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Asean, China adopt S.China Sea 'code of conduct' framework
Published on 06/08/2017
» MANILA - Southeast Asian countries and China adopted on Sunday the framework of a code of conduct in the South China Sea, setting the stage for long-sought negotiations to start on ways to ease tensions in regional waters.
Golf: Moriya tied for 2nd in British Open 3rd round
Kyodo News, Published on 06/08/2017
» Thailand's Moriya Jutanugarn was tied for second place with American Georgia Hall after the third round of the Women's British Open on Saturday.
Ariya faces challenging British Open
Sports, Published on 02/08/2017
» Ariya Jutanugarn is likely to face a tough task in the defence of her title at the Women's British Open this week.
US Secretary of State due in Bangkok
Kyodo News, Published on 02/08/2017
» WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will travel to the Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia from Saturday through Aug 9 for talks with his counterparts in the region as North Korea has escalated tensions by test-launching two intercontinental ballistic missiles last month, the State Department said Tuesday.
Asean statement to downplay S. China Sea dispute
Kyodo News, Published on 31/07/2017
» The Association of Southeast Asian Nations will not explicitly mention China's militarization of disputed areas in the South China Sea in a joint statement to be issued at a forthcoming meeting in the Philippines, Asean sources said Monday.
Japan aims to cut suicide rate by 30%
Kyodo News, Published on 25/07/2017
» The Japanese government on Tuesday approved a plan seeking a 30% reduction in the number of suicides over the next decade, saying the country's suicide level remains "critical".
FC Tokyo sign midfielder Jakkit on loan from Bangkok Utd
Published on 12/07/2017
» TOKYO - FC Tokyo have signed Thai midfielder Jakkit Wachpirom from Bangkok United on a loan deal to the end of the season, the J-League first division club announced on Wednesday.
S.Korea plans 'comfort women' museum
Kyodo News, Published on 11/07/2017
» SEOUL - South Korea's new gender equality and family minister said Monday a plan has been formed to establish a museum in Seoul to commemorate former Korean women forced into Japanese wartime brothels.
Japan's Kyushu on alert for more rain; death toll rises to 7
Kyodo News, Published on 07/07/2017
» The death toll from flooding and mudslides caused by severe downpours on Japan's southwestern main island Kyushu rose to seven Friday, as heavy rain continued in parts of the region.
Vietnam plans to boost rice quality, prices but export less
Reuters, Published on 07/07/2017
» HANOI - Vietnam has outlined plans to boost revenues from rice exports over the next decade by focussing on a higher quality product and selling more outside Asia.