China

China’s state-owned developer vows to cut debt as financial woes rise

Banks with long-term ties are Vanke’s ‘allies in risk prevention,’ says CEO.

Myanmar

Rohingya activists call for more control of aid money

But USAID says there’s not much money left for the 1.2 million refugees after their $10 monthly food ration.

North Korea

Desperate farmers in North Korea steal insulating plastic film from each other

Guards have been doubled to stop the theft, driven by a dearth of imports from China.

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.

Myanmar

Ethnic army seizes major trade route on Myanmar-Chinese border

The Kachin Independence Army says it captured five junta camps in two days.

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.

Myanmar students take classes at monastery to escape junta attacks