'Manoeuvre' in Maritime Asia (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
A somewhat odd moment in the history of the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) is evident in the relationship between Gearing class destroyers and Super Lynx helicopters. The American destroyers were built during World War II for the United States Navy (USN), second-hand versions of which were handed over to the ROKN during the early 1980's. They remained in service with the ROKN until the 2000's,...
bioethics.com (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
Seoul, Republic of Korea, 29-30 July 2008 This Forum aims to address important bioethical issues specific in Asian cultures and discuss how bioethical principles can be translated into concrete policies in the context of Asian cultures.This Forum is being organized by the Korean National Commission for UNESCO, the UNESCO Bangkok Office and [...]
UNHCR (Free subscription) | 11 hours ago
"It's a first for UNHCR to join forces with an animated character in this way," UNHCR Representative in South Korea Janice Lyn Marshall said after the signing ceremony at Robot Taekwon V's 32nd birthday party on Thursday. "We thought that being associated with this character, who is extremely popular with all age groups and both sexes, would give us huge potential for recognition in the ...
Alertnet (Free subscription) | 11 hours ago
... popular with all age groups and both sexes, would give us huge potential for recognition in the Republic of Korea, where we are still largely unknown."For the next year, the character, which uses Taekwondo to protect the weak, will collaborate with UNHCR on events such as World Refugee Day, United Nations Day and other occasions. His image will also be used on fund-raising and promotional...
Myanmar (Free subscription) | 21 hours ago
... was attended by Australia, China, France, India, Indonesia, Japan, Norway, Russia, Singapore, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States, Vietnam, the European Community and the European Union. The UN chief’s Group of Friends met for the fourth time since it was set up in December 2007, following the Burmese junta’s use of force to crackdown on peaceful protesters...
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | yesterday
... that have their principal operations located in Asia with a particular emphasis on the Republic of Korea and the People's Republic of China. "We are pleased to welcome North Asia Investment Corp. to the American Stock Exchange," said Neal Wolkoff, Chairman and CEO of Amex. "The Amex looks forward to supporting North Asia Investment as it seeks to convey its value proposition to a greater...
Myanmar (Free subscription) | yesterday
... was attended by Australia, China, France, India, Indonesia, Japan, Norway, Russia, Singapore, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States, Vietnam, the European Community and the European Union. The UN chief's Group of Friends met for the fourth time since it was set up in December 2007, following the Burmese junta's use of force to crackdown on peaceful protesters...
Chanel News Asia (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
... 35 ships, six submarines, 160 aircraft and 20,000 personnel from Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, Peru, the United Kingdom and the United States. Hosted by the US Navy, Exercise RIMPAC 08 consists of an onshore planning phase, as well as a 22-day sea exercise conducted off the coast of Hawaii. - CNA/de
CBC.ca (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
... from Korea that houses the monument.Dignitaries, generals, ministers and the ambassador of the Republic of Korea all come to lay wreaths at the monument, he added."I don't want them there while the condition of that area is such as it is. We've got to get that cleaned up … it's a disgrace to the City of Ottawa and to the National Capital Commission."Commission spokeswoman Chantal Comeau...
ABS CBN (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
TAC has been adopted by 24 countries including 10 ASEAN nations - Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Brunei, Vietnam, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Cambodia. The non-aggression treaty was also adopted by Japan, China, The Republic of Korea (South Korea), Russia, France, Australia, India, Pakistan, East Timor, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Mongolia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka.
Xorte latest economic news (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
... according to the semiannual AEM, which covers the 10 members of ASEAN; the PRC; Hong Kong, China; Republic of Korea; and Taipei,China.The region's policymakers are caught in the pincer grips of slowing growth and rising inflation.The report warns that despite many economies facing prospects of slower growth, failure to act firmly to rein in rising prices may lead to repeating the mistakes...
ABS CBN (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
... it said."MDR-TB is a serious problem in China and the Philippines, and of concern in Mongolia, the Republic of Korea and Vietnam," it said. "MDR-TB -- but not standard TB -- is severely neglected" in the region, it said."Politicians should commit to action. They need to wake up and realize what is at risk. This is a disease that you can transmit in a cough to your children," it said.
Chanel News Asia (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
SINGAPORE: South Korea's Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan, who arrived in Singapore, called on Foreign Affairs Minister George Yeo on Monday. A statement from the Singapore Foreign Ministry said both ministers exchanged views on how to further strengthen Singapore-Republic of Korea (ROK) bilateral relations. Both ministers also took the opportunity to discuss ASEAN-ROK relations, the ASEAN Regional...
IGN (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
... virtual items to the customers (Frogster share 71%). Frogster Studios Co. Ltd., based in Seoul (Republic of Korea), develops MMOGs and publishes its own as well as licensed virtual worlds in Asia (stake 60%). Frogster group currently employs more than 80 staff members. Internet: www.frogster-interactive.de
Vietnam Business Finance (Free subscription) | 07/18/2008
The Republic of Korea’s (RoK) Posco Group has submitted a feasibility study to build a steel plant in central Viet Nam, according to Viet Nam Steel Association President Pham Chi Cuong. If licensed, construction of the 5.3-billion-USD plant in the central province of Khanh Hoa will start in November this year and be completed in March 2013. In the first phase, the plant will be capable of
