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	Our most read articles in 2019 December 31, 2019

	Nikkei Asian Review's most read stories of 2019 Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who completed his coronation  rituals in December, generated many headlines in 2019. In May,   the king married the deputy chief of his personal guard,  and in October, he stripped his consort of her royal and military  titles. Both of these stories were among our most popular  this year. The ongoing unrest in Hong Kong also attracted much reader attention.  And a story about Japan's hidden diamonds surprised many. These were  our most read stories of 2019.
	Philippine court finds banker guilty over Bangladesh  Bank heist Dhaka wants Manila to expedite other cases related to $81m theft in 2016 Mahathir still living in the shadow of Lee Kuan Yew Recent tough stance toward Singapore reflects rocky relations of the past Pakistan distances itself from China's Belt and Road Islamabad diverts $171m from CPEC to fund projects legislators want Tesla and Panasonic freeze spending on $4.5bn Gigafactory Japanese company also suspends planned investment in Shanghai plant Thai king stuns public before coronation with fourth wedding New queen Suthida is monarch's bodyguard and longtime partner China's unmanned store boom ends as quickly as it began Companies that learn from closures could still win the future of retail China scrambles to stem manufacturing exodus as  50 companies leave To counter tariff blow, government eases restrictions and offers perks Hong Kong billionaire gives Xi powerful advice in cryptic ad Don't over pick the melons, Li Ka-shing cautions, citing Tang dynasty poem Xinhua warns 'end is coming' for Hong Kong protesters Chinese state media blasts West for attempting to 'kidnap' the city Thai king dismisses 'disloyal' consort for challenging  the queen Profile and photos wiped from palace website World awakens to Japan's sleeping diamonds Traders flock to Tokyo as '80s-era gems once kept in homes return to market Crony capital: How Duterte embraced the oligarchs President Rodrigo Duterte promised to destroy the Philippines' elite. Instead, he chose his own
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	Best from the weekend December 30, 2019

	Why Asia weaponized  rare earths, soybeans  and palm  oil in 2019 Commodities reflect what is   happening in the world. This  year in Asia they echoed the  U.S.-China trade war, the  Hong Kong protests, global  warming and deteriorating   relations between nations.  They also augured what is in store  for 2020.
	Modi's demonetization haunts India, weighing on central bank Lending rates level off despite policy rate cuts, as economic growth slows Read more China decouples from US in space with 2020 'GPS' completion 70% of Chinese smartphones now compatible with Beidou Read more Thai regime spooked by Thanathorn and his angry young  supporters Thousands join campaign against 'dictator' as opposition party faces dissolution Read more The fall and rise of Tsai Ing-wen Taiwan's leader poised for reelection -- thanks in part to Xi Jinping Read more Garuda buffeted by more turbulence as president is jettisoned Indonesian airline braces for third CEO in 2 years, leaving reform up in the air Read more In pictures: Myanmar women trafficked as brides in China Casting shadow on Belt and Road, victims share their ordeals Read more Bullet train mystery: Snack carts trundle on despite slow sales One of the charms of Japan travel, vendors do more than serve food and beverages Read more

buddhistethics posted: "ISSN 1076-9005 Volume 26, 2019 Buddhist Responses to the Ecological Crisis: Recent Publications on Buddhism and Ecology Christopher Ives Stonehill College A review essay on four recent publications on Buddhism and environmental issues: Ecodharma: B" New post on Journal of Buddhist Ethics Recent Publications on Buddhism and Ecology by buddhistethics ISSN 1076-9005 Volume 26, 2019 Buddhist Responses to the Ecological Crisis: Recent Publications on Buddhism and Ecology Christopher Ives Stonehill College A review essay on four recent publications on Buddhism and environmental issues: Ecodharma: Buddhist Teachings for the Ecological Crisis by David R. Loy; Ecology, Ethics, and Interdependence: The Dalai Lama in Conversation with Leading Thinkers on Climate Change, edited by John Dunne and Daniel Goleman; Green Buddhism: Practice and Compassionate Action in Uncertain Times by Stephanie Kaza; and Mountains, Rivers, and the Great Earth: Reading Gary Snyder and Dōgen in an Ecological Crisis by Jason W. Wirth. Read article buddhistethics | December 23, 2019 at 6:14 pm | URL: https://wp.me/p5X8HA-1dq Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Journal of Buddhist Ethics. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://blogs.dickinson.edu/buddhistethics/2019/12/23/recent-publications-on-buddhism-and-ecology/

	[414th Edition] December 26, 2019
	ROK-Japan Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Takes Place  (Dec. 24) on Occasion of ROK-Japan-China  Trilateral Summit Minister of Foreign Affairs Kang, Kyung-wha met with Minister for Foreign  Affairs of Japan Toshimitsu Motegi on the morning of December 24 on the  occasion of the ROK-Japan-China Trilateral Summit, and exchanged  views on issues of mutual interest, including the ROK-Japan summit scheduled  for the afternoon of the same day, Japan’s export-restrictive measures, and  the forced labor issue. The two Ministers shared the view that the ROK-Japan summit, the first in about 15 months, should be held successfully  and exchanged views on key agendas for the summit. Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets with Prime  Minister of Sweden  Stefan Löfven Minister of Foreign Affairs Kang, Kyung-wha had a  meeting on  December 20 with Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sweden  Stefan Löfven, who is making an official visit to the  Republic  of Korea (Dec. 18-20), and exchanged views on the  60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic  relations  between the ROK and Sweden. Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Lee Meets with  UNESCO  Director-General Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Lee Taeho met   with UNESCO  Director-General Audrey Azoulay in Paris on  December 19,   during which the two sides discussed cooperative relations  between the Republic of Korea (ROK) and  UNESCO.  Vice Minister Lee, calling UNESCO the ROK’s  important  cooperative partner, took note of the many  advances in the  ROK-UNESCO relations since the country’s  accession  to the body in 1950. Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Lee Attends 1st Globa l Refugee Forum Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Lee Taeho attended  and delivered  a keynote speech at the 1st Global Refugee Forum held in  Geneva on December 17. In his speech, he expressed the  firm commitment of the government of the Republic  of Kore  (ROK) to continued participation in the internationa  community’s efforts to respond to the global refugee  issue and presented the ROK government’s pledges  and contributions. 1st Session of ROK-Georgia Joint Commission  on Bilateral Economic Cooperation Takes Place The 1st Session of the Republic of Korea-Georgia Joint  Commission on Bilateral Economic Cooperation took place  in Seoul on December 23. Mr. Yun Kang-hyeon, Deputy  Minister for Economic Affairs of the ROK Ministry  of Foreign Affairs, and Mr. Genadi Arveladze,  Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable  Development of Georgia, were the head delegates to the meeting. Interested in Korea's Beautiful Island, Dokdo? Click Here
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