IFJ condemns China's refusal to uphold Olympic promises

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is outraged that China's authorities barred several....

Iraq has worst records for media impunity : CPJ
Democracies from Colombia to India and Russia to the Philippines are among the worst nations in the world at....

Thai PM to cook dinner for visiting Burmese PM
Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej will cook dinner for the visiting Burmese Prime Minister Thein Sein who starts....

Remoulding of Indonesian Defense Capability
Indonesia recently announced that it intends to go ahead and purchase the three SU-30 fighters that form part....

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.....

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