Laos

Rising theft of cables and bolts along the Laos-China railway

Police arrested 71 people last year for stealing the equipment – probably to raise cash.

South China Sea

In isolated South China Sea territory, Filipino fisherman see ‘dwindling catch’

Islanders blame Chinese, Vietnamese ships’ use of dynamite and cyanide for destroying coral reefs.

Vietnam

2 Vietnamese bloggers charged for criticizing death penalty case

They were charged under Article 331, often used to suppress dissent and criticism.

Myanmar

Angry Indonesians in Aceh again storm a shelter, push Rohingya out

Human rights activists say misinformation and fake news about the persecuted Myanmar minority are influencing Acehnese.

Vietnam

Vietnam police suspend officer in connection with suspicious death

Vu Minh Duc’s body showed signs of severe beating, his family said.

China

Chinese cities ban burning of 'ghost money' ahead of grave festival

The move sparks a public outcry after officials say paper offerings for the dead are 'feudal superstition.'

Vietnam

Vietnam police suspend officer in connection with suspicious death

Vu Minh Duc’s body showed signs of severe beating, his family said.

Myanmar students take classes at monastery to escape junta attacks