Korea
North Korea’s Kim plays down prospect of better US ties under Trump
Kim says achieving ‘most powerful military’ is the only option in face of unwavering US hostility.
Cambodia
Government critic convicted of defamation for Facebook comments
Ny Nak was charged after he mocked a Ministry of Commerce statement about registering new businesses.
Vietnam
4 inmates on hunger strike in Vietnamese prison
The prisoners were unhappy that paper, pens and books had been taken away by guards.
Vietnam
Vietnam’s Politburo disciplines former parliament chairman
It said Vuong Dinh Hue, along with a former minister and ex-president, did little to fight corruption.
China
Shanghai factory workers block major highway over layoff payouts
The workers say they have been offered payouts that fall short of the terms in their contracts.
Myanmar
Myanmar rebels capture town on main road to Chinese-built port
Arakan Army fighters have pinned the military back in ever-smaller zones of control in Rakhine state.
Laos
6 tourists dead after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos
Laos says it has not determined cause of deaths but Thai authorities say it was methanol.
Korea
North Korean women in China catch ‘Disco Fever’
The female factory workers could get in trouble if Pyongyang finds out they were dancing like decadent capitalists.
Vietnam
Malaysia, Vietnam elevate ties amid South China Sea tensions
Both claimant-nations agree to work closer on settlement of disputes, security issues in the South China Sea.
Vietnam
Vietnam court jails policeman for 12 years for beating suspect to death
Two of the man’s cellmates also received lengthy sentences for their involvement.
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