Vietnam
Analysis: Why Vietnam’s To Lam moved so quickly to restructure the government
In addition to making governance more efficient and attractive for investment, it’s also a consolidation of power.
China
Censor-busting dissident shines light on overworked Chinese students
Li Ying has used data about the inhumane hours of Chinese kids to push change in school schedules.
Tibet
Photos: Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday, says he hopes to live beyond 130 years
Succession will be determined by Tibetan nonprofit and not China; India & U.S. support Tibetan tradition.
Tibet
At 90, Dalai Lama still charts an uncertain future
The Tibetan spiritual leader's newly announced succession plan follows decades of balancing defiance and diplomacy.
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Vietnam
Vietnam to ban gas-powered motorbikes in central Hanoi next year
The decree, which officials say is aimed at reducing pollution, would curb many residents’ main mode of transport.
China
Video: U.S. Secretary of State Rubio meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang at ASEAN
Top U.S. diplomat on first trip to Asia at regional summit as President Trump sends tariff letters.
Cambodia
Cambodia to begin conscripting civilians amid border row with Thailand
The move will mandate military service beginning next year under a law on the books since 2006.
Cambodia
Constitutional amendment allows Cambodian government to revoke citizenship
The decision in Cambodia’s National Assembly clears the way for officials to strip citizenship from dissidents.
Tibet
Dalai Lama succession: China warns India against interfering in Tibet-related matters
Three-day religious conference wraps up; voices of support ahead of Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday Sunday
Laos
Interview: Secret deal means Laos has some of the world’s cheapest cigarettes
Investigation by The Examination probes a government deal with a U.K. tobacco giant that profited then-PM's in-law.
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