China to loan Africa $13.9 billion: Wen
Chinese Premier also pledged to cancel debts of African countries. -AFP
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Thaksin will visit Cambodia this week
The ousted Thai ex-PM will brief 300 Cambodian economic experts. -AFP
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Vietnam storm death toll passes 122
Damaged estimated at S$390 million.
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Thai PM defends actions over Cambodia spat
Other countries urge 'maximium' restraint between the two. -AFP
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Taiwan president presses for more English in college
Educational institutions will lure more foreign students if courses are taught in English. -AFP
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10 people killed in Pakistan car bomb
Suicide bomber blew up a car outside the home of a local mayor. -AFP
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North Korea's Kim cancels TV ads
Kim was furious when he saw advertisements on state television network. -AFP
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Rising prices take shine off Pakistan weddings
Even simple weddings could break the backs of poor in economy overshadowed by Taliban attacks. -AFP
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3,000 students hit as 4 Aussie colleges close
13 campuses in Sydney and Melbourne shut as company goes bankrupt. -Reuters
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Husband's blog records anger at wife's death
He claims spouse was a victim of misdiagnosis. -China Daily/ANN
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Law on sexual assault on students strengthened
Teachers accused of sexually assaulting a student must now be suspended from the classroom right away. -The China Post/ANN
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Soaking vegetables in water for too long might do more harm than good
Soaking in water destroys the vitamins and washing with salt water not as effective as tap water: Consumer's Foundation. -The China Post/ANN
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Put country above self, Abhisit tells Thaksin
Problem started when Cambodia announced its decision to appoint Thaksin an adviser, he says. -The Nation/ANN
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Conflicts could hurt Thai role in Asean
Sour relations with neighbours, self-defeating politics will lower credibility. -The Nation/ANN
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TNI personnel to receive better pay sooner than expected
Indonesia committed to improving the welfare of soldiers, says government. -The Jakarta Post/ANN
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Japan to increase aid to Myanmar: PM
Japan has given about S$31 million worth of aid to Myanmar annually over the past few years. -AFP
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Price of patience? Rare Taiwan shrimp sells for up to US$830
Rare shrimps sustains interest among buyers due to novelty and off-chance of breeding. -The China Post/ANN
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Ex-first lady criticizes frozen family assets
Prosecutors have only left about NT$500,000 (S$8,600)�for the family. -The China Post/ANN
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Flood-hit areas in Thailand declared disaster zones
Inundation led to the suspension of train services to the southernmost provinces and beyond. -The Nation/ANN
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Disaster declared in flood-hit Australia
Flash floodwaters caused by torrential rains isolated almost 5,000 people. -AFP
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China PM reaches out to Muslims in Cairo speech
He sought to reassure the world's Muslims about his country's goodwill towards them. -AFP
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Japanese town stages anti-US base protest
Okinawans set to stage major rally ahead of US President Barack Obama's first visit to Tokyo. -AFP
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Over 100 people detained at anti-US rally
The day marked the anniversary of the seizure of the US embassy in Iran. -Reuters
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S Korean workers march against labour law plan
They claimed plan was aimed at weakening unionism. -AFP
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China not courting Africa only for energy: Wen
Chinese premier said aim for helping Africa was to reinforce its own role in development. -AFP
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ASEAN urges 'maximum restraint' in Thai-Cambodia row
There were tensions over Phnom Penh's job offer to a fugitive former Thai premier, Thaksin. -AFP
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Taiwan court to scrap 'unfair' law on prostitutes
Law punishes street walkers but allows their clients to go unpunished. -AFP
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Storm-triggered landslide kills 13 in Vietnam
The storm had already caused flooding that left 130 people dead. -AFP
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China a big winner in carbon credit game
More than 60 percent of the world's carbon credits are granted by China. -AFP
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Shanghai Disneyland no threat to HK
HKDL's annual attendance, from 2005 to 2008, was 4.5 million, far less than the hoped for 5.6 million. -China Daily/ANN
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