US Imposes Sanctions on Myanmar Ethnic Militia for ‘Facilitating Cyber Scams’
An ethnic militia in southeastern Myanmar that has been sanctioned by the United States for alleged involvement in human trafficking and online scams on Tuesday denied the accusations.
Vietnam Celebrates 50 Years Since War’s End and Focuses on Peace
Vietnam celebrated the end of the war with the United States and the formation of its modern nation 50 years ago Wednesday with a military parade and a focus on a future of peace.
As Communist Troops Streamed Into Saigon, a Few Remaining Reporters Kept Photos and Stories...
They'd watched overnight as the bombardments grew closer, and observed through binoculars as the last U.S. Marines piled into a helicopter on the roof of the embassy to be whisked away from Saigon.
Aftershocks and Lack of Resources Hinder Recovery Work 3 Weeks After Myanmar’s Deadly Earthquake
Basic services have yet to be restored to the areas of Myanmar worst hit by a huge earthquake three weeks ago, and emergency workers recovering bodies and clearing debris are contending with regular aftershocks
China and Cambodia Agree on Financing for a Canal Linking the Mekong to the...
Cambodia and China have signed a $1.2 billion deal to finance an ambitious canal project that aims to boost trade efficiency by linking a branch of the Mekong River near Phnom Penh to a port on the Gulf of Thailand
China’s Leader XI Jinping Holds Talks in Cambodia to Wrap Up His 3-Nation Southeast...
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cambodia on Thursday for a two-day state visit that serves as an opportunity to further strengthen China's already robust relations
Myanmar’s Military Leader Is in Thailand for Talks on Earthquake Relief
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the leader of Myanmar’s military government, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, visited the Thai capital on Thursday for diplomatic talks widely assumed to focus on efforts to restore peace
US Moves Ahead on Tariffs with Investigations into Computer Chips and Pharmaceuticals
The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips, chip making equipment and pharmaceuticals.
Singapore Dissolves Parliament, Paving the Way for May 3 General Election
Singapore’s parliament was dissolved Tuesday, paving the way for general elections in which the city-state’s long-ruling People’s Action Party will seek to strengthen its dominance under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Former Malaysian Leader Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Dies at 85
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, a moderate who extended the country’s political freedoms but was criticized for lackluster leadership, has died of heart disease. He was 85
