South Asia

Pneumonia, bird flu, other outbreaks prompt concerns of new contagion in Asia

Hospitals in China are being inundated with respiratory infections, particularly affecting children.  While not widespread…

Kissinger had a consequential, controversial impact across Asia

Henry Kissinger, who died on Nov. 30 at the age of 100, was an influential…

N Korea closes diplomatic missions in Bangladesh, DR Congo: reports

In a further shutdown of diplomatic missions, North Korea has been closing down its embassies…

Chinese navy drops anchor in Myanmar for joint drills

Three Chinese naval vessels have arrived at Thilawa Port in Yangon for joint drills with…

S Korea, Japan, China fail to set summit date, condemn N Korea

South Korea, Japan, and China have not only failed to agree on a date for…

Foreign ministers wield new brooms in Cambodia and Thailand

Shortly after being appointed Thailand’s new foreign minister in early September, Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara made a…

China media talk up economic environment to shore up FDI

In recent days, China’s state media have spared no effort in posting upbeat narratives even…

China orders financial support for battered property sector

The Chinese government has urged banks and financial institutions to back a sputtering real estate…

Ongoing conflict in northern Myanmar kills 2, including child

Residents in northeastern Myanmar are facing both a humanitarian crisis and intense conflict, people living…

Brotherhood Alliance campaign in Shan State spawns contagion effect in Myanmar

The Three Brotherhood Alliance’s Operation 1027 in northern Shan State has caused a contagion effect,…

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