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The first time Seng saw someone jump to their death was from the window of his dorm, in a gated compound where armed guards patrolled outside, making sure no one escaped. But Seng had never spoken to the man he saw die that day; workers weren't allowed to speak to people from other teams or buildings. They weren't even allowed...

China continues to uphold its staunch anti-gambling stance, going after anyone who breaks the law. This time, it's jailing nine people who led a massive

Special Economic Zones and self-governing statelets across the Mekong region have become conduits for human trafficking on a massive scale.

Lying at the nexus of South Asia, Southeast Asia and China, Myanmar hosts an extraordinary mix of ecosystems that represent some of the last refuges of an ever-lengthening list of imperiled species: tigers, leopards and pangolins to name a few. But the combination of teeming biodiversity and notoriously lax law enforcement also makes the country […]

Bo Keo airport which is under construction in the northern part of Laos may give the impression of economic development in this once quiet corner of the world.

By Gaspar Ruiz-Canela Bangkok, Apr 5 (EFE).- Myanmar’s ruling military junta and the pro-democracy opposition are bitter rivals with almost nothing in common, but they both agreed to honor the memory of Peng Jiasheng, a charismatic warlord and drug trafficker who wielded great power in the northeastern regions along the country’s border with China. Peng, …

Upon his death in February, the former communist and drug trafficker received a flood of condolences from Myanmar, China, and beyond.

The numerous ethnic armed groups fighting Myanmar’s regime have taken different tacks after the 2021 coup. Some are aiding the parallel government; others are not. With civil strife set to continue for some time, donors should concentrate on mitigating war’s effects on the population.

Foreigners are prohibited from visiting restive areas, Myan-mar's Ministry of Hotels & Tourism has announced.

The junta assault on Lay Kay Kaw has met fierce resistance from insurgents and armed civilian groups who are outgunned but have morale and public support on their side.