Malaysia's Ramadan events spark hope of renewed unity

Kuala Lumpur - Wearing a short-sleeved blouse and knee-length black pants with flip-flops, Betty Khoo stood....

East Timor president threatens to resign
Dili - East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta on Wednesday threatened to resign if the parliament continued to....

Burma claims Chinese intelligence led to Kokang conflict
Lashio, Burma - A Chinese intelligence tipoff about an illegal arms factory led to fighting that caused 30,000....

Indonesia ill-prepared for disaster: experts
JARTA (IRIN) - Indonesia remains ill-prepared to deal with major disasters, despite having experienced one....

Vietnam to exceed rice export target
Vietnam's rice exports will increase to 6 million tons, surpassing this year's target, due to an....

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