EUA-PAQUISTO

The United States and Pakistan are trying to get their relationship back on track, said the US State Department while commenting on recent meetings between leaders of the two countries.
Ler mais: US, Pakistan trying to rebuild ties (Dawn, 3 de Outubro de 2012).

VIETNAME
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Quang Vinh spoke during the General Debate session at the 67th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York on Monday. The debate was themed "bringing about adjustment or settlement of international disputes or situations by peaceful means."
Ler mais: Nation backs lawful dispute resolution (Viet Nam News, 3 de Outubro de 2012).

EUA-TAIWAN
Taiwan has been officially included in the United States Visa Waiver Program (VWP), allowing Taiwanese passport holders to travel to U.S. for stays of up to 90 days without obtaining a visa, the U.S. government announced Tuesday.
Ler mais: US approves Taiwan Visa Waiver Program (The China Post, 3 de Outubro de 2012).

FILIPINAS I
Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario called on member states of the United Nations (UN) to support peaceful resolutions of maritime disputes in the Asian region, saying that the rule of law should regulate disputes among nations.
Ler mais: DFA chief rallies UN to support peaceful settlement of maritime disputes (Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2 de Outubro de 2012).

NDIA
India Against Corruption member Arvind Kejriwal and his associates will announce on Gandhi Jayanti (Tuesday) the launch of a political party to fight corruption and give an outline of its constitution and vision.
Ler mais: Kejriwal to launch political party on Tuesday (The Hindu, 1 de Outubro de 2012).

FILIPINAS II
Republic Act No. 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act, which among other things provides for blocking certain computer data and for longer prison terms for those found to have committed libel, is now in effect. The cybercrime law becomes effective starting Wednesday because the Supreme Court has not issued a temporary restraining order sought by various individuals and groups opposed to the new law.
Ler mais: SC: No TRO on cyberlaw (Philippine Daily Inquirer, 3 de Outubro de 2012).

TAILNDIA
It may not have been a slip of the tongue when Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said in New York last week that she would try a "woman's touch" to help resolve the ongoing conflict in the South China Sea. The Thai Prime Minister has a reputation for choosing the wrong word and making verbal gaffes, but this time it was unlikely.
Ler mais: Thailand should help settle regional sea disputes (The Nation, 3 de Outubro de 2012).

TAIWAN
The absence of high-ranking U.S. officials at the ongoing Taiwan-U.S. Defense Industry Conference has nothing to do with the nation's recent handling of a territorial dispute with Japan over the Diaoyutai Islands, Taiwan's Defense Ministry and Foreign Ministry said yesterday.
Ler mais: MOFA defends US absence at defence talks (The China Post, 3 de Outubro de 2012).

CAMBOJA
Cambodia dismissed Wednesday an appeal by US-based Human Rights Watch for world leaders to boycott next month's East Asia summit if convictions of Mam Sonando and others are not overturned.
Ler mais: Government dismisses appeal to boycott summit (The Cambodia Herald, 3 de Outubro de 2012).

COREIA DO SUL-INDONSIA
South Korea is aiming for greater achievement in its bilateral ties with Indonesia, strengthening the already remarkably good relations. Ambassador Kim Young-sun said on Tuesday that he was content with the cooperation already enjoyed between the two countries and aimed to bring the ties closer still, considering the potential, zeal and passion among both Indonesians and South Koreans.

Ler mais: South Korea to boost ties with Indonesia (The Jakarta Post, 3 de Outubro de 2012).

JAPO
The new Cabinet of Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda got down to business Tuesday as newly appointed ministers took over from their predecessors at a time when opposition parties are poised to step up their demands that an election be held soon.
Ler mais: New Cabinet gets down to business / Noda to seek meeting with LDP, Komeito (The Yomiuri Shimbun, 3 de Outubro de 2012).

COREIA DO SUL-JAPO
South Korea is poised to crank up pressure on Japan over wartime sex slavery and other historical issues at a U.N. session on Wednesday as neighboring countries are increasingly concerned about Tokyos rapid swing to the right.
Ler mais: Korea to press Japan at U.N. over sex slavery (The Korea Herald, 2 de Outubro de 2012).

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