Kerry returns to Vietnam battle site
John Kerry testifies to the US Senate in 1971. Source: YouTube
The outgoing US secretary of state, John Kerry, a veteran of the Vietnam War,...
Thais expect more tourists, despite floods
Thais are used to flooding but not normally in January. Source: Flickr
The Thai authorities expect revenue from foreign tourism to rise 8.5 per cent...
Myanmar oil imports surge with 8% growth
Yangon’s docks need upgrading. Source: Asean Economist
Myanmar’s oil imports are surging to fuel its fast-growing economy and rebuild decrepit infrastructure, creating a shipping boom.
With...
Asean marks tsunami anniversary
The 2004 tsunami hits Ao Nang in Thailand. Source: Wikimedia
At least 400 victims from the 2004 tsunami that killed 226,000 people remain unidentified in...
Envoys plan Rakhine visit
Poverty grips much of Rakhine State. Source: Flickr
Senior US, Chinese, British and other EU diplomats are due to visit the north of Myanmar's unstable...
Chinese frigates dock at Yangon
China’s Navy is hoping to extend its links with Myanmar. Source: Wikimedia
Two naval vessels from China have arrived in Yangon for a five-day visit...
Indonesia firms face fire sanctions
Riau province deforestation. Source: Wikimedia
Five pulpwood producers in Indonesia's Riau province face administrative sanctions over the illegal fires which contributed to last year's smog,...
Jakarta to host ocean ‘neighbours’
Piracy is one of the issues on the Indian Ocean Rim Association agenda. Source: Wikimedia
Jakarta will host the first Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)...
Obama addresses US sins
A B-52D indiscriminately trying to bomb communists. Source: Wikimedia
Barack Obama became the first sitting US president to visit Laos when he arrived last week...
Korean firm blamed over fires
Too little is done to protect Indonesia's rainforest. Source: Flickr
Video has emerged of a Korean palm oil company allegedly illegally burning vast areas of...