Former Philippine president Arroyo arrested

2011-11-19 15:40:49

Former Philippine president and now congresswoman Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was arrested on Friday evening on the charge of election sabotage.

US to step up influence in East Asia

2011-11-19 10:02:01

The US aims to strengthen its economic and military foothold in the Asia-Pacific region, analysts said, following announcements made by US PresidentObama during the APEC meetings last week and before Saturday's East Asia Summit

ASEAN works to 'act as unison' on global stage

2011-11-19 08:04:31

The integration of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) community faces both opportunities and challenges, despite the recent signing of the Bali Concord III by ASEAN leaders on Thursday

14th ASEAN+3 Summit concludes in Bali

2011-11-18 20:43:47

The 14th ASEAN Plus Three Summit was concluded here on Friday with the inauguration of the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic and Research Office (AMRO).

Chinese premier makes proposal on ASEAN+3 co-op

2011-11-18 20:40:14

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao put forward a four-point proposal Friday on ASEAN Plus Three (10+3) cooperation.

Philippines issues arrest warrant for Arroyo

2011-11-18 19:27:58

A Phillipine court on Friday issued an arrest warrant for former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on charges of electoral fraud.

US needs to respect int'l rules itself

2011-11-18 17:19:53

US President Barack Obama urged China to start observing the international "rules of the road" during his address to the Australian Parliament Thursday.

Afghan, NATO forces capture several insurgents

2011-11-18 15:47:07

Afghan and the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) captured several anti-government militants in Helmand province 555 km south of Afghan capital Kabul on Thursday.

Myanmar engagement not about China: US

2011-11-18 15:41:37

The US decision to engage Myanmar should not be seen as an attempt to encircle or contain China and is a development that should be welcomed by Beijing, US officials said on Friday.

Obama: Clinton to travel to Myanmar

2011-11-18 14:11:38

US President Barack Obama announced Friday that he will send Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to Myanmar next month, making her the first official in her position to visit in more than 50 years.

ASEAN has stake in good Sino-US relations

2011-11-18 13:50:22

As the United States adopts a high-profile posture to engage in Asia, some ASEAN members have voiced reluctance to choose sides between US and China, and wishes that the two powers in the region could cooperate with each other.

3 dead in Sydney nursing home blaze

2011-11-18 09:58:01

At least three people have been confirmed dead and 79 residents hospitalized after a fire ripped through a nursing home in western Sydney, authorities said on Friday.