Myanmar

Insurgent army tightens its grip on northern Myanmar town

But the junta’s retaliation on lost territory continues to kill civilians and destroy buildings.

Commentaries

Cambodians conjure up US bogeyman behind Vietnam canal concerns

Hanoi’s stance on the Funan Techo Canal is not scripted by outsiders.

Tibet

In new film, Dalai Lama says inner peace is key to happiness

‘Wisdom of Happiness’ took 6 years to complete and includes never-before-seen archival footage.

China

Philippine police arrest suspected Chinese kingpin of criminal front businesses

Authorities say Lin Xunhan is a key figure in scam operations across the Philippines.

China

TikTok owner moves toward AI, lays off 500 Malaysian moderators

Media and policy analysts questioned the effectiveness of using artificial intelligence over human staff.

China

China completes large-scale drills around Taiwan

The US called on China to act with restraint after Taipei said Beijing should ‘face up’ to Taiwan’s existence.

China

TikTok owner moves toward AI, lays off 500 Malaysian moderators

Media and policy analysts questioned the effectiveness of using artificial intelligence over human staff.