Japan suspends US$5-million grants to Burma

Japan cancelled nearly US$5 million in aid to Burma in its first action to protest against the junta's....

Vietnamese Communist Party leader visits North Korea
SEOUL -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Il showed up at Pyongyang's airport Tuesday to personally welcome....

UN calls for Asean to put more efforts on Burma
The United Nations has called on Thailand and the rest of Asean to put more of an effort into changing the....

Vietnam offers outsourcing potential for China
HANOI -- For years, the Chinese motorcycle boom was good for companies like Chong-qing Dongli manufacturing ....

Chinese investors invade Laos
VIENTIANE -- Laos was once unique in South-East Asia for its remarkably small overseas Chinese business....

Gas explosion injures 10 at wedding party in Vietnam
HANOI -- At least 10 people were hospitalized with severe facial burns in southern Vietnam after a table-top....
Singaporean fined for staying in US 13 years without exit permit
SINGAPORE -- A Singaporean who stayed in the United States for 13 years without a valid exit permit was fined....
Malaysian bus drivers go on strike leaving 4,500 delayed
KUALA LUMPUR -- More than 500 drivers of inter-state travel busses in Malaysia launched into a strike....
Opposition decries Singapore-Burma ties
SINGAPORE -- Police arrested several members of a Singapore opposition party who tried to stage a small....

Celebrating a life
Princess Mother's Memorial Park is a common area for the people, dedicated to an uncommon woman
The joys of going 'jae'
Subtle vegetarian flavours wend their way through various meals at Rasayana Cafe
Creative energy
Recharge Revelation injects a dose of alternative music to Malaysia, for one of Southeast Asia's....
Second-hand Life
Reborn as a night bazaar, Ratchada Plaza is full of interesting antiques and collectibles