
Solar plane lands in Myanmar on epic round-the-world journey
Solar Impulse 2 landed in Myanmar's second largest city Mandalay on Thursday (Mar 19) after completing the fourth leg of its landmark circumnavigation of the globe
Dozens injured in anti-ECB riots
At the same time, he said he "understood" people's anger at the "policies of impoverishment" being forced by governments on to people in the crisis-hit countries.
Cuba approves first public wi-fi hub in Havana
Cuba's state telecom agency Etecsa has granted approval to the artist Kcho to open the country's first public wireless hub at his cultural centre.
Aid teams report devastation and death after Vanuatu cyclone
The first reports from the outer islands of Vanuatu on Monday painted a picture of utter destruction after a monster cyclone tore through the Pacific island nation.
Japan’s ODA White Paper highlights ties with ASEAN
Japan’s White Paper on the Official Development Assistance (ODA) 2014 released on March 13 highlighted the importance of the country’s cooperation with ASEAN to ensure the national security, according to Kyodo News.
ASEAN businesses to boost internal trade
The ASEAN Business Forum 2015, held on March 12 in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur, focused on boosting trade among the bloc’s members.
Malaysian PM says committed to search for missing plane
Prime Minister Najib Razak said on March 8 Malaysia remains committed to the search for the missing MH370 jetliner a year after it vanished without trace and he is hopeful it will be found.
New Zealand reveals milk formula 1080 poison threat
New Zealand authorities say a national farming body and dairy giant Fonterra have been sent letters threatening to poison milk formula.
Millions at risk from 'Freak' encryption bug
Microsoft has issued a security warning about a bug that could let attackers spy on supposedly secure communications.
Russia detains two men in Boris Nemtsov murder inquiry
Russian authorities have detained two men in connection with the murder of the opposition leader Boris Nemtsov.
Singapore continues to lead Asia in overseas property investment
Singaporean investors led the region in overseas real estate investments in 2014 with 11.9 billion USD worth of properties, surpassing its 9.4 billion USD in 2013
Ebola outbreak: Sierra Leone vice-president quarantined
The vice-president of Sierra Leone has put himself into quarantine after one of his bodyguards died from Ebola.
ASEAN pushes for stronger regional economic integration
The establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) as of late 2015 underscores the urgent of additional measures on building a freer and more integrated economic structure for the region, said a Malaysian official.
Indonesia to ban exporting maids overseas
Indonesia’s government looks to end the practice of domestic helpers employed overseas in an attempt to preserve the country's pride and dignity.
Three New York men sought to join Islamic State, FBI says
The FBI has arrested three foreign nationals living in Brooklyn who agents say sought to join the Islamic State.