A summit of Asian leaders in Thailand was canceled on Saturday after anti-government protesters swarmed into the meeting's venue, renewing doubts about the durability of the government.
Thai troops repelled anti-government protesters at a resort hosting an Asian summit on Friday as leaders began arriving for a meeting meant to focus on the global financial crisis.
Southeast Asian nations finalized their contributions Thursday to increase the size of planned foreign exchange pool from $80 billion to $120 billion in order to fight the global financial crisis.
Taxi drivers joined growing anti-government protests in Thailand on Thursday, blocking roads and causing gridlock across Bangkok, as supporters of ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra threatened to disrupt an Asian summit.
Tens of thousands of protesters marched through central Bangkok Wednesday, demanding the resignation of the government. The demonstration threatened to set off a new round of political instability which may hamper the government’s three-year, $44 billion stimulus plan it unveiled last month.
Thai and Cambodian soldiers exchanged rocket and rifle fire on a disputed stretch of their border on Friday, killing two Thais in the latest flare-up of an ancient feud over a 900-year-old Hindu temple.
On March 10, the total number of U.S. soldier deaths stood at 4,256 who died since the Iraq war began the same month six years ago according to an Associated Press count.
A United Nations investigator urged U.S. allies from Britain to Pakistan on Tuesday to fully investigate whether they helped in secret renditions that led to the illegal torture or disappearance of terror suspects.
Extremist groups in Southeast Asia are increasingly using the internet and social networking to radicalize the youth of the region, said a new security report released Friday.
thing can make a traveler feel more clueless than mispronouncing the name of a local destination, but it's easily done.
European and Southeast Asian leaders on Sunday rejected protectionism to safeguard their national interests against a global financial crisis, spelling out their blocs' commitments to coordinate policies.
Southeast Asian leaders said on Sunday they would coordinate policies and take joint actions to deal with a worsening global financial crisis battering their export-dependent economies.
Southeast Asian leaders called on Sunday for coordinated policies and joint actions at the regional level to deal with a worsening global financial crisis that is battering their export-dependent economies, but did not spell out any specific actions the group would take.
Leaders of Southeast Asian nations have agreed to ease monetary policy and resist protectionism as they fight the financial crisis that is hurting their export-dependent economies, a draft statement showed.
Thousands of protesters marched on Thailand's seat of government on Tuesday to demand that Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva step down, adding to his troubles as the economy slides into recession.
GENEVA - Mobile telephones are seen as a basic necessity around the world and should enjoy persistent strong demand throughout an economic downturn, a United Nations agency said in a report published on Monday.
With or without a recession, millions of people in India, China, Nigeria, and other emerging markets will seek out mobile phones, according to the International Telecommunication ...
GENEVA - Mobile telephones are seen as a basic necessity around the world and should enjoy persistent strong demand throughout an economic downturn, a United Nations agency said in a report published on Monday.
With or without a recession, millions of people in India, China, Nigeria, and other emerging markets will seek out mobile phones, according to the International Telecommunication ...
Angelina Jolie traded the glitz and glamour of the movie awards season for a visit to Thailand and urged the Thai government to respect the human rights of Myanmar's Rohinyga boat people , a U.N. spokesman said Friday.
Thailand is one of Asia’s most amazing destinations, home to diverse landscapes, welcoming and friendly people, history, tradition, and the world’s most delectable cuisine!
As the plane lifted off in the direction of Bangkok, I was in a fine snarly mood. I'd wreally wanted to wrave about W, now despite the flashy design I was inclined to whine.
Since Hong Kong is a mere hour-long boat ride away, we couldn't visit Macau without stopping into China's other nearby autonomous territory; those in a rush can grab a copter – and be there in twelve minutes.
Macau (top left) is quickly shooting up as the world's
fastest-growing tourist destination. Pictured: Macau's Galaxy Starworld
Hotel. Hong Kong (top right) is a surreally highrise and dreamlike
city. This view looking down from Hong Kong Island's highest hotel, the
Island Shangri-La. Photos: Steve WarnerAs I peered down at the glimmering city of Bangkok below -- the
