China
Shanghai factory workers block major highway over layoff payouts
The workers say they have been offered payouts that fall short of the terms in their contracts.
Korea
North Korea’s Kim plays down prospect of better US ties under Trump
Kim says achieving ‘most powerful military’ is the only option in face of unwavering US hostility.
Opinion
What happens when China puts boots on the ground in Myanmar?
The move represents direct intervention by China, whose troops will have to conduct offensive operations.
Vietnam
4 inmates on hunger strike in Vietnamese prison
The prisoners were unhappy that paper, pens and books had been taken away by guards.
Cambodia
Cambodian trafficking victim describes forced marriage, abuse in China
Sok Suosdey sought a better salary, but was told she had to wed or pay back the cost of her relocation to Shanghai.
Laos
6 tourists dead after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos
Laos says it has not determined cause of deaths but Thai authorities say it was methanol.
Opinion
Cambodia, Laos sack foreign ministers in preparation for more combative geopolitics
The new top diplomats in Phnom Penh and Vientiane are likely to heed China’s concerns.
Korea
North Korean women in China catch ‘Disco Fever’
The female factory workers could get in trouble if Pyongyang finds out they were dancing like decadent capitalists.
Vietnam
Vietnam’s Politburo disciplines former parliament chairman
It said Vuong Dinh Hue, along with a former minister and ex-president, did little to fight corruption.
Myanmar
Myanmar rebels capture town on main road to Chinese-built port
Arakan Army fighters have pinned the military back in ever-smaller zones of control in Rakhine state.
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