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China
Chinese factory worker sets fire to textile plant over 800 yuan in unpaid wages
While police dispute the story, Chinese netizens express sympathy for “800 Brother” over how workers are treated.
Vietnam
Vietnam to block messaging app Telegram over ‘anti-state’ contents
Telecommunications companies are ordered to comply by June 2, state media said.
Korea
North Korean warship tough to salvage after launch failure, analysts say
State media says those responsible for Wednesday’s mishap that angered Kim Jong Un will be arrested.
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Korea
Fears of a purge in shipyard town after North Korea destroyer launch goes wrong
Meanwhile, authorities scramble to make the warship upright, possibly using balloons for ballast.
Korea
North Korean POWs in Ukraine excluded from Moscow-Kyiv prisoner swap: South lawmaker
The exclusion was in response to a request from South Korea, a lawmaker said.
China
Developing nations face ‘tidal wave’ of debt repayments to China in 2025: report
China now collects more in debt from borrowers in the developing world than it extends in loans: Lowy Institute
Cambodia
Cambodia police seek Thai extradition of critic of the govt’s trade negotiators
Unusually, Cambodia is naming the person they want deported; Thailand says it has yet to receive the request.
Asia
Thai air force chooses Swedish Gripen jets over the US F-16
The full fleet could cost US$1.7 billion, with some arguing the cost is too high.
Laos
Developing Asia’s laggard Laos faces economic headwinds
Economists say the government hasn’t done enough to address inflation, currency weakness and debt.
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