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The secrecy and security of celebrations underscore lack of support for Beijing in the Himalayan region, says a Tibetan monk.

Prominent positions in Laos’ government occupied by women, but inequality remains, UN says.

'We are only safe when everyone is safe,' says UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific official Salsiah Alisjahbana.

‘The military that is trying to crush us violently has great fear of China,’ says a Yangon man.

With membership in the Korean Workers’ Party no longer automatic for soldiers, service is no longer seen as a path to a better life.

The move comes as a Canada-based Huawei executive fights extradition to the US on charges linked to sanctions against Iran.

Border closures have isolated “people who are already subject to patterns of serious human rights abuses,” says Tomás Ojea Quintana.

Embassy downplayed the chances of the attack, Vietnamese still in Ukraine say.

Experts say calling tensions between the U.S. and China "a new Cold War" goes too far.

The self-styled businessman and philanthropist invited more questions than he answered in an interview.

The attacks came after the group challenged an 'anti-racism' rally organized by supporters of Beijing.

By the time the trial begins in March, many of the accused will have been behind bars for more than a year.

Tensions over the shoal have risen since Chinese coast guard ships fired water cannons on Philippine boats.

At least 3 may have suffered beatings and torture in detention.

The group is demanding access to sunlight, exercise and fresh air.

“Fragile” singer Namewee speaks with RFA about his viral song criticizing China’s online troll army. The song was blocked in China.

Kem Sokha’s statement may signal an intraparty dispute or the pressure he’s under from the ruling party.

He was deposed by Hun Sen in 1997, but 20 years later backed the strongman’s banning of the opposition.

Some wealthy residents are snatching up real estate at bargain basement prices.

Guo Feixiong writes to Li Keqiang as his wife Zhang Qing is under palliative care for metastatic bowel cancer.

More than 600 Taiwanese have been sent to China to face trial following overseas police investigations.

No reason was given for the delay, with a new date now set for Dec. 6.

The campaign in Qinghai also targets photos, prayer flags and family shrines.

Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Kritenbrink makes Indonesia first stop on his maiden tour of region.

UN whistleblower Emma Reilly discusses how China gets the names of dissidents from the Human Rights Council.

Candy making campaign saps supplies of sugar and flour, driving prices up.

Mich Heang sought refuge in Thailand but was sent home to face prosecution, alarming rights groups.

Alvin Chau's Suncity slashes its gambling services to high-end clients from mainland China

Russia, the biggest arms supplier in Southeast Asia, sold $10.7 billion worth of weapons from 2000 to 2019.

Southeast Asia should take note of the potential takeover of an airport by Chinese lenders, Zachary Abuza says.