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Laos to increase minimum wage starting Aug. 1 in response to inflation

Laos’ minimum wage will increase to 1.2 million (U.S. $80) per month starting on Aug.…

Chinese-American author slams movie distributors over lack of ‘One Second’ credit

Chinese-American author Geling Yan has hit out at the companies involved in releasing a Zhang…

Hong Kong to get China-style COVID-19 app, sparking fears of totalitarian control

Hong Kong will impose a China-style COVID-19 app on the city's seven million residents, sparking…

ICJ to rule on Myanmar’s objections to Rohingya genocide case this month

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) plans to deliver its judgement on Myanmar’s objections to…

Refugees International: Thailand should allow delivery of humanitarian aid to Myanmar

Thailand should allow delivery of cross-border humanitarian aid into Myanmar and not push back people…

Vietnam cracks down on Coast Guard oil smuggling ring

The wife of a former Coast Guard regional commander has been prosecuted for accepting bribes…

China’s deep space radar may have military uses

China has started building what it calls “the world's most far-reaching radar” in the country’s…

China tells Southeast Asian states not to be pawns in big-power rivalries

The Chinese foreign minister urged ASEAN countries Monday against becoming pawns in rivalries between big…

Observers say inclusive dialogue unlikely in Myanmar without added pressure on junta

Myanmar’s junta is unlikely to sign off on an all-inclusive dialogue to resolve the country’s…

North Korea’s guidance department works to ensure loyalty of citizenry

North Korea’s Organization and Guidance Department, which spreads the directives and teachings of Kim Jong…

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