Can China become a hi-tech economy?

Can China harness its millions of cheap graduates?

Posted by on 21 May 2013 | 7:52 pm

Afghan interpreters to get UK visas

Up to 600 Afghan interpreters who worked alongside British troops are set to be given the right to live in the UK, under government plans.

Posted by on 21 May 2013 | 7:47 pm

VIDEO: Afghans discouraged from inter-marrying

Afghan authorities want to discourage the practice of inter-family marriages as the children of such couplings can sometimes have serious health issues.

Posted by on 21 May 2013 | 2:41 pm

Gandhi's will and sandals auctioned

Dozens of items of Mahatma Gandhi memorabilia, including a blood sample and sandals, are to go on sale in England.

Posted by on 21 May 2013 | 12:24 pm

Afghan women 'jailed over morals'

The number of women in Afghanistan jailed for "moral crimes" has risen by 50% in the past 18 months, says Human Rights Watch.

Posted by on 21 May 2013 | 11:50 am

India cricketers' remand extended

A court in India extends custody of three cricketers, arrested last week over allegations of spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Posted by on 21 May 2013 | 10:41 am

The Indian doctor revered in China

Why does every Chinese leader want to salute this Indian?

Posted by on 21 May 2013 | 10:07 am

Bank Danamon stake sale approved

Singapore's DBS Group receives long-awaited regulatory approval to buy a 40% stake in Indonesia's Bank Danamon

Posted by on 21 May 2013 | 9:47 am

Burma profile

Key facts, figures and dates

Posted by on 21 May 2013 | 9:38 am

North Korea country profile

Provides an overview of North Korea, including key events and facts.

Posted by on 21 May 2013 | 9:12 am

Imran Khan walks again after fall

Pakistani politician Imran Khan walks a short distance in a brace, two weeks after damaging his spine in an election rally fall.

Posted by on 21 May 2013 | 6:56 am

Afghan policemen killed in blast

At least seven Afghan policemen are killed by a roadside bomb that hit their vehicle in the western province of Herat, officials say.

Posted by on 21 May 2013 | 6:10 am

Muslims jailed over Burma clashes

Seven Muslims are jailed for their involvement in religious clashes in the Burmese town of Meiktila that left more than 40 people dead.

Posted by on 21 May 2013 | 6:03 am

IT firm sacks Indian chief executive

The Indian CEO of outsourcing firm iGATE, Phaneesh Murthy, is sacked after an internal investigation "for not disclosing a relationship with a subordinate".

Posted by on 21 May 2013 | 4:36 am

Karzai to push for India defence aid

Afghan President Hamid Karzai is in India to press for more military aid, ahead of the planned withdrawal of Nato-led forces from Afghanistan in 2014.

Posted by on 21 May 2013 | 3:14 am

Indonesia mine death toll reaches 21

The death toll at Indonesia's Freeport gold and copper mine rises to 21 after another four bodies are recovered, the mine operator says.

Posted by on 21 May 2013 | 2:32 am

Indian media: Ties with Beijing

Media in India focus on Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's talks with PM Manmohan Singh and the impact of spot-fixing allegations on the Indian Premier League tournament.

Posted by on 21 May 2013 | 2:17 am

China media: North Korea warned

State media warn Pyongyang against detaining fishing boats amid public anger over the "kidnapping" of fishermen by unidentified captors.

Posted by on 21 May 2013 | 1:13 am

VIDEO: Burmese President visits White House

President Obama has welcomed Burma's president, Thein Sein, to the White House.

Posted by on 21 May 2013 | 12:32 am

Obama hails Burma leader on US visit

President Barack Obama praises the leadership of Burma's Thein Sein after historic White House talks, but urges his visitor to halt violence against Muslims.

Posted by on 21 May 2013 | 12:19 am

North Koreans free Chinese crew

A Chinese fishing crew seized by unidentified North Koreans two weeks ago is freed along with their boat, reports say.

Posted by on 20 May 2013 | 11:00 pm

US and China leaders to hold summit

The US and Chinese presidents, Barack Obama and Xi Jinping, announce they will hold their first summit in California in June.

Posted by on 20 May 2013 | 10:11 pm

In pictures: India's fading trams

Trams battle against the odds in Calcutta

Posted by on 20 May 2013 | 6:19 pm

Luxury labels' designs on South East Asia

Luxury labels target Singapore's best dressed

Posted by on 20 May 2013 | 4:25 pm

China 'can't be free rider on trade'

China cannot be a "free rider" on global trade, EU warns

Posted by on 20 May 2013 | 2:43 pm

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