Stories from 20 May 2008
China: Earthquake Rumors
ESWN translated an article about the spreading of earthquake rumors.
Japan: Online Sharing of Creative Work
Serkan Toto from Asiajin introduces 7 web services targeting at creative people for sharing of their creative work.
Japan and China: Softbank and Alibaba Joint Venture
Serkan Toto from Toykotronic blogs about the Softbank and Alibaba.com's joint venture in developing B2B web space in Japan.
South Korea: Links to Kwangju Uprising
Matt puts up very informative links to essays and studies on Kwangju Uprising.
South Korea: Teachers as Part-time Cops
CINA comments on the South Korean government education authority's move in mobilizing 800 teachers to disperse student protesters in the anti-U.S beef rally.
Kazakhstan: Rakhatgate’s Implications for Kazakhgate
Zhanna Zhukova reviews the reports on recent statement by Rakhat Aliev — former son-in-law of the Kazakhstan president — that he allegedly would speak at the so-called Kazakhgate trial.
China: Listing Collapsed School Building
Myscnu, a teacher discussion board, tried to put together a list of collapsed school buildings in the Sichuan earthquake. So far there are about 40 in the list.
China: Donation Guideline
Unicorn criticized the donation guideline within collective owned work unit (or danwei). The guideline is to ensure that one cannot donate more than their superiors.
China: Thank You to Japanese Rescue Team
Zhang Hui, from china-week, compared the attitude of Chinese and Japanese rescue team in the earthquake relief work. The blogger expressed his thankfulness to Japanese friends for bringing a new...
Paraguay: First Actions for Lugo
Edgar Ruiz Diaz of Las Preguntas de Venerando [es] provides his thoughts on the first steps that Paraguayan President-elect Fernando Lugo should take upon taking office, such as lowering his...
Costa Rica: Lecture for Entrepreneurs
Costa Rica Valley [es] posts information about a lecture called “One Idea = One Business” to be held for potential entrepreneurs in San José.
Masdar: A Carbon Neutral City Planned in Jordan
Arab Environment Watch posts on news about Masdar, saying “This is exciting news emerging from the planners of Masdar city, the first zero carbon city in the world.”
China: Be Humble
In reflection upon the earthquake, Huyong said that Chinese people should learn to be more humble and fearful of the nature in its developmental model [zh].
Honduras: Regional Summit on Climate Change
Honduras will host a Central American summit on the effects of climate change on the region's economies and what can be done about the issue writes Honduras News.
Myanmar: Through the eyes of a mission worker
The Obnoxious 5xmom uploads an email of a mission worker in Myanmar: “It is a sad sight. Nature unleashed an orgy of death and mayhem, wounding an already suffering population....
Myanmar: Situation in Laputta
ko-htike received an email from a friend who had seen the situation in Laputta, Myanmar: “More than ten thousands victims are staying, sleeping on the wet ground under the miserable...
New Research Programme for Sustainable Decision-making
The Inspired Economy blog writes of a new research program being launched. “It aims to support the world’s decision-makers in their promotion of sustainability and at ensuring that their decision-making...
Ecuador: President Correa Criticized During European Visit
President Rafael Correa has not had an easy time during his European visit. At various events, he has been publicly criticized for his anti-Colombian rhetoric and for his inaction for helping the immigrant communities. At one meeting, he confronted an Ecuadoran immigrant who had been openly critical, and Correa said to him, "because of idiots like you, the entire Ecuadoran community looks bad." Even though some reports say that the man had been rude, the exchange did not go over too well with bloggers and the media.
Myanmar: Report from Yangon
New Mandala received a report from a correspondent based in Yangon, Myanmar. An excerpt of the account: “The stories from the night of the cyclone that the villagers shared with...
Government confiscates Cambodia Daily supplement
deathpower reports about the government's confiscation of Cambodia Daily newspaper because of its “Burma Daily” supplement. details are sketchy writes: “The speculation is that the government is worried that the...
Earthquake in Malaysia and Indonesia
An earthquake was felt in Indonesia and Malaysia yesterday. nicster^ rants v.3 wrote: “Barely a couple of hours ago, I suddenly felt nauseous. At first, I thought that it was...
