Cambodia

Cambodian-Australian opposition supporter assaulted in downtown Battambang

Sun Bunchhay says the case should be a slam dunk for authorities, if they are willing to proceed.

Vietnam

Van Thinh Phat case tests investor confidence in Vietnam

The case highlights lax government oversight of the financial system, observers say.

Myanmar

Myanmar junta soldiers surrender in ethnic army’s first Tanintharyi win

Joint forces will begin operations in two nearby townships, the group said.

Pacific

Solomon Islands observes campaign blackout ahead of election

Nearly 400 independent observers are monitoring the voting in national and provincial elections.

Tibet

Chinese authorities arrest 4 Tibetans for protest over land grab

Tibetan residents demanded compensation for land illegally seized by authorities, sources say.

China

What do women want? Mandarin pop song lyrics reveal a shift, study shows

Hong Kong researchers find fewer songs about love and more about freedom and self-determination.

Tibet

Chinese authorities arrest 4 Tibetans for protest over land grab

Tibetan residents demanded compensation for land illegally seized by authorities, sources say.

Myanmar refugees join Lunar New Year celebrations in Thailand