Manila rejects EU aid
The Philippine government has formally rejected at least 380 million pesos (€6.1 million) in aid from the European Union amid allegations that it carries...
Hanoi red-faced over Berlin kidnap
A German court has sentenced a Vietnamese man to three years and 10 months in jail for taking part in a daytime kidnapping of...
Thailand to give Saudi teen refuge
Thailand says it will protect Saudi fugitive Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, who said she fled from her family during a visit to Kuwait to avoid...
Firebrand Burmese monk on run for insulting Suu Kyi
A member of Myanmar’s government has told a court that the extremist Buddhist monk, Wirathu, “incited hatred” against State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi....
Indonesia called to release Papua prisoners
At least 110 political prisoners are being held in Indonesian-controlled Papua after numerous arrests for raising the outlawed Papuan national flag, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW).
Police...
Philippines begins mass vaccination as Sinovac arrives
The Philippines has officially received the first batch of its coronavirus vaccine made by China-based pharmaceutical giant Sinovac Biotech.
The military aircraft from China carrying...
Fuel Price Hike Hampers Vietnam’s Economic Recovery
Fuel price hike in Vietnam is hampering the country's economic recovery. The government tries to relinquish the situation by import accumulation and reducing taxes....