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Delegates attending a United Nations meeting in Bangkok on HIV/AIDS in Asia say more work is needed to reverse the epidemic, including better prevention efforts and access to treatment. Delegates to a meeting of 24 Asia-Pacific countries in Bangkok c
Hainan is the most southern province in China. It is situated right at the center of the Asia-Pacific Economic Ring, connected with China's Guangdong Province in the north and some southeast Asian countries in the south. Almost every spring since 200
Demand for higher productivity has pushed farmers in Asia to let go of the water buffalo as a farming tool. Today, governments and investors are finding ways to expand the iconic beast of burden's role on the farm. Millions of farmers in Southeast As
Asia's plastic industry is growing, with China and India challenging established producers such as Thailand. Now, there is increasing attention to the environmental impact of plastics. Both environmentalists and industry executives agree biodegradabl
The United Nations says the world economy is on the mend. In its annual economic report released Wednesday (January 20), the U.N. predicts a global growth rate of 2.4 percent in 2010 with East and South Asia taking the lead. But the organization warn
UN:MethUseSurginginSoutheastAsia A report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) warns that production and use of synthetic drugs such as amphetamine-type stimulants is widespread and growing globally. The report identifies Southeast
Hagel Prepares for Week Focused on Asia WASHINGTON U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is preparing for a week of meetings that highlight the U.S. pivot to Asia. Starting Tuesday, he hosts defense ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nati
The 2013 Boao Forum for Asia is scheduled for early April in south China's Boao city. With the theme of Asia Seeking Development for All: Restructuring, Responsibility Cooperation, the main focus of this year's meeting will be seeking common developm
During a keynote speech, President Xi Jinping called for concerted efforts to advance the construction of the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP), noting that it is a strategic choice concerning the long-term prosperity of the region. The Chi
By Steve Mort Las Vegas, Nevada 13 November 2006 watch Vegas Asian Casino Casino, money and tokens Major U.S. casino operators are turning to Asia in a bid to boost business. Interest in the region has increased after Singapore announced it will ope
Hip Hop Meets Southeast Asia Poetry in US Midwest What happens when hip-hop meets an ancient Southeast Asian poetry tradition in the American Midwest? Answer: an unusual collaboration between a young rapper and his grandmother. The American immigrant
A Japan Airlines jet taxies past another JAL plane at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan, 19 Jan 2010 Travel and tourism, vital elements in the Asia-Pacific region's economy, have been staging a recovery since late 2009, with growth strongest within the
US Defense Secretary James Mattis concluded visits to South Korea and Japan this week. It was the first foreign tour by a senior official from the Trump administration. Many see it as revealing the new administration's foreign policies in the Asia-Pa
The annual Shangri-La Dialogue, also known as the 15th Asia Security Summit, kicks off in Singapore today. The three-day event gathers delegations from nearly 30 countries, including military officials from China, the US, Japan, South Korea, Indonesi
Iran Extends Influence in Central Asia's Tajikistan Iran is competing with Russia as it seeks to forge closer ties with Tajikistan, the one Persian-speaking nation of the former Soviet Central Asia. The capitals of Iran and Tajikistan are 1,000 kilom
Neglected Diseases Afflict South Asia's Poor At a time when economists predict that South Asia's economy will grow, health experts point to hundreds of millions suffering from neglected infections, often as a result of poverty. In a series of new stu
Starting at the International Date line in the mid-Pacific and spreading from east to west, crowds around Asia led the world in ringing in the New Year. 从太平洋海域中部的国际时间变更线开始,全世界从东到西迎接新年的到来
The Asian Development Bank says while Asia will not be immune to the global slowdown, economies in the region will continue to see solid growth in 2008. But the bank warns in its annual outlook that inflation in the region will jump this year. 亚洲开
Artists from Europe and Asia have come together in Beijing aiming to bridge the gap between the two continents through art. Their works can be seen in an exhibition called Bridging Asia-Europe which showcases the work of artists from China, Hungary a
Q1 What kind of expectations do you hold for the Bo'ao Forum? Q2 With China trying to expand its Belt and Road Initiative, what do you think Pakistan can look for from China? Q3 China, US, Pakistan and Afghanistan have started the peace talk process