Morris reaches last 16 in China

RTE - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

David Morris has reached the last-16 a ranking event for the first time after defeating Gerard Greene 5-2 in the Wuxi Classic in China. Breaks of 77, 51 and 103 proved crucial for the Irishman will play Ali Carter in the next round. Neil Robertson and John Higgins safely negotiated their passages into the last 16. World number one Robertson reeled off the last three frames to ease out Martin ...

Vietnamese President Arrives in China

Prensa Latina - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Beijing, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) President of Vietnam, Truong Tan Sang, arrived in Beijing on a three-day official visit, as guest of the leader Xi Jinping, to discuss issues of common interest. The visit of Vietnamese President to China is considered here palpable expression of intense and extensive relations of friendship and cooperation for mutual benefit. A note from the Chinese Foreign ...

Japan formally OKs new nuclear safety requirements

Miami Herald - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

TOKYO -- Japan's nuclear watchdog formally approved a set of new safety requirements for atomic power plants on Wednesday, paving the way for the reopening of facilities shut down since the Fukushima disaster in a move critics charged was too hasty.The new requirements approved by the Nuclear Regulation Authority take effect July 8, when operators will be able to apply for inspections. If ...

Vietnam president visits China

Global Times - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a three-day state visit as Beijing and Hanoi aim to build their political mutual trust and strengthen trade ties amid a sea dispute.Sang's trip to China is of special importance as this is the first visit to China made by a Vietnamese leader since its neighbor's new leadership assumed power in March.An analyst ...

Chinas largest city relaxes residency policies for migrants

Global Times - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Authorities in Shanghai announced on Wednesday that they will ease controls over residency permit applications for non-locals starting from July.The new regulation makes Shanghai the first Chinese metropolis to give nearly equal urban status to non-locals.According to a new residency permit regulation issued on Wednesday, non-Shanghai residents can apply for a residence permit evaluation by ...

Cambodia China celebrate 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties

Global Times - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Cambodia and China on Wednesday jointly celebrated the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, vowing to further enhance the ties to a new high level.The event was highly attended by President of Cambodia's National Assembly Heng Samrin, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hor Namhong, members of the Cambodian government, parliament, and senate, and foreign ...

Confederations Cup Zaccheroni aims for Japan victory over Italy - video

The Guardian - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Japan's Italian head coach Alberto Zaccheroni says he is looking to defeat his home country when Japan face Italy in the Confederations Cup on Wednesday. Japan know they will be returning to Brazil after qualifying for next year's World Cup and they want to establish a winning habit in the South American ...

Moodys warns on Chinas local government debt

Global Times - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Local government debt poses a key risk for Chinese banks, Moody's said Wednesday, the latest warning amid growing jitters of financial risks in the world's second largest economy.The rating agency said in a report that many local government financing vehicles (LGFVs) have seen their cash flow stagnate or decline, while their debt levels have risen.Among 388 city construction companies ...

Hong Kong citizen killed in car-train collision in Malaysia

Global Times - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

A Hong Kong citizen was killed and three injured when their car was hit by a passing train in Malaysia's tourist city of Kota Kinabalu on North Borneo, local media reported Wednesday.The victim in his 50s was driving with three family members when a train rammed into their car in a juncture near the Kota Kinabalu International Airport in the afternoon.He was trapped in the car before being ...

Japan Agrees Nuclear Power Plant Safety Rules

Sky News - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Japan's nuclear watchdog has approved new safety requirements for atomic power plants, paving the way for the reopening of facilities shut down since the Fukushima disaster. The new measures, approved by the Nuclear Regulation Authority, will take effect on July 8 when operators will be able to apply for inspections. If plants pass the inspections - a process expected to take several ...

Japan to Overhaul Nuclear Safety Guidelines

International Herald Tribune - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

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Japan looking for Italian tonic after poor display against Brazil

Japan Times - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Edward Snowden, the fugitive former CIA employee and NSA contractor who leaked secrets about America’s spying operations, often hung out online with foreigners in Japan who shared his interests in anime, video games, martial arts, the stock market and the expat lifestyle. Snowden, who ...

India and Japan are different

Japan Times - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Edward Snowden, the fugitive former CIA employee and NSA contractor who leaked secrets about America’s spying operations, often hung out online with foreigners in Japan who shared his interests in anime, video games, martial arts, the stock market and the expat lifestyle. Snowden, who ...

Taiwans space programme offers tsunami satellite images to aid relief

Space Daily - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Taiwan's national space programme offered Wednesday its satellite images of the damage caused by powerful tsunamis that ravaged Asia at the weekend to affected countries and aid groups for free.The National Space Programme Office (NSPO) normally charges 3,000 euros (4,080 dollars) for each photograph covering an area of 600 square kilometres (240 square miles), the office said.The images ...

Context Launches Kyoto and Tokyo Japan Walking Tours

Asia Pacific News - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Context, the critically acclaimed walking tour company whose small-group, scholar-led "walking seminars" have revolutionized day tours in cities across Europe and North America, announces its continued expansion into Asia with the opening of tours in Tokyo and Kyoto. Working with local historians, Context has opened with five innovative tours in each city, designed to help curious ...

Shanghai China To Extend Visa-Free Stays To 72 Hours

Asia Pacific News - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

From January 1, 2013, Shanghai extends visa-free stays to 72 hours for passengers from 45 countries. The 45 countries covered by the 72-hour visa-free policy are: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, ...

San Francisco Travel Association Announces New Marketing Representation In Japan

Asia Pacific News - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

The San Francisco Travel Association, in partnership with San Francisco International Airport (SFO), has retained AVIAREPS Marketing Garden Ltd. (AMG) as their new marketing representation office in Japan. San Francisco Travel and SFO first retained representation services in Japan in 1987, making San Francisco one of the first cities in the U.S. to have an office in Tokyo. In 2000, a ...

Interactive Meet North Koreas first family

MSNBC - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

The North Korean dictatorship established by Kim Il Sung after World War II was taken over by his son Kim Jong Il in the 1990s. Now Kim Jong Il’s health is failing and a transfer of power appears imminent. Click here to learn about his heir-apparent, Kim Jung Un, and other members of the Kim family, who hold powerful positions throughout the North Korean ...

Ghaddafi thanks Germany Russia and China

afrol News - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Colonel Ghaddafi today in an interview thanked the governments of Germany, Russia and China for opposing a no-fly zone over Libya, promising new oil ...

Send money to India

Times of India - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Interest rates are already coming down. So the foreigners' faith in India that India has got disproportionate allocation in emerging markets is also validating ...

Italy edges China 10-9 to get quarterfinal berth at FINA worlds

People's Daily - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

A slim lead over host China 10-9 ensured Italy a quarterfinal berth at Swimming Worlds women's water polo here on Thursday. China trailed 7-3 after first half and almost completed a fully comeback, which being held off by Italy at the crunch time in the final period. In Group B, Canada trounced New Zealand 11-4 to claim first after taking all three matches. Australia was second with 4 ...

China snatches 18 swimming golds to spearhead Military World Games

People's Daily - Wednesday 19th June, 2013

Chinese swimmers maintained their momentum in swimming at the Military World Games on Wednesday, grabbing four more gold medals and obtaining 18 in total out of 36 available in the pool. After four days' competition at the Military World Games, which is set to close on July 24, Chinese military athletes altogether collected 18 golds from swimming and piled up 22 gold, leading the medals ...