Debt crisis and Greek debt talks: as it happened February 6, 2012

6 February 2012, 3:04 pm

Lucas Papademos requests document on "consequences" of a Greek default as France and Germany insist there will be no €130bn bailout unless the country agrees harsh new austerity terms.... Read More »

Greeks delay bailout talks as Merkel demands action

6 February 2012, 2:35 pm

German Chancellor Angela Merkel told Greece Monday to make up its mind fast on accepting the painful terms for a new EU/IMF bailout, but the country's political leaders responded by delaying their decision ...... Read More »

Publications Reach Vietnam Magazine

6 February 2012, 9:08 am

Reach Vietnam magazine details our international development work in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Issues feature in-depth articles on EMW programs, inspirational stories about our donors, staff and board members, information from our special events, and travel and culture articles about Vietnam.... Read More »

COMMENTARY: Thailand falters as its neighbors rise rapidly

5 February 2012, 8:10 pm

Bangkok (The Nation/ANN) - First, it was Cambodia, then Vietnam and Laos. After three decades, Burma has become in the past six months the region's new darling... Read More »

Thailand falters as its neighbours rise rapidly

5 February 2012, 7:50 pm

First, it was Cambodia, then Vietnam and Laos. After three decades, Burma has become in the past six months the region's new darling. With the once pariah state joining the road of reformation, the ........ Read More »

Thailand falters as its neighbors rise rapidly

5 February 2012, 7:38 pm

First, it was Cambodia, then Vietnam and Laos. After three decades, Burma has become in the past six months the region's new darling. With the once pariah state joining the road of reformation, the new strategic profile of Southeast Asia will be undergoing serious challenges, particularly the sh... Read More »

SPECIAL REPORT: In anarchic Mekong, Chinese murders and bloody diplomacy

27 January 2012, 4:53 am

ON THE MEKONG RIVER (Reuters) - A thin line divides tourism, trade and terror in the Golden Triangle, where the lawless borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet. In Myanmar, where the jungly banks of the Mekong River vanish into the mist, lies an anarchic realm of drug smugglers, militiamen and pi... Read More »

Lao gov't ready to host Asia-Europe summit

25 January 2012, 7:18 pm

The Lao government has reaffirmed its readiness to host the upcoming Asia-Europe Meeting (Asem) Summit in November, with all preparations currently proceeding on schedule. Speaking to Lao media dur ........ Read More »

EU confident of Laos' success in hosting Asia-Europe Summit

19 January 2012, 8:10 pm

Vientiane (Vientiane Times/ANN) - The European Union is confident that Laos will have done everything possible to ensure the success of the Asia-Europe Meeting (Asem) Summit which will take place in Vientiane in November.... Read More »

AsiaBaseMetals Enters Into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Majority Interest in Laos Potash Project

19 January 2012, 6:30 am

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - AsiaBaseMetals Inc. is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement with AXN Group LLC for the acquisition by the Company ...... Read More »

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