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Virulent new bird flu spreads in Taiwan
Kyodo News, Published on 13/01/2015
» More birds are being culled in Taiwan as outbreaks of avian influenza, including a new and highly pathogenic strain of H5N2, have spread to more poultry farms on the island, animal health authorities said Tuesday.
Japan direct investment in China drops
Kyodo News, Published on 16/01/2015
» BEIJING - Japan's direct investment in China in 2014 dropped 38.8% from the previous year to US$4.33 billion, the Commerce Ministry said Thursday.
3rd bird flu strain identified in Taiwan
Kyodo News, Published on 16/01/2015
» A third highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza that is new to Taiwan was identified Friday as outbreaks of bird flu have spread to more poultry farms on the island, animal health authorities said Friday.
Asean ministers rap China land grabs
AFP, Published on 29/01/2015
» KOTA KINABALU - Southeast Asian foreign ministers on Wednesday expressed concern at Chinese land reclamation in the disputed South China Sea, as the Philippines urged them to stand up to Beijing.
Panasonic to end TV production
Kyodo News, Published on 31/01/2015
» OSAKA — Panasonic Corp has decided to stop making televisions in China as part of its measures to turn around the money-losing business, sources close to the matter said on Saturday.
China's Xi to make first US state visit
Kyodo News, Published on 11/02/2015
» Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to Washington in September for his first state visit with US President Barack Obama, China's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday, a summit that is likely to include discussions on a range of issues from cyber security to climate change.
Philippines suspends gas, oil exploration in S. China Sea
Kyodo News, Published on 03/03/2015
» The Philippines has suspended indefinitely all offshore oil and natural gas drilling activities at the Reed Bank off Palawan island in the South China Sea, London-listed Forum Energy Plc said in a statement.
Laos PM in Japan to expand ties
Kyodo News, Published on 04/03/2015
» Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday for a four-day official visit to commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Japan and expand political and economic ties between the two countries.
Lao PM urges Japan to invest more
Kyodo News, Published on 05/03/2015
» Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong on Thursday asked Japanese firms to invest more in his country and help enhance growth, boasting its appeal as a base for manufacturers.
Japan, Laos set to upgrade political, economic ties
Kyodo News, Published on 06/03/2015
» TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Lao counterpart Thongsing Thammavong began talks Friday with the expectation of affirming closer political and economic ties, especially as Laos prepares to assume the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2016.