Sam Rainsy Resigns from Cambodian Opposition Party
PHNOM PENH — Sam Rainsy, the head of Cambodia's opposition party, announced his resignation from the group Saturday after the country's long-serving prime minister announced plans for a law that could lead to the party's dissolution.
Malaysia Seizes Pig-Hair Brushes After Muslims Complain
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysian authorities have seized thousands of paint brushes suspected of containing pig bristles after consumers in this Muslim-majority nation demanded a crackdown, officials said Wednesday.
Citing ‘One-China’ Policy, Hun Sen Bans Taiwan, Tibet Flags
PHNOM PENH — Cambodia's prime minister says raising Taiwan's flag is banned because Cambodia follows the "One China" policy promoted by Beijing.
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.
Cambodia Accuses Japanese Expat of Luring Women Into Flesh Trade
PHNOM PENH — Cambodian police have arrested a Japanese man and two Cambodians suspected of tricking Cambodian women into working in the sex trade in Japan.
Vietnam Allows Betting on International Soccer Competitions
HANOI — Vietnamese gamblers will soon be allowed to place bets on international soccer competitions under a pilot project.
Indonesians, Filipinos Protest Trump’s Immigration Policy
JAKARTA — Indonesian and Filipino students on Saturday protested President Donald Trump's immigration policy outside the U.S. embassies in their capitals.
Unable to Meet Rules, Tigerair Ends Flights to Bali
JAKARTA — Australia's Tigerair said on Friday it has permanently ended all flights to the popular resort island of Bali after Indonesian authorities required...
Thailand Claims Progress in Combating Human Trafficking
BANGKOK — Thailand's military government says it made progress in fighting human trafficking in 2016, aiming for a favorable review from the U.S. State Department in its annual report on modern-day slavery.
Slain Myanmar Lawyer’s Family Considers Him a Fallen Hero
YANGON — The family of an assassinated adviser to Myanmar's government had worried about his activities and warned him to be careful, but he pursued his work for the sake of the country's people, regardless of who they were or what religion they believed, his daughter said Tuesday.
