Rights groups say allegations that Australian border officials paid human-smugglers to abandon their journey have damaged nation's credibility
While economic growth has been a primary driver in lowering rates of hunger, challenges remain to ensure progress is sustained
Economic analysts say trend expected throughout 2014, though US-led trade group, China's AIIB set to foster regional growth
Aid groups say criminal networks are especially targeting Nepal’s rural communities hit hard by April 25 earthquake
Detentions, transfers of dozens of police and local officials suspected of involvement follow discovery of graves of presumed trafficked migrants
Country’s two major political parties say it weakens their influence and will do little to end political polarization that has divided country over past 15 years
More than 30 bodies recovered from shallow graves in remote jungle location; victims thought to be Muslim Rohingya boat people
China’s expansive territorial claims in strategic and oil-rich South China Sea have led to sharp divisions among ASEAN members
The summit will also focus on the ASEAN vision of creating a single regional community, which the group will outline by the end of the year
China became Laos’ leading investor in 2014 with funds totaling more than $5 billion for projects in mining, resources, hydropower and agribusiness
With demand rising and Internet boosting illicit trade, authorities call for tighter controls on substances’ precursor chemicals
Agreement calls for Cambodia to accept refugees in return for $35 million in aid and reflects Australia’s harder line approach towards asylum seekers and refugees
Ethnic Karen activist Porlajee Rakchongcharoen disappeared in April last year after park officials said he had been briefly detained and released, but has not been seen since
Bomb blast in basement car park of department store on island of Samui injured seven people, including Italian girl
550 foreign fishermen rushed at chance to be rescued from isolated island where Associated Press report revealed slavery runs rampant in industry
Changes in tastes and diets are boon for wheat exporters such as Australia and the United States
UN agency says opium production, addiction and poverty are all linked to a lack of alternative livelihood options
Country under intense international pressure, especially from US, to curb human trafficking and abusive labor practices for migrant workers
In annual outlook, Asian Development Bank is positive about Asia’s economies despite China’s growth slowing to rate not seen in almost 25 years
Current PM, who is Lee Kuan Yew's son, says his father 'inspired us, gave us courage, and brought us here. To many ... Lee Kuan Yew was Singapore'
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