Clinton Discusses Island Dispute With Leaders of Japan, South Korea

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with the leaders of Japan and South Korea Sunday to discuss their standoff about disputed islands in the Sea of Japan.

Her meetings took place on the final day of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Russia.

Following separate talks with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, Secretary Clinton says she believes both men understand the need to resolve their island dispute diplomatically.

Clinton …

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8 years ago

September 12, 2012

Desk Voice of America

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with the leaders of Japan and South Korea Sunday to discuss their standoff about disputed islands in the Sea of Japan.

Her meetings took place on the final day of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Russia.

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Health

Thailand strengthens COVID-19 control measures

Apart from the capital city, many provinces have also enforced tougher measures to contain COVID-19, with inter-provincial travels now being restricted in some areas.

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1 day ago

January 5, 2021

Headline Editor

According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) latest update regarding the Royal Thai Government’s announcement on the strengthened COVID-19 control measures to contain local transmission, 28 provinces are now declared as “highly controlled areas”.

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Thai Exports to grow 4% in 2021

Contributing factors include the recovering world economy and the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) estimate that the world economy will expand 5.2 percent in 2021 from a contraction of 4.4% this year.

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National News Bureau of Thailand

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Thai Government imposes ban on gatherings over New Year 2021 holidays

TAT would like to remind all that New Year 2021 activities have been cancelled or gone virtual nationwide to avoid large gatherings according to the Royal Thai Government’s guidelines.

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6 days ago

December 31, 2020

Tourism Authority of Thailand

Bangkok, 31 December, 2020 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide the latest update regarding the Royal Thai Government’s latest announcement on the ban of gatherings nationwide.

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