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Analysis - Current State Of N Korean Human Rights
Asia Pulse - Thursday May 15, 02:38 PM
International interest in the North Korean human rights issue has been intensifying recently. The newly inaugurated Lee Myung-bak administration in South Korea is among those closely observing the North Korea's human rights situation, and has made clear that it considers the issue an important factor that will determine the future direction of inter-Korean relations.
Asia Pulse - Thursday May 15, 02:38 PM
International interest in the North Korean human rights issue has been intensifying recently. The newly inaugurated Lee Myung-bak administration in South Korea is among those closely observing the North Korea's human rights situation, and has made clear that it considers the issue an important factor that will determine the future direction of inter-Korean relations.
New North Korean Envoy Starts Work At U.N.
Asia Pulse - Thursday May 15, 02:38 PM
North Korea's new envoy to the United Nations, Sin Son-ho, presented his credentials to U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in New York on May 7, along with envoys from several other nations, to officially begin his service, Ban's office said.
Asia Pulse - Thursday May 15, 02:38 PM
North Korea's new envoy to the United Nations, Sin Son-ho, presented his credentials to U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in New York on May 7, along with envoys from several other nations, to officially begin his service, Ban's office said.
PNG Prime Minister Met Taiwanese Foreign Minister Last Year
Asia Pulse - Wednesday May 14, 06:50 PM
Papua New Guinea's (PNG) Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare met Taiwanese Foreign Affairs Minister James Huang when he was in Singapore for his medical check-up last year, reports Post Courier.
Asia Pulse - Wednesday May 14, 06:50 PM
Papua New Guinea's (PNG) Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare met Taiwanese Foreign Affairs Minister James Huang when he was in Singapore for his medical check-up last year, reports Post Courier.
Pakistan Restored To Councils Of The Commonwealth
Asia Pulse - Wednesday May 14, 01:05 PM
Pakistan has been restored to the Councils of the Commonwealth, with immediate effect.
Asia Pulse - Wednesday May 14, 01:05 PM
Pakistan has been restored to the Councils of the Commonwealth, with immediate effect.
Fiji Remains Suspended From The Commonwealth: CMAG
Asia Pulse - Wednesday May 14, 12:04 PM
Fiji remains suspended from the Commonwealth following the Commonwealth Mininisterial Action Group (CMAG) meeting in London last night.
Asia Pulse - Wednesday May 14, 12:04 PM
Fiji remains suspended from the Commonwealth following the Commonwealth Mininisterial Action Group (CMAG) meeting in London last night.
Bangladesh Govt Announces General Election In 3rd Week Of Dec
Asia Pulse - Tuesday May 13, 04:03 PM
Chief Advisor of the caretaker government Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed Monday announced general election in the third week of December while the ban on indoor politics across the country starts from Tuesday through amending the restrictive emergency rules.
Asia Pulse - Tuesday May 13, 04:03 PM
Chief Advisor of the caretaker government Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed Monday announced general election in the third week of December while the ban on indoor politics across the country starts from Tuesday through amending the restrictive emergency rules.
STH Korean President Lee Asks Former Rival To Head Ruling Party
Asia Pulse - Monday May 12, 07:54 PM
President Lee Myung-bak has virtually proposed that his main rival from last year's presidential nomination race lead the ruling Grand National Party (GNP), in an apparent move to resolve a long-running dispute in the conservative camp, a high-ranking official at the presidential office said Monday.
Asia Pulse - Monday May 12, 07:54 PM
President Lee Myung-bak has virtually proposed that his main rival from last year's presidential nomination race lead the ruling Grand National Party (GNP), in an apparent move to resolve a long-running dispute in the conservative camp, a high-ranking official at the presidential office said Monday.
Yemeni Trade Minister Calls On President Musharraf
Asia Pulse - Thursday May 8, 03:19 PM
Dr. Yahya Y. AI-Mutawakel, Yemeni Minister for Industries and Trade called on President Pervez Musharraf here Tuesday and discussed the bilateral relations between the two countries. While talking to the President the Yemeni Minister said that the relations between Pakistan and Yemen are deep-rooted and instrumental for enhancing the existing level of economic cooperation between the two countries.
Asia Pulse - Thursday May 8, 03:19 PM
Dr. Yahya Y. AI-Mutawakel, Yemeni Minister for Industries and Trade called on President Pervez Musharraf here Tuesday and discussed the bilateral relations between the two countries. While talking to the President the Yemeni Minister said that the relations between Pakistan and Yemen are deep-rooted and instrumental for enhancing the existing level of economic cooperation between the two countries.
Bakrieland Reports Sharp Increase In Net Profit
Asia Pulse - Thursday May 8, 01:48 PM
The net profit of PT Bakrieland Development surged 116% to Rp30.1 billion (US$3.3 million) in the first quarter of this year, up from Rp13.9 billion in the same period last year.
Asia Pulse - Thursday May 8, 01:48 PM
The net profit of PT Bakrieland Development surged 116% to Rp30.1 billion (US$3.3 million) in the first quarter of this year, up from Rp13.9 billion in the same period last year.
U.S. Keeps N Korea On Terrorism List, But Hints At Possible Removal
Asia Pulse - Thursday May 8, 01:48 PM
As of May 7, North Korea had yet to respond to the U.S. decision to keep Pyongyang on its list of terrorism-sponsoring states. The communist country has also kept mum on the U.S. revelation on April 24 that the North proliferated nuclear technology to Syria.
Asia Pulse - Thursday May 8, 01:48 PM
As of May 7, North Korea had yet to respond to the U.S. decision to keep Pyongyang on its list of terrorism-sponsoring states. The communist country has also kept mum on the U.S. revelation on April 24 that the North proliferated nuclear technology to Syria.
N Korea Marks May Day With Diverse Events
Asia Pulse - Thursday May 8, 01:48 PM
North Korea marked the 118th May Day with diverse events for workers while pledging solidarity with the world's progressives in the struggle to oppose the imperialists.
Asia Pulse - Thursday May 8, 01:48 PM
North Korea marked the 118th May Day with diverse events for workers while pledging solidarity with the world's progressives in the struggle to oppose the imperialists.
N Korea Continues To Slam's Korean President
Asia Pulse - Thursday May 8, 01:18 PM
North Korea lashed out again at South Korean President Lee Myung-bak on May 3, despite official statements from Seoul that such actions are counter-productive to bilateral relations.
Asia Pulse - Thursday May 8, 01:18 PM
North Korea lashed out again at South Korean President Lee Myung-bak on May 3, despite official statements from Seoul that such actions are counter-productive to bilateral relations.
Pakistan Keen To Establish Strong Bilateral Ties With Yemen
Asia Pulse - Wednesday May 7, 03:17 PM
Addressing the inaugural session of the 5th two-day meeting of Pak-Yemen Joint Economic Commission (JEC) in Islamabad Monday, the Minister for Privatization and Investment Syed Naveed Qamar said Pakistan desires to have strong relations with Yemen in all fields including education, science and technology, energy, transport, banking, labour and manpower.
Asia Pulse - Wednesday May 7, 03:17 PM
Addressing the inaugural session of the 5th two-day meeting of Pak-Yemen Joint Economic Commission (JEC) in Islamabad Monday, the Minister for Privatization and Investment Syed Naveed Qamar said Pakistan desires to have strong relations with Yemen in all fields including education, science and technology, energy, transport, banking, labour and manpower.
Bangkok 'Thumbs Down' For Entire Samak Cabinet After 3 Months
Asia Pulse - Monday May 5, 12:07 PM
After administering Thailand for nearly three months, all 36 members of Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej's Cabinet failed to impress the Thai public, as all scored less than fifty per cent in a new poll conducted by Bangkok University's Bangkok Poll.
Asia Pulse - Monday May 5, 12:07 PM
After administering Thailand for nearly three months, all 36 members of Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej's Cabinet failed to impress the Thai public, as all scored less than fifty per cent in a new poll conducted by Bangkok University's Bangkok Poll.
N. Korea, U.S. To Set Up Liaison Offices In Capitals: FM
Asia Pulse - Thursday May 1, 05:51 PM
North Korea and the United States are expected to set up government offices in each other's capitals to oversee the denuclearization process, after the dispute over Pyongyang's declaration of its nuclear holdings is settled, South Korea's top diplomat said Thursday.
Asia Pulse - Thursday May 1, 05:51 PM
North Korea and the United States are expected to set up government offices in each other's capitals to oversee the denuclearization process, after the dispute over Pyongyang's declaration of its nuclear holdings is settled, South Korea's top diplomat said Thursday.
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