Cambodian tourism can combat poverty, says minister

Phnom Penh - Cambodian authorities will canvas beggars in popular tourism spots to determine why they beg and....

Panic rice buying slows in Vietnam after ban
Hanoi - Traders said panic buying of rice by Vietnamese consumers slowed Monday, a day after the prime....

Higher pay has maids choosing Taiwan, Hong Kong over Singapore
Singapore - Fewer foreign maids are choosing to work in Singapore, with those from the Philippines and....

Arms, money, and security: SE Asia's growing market
Due to its openness and recent growth, Southeast Asia is an increasingly critical market for arms exporters.....

Muslim swimsuit lets Indonesian women jump in the pool
Jakarta -- Sonya Chaterina loved swimming as a child, but the fun stopped when she reached puberty.

Malaysia to withdraw peace monitor teams from southern Philippines
Kuala Lumpur -- Malaysia will begin pulling out its peace monitoring teams from the southern Philippines next....
Audit finds no evidence of kickbacks related to KR trial
Phnom Penh -- A U.N. audit group found no ''conclusive evidence'' of kickbacks being paid....
Indonesian Muslim sect leader gets four years in jail for blasphemy
Jakarta - An Indonesian Muslim, who declared himself to be a prophet after Mohammed, was sentenced Wednesday....
Paddy rice price in Vietnam rises 10 per cent in a week
Hanoi - Paddy rice prices in Vietnam have increased by almost 10 per cent over the past week, bringing joy to....

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