Myanmar
No deposit, no treatment: More patients from Myanmar shut out from Thai hospitals
Cash-strapped hospitals demand documentation and deposits from migrants, even in emergencies.
Cambodia
Born in a darkened hospital as the Khmer Rouge took control
Sarann Nuon’s earliest years were under the Pol Pot regime. She only remembers fleeing to Thailand years later.
Cambodia
Taiwan says Cambodia deported its nationals to China after fraud arrests
About 180 Taiwanese and 7 Chinese suspects were arrested in a telecom fraud raid in Phnom Penh on March 31.
Myanmar
Myanmar junta bombs monastery as it blames quake for religious devastation
The junta said a recent earthquake destroyed almost 10,000 religious buildings in the country.
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China
‘Russia lied to us’: Chinese fighters captured by Ukraine tell their story
Ukraine said last week ‘several hundred’ Chinese citizens were believed to be fighting for Russia.
Vietnam
China’s Xi seeks stronger Vietnam trade ties at start of SE Asia tour
Xi will also stop in Malaysia and Cambodia on trip shadowed by uncertainty over U.S. tariffs.
China
Death of former top US official sparks mourning, tributes in Taiwan
Richard Armitage had helped strengthen the diplomatic bridge between the U.S. and Taiwan.
Myanmar
Myanmar junta bombs five monasteries on Buddhist new year, killing monks
Monasteries, often sheltering many of the country’s displaced people, have increasingly come under attack.
China
China told Hong Kong’s last major opposition party to shut down: members
The Democratic Party, now set to disband, had previously avoided commenting on potential pressure from Beijing.
Korea
Choe Ryong Hae’s power network threatens Kim Jong Un’s grip in North Korea: report
Parliamentary chief Choe’s allies have risen to top roles in the North’s party, military, government since 2017.
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