ASEAN

Cambodian political activists flee to safety after threat, court summons

A prominent Cambodian activist fled to safety after receiving a death threat allegedly for joining street protests, while a member…

3 years ago

Impoverished Laos has lost more than $760 million to corruption since 2016: report

The Lao government has lost U.S. $767 million to corruption since 2016, with government development and investment projects such as…

3 years ago

Former Vietnamese coast guard leadership charged with embezzlement

Authorities in Vietnam have arrested seven coast guard officers, including the former commander and the top Communist Party leader, for…

3 years ago

Report: Taiwan plans upgrade of runway on disputed island

The Taiwanese military plans to extend a runway on a contested island in the South China Sea to accommodate fighter…

3 years ago

White House: Biden to host US-ASEAN summit in Washington May 12-13

President Joe Biden will meet with Southeast Asian leaders in Washington for a special U.S.-ASEAN summit next month, the White…

3 years ago

Monasteries, churches are not spared from Myanmar’s conflict

Nearly 100 religious buildings have been destroyed in two regions and two states in Myanmar more than a year after…

3 years ago

Cambodian opposition activists spend New Year’s holiday suffering in prison

Three activists affiliated with Cambodia’s banned opposition party are spending the New Year’s holiday in jail, with the wife of…

3 years ago

Taiwanese rights activist home from China after five-year ‘subversion’ jail term

Taiwanese rights activist and NGO worker Lee Ming-cheh has arrived home on the democratic island following his release at the…

3 years ago

Rebel soldiers push back Myanmar forces from strategic town in Kayin state

Karen rebels used heavy artillery to beat back a push by Myanmar junta forces to take Kayin state’s “peace town”…

3 years ago

Myanmar anti-junta leader said to have been tortured to death

An anti-regime People’s Defense Force leader in Yangon was allegedly tortured to death by members of the Myanmar military and…

3 years ago

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