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Fears for "detained" Lao activist
AFP, Published on 19/12/2012
» Police in Laos have detained a prominent development campaigner, a source close to the activist said Wednesday, as the United States voiced concern for his welfare.
A greater vision
Life, Published on 13/11/2012
» Drive down one of Bangkok's busiest streets and peer behind the walls of a quiet gated compound, and you will find one of the gems of the Thai educational system, Bangkok School for the Blind. This residential school teaches 200 visually-impaired children the skills they need to attend mainstream secondary schools, and to become productive members of the community.
Prayers v profits
News, Published on 23/10/2012
» I read Kunphatu Sakwit's letter about the Temple of the Emerald Buddha on Saturday with sadness and great sympathy.
Undoing the damage
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 20/10/2012
» Political fallout in recent times has cut deep into the fabric of society and dented the coffers of a foundation which has been the lifeline of numerous underprivileged children.
Anti-graft champion
Asia focus, Published on 03/09/2012
» His voice is passionate. His eyes sparkle with determination to tackle corruption and help change the way India is governed.
Philippines lays to rest politician killed in crash
AFP, Published on 28/08/2012
» Philippine President Benigno Aquino led a state funeral on Tuesday for one of the country's most respected politicians, who died in a light-plane crash.
Teaching happiness
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 24/08/2012
» There is no stopping academic Sombath Somphone from voicing opinions on issues close to his heart _ in this instance the need for Asean to focus on sustainable education as it prepares for the Asean Economic Community in 2015.
Philippines mourns as top politician's body found
AFP, Published on 21/08/2012
» The Philippines was in mourning on Tuesday after divers recovered the body of one of its most influential politicians, who died when a plane carrying him and three others crashed into the sea.
Taiwan vegetable vendor among winners of top Asia prize
AFP, Published on 27/07/2012
» A Taiwanese vegetable vendor who gave away huge sums to charity and environmental activists from Indonesia and Bangladesh have won Asia's Magsaysay award this year, organisers said Thursday.
Cambodia's new corporate darling
Business, Luke Hunt, Published on 30/04/2012
» PHNOM PENH : When the Khmer Rouge were driven out of Phnom Penh in 1979 they left behind a city that had been laid bare. Its infrastructure was in ruins and utilities like the colonial-era water supply were in a state of filthy disrepair.