The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) led by Burma’s current prime minister is campaigning aggressively by distributing loans at below-market rates, mainly in central Burma and Arakan State, according …

The Malaysian Chinese Association is warning its members against taking foreign wives, including from Indonesia. Datuk Michael Chong, head of the MCA’s public services and complaints department, was quoted by …

In the weekend, Dominik Iacono, 22, and Dave Ackermann, 23, both German nationals, were arrested in Bangkok. Supisarn Bhakdinarinath, Chief of the Crime Suppression Division, said according to Bangkok Post …

Three Swedes visiting the flood hit region of Ladakh in northern India are reported to be missing by relatives with the Swedish foreign ministry unable to confirm their whereabouts, according …

A month-long closure of the Thai-Burmese border to trade has caused a shortage of consumer items such as televisions and refrigerators in Rangoon, media reports said Sunday. Burmese ruling junta …

Organizers say a Russian finalist at the annual Sauna World Championships in Finland has died, while his Finnish rival was rushed to a hospital before competition closed. Spokesman Ossi Arvela …

The Danish royal family put an end to months of speculation about Princess Mary’s baby bump with a brief statement on its website. “Their royal highnesses the Crown Prince and …

Over 800 confirmed cases of the potentially deadly dengue fever virus have been reported in the northeastern Thai province of Ubon Ratchathani recently. Thai Health Ministry spokespeople have since revealed …

One of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes erupted Friday, sending lava and a searing gas cloud tumbling down its slopes. At least four people were feared dead, officials said, and several …

After being relegated to the shadows for decades by its more powerful neighbors, Laos is finally taking the lead role in a global campaign to ban the use of cluster …