Taiwan Labor Agency Defends Policy as Protecting Workers' Rights - AsiaPulse - Fri 4:47 pm
TAIPEI, May 16 Asia Pulse - The Cabinet-level Council of Labor Affairs (CLA) has defended its labor policy during the eight years of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) rule, providing a wide array of concrete data and reports as proof of its efforts and achievements in labor rights protection.

Arab Team Set to Visit Oman to Set up Agriculture Fund - AsiaPulse - Thu 9:03 pm
MUSCAT, May 15 Asia Pulse - A delegation of the Arab Authority for Investment and Agricultural Development will visit Oman in the next few days to prepare the required study to establish an agricultural fund, an initiative adopted by the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) in cooperation with the respective departments and private companies.

South Korean Agency Kotra Opens Office in Azerbaijan - AsiaPulse - Thu 8:29 pm
BAKU, May 15 Asia Pulse - The Office of the Korean Trade Investment Promotion Agency Kotra will be opened in Baku on May 19.

Vietnam & Bulgaria Boost Auditing Cooperation - AsiaPulse - Thu 7:38 pm
HANOI, May 15 Asia Pulse - Vietnam and Bulgaria will strengthen their auditing cooperation through the exchange of information, knowledge and experience.

Vietnamese Raiilway Union to Reduce Accident Hot Spots - AsiaPulse - Thu 7:35 pm
HCM CITY, May 15 Asia Pulse - The Vietnam Railway Union will spend over 100 billion VND (US$6.25 million) this year to eliminate railway hot spots, where numerous accidents have taken place in recent years.

Malaysia's Bernas Says Rice Shortage in Country Is "Artificial" - AsiaPulse - Thu 5:59 pm
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 Asia Pulse - Padiberas Nasional Berhad (Bernas) (KLSE:6866) said Wednesday the present shortage of rice in the country is "rather artificial".

South Korea to Delay Implementing U.S. Beef Import Rules - AsiaPulse - Thu 1:19 am
SEOUL, May 14 Asia Pulse - South Korea will delay the implementation of the new U.S. beef import rules by seven to 10 days to deal with due administrative processes, a senior policymaker said Wednesday.

S Korea to Delay Implementing US Beef Import Rules by 7-10 Days - AsiaPulse - Wed 11:06 pm
SEOUL, May 14 Asia Pulse - South Korea will delay the implementation of the new United States beef import rules by seven to 10 days to deal with due administrative processes, a senior policymaker said Wednesday.

KL Enforces Smoking Ban in No-Smoking Areas - AsiaPulse - Wed 7:21 pm
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 Asia Pulse - Hardcore smokers who still insist in puffing away in no-smoking areas will be slapped with a fine of RM250 (US$78) starting Tuesday.

Earlier Headlines

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· Taiwan's Incoming Minister Calls for Review of Airport Bill - AsiaPulse - Wed 5:04 pm
· Eu to Propose New Rules of Origin for S. Korea - AsiaPulse - Wed 5:00 pm
· S Korea's Standards for US Beef Trade to Take Effect on Schedule - AsiaPulse - Wed 12:21 am
· Cebu's Backyard Hog Farmers Urged to Form Own Group - AsiaPulse - Tue 11:30 pm
· Vietnam Hosts Meeting on International Auditing Standards - AsiaPulse - Tue 11:09 pm
· Pressure Builds for Pacific Countries to Claim Extra Ocean Space - AsiaPulse - Tue 10:26 pm
· Vietnam Loses $30,000 a Day Due to Sugar Smugglers - AsiaPulse - Tue 9:40 pm
· Myanmar Allows US Aircraft to Land, Visas on Case-by-Case Basis - AsiaPulse - Tue 9:08 pm
· Malaysian PM Announces Measures to Check Rice Price Hike - AsiaPulse - Tue 6:54 pm
· Malaysia's Halal Standard Recognised Globally: PM - AsiaPulse - Tue 6:50 pm

· Taiwan Travel Agencies Sue Angkor Airways Manager for Fraud - AsiaPulse - Tue 6:02 pm
· Taiwan Customs to Step up Inspection of Diplomatic Pouch Containers - AsiaPulse - Tue 5:59 pm
· Pakistan Making Efforts for Ozone Layer Protection - AsiaPulse - Tue 12:24 am
· Protected Areas Used to Expand Indonesian Oil Palm Plantations - AsiaPulse - Mon 11:06 pm
· Malaysia to Offer Incentives to Draw Businesses to Halal Industry - AsiaPulse - Mon 10:49 pm
· Malaysian PM to Announce Measures to Deal With Rising Food Prices - AsiaPulse - Mon 10:48 pm
· Malaysia Lifts Public Sector Retirement Age to 58 - AsiaPulse - Mon 6:55 pm
· Bangladesh to Allow Diplomatic Job-Holders to Marry Foreigners - AsiaPulse - Mon 6:41 pm
· Bangladesh Govt Urged to Help Silk Industry in Budget - AsiaPulse - Mon 6:38 pm
· Bangladesh Revenue Board Monitoring Ad Firms Over Tax Evasion - AsiaPulse - Mon 6:28 pm

· Bangladesh Board Takes Go Slow Way to Catch Tax Evaders - AsiaPulse - Fri 2:04 am
· Vietnam Garment Group Welcomes U.S. Results - AsiaPulse - Thu 8:42 pm
· Indonesia's Inflation Rate May Exceed 9PCT - AsiaPulse - Thu 7:26 pm
· N Korea Still Country of Concern on Religious Freedom: US Commission - AsiaPulse - Thu 7:03 pm
· No Proof of Dumping in Vietnam's Apparel Exports: U.S. - AsiaPulse - Thu 6:48 pm