERVIEW - Obama: strains unless U.S., China balance growth Nov 10, 2009
Obama's Asia trip will take him to Japan, Singapore, China and South Korea. (Editing by Frances Kerry). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Read the 'Cost of Freedom' recap Nov 10, 2009
South Korea has a third of the unemployment ... Unfortunately the green issues are in the government's hands and our government unfortunately is running a little more like Spain and a little less than South Korea, but you can spend money and make jobs and your government can be strong with planning here. (Fox News)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Nov 10, 2009
South Korean warship fire shots across the bow of a North Korean naval vessel that had crossed the disputed border ... North and South Korean warships exchanged fire along a disputed sea border area off the west coast of the Korean Peninsular on Tuesday, just days before US President Barack Obama was due to embark on a crucial tour of Asia ... The navies of North and South Korea clashed on Tuesday near their disputed Yellow Sea border. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Asia stocks, currencies rise Nov 10, 2009
"Investors had been worried about talk of early exit strategies. The concern has been removed, although uncertainties linger over the still slow economic recovery and fourth-quarter corporate earnings," said Chung Myoung-ji, an analyst at Samsung Securities in South Korea, where shares were up 1 per cent. ... Tech shares got a boost after Wells Fargo raised its 2010 growth projection for chipmakers and the PHLX semiconductor index surged 3 per cent. South Korea's Samsung Electronics, the world's... (India Times)
The Keynesian kick Nov 9, 2009
Its success is evident in China, Japan and South Korea as well as here, while most countries' ''cash for clunkers'' programs have boosted new car sales. Keynesian policies are back in favour with policymakers, and their academic detractors have lost credibility. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Britain urges steps to insure financial system Nov 8, 2009
In its last meeting as chair of the Group of 20 before South Korea takes over next year, Britain is attempting to push through discussion of issues it views as critical to future world economic growth ... The G-20 is comprised of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United States and the rotating EU presidency. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Hillary to Represent U.S. at Berlin Wall Nov 7, 2009
Clinton will return to Singapore to join Obama for the Asia-Pacific summit and will accompany the president on the rest of his Asia tour to China and South Korea, according to the agency. 2009 Associated Press. (Newsmax)
Asia central banks wary of rushing into gold Nov 7, 2009
Central banks in Japan, South Korea and Australia have shown little recent inclination to buy gold overseas. "We have no plans to buy gold ... We don't have a lot but we have enough," Bank of Thailand Governor Tarisa Watanagase told Reuters in an interview on Thursday. (India Times)
Dogs vs. SUVs vs. the earth, debunked Nov 7, 2009
" He was thinking of prewar Czechoslovakia. Israel is a country that can disappear and knows it. America, Germany, France, Britain are not countries that can disappear. They can be defeated but they cannot disappear. For the great powers, and especially for the world superpower, very few wars are wars of necessity. In theory, America could adopt a foreign policy of isolationism and survive. We could fight nowhere, withdraw from everywhere -- South Korea, Germany, Japan, NATO, the United Nations... (Salon)
America is rusting because of free trade Nov 7, 2009
" In the midst of a war against the Taliban, the Pakistani government staged a road show in Dubai, seeking to entice sheikhs with tax breaks and exemptions from labor laws. All these efforts have two hopes in common. One is the hope of poor nations to achieve the development and modernization of their ailing agricultural sectors. The other is the world's hope that foreign investors in Africa and Asia will be able to produce enough food for a planet soon to be populated by 9.1 billion people;... (Salon)
Passing the buck on North Korea Nov 7, 2009
They too will be paying the obeisance required of all visitors as, in the words of a diplomatic source quoted by Yonhap, the South Korean news agency, they "meet with key North Korean officials involved in the country's nuclear program" ... The fact that both of them travel on government budgets - the Korea Economic Institute is funded by South Korea and the Asia Foundation by the US and a raft of others - makes them official enough as far as Pyongyang is concerned ... Finally, the tour winds up... (Asia Times Online)
Space Tourism a Reality by 2012 Nov 7, 2009
The federal regulatory aspect emerged, publicly, for the first time at the in South Korea. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the U.S. government agency that regulates air flight, is now charged with licensing space launch companies in the U.S.. (Fox News)
Tatas to extend cheap housing to global market Nov 6, 2009
Presently, it is being exported to South Korea. Asked whether the group would cut the salaries of the top executives Mr Tata answered that Tatas has already introduced measures to cut costs and avoid wastage. (India Times)
Little Laos relishes its big moment Nov 5, 2009
Dozens of smaller financial agreements with countries like Japan and South Korea will provide everything from training to tracksuits. Strategic patronage There are good reasons for these countries to contribute their patronage. (Asia Times Online)
Fiji expels Australia's top diplomat Nov 4, 2009
Search brisbanetimes. BRENDAN NICHOLSON AND JOEL GIBSON. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
'Debt high, too early to adjust policies' Nov 4, 2009
Only Australia, Canada and South Korea would have debt ratios well below 90 percent, the IMF said ... Only Denmark, South Korea, Norway, Australia and Sweden will require little or no fiscal adjustments to keep debt at safe levels. (India Times)
Angry Fiji expels high commissioners Nov 4, 2009
BRENDAN NICHOLSON AND JOEL GIBSON. THE Australian Government was trying to work out how to respond last night after Fiji's self-appointed Prime Minister expelled the high commissioners of Australia and New Zealand. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
A good step for golf, even with Americans at home Nov 4, 2009
From left, Yang Yong-eun of South Korea, Tiger Woods of the U.S., Phil Mickelson of the U.S. and defending champion Sergio Garcia of Spain smile during a photo call of the HSBC Champions golf tournament Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 in Shanghai, China. The golf tournament will be held at Shanghai Sheshan International Golf Club from Nov. 5 to 8. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Boy killed in hallway of high school; student arrested Nov 4, 2009
Christmas celebrations in South Korea and more. Wake-up call. (Yahoo News -- School Violence)
Ghanas Retrogressive Policy on Dual Citizenship and Key Appointments Nov 2, 2009
Do your research and find out the contributions citizens of Taiwan, India, Malaysia, China, and South Korea in the Diaspora made to those countries respective developments. How do we think. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
IT spending won't fully recover: MS Nov 2, 2009
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA : Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said on Monday corporate spending on information technology will not recover to levels seen in recent years before the global economic slowdown. The economy went thru a set of changes on a global basis over the course of the last year which are, I think is fair to say, once in a lifetime,'' Ballmer told a meeting of South Korean executives in Seoul. (India Times)
Foreign students face hurdles (13) Nov 1, 2009
One example he notes is the relationship between ISU and Hallym University in South Korea. In June, ISU signed a memorandum of understanding with Hallym, hoping the agreement will boost both schools' enrollment and broaden educational opportunities for their students. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Display gives Japan a taste of Alaska Oct 31, 2009
A similar standing display was located in the Taipei World Trade Center in 2006; other displays are planned f 00001EDE or China and South Korea, the trade center said. The group said it worked on the campaign with the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, the Alaska Travel Industry Association and the state Office of International Trade. (Anchorage Daily News)
