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G20 The Group of 20 economies wrapped up a two-day meeting Saturday with a statement strongly warning against currency wars, while giving "Abenomics" a virtual free pass. The joint statement, issued by finance ministers and central bank chiefs, cautioned G-20 members several times against monetary policies aimed at intervening in foreign exchange markets. It specifically called on the G-20 to avoid currency wars in which central banks effectively lower the value of their currencies to boost their countries' competitiveness.
Ler mais: G-20 statement warns against currency wars (Yomiuri Shimbun, 18 de fevereiro de 2013).

Ler mais: Hisham: We wont allow stand-off to harm nations security (The Star, 20 de fevereiro de 2013).

MALSIA II Weariness is creeping in as the stand-off drags on for the second week between Malaysian security and the Sulu armed group at the seaside village of Tanduo in the east coast of Sabah.
Ler mais: Weariness is creeping in as stand-off drags on (The Star, 21 de fevereiro de 2013).

TAIWAN-CHINA Former Vice President Lien Chan meets with China Communist Party leader Xi Jinping next Monday, for talks likely to set the tone for upcoming cross-strait interaction.
Ler mais: Lien Chan to meet Xi Jinping on Monday (The China Post, 22 de fevereiro de 2013).

CHINA Renminbi becomes popular as more offshore centers take shape. The Chinese mainland is turning to more partners around the world to launch the next phase of yuan internationalization, with each partner selected to play a role.
Ler mais: Currency expands its reach (China Daily, 22 de fevereiro de 2013).

TAILNDIA-COREIA DO SUL Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra plans to call on South Korean president-elect Park Geunhye to promote women's empowerment in Asia at Park's inauguration.
Ler mais: Yingluck to push for women's empowerment in Seoul (The Nation, 21 de fevereiro de 2013).

MALSIA I The Malaysian forces are in control in the stand-off with the group of armed Sulu patriots, near here, and will ensure that they do not do anything to jeopardise the nation's sovereignty and security.
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CHINA-EUA Military computers suffered "a large number" of overseas attacks, with "a considerable number" of them originating from the US judging from the IP addresses, said ministry spokesman Geng Yansheng.

Ler mais: 'Cyberattacks using US IPs' target militar (China Daily, 21 de fevereiro de 2013).

RU-NDIA British Prime Minister David Cameron began a visit to India by pushing British involvement in setting up new towns and businesses along a wide geographical swathe from the financial capital Mumbai to the software hub of Bangalore.
Ler mais: Cameron eyes India 'corridor' project (The Straits Times, 19 de fevereiro de 2013).

COREIA DO SUL Past remarks, privileged careers and close ties with the iron-fisted ruler Park Chung-hee haunt President-elect Park Geun-hyes top nominees, raising questions about their relevance for the elevated ethical standards of todays Korea and its new policy goals of balancing growth and welfare.
Ler mais: Disputes grow over Parks picks (The Korea Herald, 20 de fevereiro de 2013).

JAPO-EUA Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is scheduled to leave Thursday on a four-day visit to the United States, his first U.S. trip since taking office, which will include a summit meeting with President Barack Obama. With tensions rising in East Asia, Abe likely hopes to put the Japan-U.S. alliance on a stronger footing, as well as sound out Obama on issues such as negotiations over the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement.
Ler mais: Abe seeking to boost ties at U.S. summit (Yomiuri Shimbun, 19 de fevereiro de 2013).

AUSTRLIA-PAQUISTO The Australian government has offered asylum to over 2,500 Hazara families of Balochistan and urged the United Nations refugee agency in Pakistan to facilitate migration of the community facing sectarian violence, Australian embassy sources said.
Ler mais: 2,500 Hazara families offered asylum (Dawn, 21 de fevereiro de 2013).

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