Moderate quake rocks Papua, Indonesia
A moderate earthquake measuring 5. 0 on the Richter scale jolted Papua in easternmost Indonesia on Thursday, the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency said.
Thailand revokes visa of Russian pianist accused of rape
Thailand has revoked the visa of a Russian pianist accused of raping a 14-year-old boy, an immigration official said Thursday.
Myanmar nuclear program claims backed by photos, Jane’s says
Allegations by a defector that the military regime in Myanmar is pursuing a nuclear program are corroborated by commercial satellite images, Jane’s Intelligence Review said in an article Wednesday.
Clinton in Vietnam to mark 15-year relationship
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is in the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi for events marking the 15th anniversary of normalized U.S.-Vietnam relations.
Clinton seeks human rights progress in Vietnam
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Thursday urged Vietnam to improve its human rights record and pledged greater cooperation in dealing with the lingering impact of Agent Orange from the Vietnam War.
Clinton warns Myanmar on NKorea cooperation
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton warned Myanmar’s military rulers on Thursday against any cooperation with North Korea on a nuclear program and called on the junta to hold free and fair elections this year.
Indonesia to seek compensation over Timor Sea oil spill
Jakarta – Indonesia’s president said Thursday he would seek compensation from an energy company whose oil rig off Australia leaked last year, polluting the two countries’ waters.
Thai Investors Support Stock Gains, Exchange Says
Thailand s investors have offset waning overseas demand for the nation s equities amid political unrest, driving the benchmark index beyond a two-year high on confidence in earnings growth, the head of the bourse said.
Thailand June Vehicle Output, Exports Double On Year
Thailand June Vehicle Output, Exports Double On Year
Clinton Visits Vietnam For Security Forum
Clinton in Vietnam to mark 15-year relationship
Philippine Finance Chief: 1st Half Deficit Cap Bust ‘Symbol Of Mismanagement’
Philippine Finance Chief: 1st Half Deficit Cap Bust ‘Symbol Of Mismanagement’
Thai June Industrial Sentiment Turns Optimistic After 4 Months Of Gloom
Thai June Industrial Sentiment Turns Optimistic After 4 Months Of Gloom
U.S. ends ban on ties with Indonesian special forces
The United States announced on Thursday it was dropping a more than decade-old ban on ties with Indonesia’s special forces, imposed over human rights abuses in the 1990s.
Ghosts, spirits and Thailand’s award-winning film director
Not many winners of the Cannes Film Festival Palm d’Or thank ghosts and spirits in their acceptance speech.
