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Philippines, US conduct exercises amid China tension
dpa, Published on 20/04/2015
» MANILA - The Philippines and the United States on Monday began one of their largest joint military training exercises in years amid increasing tensions with China over its reclamation activities in the disputed South China Sea.
Government making new friends amid chilly relations with West
dpa, Published on 08/04/2015
» Diplomatically spurned by the US and Western European countries over its military coup in May, Thailand's ruling junta is looking elsewhere for friends.
Singapore's Changi again voted world's best airport
dpa, Published on 30/03/2015
» GENEVA — Changi Airport in Singapore is the best in the world, according to a survey by the management consultancy Skytrax.
Developing Asia seen growing 6.3%
dpa, Published on 24/03/2015
» Manila — Developing Asia will show strong economic growth this year and 2016, but an impending rise in US interest rates may require monetary responses to maintain stability, an Asian Development Bank report said on Tuesday.
China flight delays 'world's worst'
dpa, Published on 21/03/2015
» BEIJING - Chinese airlines and airports ranked worst in the world for punctuality last year, according to data compiled by a United States-based monitoring firm.
Protests halt Hanoi plan to fell 6,700 trees
dpa, Published on 20/03/2015
» HANOI —Mayor Nguyen The Thao has halted a plan to cut down 6,700 trees following criticism voiced by the capital's residents, according to local media.
More training mulled for China tourists after new 'foot-paux'
dpa, Published on 13/03/2015
» Authorities were contemplating further etiquette training for tourists after new images surfaced on social media of Chinese visitors breaching Thai taboos, officials said Thursday.
Cambodian denies trafficking organs to Thailand
dpa, Published on 11/03/2015
» PHNOM PENH — A Cambodian woman denied charges of running an organ-trafficking ring to wealthy patients in Thai hospitals, a news report said.
Bangkok's progressive Indian restaurant named best in Asia
dpa, Published on 10/03/2015
» The Bangkok restaurant of Indian-born Gaggan Anand cinched the top award at Asia's 50 Best Restaurants late Monday.
A trick to make swallowing tablets easier
dpa, Published on 10/03/2015
» MUNICH — Swallowing tablets can be difficult for some people, especially if the tablets are large and round. Here's a tip to make it easier.