China
Taiwan holds annual live-fire, air raid drills that simulate Chinese attack
Officials say the drills aim to show China and the international community that Taiwan is ready to defend itself.
China
Innovative Chinese dissident uses cryptocurrency to fund his activism
Li Ying courted criticism for his meme coin, but supporters say he’s revolutionizing fundraising for social causes.
Vietnam
Escaping from scam center on Cambodia’s Bokor Mountain
Like so many other young people in Southeast Asia, Tu Anh Tu believed that a recruiter's job offer was legitimate.
Vietnam
Vietnam to ban gas-powered motorbikes in central Hanoi next year
The decree, which officials say is aimed at reducing pollution, would curb many residents’ main mode of transport.
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Cambodia
Photos: Civilians displaced on both sides of Thai and Cambodian border conflict
U.N. Security Council calls for de-escalation and urges ASEAN to mediate a peaceful solution.
Cambodia
Cambodia targets workers in crackdown on scam centers
Thousands are arrested in compounds that rights organizations say are populated by victims of human trafficking.
Tibet
China begins building mega-dam in Tibet
Touted by China as the world's largest hydropower dam, it has raised concerns from neighbors and environmentalists.
Cambodia
Evacuees seek safety as Cambodia and Thailand clash
Many thousands pour into shelters amid fresh shelling, while officials mull a peace deal and warn of wider war.
China
Video: U.S. Secretary of State Rubio meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang at ASEAN
Top U.S. diplomat on first trip to Asia at regional summit as President Trump sends tariff letters.
Cambodia
Cambodia to begin conscripting civilians amid border row with Thailand
The move will mandate military service beginning next year under a law on the books since 2006.
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