Asian nations fear pain from US tariffs, seek ways to placate Trump
Developing Southeast Asian nations are among the hardest hit by the tariffs affecting almost every country.
Vietnam courts European leaders amid concerns over US tariffs
A series of top-level visits may pave the way for trade deals and investment.
Vietnamese Politburo member holds rare dialogue with dissidents
Meeting may signal softening toward dissent, but too early to tell, attendee says.
Vietnam arrests Khmer Krom monk and 2 activists under vague law
The Venerable Kim Som Rinh has long been a vocal advocate for the group’s indigenous rights.
Vigil, prayer and protest demand probe into death of Tibetan Buddhist leader
Tibetan activists scuffle with police at the Chinese embassy in New Delhi, devotees held vigil in Dharamsala
Vietnam, US to start trade talks as Trump eases tariffs for 90 days
The announcement follows Vietnam’s offer to cut tariffs on US imports to zero.
Despite tariff reprieve, Southeast Asian nations still on an economic knife edge
An expert warned Vietnam’s economy will slump if a threatened 46% U.S. tariff is implemented.
China’s Xi hikes US tariffs, seeks to bolster relations with Southeast Asian nations
The Chinese leader will visit Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia next week.
Radio Free Asia files lawsuit against US administration to restore funding
RFA’s federal grant was terminated on March 15 putting in doubt its future reporting on China and other authoritari
Radio Free Asia files lawsuit against US administration to restore funding
RFA’s federal grant was terminated on March 15 putting in doubt its future reporting on China and other authoritari
Vietnam expands island building in disputed waters
China still leads the way in land reclamation in the South China Sea.
