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Challenging ASEAN:The US Pivot Through Southeast Asia’s Eyes

*Author, Donald K. Emmerson heads the Southeast Asia Forum in the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center at Stanford University. The US pivot toward Asia has been viewed largely through the lens of American security and economic competition with China. Within that context, writes Donald K. Emmerson, Washington is also deepening its involvement in ASEAN in terms […]

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[East Asia Report] Three major East Asian nations come under new leadership

2012 is a big year for East Asian Countries, as the three major power states on the region have chosen their new leaders. In November, Xi Jinping took the reins of Chinese Communist Party and the Military. Xi will be elected president of the PRC at the National People’s Congress (NPC) in March 2013. This will […]

31 December , 2012Comments Off on [East Asia Report] Three major East Asian nations come under new leadershipRead More

Essential informations for foreigners receiving medical care in Korea

Receiving medical care in Korea may not be like the care that you receive in your home country. It is recommended to bring your medical records and prescriptions with you. Most doctors in your home country can put these records on CD so it is easier to carry. Keep in mind that Korea has most […]

31 December , 2012Comments Off on Essential informations for foreigners receiving medical care in KoreaRead More

[Indonesia Report] Eighth anniversary of tsunami observed

December 26 2012 is exactly 8 years after tsunami hit Aceh Province in Indonesia and other countries in South Asia. The 2004 tsunami reportedly claimed some 230,000 lives of whom around 167,000 died in Indonesia alone. The devastating tragedy still remains vividly in the mind of the survivors and all Indonesians. A ceremony to mark the eighth anniversary of Aceh tsunami was held […]

31 December , 2012Comments Off on [Indonesia Report] Eighth anniversary of tsunami observedRead More

[Indonesia Report] Second grandson born to Presidential couple

Indonesian President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his wife, Ani Yudhoyono recently got a new addition to their family, as their last son, Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono’s wife, Aliya Rajasa, gave birth to their first child, Airlangga Satriadhi Yudhono. The baby boy is the second grandchildren for the Presidential couple. Airlangga was born on Monday dawn (December […]

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[Korea Report] Snow fall on Christmas eve enhances festive mood

Adeline Budiman, Indonesian Student who is studying in Korea Institute of Science and Technology in Seoul posted, “Yup it is definitely white Christmas here… May joy and peace flow beautifully like this fallen snow! Merry Christmas!” And another Indonesian Student, Yohana Kurnia Endah, posted a video on Facebook when she attended the Midnight Christmas Mass […]

27 December , 2012Comments Off on [Korea Report] Snow fall on Christmas eve enhances festive moodRead More

South Koreans elect first female President

South Koreans have elected their first Female President Park Geun-hye who ran for the presidency from the ruling Saenuri Party. Park won approximately 52% of the votes and ended the race by edging her main opponent from the main opposition Democratic United Party Moon Jae-In. Korean media shot Park’s supporters waiting for her arrival with much enthusiasm. On […]

26 December , 2012Comments Off on South Koreans elect first female PresidentRead More

TM considered best way to avert nuclear threat, terrorism, to create lasting peace

With much media fanfare worldwide, the Mayan calendar came to an end on 21 December 2012, with far-flung predictions of global apocalypse. But most of us are still here, so perhaps the “end of the world” was in fact a new beginning – the end of the world as we know it, and the dawn […]

26 December , 2012Comments Off on TM considered best way to avert nuclear threat, terrorism, to create lasting peaceRead More

[Indonesia Report] Sentarum Lake recommended for those wishing to enjoy Indonesia’s natural beauty

To experience Indonesia’s natural beauty and traditional life, a trip to Sentarum Lake in Indonesian Borneo Island is recommendable, as reported by kompas.com in its article on December 10. Sentarum Lake is not a usual lake. Located in a national park, Lake Sentarum is a stretch of flooded areas covering 132,000 ha in a form of a collection of lakes, […]

24 December , 2012Comments Off on [Indonesia Report] Sentarum Lake recommended for those wishing to enjoy Indonesia’s natural beautyRead More

[Indonesia Report] A lot of memorable things happen for Indonesia during 2012

Year 2012 is soon to end in a count of days. Major events happened around the world that marks a big change and spectacular moment in each country. Leadership changes took place in world’s major power countries. Barack Obama won his 2nd term as President of most powerful country in the world, United States, Xi […]

21 December , 2012Comments Off on [Indonesia Report] A lot of memorable things happen for Indonesia during 2012Read More