Google planning to operate wireless networks in African, Asian markets using balloons

Last Updated: Sunday, May 26, 2013, 14:25

Google is believed to be deeply involved in a series of projects to build and operate wireless networks in emerging markets, including sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia.

OECD forecast supports India plans for Southeast Asia

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 20, 2012, 23:12

The positive outlook underscores the Indian foreign policy objective of strengthening trade, investment and security ties with the region.

Obama`s Southeast Asia tour menacing: Chinese daily

Last Updated: Monday, November 19, 2012, 11:30

US President Barack Obama`s tour to Southeast Asia has "a menacing manner", said a state-run Chinese daily.

Obama arrives in Southeast Asia tomorrow

Last Updated: Friday, November 16, 2012, 13:21

US President Barack Obama`s visit to Southeast Asia, beginning November 17, is aimed at pushing forward the Pivot to Asia policy.

Asian airline to offer baby-free `quiet zone`

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 26, 2012, 18:52

A low-cost airline in Southeast Asia is introducing a `quiet zone` on its long haul flights by moving babies at the back of the plane.

`US sending wrong signals over South China Sea`

Last Updated: Sunday, August 5, 2012, 15:39

The US State Department accused China of taking unconstructive moves in the South China Sea.

Hepatitis could kill 5 mn in Southeast Asia: WHO

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 16:57

WHO said that over 5 mn people may lose life due to viral hepatitis.

WHO expands steps to fight non-communicable diseases

Last Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012, 09:01

Aiming to tackle the high occurrence of non-communicable diseases in southeast Asia, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said here Wednesday that it would expand technical competence and resources in its action plan for the region.

Intensify immunisation efforts: WHO

Last Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012, 08:47

The World Health Organisation has said Southeast Asia will adopt a more aggressive strategy to address the issue of low immunisation.

Satellite must have crashed into Asia: Scientist

Last Updated: Monday, October 24, 2011, 13:08

A defunct German research satellite crashed into the Earth somewhere in Southeast Asia on Sunday, a U.S. scientist said - but no one is still quite sure where.