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Nuclear power: No consensus in Asia or the West

By Graham Land Thu, May 24, 2012 9:02AM UTC

The Fukushima disaster put nuclear power under the microscope throughout the world. But in the aftermath of the worst nuclear incident in 25 years, countries acted differently. Some stopped to reconsider their nuclear programs, while others pushed on with vigor. A few nations reacted sharply against nuclear, especially Japan, where

Asia’s young debaters gather to discuss Migration in Asia

By Kirsten Han Sat, May 19, 2012 5:33PM UTC

It’s a collection of nations at the Thammasat University Learning Resort Centre in Pattaya, and everyone is arguing. Fortunately, none of it is hostile; we’re not witnessing the breakdown of diplomacy, but the first ever Asia Youth Forum organised by the International Debate Education Association (IDEA). The IDEA Asia Youth

China urges citizens in Singapore to respect life after fatal Ferrari smash

By AP News Thu, May 17, 2012 5:50PM UTC

SINGAPORE (AP) — China has urged its citizens living in Singapore to respect life and obey laws after a speeding Chinese driver killed himself and two other people in a Ferrari crash. China’s embassy said in a letter Thursday to the Straits Times that Chinese living in Singapore should “respect

Asia rocks! The best live music and festivals of 2012

By Asian Correspondent Thu, May 17, 2012 11:20AM UTC

THE rise in disposable income across Asia in recent years has been attracting more and more Western acts to these shores. And this year Asia’s ecstatic fans are looking forward to everything from Elton John to Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Katy Perry and the Backstreet Boys, plus an incredible line up

Can Singapore serve as economic model for NKorea?

By AP News Mon, May 14, 2012 10:24AM UTC

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Less than two weeks after being punished with new U.N. sanctions, North Korea has sent its ceremonial head of state and two top economic officials to Singapore and Indonesia on a trip that appears aimed at drumming up outside investment. Kim Yong Nam, president of