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14 January 2013
Publication Date : 14-01-2013
The Yomiuri Shimbun reports that Izusu to team up with General Motors to strengthen sales in newly emerging markets in Southeast Asia and other areas. Latest data show South Korea has the highest rate of old-age workers in OECD, reflecting the country's older retirement age but also greater worries over lack of benefits after their retreat from the workforce, The Korea Herald says. NGOs in Beijing to hand out masks to outdoor workers as people are urged to stay indoors amid the lingering smog that contains dangerously high levels of pollutants for several days, China Daily resports. Taiwan opposition party to launch a recall motion against President Ma Ying-jeou, according to The China Post. A report by The Nation says Dawei mega industrial project in Myanmar could boost Thai economy and quotes research institute that Thailand needs to invest in Myanmar more than Myanmar needs investment from Thailand.