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China executed a series of Myanmar crime bosses
South China Morning Post, Published on 08/02/2026
» BEIJING — In less than a week, China conducted a series of executions on a scale rarely seen in recent decades.
American father and son die from wasp attack in Laos
The New York Times, Published on 05/11/2025
» An American father and his teenage son died after being stung by swarms of venomous wasps on a zip-lining tour through the tropical forests of northern Laos, according to reports that emerged this week.
China charges Myanmar Golden Triangle syndicate suspects with murder and telecoms fraud
South China Morning Post, Published on 31/12/2024
» Chinese authorities have charged 16 Myanmar citizens with crimes including murder and telecoms fraud as part of a crackdown on cross-border cybercrime.
Rescued moon bear cubs ‘doing well’ in Laos
Reuters, Published on 09/04/2024
» LUANG PRABANG, Laos - Sixteen Asiatic Black Bear cubs rescued from the home of a wildlife poacher in Laos last month are thriving at a sanctuary for the endangered species, where they are being cared for around-the-clock by local and international conservationists.
Indian tunnel rescue bid enters fifth day
Reuters, Published on 16/11/2023
» UTTARKASHI, India - Rescue workers renewed efforts on Thursday to reach 40 men trapped inside a collapsed highway tunnel in India for the fifth day, making slow progress as they began drilling through rock and soil debris.
Two Australians facing death penalty in Vietnam granted clemency
Reuters, Published on 06/06/2023
» SYDNEY: Two Australians sentenced to death in Vietnam have been granted clemency thanks to improving diplomatic relations, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, after an official visit to the southeast Asian country.
Beijing spurs consumption following optimized COVID response
Xinhua, Published on 16/01/2023
» BEIJING: Beijing has set a GDP growth target of over 4.5 percent for 2023, vowing to further spur consumption amid its efforts to facilitate growth recovery, said the city's acting mayor Yin Yong.
Myanmar rebel leader dies at age 78
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2022
» Lt Col Yi Se, leader of an ethnic Lahu guerrilla group operating in Myanmar's Shan state, died at the age of 78 on Wednesday night, according to a source familiar with Thai-Myanmar border affairs.
Laos may face 'gaps' in gasoline supply as prices soar, major supplier says
Reuters, Published on 16/05/2022
» Gasoline supplies in Laos may face "some gaps", a major supplier said on Monday, after the government held an emergency meeting to address soaring prices and panic buying in the Southeast Asian nation.
China's zero-Covid border rules going nowhere this year
South China Morning Post, Published on 28/01/2022
» HONG KONG: China is unlikely to ease pandemic-related border controls any time soon, despite mounting calls from an international community shut out by strict zero-Covid rules for nearly two years.