Central Asia

Asian Economic Forum
gathers heads of
Central Asian states
(Almaty Herald)

100 Tour Guides Flown
in to Help Develop
Tourism in Tibet
(World Tibet News)

East Asia

Seoul wants nuke
talks to proceed
(Korea Herald)

Assembly races start
in 44 prefectures,
12 cities
(www.asahi.com)

Pacific Islands

Where's the electricity?
(www.fijilive.com)

The dance behind
the Merrie Monarch Festival
(Honolulu Advertiser)

South Asia

Armed forces proved
their capability: Musharraf
(Dawn)

Maoists abduct eight
U.S.
(Kantipur Online)

Southeast Asia

Sars: School closures
extended
(Straits Times)

Typhoon threatens to
spoil Holy Week
(PDI)

Life and Culture

Enjoy nature's charms
along 'Sosebo' route
(Jakarta Post)

Dream final: India
face Wizards of Oz
(Indian Express)