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BBC News - Asia
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The latest stories from the Asia section of the BBC News web site.
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China stresses Tibet stability
The Tibetan regional government warns its officials to maintain stability in the area or face dismissal or criminal charges ahead of the Tibetan new year.
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Support pledged for Yuvraj Singh
Messages of support pour in for India cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who is undergoing treatment for cancer in the United States.
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Many trapped in Lahore collapse
A factory building collapses in the Pakistani city of Lahore, with dozens of people including child workers feared trapped, officials say.
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DNA test in Indian toddler case
A woman suspected of being the mother of a battered toddler whose plight has gripped India is brought to Delhi for DNA tests and questioning.
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'Pink Vigilante' in India poll fight
Poll fight for women's rights in India's badlands
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Earthquake in central Philippines
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes the central Philippines, killing at least one and causing panic in nearby cities.
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Indonesia growth at 15-year high
Economy grows at its fastest pace in 15 years during 2011
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Qantas CEO warns on airline laws
The chief executive of Qantas says the airline would be forced to cut services and jobs should pro-Australia airline bills be passed.
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Gandhi 'not focused' on PM's job
Priyanka Gandhi, the Congress party's star campaigner in Uttar Pradesh state elections, says brother Rahul is not focused on becoming PM.
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Beijing defends Syria veto at UN
Chinese state media defend Beijing's veto of a UN resolution condemning Syria's violent crackdown on protesters, as violence continues across the country.
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China media: Wen on democracy
Morning newspaper round-up: Premier Wen Jiabao's comments on democracy are the top story on Lantern Festival day, followed by Syria and the UN.
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More floods threaten Queensland
Floods continue to threaten Queensland in eastern Australia, with 3,000 evacuated and the town of St George expecting to be worst affected.
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China in EU carbon scheme 'ban'
China tells its airlines not to pay charges to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme, aimed at cutting carbon emissions.
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Olympus calls shareholder meeting
Olympus shareholders get the chance to question management
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VIDEO: Focus on Pakistan's drug companies
After 100 patients in Pakistan died from taking contaminated heart medicines, the country's pharmaceutical industry is trying to recover from the scandal.
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