Latest fromAsia

Peters warns of a Chinese takeover
NZ First leader Winston Peters has told a Grey Power meeting they had better start buying more clothes and blankets because they won't be able to afford the rising prices if the Chinese or the Australians move to buy the power stations

Mike Tyson gets 'funny' praise for appearance on Hangover 2
Bradley Cooper has praised Mike Tyson for being "very funny" in The Hangover: Part II.

Toughing it out on a Tibetan frontier
Jim Eagles finds that the inhabitants of the mountain town of Xiahe a hardy lot.

Phil O'Reilly: NZ needs to pace itself over climate change negotiations
It's foolish to rush into further commitments on cutting carbon emissions, writes Phil O'Reilly

Travel book: <i>To A Mountain In Tibet</i>
The earlier books which saw Colin Thubron hailed as one of the great travel writers were notable for their sparse writing style, keen observation of telling detail and insightful exploration of grand geographic themes.

China: Tranquillity among the palace hordes
There's still beauty in the bustle at Beijing's Summer Palace, writes Jim Eagles.

Justin Bieber threw up during his concert
Justin Bieber vomited during a live performance in the Philippines on Tuesday.

Indian brides told to focus on marriage, not cellphones
A north Indian province has advised young brides not to talk too much on their mobile phones.

Father refuses to accept Thai experts' findings
Sarah Carter's father refuses to accept Thai authorities' belief that her death was not linked to an insect control chemical.

Secret talks on farmers' trading plan
Fonterra's bold plan strikes hurdles, writes Jonathan Underhill.

Start-ups find their progress stalled by 'valley of death'
The gap in New Zealand's capital markets needs addressing urgently, writes Franceska Banga.

Thailand death cover-up suspected
The father of a New Zealander who died suddenly in Thailand suspects Thai authorities have covered up the circumstances surrounding her death to protect their tourism industry.

Malaysia: Feast in the East
From butter prawns to tea and scones, expect the unexpected when dining in Malaysia, says Helen van Berkel.