Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:45:07 GMT
Beijing says its employment outlook is "grim", amid concerns of increasing social unrest caused by economic problems.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:19:26 GMT
South Korean activists send thousands of propaganda leaflets into North Korea, amid fury in Pyongyang.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:54:29 GMT
China has increased computer espionage attacks on US government and business interests, Congress is warned.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:55:05 GMT
The authorities in Vietnam plan to enforce a two-child policy in a bid to control rising population numbers.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:11:20 GMT
Hours after Australian ex-Guantanamo Bay inmate David Hicks makes a plea for greater freedoms, police grant his wish.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:06:48 GMT
China plans to build oil and gas pipelines into Burma, amid ambitious plans to increase energy supplies.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:41:15 GMT
Peru and China sign a free trade agreement during the visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao to Lima.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:05:25 GMT
An explosion at the site of an anti-government demonstration in Bangkok kills one protester and wounds more than 20.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:17:54 GMT
A team of United Nations experts condemns the trials and harsh sentences of dozens of political activists in Burma.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:44:51 GMT
Taiwan's prime minister announces a cash handout for all residents in a bid to try to stave off economic crisis.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:11:26 GMT
Michael Clarke saves Australia from total collapse with 98 as they are bowled out for 214 in the first Test against New Zealand.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:23:09 GMT
Australia are forced to make one change for the World Cup final as David Williams replaces the injured Brent Tate.
Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:33:42 GMT
Australian navy's two-month leave causes a storm
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:22:12 GMT
Peru hitches its wagon to China's economic motor
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:44:22 GMT
Chinese plants shut as global financial crisis hits
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:28:20 GMT
Ex-Khmer Rouge admirer says sorry, 30 years on
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:27:58 GMT
Australia's high hopes for Baz Luhrmann epic
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:21:50 GMT
Small firms in Osaka hope to weather economic storm
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:44:30 GMT
President Hu Jintao of China agrees to a range trade and investment deals during a landmark visit to Cuba.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:11:04 GMT
Vietnam is to recall a diplomat from South Africa after she was filmed in an apparent illegal purchase of a rhinoceros horn.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:16:10 GMT
South Korean firm Daewoo says it is leasing a vast tract of land in Madagascar, which will produce half of its corn supply by 2023.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:02:55 GMT
Indonesia demands that a blogging website remove cartoons that depict the Muslim Prophet Muhammad in sexual situations.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:08 GMT
Police are attacked in China's Gansu province during protests against the demolition of homes, state media report.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:26:06 GMT
A new centre-right government takes office in New Zealand after winning a general election on 8 November.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:34:04 GMT
Security is stepped up at homes of Japanese health officials after two people linked to the ministry are killed and a third is knifed.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:17:09 GMT
Japan's Mazda Motor spends 17.8bn yen to buy back almost 7% of its shares from troubled US carmaker Ford Motor.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:40:23 GMT
The head of Japan's leading brokerage, Nomura Holdings, suggests that the global liquidity crisis is over.
Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:58:30 GMT
Workers discuss how financial crisis is affecting them
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:51:24 GMT
Burmese are pessimistic one year after protests
Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:51:51 GMT
People in China voice their anger and concern over China's baby milk scandal
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:05:10 GMT
Anti-government protests divide Thailand's capital
Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:08:40 GMT
Ongoing political protests are splitting Thai society along class lines, the BBC's Jonathan Head finds.
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:28:42 GMT
Will NZ voters choose familiar fare or a new flavour?
Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:03:15 GMT
Burmese seek to rebuild lives after Cyclone Nargis
Sun, 02 Nov 2008 11:53:43 GMT
The country where patriotism is a controversial act
