The Chinese government has shut down thousands of websites and social media sites in a bid to purge the internet of online pornography, it was revealed today.

Catering for many tastes requires a juggling act, finds Diana Dobson.

So few tourists go to colourful Bangladesh that you'll be spoiled, says J.J. Somerset - but you'll also be amazed and enchanted.

Solar power has won the global argument. Photovoltaic energy is already so cheap that it competes with oil, diesel and liquefied natural gas in much of Asia without subsidies.

Singapore serves up the food of the gods - and the devil, writes Sharon Stephenson.

Duncan Gillies saddles up for a surprisingly pleasant ride in a very busy city.

The "Palace on Wheels" is an extravagant week you won't forget, writes Kevin Pilley.

Indian Ink Theatre's Jacob Rajan returns to Southern India and is thrilled by his company's historic first.

Much hangs on whether the Japanese Government sides with its future-focused Foreign Ministry or its inwards-looking pro-whaling fisheries agency, writes John Armstrong.

Comparisons to Cambodia's tourist sites are unavoidable, writes Tim Roxborogh.

A Thai satellite has detected about 300 objects floating in the Indian Ocean near the search area for the missing Malaysia Airlines jetliner.

Ian D. Robinson dresses in traditional clothes to watch equally traditional Japanese theatre.

John Armstrong asks, "Whatever your opinion of Judith Collins, she has chutzpah in abundance. Or is it foolhardiness masquerading as chutzpah?"

Justine Tyerman meets some magicians in Turkey...

You don't have to be able to see to enjoy India's magic, writes Fraser Alexander.

Kate Shuttleworth gets a bargain, or several, on a Kuala Lumpur spree.

Shop, eat, safari: Singapore thrills Megan Singleton.

For Malaysia Airlines, every hour counts as it deals with the loss of flight MH370 with 227 passengers and 12 crew on-board.

Peace reigns among the tribes but it wasn't always that way, writes Diana Balham.

Endangered orang-utans relearn how to live in the wild, writes Diana Balham.

Brendan Manning steps out of Hong Kong's hub and discovers there's peace and tranquillity to be found in the lush, abundant country parks nearby.

Wynne Gray escapes the bustle of the big cities with a delicious escape in Hoi An.