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UN praises SE Asia flood prevention
dpa, Published on 23/12/2014
» ROME — Ten years on from the devastating tsunami of 2004, Southeast Asian nations have made "impressive" strides in natural-disaster prevention, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization says.
Thailand struggles with dark side of vital fishing industry
dpa, Published on 25/12/2014
» Thailand, the world's third-largest exporter of fish and fishery products, is facing something of a crisis for its international reputation.
Man charged in UN woman's murder
dpa, Published on 05/05/2014
» PHNOM PENH - A local man has been charged with the murder of a Dutch woman who was working as a United Nations contractor in Cambodia, local media reported on Monday.
Asian integration to spur drug trade
dpa, Published on 04/03/2014
» Increased economic integration in East and South-East Asia is expected to lead to a rise in regional trade in heroin and methamphetamines, the United Nations said Tuesday.
Chinese VP to visit North Korea
dpa, Published on 24/07/2013
» Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao will lead a delegation to North Korea on Thursday for a four-day visit, state media reported.
Sea disputes dominate Asean summit
dpa, Published on 25/04/2013
» Territorial disputes in the South China Sea dominated the first day of a meeting of the leaders of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean), Philippine President Benigno Aquino said on Thursday.
Java and Flash 'gateway' for hackers
dpa, Published on 27/02/2013
» Ubiquitous but insecure: utilities such as Java and Flash are installed on many computers and are increasingly becoming a gateway for hackers.
Manila objects to China fishing patrols
dpa, Published on 26/02/2013
» The Philippines objected Tuesday to China sending fishing patrol vessels to parts of the South China Sea claimed by Manila.