The dollar’s dominance provides a platform for Uncle Sam to protect his political power and enforce its geopolitical objectives
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has urged Asia’s biggest security community to keep the pressure on North Korea to end its nuclear programme.
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva promised on Sunday to restore law and order, and police said they had arrested a leader of the protesters.
Thousands of Thai anti-government protesters smashed their way into a summit of Asian leaders on Saturday, forcing the postponement of the meeting.
Thai protesters disrupted a summit of Asian leaders on Friday, forcing their campaign to topple Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva into the spotlight.
South-east Asian leaders endorsed easier monetary policies and made a stand against protectionism on Sunday as they concluded a summit.