Koreas – N. Korea’s Kim briefed China about succession plan in May
N. Korea’s Kim briefed China about succession plan in May North Korean leader Kim Jong Il told Chinese President Hu Jintao in May that the Workers’ Party of Korea was building a system to hand over power to third son and heir apparent Jong Un, sources familiar with China-North [...]
Asia Pacific News – Russia helps Vietnam develop atomic energy
Russia helps Vietnam develop atomic energy VietNamNet Bridge – Russia’s Atomic Energy Group Rosatom and Vietnamese scientists will set up a training centre for nuclear power plants and an atomic energy research institute, said Rosatom Chairman Sergey Kirienko.
Philippines to re-enact final moments of hostage taking MANILA, Thursday 2 September 2010 (AFP) – The chaotic [...]
Philippines – Manila ready to dazzle for historic gay beauty pageant
Manila ready to dazzle for historic gay beauty pageant Fifteen muscular gay men strut the stage in a whirlwind of sequins, feathers, gold and glitter while a transvestite dressed as Lady Gaga performs the American pop-star’s latest hit.
Coffin mix-up after Philippine hostage crisis Three coffins used to bring back some of the eight Hong [...]
Asia Pacific News – Indonesia assures Malaysian students’ safety
Indonesia assures Malaysian students’ safety MELAKA, Sept 1 – Indonesia’s Education Ministry today gave the assurance that the over 6,000 Malaysian students in the republic would be safe from the threats of the anti-Malaysia movement. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Khaled Nordin said Indonesian Education Minister Mohammad Nuh had informed him that they were [...]
Philippines – DTI bats for more inbound trade missions
DTI bats for more inbound trade missions Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Gregory L. Domingo has announced a shift in investment strategy in favor of hosting more inbound missions rather than outbound missions as a better way…
IIRC to summon PNP chief, Manila mayor, et al MANILA, Philippines The [...]
Asia Pacific News – Timor pardon raises new issues
Timor pardon raises new issues The decision by East Timor’s president, Dr Jose Ramos Horta, to pardon 23 rebels involved in his attempted murder in 2008 has been welcomed by some.
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Vietnam National Day celebrated [...]
Koreas – North Korea wants resumption of nuke talks
North Korea wants resumption of nuke talks BEIJING, Aug. 31 (UPI) — The leaders of China and North Korea say they have agreed to seek an early resumption of the six-party talks on North Korea’s nuclear program. North Korea – Six-party talks – People’s Republic of China – Asia – Kim Jong-il
Nuclear industry takes [...]
Philippines – Authorities prepare to keep people safe in ‘ber’ months
Authorities prepare to keep people safe in ‘ber’ months It’s that time of the year when the market begins to be flooded with unsafe and dangerous substandard items for the Yuletide season. Anticipating a deluge of illegal importations from mainland …
NFA sets up retail centers ZAMBOANGA CITY – The National Food Authority (NFA) [...]
Asia Pacific News – Ho Chi Minh City Council for Theory and Criticism of Literature and Arts established
Ho Chi Minh City Council for Theory and Criticism of Literature and Arts established Nhan Dan – The Ho Chi Minh City Council for Theory and Criticism of Literature and Arts was set up yesterday, serving as a consulting agency for the City’s Party Committee on literature and arts.
Japan, India, South Korea, China, Malaysia: [...]
Philippines – Filipino cops pose with hijack bus
Filipino cops pose with hijack bus Philippine police have said they may punish officers who posted Facebook photos of themselves posing and smiling beside a hijacked bus where Hong Kong tourists were shot dead.
Hackers hit Manila sites The Philippines has ordered all government offices to tighten online security after its main information website was [...]
