‘They Want to Erase Us.’ Hunger Used to Target Rohingya
NAYAPARA REFUGEE CAMP, Bangladesh — Abdul Goni says the Myanmar government was starving his family one stage at a time.
Angry Patong Vendors Heckle Phuket Officials And Army
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Toyota Investing $1 Billion in Ride-Hailing Company Grab
TOKYO — Japan's top automaker Toyota Motor Corp. is investing USD$1 billion (32 trillion baht) in Grab, the leading ride-hailing company in Southeast Asia.
Memorial 75 Years After Singapore Fell to Japanese Troops
SINGAPORE — It was 75 years ago that Singapore, the island at the tip of the Malay Peninsula that had been key strategic outpost...
Cambodia Charges Japanese Man in Sex Trafficking Case
PHNOM PENH — A Japanese man and two Cambodians were charged Tuesday with allegedly tricking Cambodian women into working in the sex trade in Japan.
Judge Finds Conspiracy to Kill Kim With VX, Women to Testify
SHAH ALAM, Malaysia — Two women accused in the brazen assassination of the North Korean leader's half brother were told Thursday to make their...
Strong Quake Hits Indonesian Island, Killing at Least 14
JAKARTA — A strong and shallow earthquake early Sunday killed at least 14 people and injured more than 160 on Indonesia's Lombok island, a popular tourist destination next to Bali, officials said.
Thai Authorities Seek Political Foes Taking Refuge in Laos
BANGKOK — Thailand's military government wants neighboring Laos to send back about half a dozen Thai citizens who have reportedly taken refuge there to escape being arrested for insulting the Thai monarchy, a crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
Malaysia Foils Smuggling of 131 Sri Lankan Immigrants
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysian police have intercepted a tanker with 131 Sri Lankans believed bound for Australia and New Zealand, smashing a large human smuggling ring that has been operating for a year.
