ASEC-Jetro Mou heralds a new era

ASEAN Secretariat and Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in....

Burmese Supreme Court rejects new witnesses in Suu Kyi case
Burmese Supreme Court on Monday refused to allow two more witnesses to appear in defence of opposition leader....

Iranian man arrested with 20 kilograms of methamphetamine
Malaysian police arrested an Iranian man at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport carrying 20 kilograms of....

Two killed, 14 injured by bomb in Philippines
A suspected Muslim secessionist rebel and a civilian were killed Monday when a homemade bomb exploded in a....

Vietnam's leading travel company to buy hotels overseas
Vietnam's leading travel service company will buy five hotels overseas to expand its operations and....

Multi-purpose cyclone shelters needed - UN specialist
RANGOON - A UN specialist has called for the building of cyclone shelters in southern Burma ahead of the next....
Muslim rebels agree to end use of child soldiers
MANILA - Muslim separatist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels have agreed to end the recruitment and....
Women suffer most in S. Philippines conflict
Datu Piang, PHILIPPINES - Women on the southern island of Mindanao are bearing the brunt of the separatist....
Cyclone-hit monasteries in need
Irrawaddy Delta - Scores of monasteries in cyclone-affected Burma are in urgent need of repair almost seven....

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