Head of UN-linked organization fighting malaria says sufficient political will could lead to eradication of disease
Report alleges indigenous, minority communities suffer most in fight for global resources
Official says Asia now accounts for about half of world’s amphetamine users
Challenges include demining villages in conflict zones and providing jobs to returnees
Analysts concerned that rapid economic growth could impede further political reforms
Asia’s prosperity, economic competition leads regional body to position itself as venue for security-guideline development, conflict resolution
They fear the bill could pave the way for the return of controversial former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra
UN panel says region needs to be less reliant on export markets to developed economies
Protesters commemorate second anniversary of clash with security officials that left over 90 people dead
Filmed on location in Thailand’s Phangnga province, movie highlights often harsh realities many workers face
Asia’s strong economic credentials are set to be tested in the face of slowing US, European economies
Southeast Asian Press Alliance says governments in region are wielding new legislation, more arrests to control new media
Ban says Burma has entered a critical moment against the backdrop of a series of reforms undertaken over the past year
Curbing resistant strains of malaria found in Burma critical to preventing its spread, say officials
Announcement, resulting from Tokyo meetings between SE Asian leaders, coincides with unveiling of Burmese debt-forgiveness plan
Police say a hardcore insurgent group operating in Yala province may try to attack again
Thai exiles remain skeptical about Burma's commitment to democratic reforms
'Gross National Happiness' principle seeks to balance the material with the spiritual
Government expects 100,000 visitors annually by 2013
Anwar Ibrahim says opposition is pegging hopes of winning control of government on policies promoting economic reforms
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