Asia-Middle East Dialogue kicked off in Egypt

Sharm El Shiekh, Egypt--Ministers and senior officials from 50 nations and regional organizations gathered....

Teen sex infections likely to hit new high in Singapore
Singapore - The number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among teenagers is forecast to hit a record....

Burma warns of terrorist acts during Water Festival
Rangoon - Burma's junta warned of increased terrorist acts during the upcoming Water Festival and the....

Burma's Shan State: The Faint Signal of Volatility
There has been much fanfare about rising opium production in Afghanistan but little attention paid to....

Repositioning US engagement in SE Asia: A case for non-traditional security
Southeast Asian officials and analysts have complained about the waning US interest in the region due to the....

Indonesia sets parliamentary elections date
Jakarta - Indonesian authorities set April 5, 2009, for local and national legislative elections, local media....
Malaysian woman sues husband over lost virginity
Kuala Lumpur - A Malaysian woman has sued her husband for 3 million ringgit (882,000 dollars) for the loss of....
Trial begins in Cambodia coup case
LOS ANGELES -- Jury selection began Tuesday in the trial of a southern California resident who allegedly led....
Court dismisses ex-KR Brother No. 2's request for release
PHNOM PENH -- A Cambodian-U.N. court dismissed Thursday an appeal for release on bail by a former Khmer Rouge....

Bangkok's best bars and pubs
Our nightlife reporter bids weekend a fond farewell with a recap of her seven favourite watering holes
Get it while it's tasty
Thai and international favourites, plus a few exotic items, are prepared in an open-kitchen
Babymime in full view
The acclaimed Thai pantomime troupe collaborates with top director nikorn saetang for their first solo show
Shopping by the sea
Along with the beach, there is an extensive selection of items worth browsing for in local markets