Vietnam
EXPLAINED: Why is Vietnam’s police ministry overseeing a large telecom?
A government streamlining effort gives the Ministry of Public Security authority over the state-owned MobiFone.
South China Sea
In bilateral talks, Philippines complains about China’s ‘monster’ ship in EEZ waters
Rival South China Sea claimants also agreed to continue the implementation of Manila’s resupply missions to a disp
China
China to resume Taiwan tour groups amid blame game
Beijing accused Taiwan of stalling cross-strait tourism, which Taipei denied.
Vietnam
Vietnam punishes social media poster for complaining about traffic rules
Police questioned the Facebook user who criticized steep fines and a heavy traffic police presence.
China
Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, but Biden says he won’t enforce it
Trump has opposed the ban, which is set to take effect a day before his inauguration.
Laos
Lao authorities temporarily close iron ore mine after spillage pollutes rivers
Wastewater from the incident has polluted two rivers in northeastern Laos.
Korea
North Koreans show ‘superior combat readiness’ to Russian contractors: official
Captured Russians said North Korean equipment was far better than that of Russian contract soldiers.
Cambodia
Widow says shooting of former Cambodian lawmaker was ‘definitely political’
French citizen Lim Ani spoke after a funeral ceremony held at a pagoda near Paris for government critic Lim Kimya.
Asia
Thais scrutinized over Cambodian’s murder, Vietnamese, Uyghur detainees
Human Rights Watch says Thailand should follow its own laws on not sending people back to risk of torture.
Uyghur
China expands orphanage-style boarding schools for Uyghur children
The facilities have remained open despite China’s claim to have shut down camps where their parents were interned.
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