Topic: Singapore

Opinion: Why Starbucks lost its mojo

It became too common to be trendy – and lost its appeal.

International aid for Burma (Myanmar) faces funding crunch

About $1 billion is needed over three years, according to a new assessment. But the junta's lack of reform is raising doubts about long-term assistance.

Ethnic Chinese find a voice in Indonesia

Even after the lifting of a decades-old ban on displays of Chinese culture, the ethnic Chinese minority struggles to integrate.

Why Thai-Cambodian temple dispute lingers

Each side has domestic reasons to prolong the conflict.

Indonesia struggles to capitalize on its oil

OPEC's only Asian member, it has failed to meet its production quota and is quitting the cartel this year.

Indonesia, a badminton powerhouse, looks to snatch back its glory in Beijing

Beyond shuttlecocks and makeshift courts, an archipelago nation’s craze – and glory – raises hopes, pressure, and the intensity of neighborhood games.

Reporters on the Job

Facing inflation, Asia gets more aggressive

As social unrest grows over rising food and fuel prices, policymakers from Thailand to Indonesia are raising interest rates.

Amid aid delays, locals in Burma (Myanmar) rebuild

Cyclone victims are rebuilding homes and collecting rainwater as foreign aid workers slowly spread out.

After earthquake, China welcomes U.S. military

As Defense Secretary Robert Gates heads to Singapore, the Pentagon sees a turnaround in the Chinese security forces.

World's top envoy entreats Burma (Myanmar)

United Nations chief Ban Ki Moon arrived Thursday and hopes to meet Burma's leader Gen. Than Shwe today.

"Space roo" helps climate change experiment

Airlines awash in red ink

Hit by rising fuel costs, major carriers may have to shrink services further, say analysts.

How hard will neighbors push Burma (Myanmar)?

Burma said Monday it would allow in some Southeast Asian aid workers.

Asian, apolitical NGOs get better access in Burma (Myanmar)

The Taiwanese Tzu Chi Foundation says it has sent 15 workers into Burma and won permission to set up a distribution center in Rangoon.

Prodding Burma's (Myanmar's) neighbors

Western states want Asian nations to pressure Burma to accept help.

Global scrutiny follows reports of Chinese nuclear base

The naval buildup on Hainan appears to be part of Beijing's long-range plan to increase its military presence, but the new base has alarmed neighboring countries and the US.

Burma (Myanmar) aid logjam riles donors

UN members rejected a proposal Thursday to forgo junta permission and force aid in.

Disaster may loosen junta's grip in Burma (Myanmar)

A May 10 poll could underscore how unpopular the regime is, as it slowly opens to foreign aid.

Uighurs struggle in a world reshaped by Chinese influx

In China's far west, the Muslim ethnic group finds itself relegated to menial jobs. Chinese officials also restrict religious practice and use of their language in schools.

Burma's wealth gap breeds discontent

Tales of the junta's extravagances trickle down to average citizens, many of whom lack basic items.

Despite 25 years of reform, U.S. schools still fall short

New studies echo a key call from landmark 1983 report: boost teacher training and pay.

Jewish leader revives Shanghai synagogue

Maurice Ohana worked with Chinese officials to host a wedding inside a historic synagogue.

'Secret' U.S.-N. Korea deal irks South

South Korea's conservative president will meet with Bush Friday, as the US appears to soften its stance on North Korea.

In Korean elections, conservatives' win boosts president

President Lee can lean on his new Assembly majority to pursue economic reforms and a tougher N. Korea policy.