Apple iPhone 5 explodes mid-call in Thailand
One of the newsworthy nuggets lost in the frenzy surrounding the Samsung Galaxy S4 last week was reports that an Apple iPhone 5 had exploded mid-call over in Thailand.Read more:...
View ArticleThe Russians are coming
Two decades after the end of the Soviet Union's military influence in Indochina, Russia has emerged as a country with growing potential for Thailand and its neighbours to reap the benefits of its...
View ArticleThai stocks slump; baht still strong
Thai stocks took a nosedive on Wednesday, the biggest drop among the benchmark gauges in Asia.
View ArticleImperfect Gentlemen Says Being Persian Is Hip
Spring is upon us, and so is the Persian New Year, Nowruz. Iranian-Americans and people across the Middle East and parts of Asia are celebrating. Michel Martin talks with Afro-Iranian-American comedian...
View ArticleCaterpillar reports slowdown in sales
(AP) — Caterpillar Inc. said Wednesday that global sales of its heavy equipment fell 13 percent for the three-month rolling period that ended in February, hurt by a steep drop in Asia Pacific demand.
View ArticleSunday Supper recipe: Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps
Serves: 4 / Preparation time: 15 minutes / Total time: 45 minutes You can substitute one minced clove of garlic and ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper for the Asian chili-garlic sauce. 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 3...
View Article‘Amazing Race’ Apology Over Vietnam War Memorial Segment
"Amazing Race" apology: Broadcaster CBS issued an apology for a portion of the "Amazing Race" that offended Vietnam war veterans and Sen. John McCain.
View ArticleMaps and the Chinese Imperial World View
As part of Asia Week 2013, Dr. Richard Pegg lectured on Qing Dynasty maps' role in creating empire.
View ArticleAsia Week 2013 Concludes With Notable Sales
Christie’s, Sotheby’s, Bonhams, and Doyle all ran successful auctions between March 18 and 22, doing particularly well with dynastic Chinese objects. All sale prices [...]
View ArticleAfter 40 years, Vietnam memories still strong
The last U.S. combat troops left Vietnam 40 years ago today, and the date holds great meaning for many who fought the war, protested it or otherwise lived it.
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