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China 'student quake toll 19,000' Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:58:22 GMT More than 19,000 people died when schools collapsed in the huge earthquake that hit China in May, Chinese authorities reveal.

US global power 'set to wane' Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:42:40 GMT American dominance is likely to weaken by 2025 as India and China grow stronger, a new US intelligence report says.

China fears grow over job losses 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.

Balloon campaign assails N Korea Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:19:26 GMT South Korean activists send thousands of propaganda leaflets into North Korea, amid fury in Pyongyang.

US warned of China 'cyber-spying' Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:54:29 GMT China has increased computer espionage attacks on US government and business interests, Congress is warned.

Vietnam to enforce two-child rule 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.

Hicks granted end to restrictions 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.

China revives Burma pipeline plan 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.

China and Peru agree trade deal 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.

Shop till you prop up the economy, Taiwan residents told 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.

NZ on top despite defiant Clarke 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.

Williams replaces Tate for final 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.

Nick Bryant's blog Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:33:42 GMT Australian navy's two-month leave causes a storm

Crucial partner Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:18:49 GMT China's trade ties with Latin America are on the rise

Work stops Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:44:22 GMT Chinese plants shut as global financial crisis hits

Big gamble? Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:22:12 GMT Peru hitches its wagon to China's economic motor

'I was wrong' Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:28:20 GMT Ex-Khmer Rouge admirer says sorry, 30 years on

The face of Oz Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:27:58 GMT Australia's high hopes for Baz Luhrmann epic

Fatal blast hits Bangkok protest 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.

China signs trade deal with Cuba 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.

Vietnam envoy 'buys rhino horn' 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.

Daewoo leases African plantation 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.

Prophet cartoon row in Indonesia 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.

Clashes at China 'land protest' 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.

Mazda buys its shares from Ford 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.

Global liquidity crisis 'is over' 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.

China voices on financial crisis Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:58:30 GMT Workers discuss how financial crisis is affecting them

Burmese gloom one year on Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:51:24 GMT Burmese are pessimistic one year after protests

Anger over China milk scandal Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:51:51 GMT People in China voice their anger and concern over China's baby milk scandal

Thais speak out on protests Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:05:10 GMT Anti-government protests divide Thailand's capital

Protests expose Thai social divide Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:08:40 GMT Ongoing political protests are splitting Thai society along class lines, the BBC's Jonathan Head finds.

New Zealand voters decide Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:28:42 GMT Will NZ voters choose familiar fare or a new flavour?

Six months from Cyclone Nargis Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:03:15 GMT Burmese seek to rebuild lives after Cyclone Nargis

Japan's WWII legacy Sun, 02 Nov 2008 11:53:43 GMT The country where patriotism is a controversial act