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Myanmar military suffers ‘heavy casualties’ in fighting with Rakhine rebels Jul 19, 2022

Tensions had been building in the region amid arrests on both sides.

Fierce fighting between junta forces and Arakan Army in Myanmar’s Rakhine State Jul 19, 2022

A spokesman for the Arakan Army told RFA that casualties were heavy.

US State Department says human trafficking worsened in Cambodia, Vietnam Jul 19, 2022

The 2 countries joined 20 others in receiving the lowest rank for their efforts to prevent widespread exploitation.

Japan renews promise to help Philippines modernize its military Jul 19, 2022

Defense officials discuss similar territorial disputes with Beijing in South China and East China seas.

Interview: Former Trump China adviser Miles Yu wants NATO to go global Jul 19, 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has created a partnership of outwardly ambitious authoritarian regimes, Yu says.

Bangladesh police arrest ‘most wanted’ ARSA member at Rohingya camp Jul 19, 2022

Drone cameras aided police in the capture of Abu Bakkar and another militant group leader.

Gold and dollar prices soar in Myanmar Jul 19, 2022

Central bank announcements last week sent the Myanmar kyat plunging against the U.S. currency.

Extended compulsory medical insurance payments spark concerns over coverage in China Jul 19, 2022

Critics say the government has blown the medical insurance fund on mass testing for the zero-COVID policy.

Vietnamese road protesters claim police torture Jul 19, 2022

One man says he was beaten repeatedly and forced to sign a confession.

Authorities cut power to Ukrainian cultural seminar in Vietnam’s capital Jul 18, 2022

Prior to the event, people reported being blocked from attending by police.

Cambodian opposition official hospitalized after motorbike attack Jul 18, 2022

Observers say the incident is yet another example of political intimidation

Jailed Cambodian American activist wants transfer back to Phnom Penh Jul 18, 2022

Theary Seng is detained in a prison in Cambodia’s north, making it difficult for her lawyer and family to visit.

Lao power officials say no danger from ‘seepage’ at Nam Theun 1 Dam Jul 18, 2022

Spooked residents near the dam, however, want more information.

Nearly 50 members of Myanmar’s deposed government have been killed since coup Jul 18, 2022

The military says party members are not targeted, but statistics suggest otherwise.

Viral video shows assailants beating opposition party official in Phnom Penh Jul 18, 2022

Nol Pongthearith is one of about 40 political and social activists who have been assaulted over the past two years – leading to serious injuries and death. ...

Did China's Belt and Road Initiative destroy Sri Lanka? Jul 18, 2022

A veteran Chinese economist based in the United States analyzes media coverage of China's role in Sri Lanka.

Parliamentarians call for sanctions on Chinese firms over sales to Russia Jul 18, 2022

Chinese export figures show a massive spike in chip, circuits and alumina exports since the Ukraine war began

As many as 15 anti-regime teachers arrested in Myanmar Jul 18, 2022

They include the founder of an online school for students boycotting classes.

China holds five-day military exercise in disputed South China Sea Jul 18, 2022

The drill comes after U.S. ships arrived in the area.

Vietnamese Facebook activist’s family speak out about his ‘secret trial’ Jul 18, 2022

Nguyen Duc Hung’s family say they were denied visits and found out about the sentence the following day.

Global heating, human development could drive future waves of disease in east Asia Jul 17, 2022

Disturbance of ecosystems as humans interact with wild species make future outbreaks and pandemics more likely.

Belt and Road becomes ball and chain for Chinese construction workers Jul 16, 2022

Low wages, poor food and confiscated passports leave laborers in limbo in Algeria.

Shanghai data breach exposes suppression of 'white-hat' security research in China Jul 16, 2022

The leaked data also reveals close police surveillance of foreigners from the moment they arrive in the country.

Indonesia: Unity among G20 needed to avoid ‘catastrophic’ crisis in developing world Jul 15, 2022

Conflict between breadbaskets Russia and Ukraine could be devastating for the world’s most vulnerable countries.

Cambodia’s proposed constitutional amendment against people’s will, citizens say Jul 15, 2022

The amendment would allow Hun Sen to name his son Hun Manet as his successor.

Despite the risks, many doctors in Myanmar stand firm against the junta Jul 15, 2022

The military regime is pressuring physicians to return to work to shore up a shaky health care system.

Junta troops torch more than 150 oil wells in Myanmar’s Magway region Jul 15, 2022

Residents say the destruction has devastated the local economy.

Jailed Vietnamese journalist named CPJ Press Freedom Award winner Jul 15, 2022

Pham Doan Trang is serving 9 years in jail for ‘spreading propaganda against the state.’

Auto parts are a hot commodity in a North Korea cut off from new supplies Jul 15, 2022

When a brake pad breaks or a muffler rusts, some car owners turn to theft to keep their vehicles on the road.

Lao fishermen return to Malaysia, despite risks Jul 15, 2022

Few of the fishermen are there legally, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation.

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