Thailand’s Foreign Reserves Top $300 Billion as Baht and Gold Prices Soar

BANGKOK - Thailand’s foreign reserves have reached a new high, rising to $301.92 billion in late December. It is the…

Vietnam Steps Up as a Leading Economic Force in Southeast Asia

HANOI, Vietnam – While Southeast Asia deals with trade friction and a shaky global outlook, Vietnam is strengthening its role…

Youth Clinics Tackle Sensitive Sexual Health Issues in Japan

TOKYO, Japan -  In a calm side street near Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo's busy medical area, a quiet change…

Celebrating New Year in Thailand: Best Countdown Cities

New Year’s Eve in Thailand seems simple until planning begins. Countdown zones can be far apart, and traffic can trap…

Taiwan Hit By Powerful 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake

A late-night earthquake rattled Taiwan and shook buildings in Taipei, but damage was minor and key infrastructure remained operational.

Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Fragile 72 Hour Conditional Ceasefire

BANGKOK - Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a new ceasefire after weeks of heavy fighting along their border. The…