Cambodia
Exclusive: World’s ‘largest online black market’ loses banking license
Huione has long stood accused of moving billions of dollars for criminal syndicates across Southeast Asia
Korea
North Korea issues vague appeal to boost cement production amid shortage
Residents say the appeal, from the country’s largest producer, means they should solve the problem themselves.
China
Hong Kong court overturns Tiananmen vigil group convictions
The Court of Final Appeal also quashed a sedition appeal from radio talk show host Tam Tak-chi.
China
EXPLAINED: How China holds officials in secret, solitary detention
Rights groups warn that rising arbitrary detentions in China could amount to 'crimes against humanity.'
China
China’s propaganda machine raises profile of model soldier Lei Feng
Youth are told to learn from the 1960s Communist Party icon.
South China Sea
Russia, Southeast Asia draw closer in pursuit of multipolar political, trade ties
Commerce between the two sides has rebounded, rising 10% to $17 billion in first 3 quarters of 2024.
Vietnam
EU ‘deeply concerned’ about arrests, rights abuses in Vietnam
Vietnam has a seat on the UN rights council that heard the complaint.
Uyghur
In reversal, Thai official acknowledges other countries offered Uyghurs resettlement
40 Uyghurs who had been held in Thailand for 10 years were deported to China last week.
Myanmar
Myanmar sends first workers to Russia; junta chief to Belarus
Junta chief also discussed cooperation in all areas of defense, media reported.
Korea
North Korea to have first early warning aircraft, satellite image shows
The plane is expected to help Pyongyang detect South Korean, US aircraft, ships and missiles.
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