Thai and Cambodian soldiers have exchanged fire near a disputed border area, breaking an informal ceasefire. The skirmish killed at least six soldiers and forced thousands...
Author: John Delury and Chung-in Moon, Yonsei University Last year’s sinking of the Cheonan , the revelation of a new uranium enrichment program at Yongbyon, and...
The European Union has eased economic and political sanctions against certain civilian members of the new Burmese government. The Council of the European Union, meeting Tuesday...
A World Bank economist in Thailand is warning even if tensions ease in the Middle East, oil prices will remain high due to high demand from...
Thai customs officials have seized more than two tons of African elephant tusks in the largest haul of smuggled ivory in recent history. The illegal ivory...
Author: Huw McKay, Westpac and ANU The great misfortune of Japan’s earthquake will shape the contours of economic activity in the country for some time to...
The number of governments that have banned Japanese food imports due to fears of radiation contamination is growing. On Friday, China joined Singapore and the U.S....
After seven months in office the administration of Philippines President Benigno Aquino resumed peace talks with the separatist group, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. The International...
Thailand Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva survived a no-confidence vote in Parliament Saturday brought on by opposition lawmakers. The prime minister's ruling coalition government will remain in...