The latest stories from the Asia-Pacific section of the
BBC News web site.
Updated: 1 hour 31 min ago
2 hours 43 min ago
Rokocoko to become country's most-capped winger in Australia game
3 hours 37 min ago
China allows the publication of an International Monetary Fund staff report on its economy for the first time since 2006.
5 hours 29 min ago
Mining giant Rio Tinto completes a deal with Chinese firm Chalco to enter a joint venture in West Africa.
5 hours 31 min ago
Rescue teams in north-east China are working to retrieve 3,000 barrels of chemicals washed into a major river, state media say.
5 hours 46 min ago
Officials investigate damage to a Japanese oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, amid reports of a collision or an attack.
6 hours 17 min ago
Greenpeace accuses Indonesian conglomerate Sinar Mas of ongoing destruction of peatlands and wildlife habitats by logging.
7 hours 48 min ago
Thai authorities lift a state of emergency in six more provinces, more than two months after ending anti-government protests in Bangkok.
10 hours 51 min ago
North Korea's foreign minister arrives in Burma, days after the US voiced concern about possible nuclear co-operation between the two states.
Thu, 07/29/2010 - 00:43
The UN declares that access to clean water and sanitation is a fundamental human right, in a non-binding resolution.
Wed, 07/28/2010 - 17:50
Will Australia's Greens hold the balance of power in the Senate?
Wed, 07/28/2010 - 16:43
A Japanese oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz is damaged by what has been reported as a freak wave, injuring crew members.
Wed, 07/28/2010 - 16:37
At least six people are killed and about 300 injured in an explosion at an abandoned plastics factory in the Chinese city of Nanjing, media reports say.
Wed, 07/28/2010 - 15:39
China goes in search of legacy of legendary mariner Zheng He
Wed, 07/28/2010 - 14:26
Flooding in China continues to cause chaos, with 30,000 people trapped in one town and explosive chemicals washed into a major river.
Wed, 07/28/2010 - 12:27
Asian countries top the charts when it comes to internet speeds, according to a global survey by network giant Akamai.
Wed, 07/28/2010 - 10:55
Dozens hurt in factory blast in the Chinese city of Nanjing
Wed, 07/28/2010 - 09:53
The World Wildlife Fund warns that dams on the Mekong River could wipe out the giant catfish and other endangered fish species.
Wed, 07/28/2010 - 09:11
Two-match ban for dangerous South Africa tackle 'too severe'.
Wed, 07/28/2010 - 08:01
Peugeot reports a return to profit driven by Chinese demand.
Wed, 07/28/2010 - 07:29
The new Japanese government carries out its first executions - but the justice minister calls for debate on the death penalty.