As secretary-general of ASEAN, Surin Pitsuwan fought the odds to do good in the region
Higher foreign exchange reserves should help avoid a 'taper tantrum' but other risks remain
London is struggling to find partners, even in India, where it has focused diplomatic efforts
Beijing sees internet controls as a 'question of sovereignty'
Vatican watches over minorities while making overtures to China
Equipment maker serves as a test case for nation's infant stock market
Softer cashless route would hinder criminals, crack interest rate constraints
Descendants of the last king, featured in a new film, enjoy growing renown
Suu Kyi seeks closer ties with Xi amid condemnation over Rohingya crisis
Former Secretary-General Surin Pitsuwan sought reform and cohesion
Senior minister seeks funds from Japan, AIIB
Modernity meets tradition -- and a bit of danger -- at the annual festival
Deals in the works with Southeast Asia over gas and food
China-backed authoritarianism is on the rise in Asia as the US retreats
'Anger not the way' says first pontiff to visit Southeast Asian nation
Hands-off Beijing enables Cambodia's political repression, Myanmar's ethnic persecution
Myanmar leader set to visit China amid swirl of Western condemnation
Pontiff to play delicate balancing act or risk backlash against Christians
Handmade accessory chain targeting South Korea and Thailand, but cautious on China
Memorial to British officer recalls long-standing aspirations of Myanmar minorities
World's top LNG producer wants to import more food and sell more gas
Poll shows trend of smaller raises likely to continue next fiscal year