Story Archive
2021-12-31
Le Trong Hung, 79, is a former teacher who had livestreamed videos on hot-button social and political issues.
2021-12-31
The democratic island could do more to encourage the city's residents to move and invest there, a consultant says.
2021-12-31
Takeouts, supermarkets and restaurants are shuttered, while online grocery stores are running out of food.
2021-12-31
Officials hope to revive country’s economy with tourism and trade, but some provinces face health staff shortages.
2021-12-30
More than 40,000 people were displaced from the fighting in Kayah and Kayin states, and Sagaing and Magway regions.
2021-12-30
Authoritarian Asian states stayed true to form, doubling down on harsh practices and policies.
2021-12-30
The former leader, convicted of massive corruption last year, gave speech at World Chinese Economic Forum.
2021-12-30
Nearly 50 people were given lengthy prison sentences just days ahead of the new year.
2021-12-30
A fellow activist says authorities are unlikely to release Zhang Zhan because she refused to 'confess.'
2021-12-30
Two senior editors are charged under colonial-era sedition laws, while five other arrestees are granted bail.
2021-12-30
Zhou Xiaozheng says the ruling CCP can't tolerate public dissent or criticism, even from overseas.
2021-12-29
His brutal consolidation of power has sustained a dictatorial dynasty while poverty and hunger deepen.
2021-12-29
More than 16,000 are believed to have fled over two weeks from 10 villages in the region.
2021-12-29
Aid supplies including food, clothing and medicines have been delivered to boat drifting near Aceh province.