Japan emperor to rest from duties over fever

2011-11-15 23:00:49

Japanese Emperor Akihito, who has been in a hospital with a bronchial infection, has a high fever and will likely put off all official duties for the rest of the month.

ASEAN FMs meeting concludes in Bali

2011-11-15 21:55:14

Foreign Ministers of ASEAN Members States concluded their closed-door meeting in Bali Tuesday after discussing the establishment of an institute for Peace and Reconciliation.

Thai flood death toll reaches 562, 2 missing

2011-11-15 15:10:24

A total of 562 people were confirmed dead and two people were missing in the floods that have inundated the upper part of the country for almost three months, the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department reported on Tuesday.

China to aid in curbing precursor chemical trafficking

2011-11-15 14:14:50

China will work with its Asian neighbors to curb the trafficking of precursor chemicals to Afghanistan for use in making heroin, said the Ministry of Public Security on Tuesday.

APEC to unleash new growth in 'two-sphere' world

2011-11-15 10:49:21

As the world badly needs to remove huge uncertainties triggered by the eurozone debt crisis, discussions and collaboration among Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders to unleash new growth potentials remain crucial in the current "two-sphere" world.

Australia PM push for uranium sales to India

2011-11-15 10:05:56

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard wants to overturn a ban on sales of uranium to India, removing a diplomatic thorn between the two countries and potentially opening up new markets for Australian suppliers.

US: Indian Ocean being used for terrorism

2011-11-15 09:32:07

The United States says the Indian Ocean is being used to transport weapons for terrorist groups.

Pushing for yuan rise will not help US economy

2011-11-15 07:46:20

Pressing China to appreciate yuan will only harm economic relations between world's two largest economies, business leaders said.

Leaders call for open trade in region

2011-11-15 07:36:45

As the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit drew to a close on Sunday in Hawaii, leaders from the region pledged to promote "trade liberalization" and support clean energy.

Singer crashes Obama summit with 'Occupy' song

2011-11-15 07:09:26

A popular Hawaiian recording artist turned a top-security dinner of Pacific Rim leaders hosted by President Barack Obama into a subtle protest.

ROK leader to be advised on nuclear security

2011-11-14 16:52:24

ROK President Lee Myung-bak will be advised by a group of former policymakers and scholars on nuclear security ahead of a global nuclear summit next year in Seoul, the foreign ministry said Monday.

Japan, US at odds with Noda's free trade comment

2011-11-14 15:34:54

Japan has denied a US statement that Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda told US President Barack Obama he would put all goods and services on the negotiating table for trade liberalisation.