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.
Former political prisoner in Vietnam says police installed cameras in his home
The 2 surveillance cameras were installed while he was hospitalized, Vu Quang Thuan says.
Vietnam death row businesswoman in court for second appeal
Truong My Lan is trying to pay debts to avoid execution and reduce a separate life sentence.
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 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.
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 investigates Chinese tea brand over controversial ocean map
Chagee is accused of displaying the ‘nine-dash line’ on its mobile app.
Vietnam investigates Chinese tea brand over controversial ocean map
Chagee is accused of displaying the ‘nine-dash line’ on its mobile app.
Inmates of Vietnamese prison stage hunger strike over filthy water, feeding method
They say they’d rather go hungry than accept ‘first come first served’ system.
