Story Archive

Caveat creditor: China offers a financial lifeline to Myanmar’s junta

Economic bungling, battlefield losses create a vicious cycle for the beleaguered generals.

Myanmar military court jails 144 villagers detained after massacre

Junta troops suspect the villagers were helping Arakan Army insurgents closing in on the state capital.

Taiwan’s chips industry ‘key reason’ for world to protect island: Lai

Taiwanese President warned of China’s desire to change the ‘rule-based world order’ by invading Taiwan.

Trump says ‘getting along’ with North Korea is a ‘good thing’

His remarks came after Democratic rival Kamala Harris vowed not to ‘cozy up to’ dictators like Kim Jong Un.

Vietnamese activist still proud after 6 years in prison

Nguyen Ngoc Anh took part in demonstrations against international territorial disputes and pollution.

How secure is Hun Manet’s year-old premiership in Cambodia?

Taking control of key power centers will be far more of a challenge than simply being handed the PM job.

Young Laotians want to learn Mandarin – not go to university

Rising Chinese tourism and investment means more jobs require Chinese-language skills.

EXPLAINED: Why does the South Vietnamese flag spark tension?

The yellow flag holds deep meaning for overseas Vietnamese – but represents treason to Hanoi.

Vietnamese celebrities targeted for being pictured with South Vietnamese flag

Flag of the now-defunct Republic of Vietnam is still used by diaspora communities, especially in the US.

Laos cannot dam the emigration flood

Whatever hope Laos had for thriving service and manufacturing sectors is disappearing along with its workforce.

China, Philippines trade blame over 'ramming' at disputed shoal

The Philippines says the incident is the fifth time China has harassed its vessels in the area in August.

Hundreds of Taiwanese 'disappear' in China over past 10 years

Rights groups call for better safeguards for all victims of 'enforced disappearance.'

RFA Insider #14: North Korean escapee interviews: Life after Pyonghattan

Authorities probe orphanage after Buddhist abbot praises ‘barefoot’ monk

The abbot renounced his monastic vows two weeks ago following an earlier rebuke from state Buddhist authorities.

North Korea bans more TV and movies. Surprise! They’re Chinese

Internal lectures about historical disputes with China are also banned.