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TPP leaders vow efforts to implement pact
Published on 20/11/2016
» LIMA, PERU - The leaders of the 12 member states of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreed Saturday to step up efforts to implement the free trade agreement in a veiled counter to US president-elect Donald Trump over his protectionist stance.
Japanese firms encourage workers to sit less
Published on 25/09/2016
» TOKYO - Increasing numbers of Japanese companies are taking aim at sedentary work styles as awareness of the health benefits of standing up and stretching is on the rise.
Beijing issues first-ever smog 'red alert'
Kyodo News, Published on 08/12/2015
» BEIJING - City authorities on Monday issued for the first time a red alert for air pollution, the highest of four danger levels, requiring schools to close and at least half of vehicles to be pulled off the roads.
Asia-Pacific to wrap RCEP talks 'next year'
Kyodo News, Published on 23/11/2015
» KUALA LUMPUR - Leaders from 16 Asia-Pacific countries agreed on Sunday to push for the conclusion of a massive regional free trade deal by 2016.
Asean waits for China to present AIIB "structure"
Published on 22/03/2015
» KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysian Second Finance Minister Ahmad Husni Handadzlah said Saturday the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is still waiting for China to present the "structure and model" of its proposed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
Taiwan mulls allowing in-flight phone use
Published on 10/03/2015
» TAIPEI — Taiwan's Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) said Tuesday it is considering following in Japan's footsteps by allowing the use of portable electronic devices such as mobile phones on Taiwan-operated flights.