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Asia-Pacific nations eye 2019 conclusion of trade deal
Kyodo News, Published on 14/11/2018
» Leaders from 16 Asia-Pacific nations including Japan, China and India said Wednesday they will now seek a free-trade agreement in 2019, missing a year-end deadline amid disagreements over tariffs and other politically sensitive issues.
Kim becomes first N.Korean leader to cross border
Kyodo News, Published on 27/04/2018
» SEOUL: Kim Jong Un on Friday became the first North Korean leader to cross the border with the South since the end of the Korean War, the latest in a series of remarkable developments emerging from his sudden embrace of diplomacy since the beginning of this year.
Japanese prince vows 'self-improvement'
Kyodo News, Published on 23/02/2018
» TOKYO: Crown Prince Naruhito, on the occasion of his 58th birthday on Friday, vowed to "pursue self-improvement" ahead of his accession to the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1, 2019.
Indonesia takes Asean lead on S.China Sea dispute
Kyodo News, Published on 10/01/2018
» JAKARTA: The Indonesian government said Tuesday it will push for an effective code of conduct in the South China Sea to defuse tensions in the region as a part of the country's strategic foreign policy this year.
S.Korea: 'Resolute response' to new 3700km missile flight
Kyodo News, Published on 15/09/2017
» SOEUL: South Korea strongly condemned North Korea's latest missile launch Friday morning as a "clear violation" of UN Security Council resolutions and a "very serious and grave challenge" to world peace and security, urging it to cease provocations and sit down at the negotiation table.
Moon's victory assured, rivals concede
Kyodo News, Published on 09/05/2017
» SEOUL - Moon Jae In, of the liberal Democratic Party of Korea, appears to have won South Korea's presidential election held Tuesday, with major media calling it in his favour and his two rival candidates admitting their defeat.
Moon Jae In sworn in as S. Korea's new president
Kyodo News, Published on 10/05/2017
» South Korea's new president, Moon Jae In, was sworn into office on Wednesday hours after being confirmed the winner of the previous day's election to choose a successor to ousted former President Park Geun Hye.
Indonesia suspends military cooperation with Australia
Published on 04/01/2017
» JAKARTA - The Indonesian military has suspended all cooperation with Australia due to "technical matters," a military spokesman said Wednesday, following a local media report that some materials insulting Indonesia were found at an Australian military base.