Vietnam

Vietnam police suspend officer in connection with suspicious death

Vu Minh Duc’s body showed signs of severe beating, his family said.

Myanmar

Myanmar ethnic army sets eyes on ninth township in Rakhine state

The Arakan Army has already captured two camps near regional junta military headquarters, residents said.

Vietnam

Vietnam arrests Buddhist abbot from Khmer Krom minority

2 followers were also detained, and authorities are targeting the pagoda in southern Vietnam, a monk said.

Tibet

Invest in Tibet and give your child a leg up on college exams

But Tibetans fear that the Chinese offer will deprive Tibetan youth of opportunities

Myanmar

Killings of junta military recruiters rise to 17, tripling in last week

Rebels warn local officials not to force youths into the military. ‘If they don’t follow our instructions, we will take action against them,’ one group said.

SE Asia Region

A no man’s land is key to unlocking a 20-year Thai-Cambodian spat

Resuming discussions could lead to more resources in energy-starved nations.

Myanmar

Killings of junta military recruiters rise to 17, tripling in last week

Rebels warn local officials not to force youths into the military. ‘If they don’t follow our instructions, we will take action against them,’ one group said.

Seaweed farmers struggle in post-COVID Cambodia