E Asian Affairs

Former President Erap Estrada's second quest for the presidency has elicited a hot debate over whether or not the Philippine Constitution will allow his candidacy.

Dec 21, 2009 - Renato Bautista, Jr.

Andal Ampatuan Jr., the man charged with masterminding the Philippines' bloodiest political attack has appeared in court for the first time amid heavy security.

Dec 20, 2009 - Rich Ward

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has signed military contracts worth billions of dollars during a visit to Moscow; the two countries also agree to strengthen economic ties.

Dec 16, 2009 - Rich Ward

The newly-elected DPJ led by Yukio Hatoyama is facing mounting pressure on a range of key issues and faces loss of Upper House majority if the SDP leaves the coalition.

Dec 15, 2009 - Rich Ward

Between 1977 and 1983 North Korea abducted Japanese citizens from Japan and Europe and doubts over the whereabouts of the victims still plague relations between them.

Dec 7, 2009 - Rich Ward

In the early part of the Korean War the South Korean military and police executed at least 5,000 civilians they feared would help the invading North Korean army.

Dec 2, 2009 - Rich Ward

Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are now required to install filtering software, while mall owners and other business establishments are held accountable for pornography

Dec 1, 2009 - Julie Maggiacomo Carrera

As tensions remain high on the Korean peninsula, another year of poor harvests means many North Koreans will endure shortages this winter, raising the spectre of famine.

Nov 27, 2009 - Rich Ward

The trial of Tuol Sleng prison chief Duch, the first senior member of the Khmer Rouge regime to face justice, will soon deliver its verdict.

Nov 25, 2009 - Rich Ward

The American President directly challenged Burmese Premier Thein Sein to release the opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi during an ASEAN meeting in Singapore.

Nov 22, 2009 - Rich Ward

The continuing ill health of King Bhumibol Adulyadah, Thailand's longest reigning monarch, is causing much concern in the royal family and consternation in the Kingdom.

Oct 17, 2009 - Mari Nicholson

140 people have died from Tropical Storm Ketsana. The death toll is expected to rise, while people in the Philippines are criticizing the government's slow response.

Sep 28, 2009 - Sue Turner

Though the US-Japan relationship is likely to remain a key linchpin in Asian foreign policy, the new Japanese foreign minister sees room for improvement.

Sep 27, 2009 - Lauren Witlin

Bill Clinton's visit with Kim Jung-Il may open the door for bilateral communication between the US and North Korea despite issues with the Six-Party Talks.

Sep 27, 2009 - Lauren Witlin

In Japan, the third Monday of every September is a national holiday known as Respect for the Aged Day, or Keiro No Hi.

Sep 20, 2009 - Joanna Castle Miller