Thousands fleeing sectarian violence in Burma seek refuge in neighboring countries but have landed instead in detention camps
During meeting with Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra, Shinzo Abe stressed need for cooperation to solve regional problems
Abe to reach out to countries seen as key sources of regional economic growth
Since pay rise took effect, some 2,500 people have been laid off by business owners who say they cannot afford new rate
Conservationists say time has come to rebuild panda populations in the wild, rather than keeping them in captivity
UNESCAP says while regional growth will begin to recover in 2013, fewer people are likely to escape poverty amid a widening in income gaps
Abhisit Vejjajiva is charged in the 2012 death of a taxi driver killed by security forces
Seizure comes amid growing reports of the increasing slaughter of African elephants
New report says Asia Pacific is world's most disaster prone region, where economic toll in 2012 exceeded $10 billion
UN-sponsored conference brings together statisticians, economists from some 50 countries in bid to make up for shortfalls in civil registrations
Head of UN humanitarian affairs called on international community to press Burma to address issues of citizenship for stateless Rohingya Muslims
Opponents accuse officials of corruption and bad governance
Yingluck Shinawatra fears violence at Bangkok anti-government rally planned for Saturday
Coming on heels of Obama's visit, meetings highlight interest in Southeast Asia’s positive economic outlook
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, Thai counterpart Sukampol Suwannathat signed agreement during Bangkok ceremony
Environmentalists have voiced concern over the project's impact on millions of people in Asia
Analysts say ASEM meeting marked by China’s heightened role as source of trade, investment for beleaguered European economies
Leaders, foreign ministers begin negotiations in Lao capital ahead of formal talks focusing on bolstering economic, political ties between regions
Troubled European economies look to benefit from Asia’s rapid economic growth of recent years
Across region in 2010, WHO says malaria affected 30 million people, killed 42,000
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