Story Archive
2016-12-09
The authorities seal off the main square in the provincial capital, Chengdu, and issue warnings over possible protest activities.
2016-12-09
Anyone wanting to study Tibetan Buddhism there must first pass a political examination, and must be a monk or nun.
2016-12-08
They fear the last Irrawaddy dolphins could die off as they move into Laotian waters to escape environmental havoc caused by the building of the Don Sahong Dam.
2016-12-08
They fear the last Irrawaddy dolphins could die off as they move into Laotian waters to escape environmental havoc caused by the building of the Don Sahong Dam.
2016-12-08
While a commune chief is released and more critics could get out of jail, Hun Sen says he still holds the cards.
2016-12-08
While a commune chief is released and more critics could get out of jail, Hun Sen says he still holds the cards.
2016-12-08
Environment and Natural Resources Minister Tran Hong Ha promises tougher pollution regulations and more compensation.
2016-12-08
Malaysian Employers Federation supports offer following Myanmar’s decision to stop sending workers to Malaysia.
2016-12-08
Mist cannons are often used to tamper with pollution monitoring equipment, as local officials try to meet environmental clean-up targets.
2016-12-08
The protest brings to 146 the number of self-immolations by Tibetans calling for freedom in China.
2016-12-08
Chinese students overseas are calling for Kwon Pyong's release, but say they also run the risk of detention in doing so.
2016-12-07
Some parliamentarians and civil society organizations oppose the move, arguing that it will not help the country’s peace process.
2016-12-07
Residents of the Rason Special Economic Zone (SEZ) are making a killing on hemp, a week strain of cannabis popular among some Chinese tourists.
2016-12-07
Enriched by involvement in logging, provincial governors protect smuggling across the border, sources say.
2016-12-07
Hopes rise that the ‘Kem Sokha Five’ will also be released, but opposition leader Sam Rainsy’s fate is cloudy.