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05 January 2013
Publication Date : 05-01-2013
South Korea President-elect Park Geun-hye finalises the personnel lineup of her transition team, writes The Korea Herald. Hampered by the price support scheme, Thailand loses its no.1 spot as rice exporter, reports The Straits Times. Lenovo aims to challenge Samsung in becoming the top smartphone vendor in the Chinese market this year, says China Daily. US praises Pakistan’s efforts to help the reconcilliation process in Afghanistan, reports the Dawn. Indian state governments back tougher laws on rape, including death penalty, according to The Statesman.