An extremely rare Chinese porcelain bowl fetched nearly $27 million on Wednesday, smashing pre-sale estimates by about three times, as Sotheby's wrapped up its season's sale in Hong Kong.

The three-day forum, which started Sunday, attracted more than 2,000 government, business and academic leaders from around the globe to attend the meeting, focusing on three key issues this year: exploring the root source of global economy uncertainty, seeking reform and transformation, and Asia's sustainable development.

Over 6 million eligible voters across Myanmar went to polls on April 1 for the country’s parliamentary by-elections at 8,000 poll stations in 45 constituencies.

Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in Phnom Penh on March 30, kicking off a state visit aimed at enhancing the comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation between China and Cambodia. President Hu Jintao and his entourage were welcomed on their arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport by Samdech Chaufea Veang Kong Sam Ol, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Royal Palace and many other senior Cambodian officials. During the visit, Hu is scheduled to meet Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni, Senate President Chea Sim, National Assembly President Heng Samrin, and Prime Minister Hun Sen. The two sides are expected to discuss ways to enhance the partnership, and exchange views on major world and regional issues of mutual concern.

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With the support of the two parties backing the interim technocrat government of Lucas Papademos, the bill passed with 194 yes votes and 59 votes against in the 300-member assembly.

UN-Arab League envoy Annan, speaking from Beijing, cautioned that the key to peace was implementing his six-point plan, as monitors reported at least another 31 people killed in Syria on Tuesday.

The 9 th ASEAN Military Intelligence Informal Meeting (AMIIM-9) opened in Phnom Penh , Cambodia on March 27, drawing the participation of intelligence leaders of ten member countries.