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In Myanmar, military leaders will meet with visiting Cambodian prime minister
Friday, January 07, 2022
Cambodia's Hun Sen is in Myanmar, the first foreign leader to go there since last year's coup. Some hope the much criticized trip can persuade the junta to end the violence there.
Myanmar's military is blamed for a Christmas Eve massacre
Monday, December 27, 2021
The attack in the east of the country left at least 35 people dead — as resistance to the military's Feb. 1 coup grows. The military has not responded directly to the allegations about the massacre.
Vietnam sentences dissidents to prison for spreading anti-state propaganda
Friday, December 24, 2021
Four prominent Vietnamese dissidents have been given harsh prison terms for speaking out against the government. Activists say it's part of an escalating crackdown on dissent.
A water diversion project that China is funding in Thailand is raising eyebrows
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Plans for a new water diversion project in Thailand are alarming environmentalists. And a Chinese state-owned firm offered to finance it, raising flags with those who fear China's growing influence.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on his first visit to Southeast Asia
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Blinken reiterated the U.S. commitment to a "free and open Indo-Pacific" and pledged to strengthen relationships with partners in the region. His remarks came in Indonesia, the first stop on the trip.
A court in Myanmar sentences ousted leader Suu Kyi to 4 years
Monday, December 06, 2021
Aung San Suu Kyi has been sentenced to four years in prison after a court found her guilty of incitement and violating coronavirus restrictions.
A court in Myanmar postpones its verdict for ousted leader Suu Kyi
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
In military controlled Myanmar, a court has postponed a verdict in Aung San Suu Kyi's incitement trial. The elected leader was detained by the military when it seized power on Feb 1.
Myanmar has released a U.S. journalist it has held since May
Monday, November 15, 2021
Danny Fenster was sentenced last week to 11 years in jail. The announcement of his release came from ex-U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Bill Richardson, who had gone to Myanmar to negotiate his release.
Myanmar court sentences American journalist Danny Fenster to 11 years in prison
Friday, November 12, 2021
U.S. journalist Danny Fenster was sentenced to 11 years in prison in Myanmar. He was found guilty of incitement and two other charges.
Myanmar's military escalates its campaign to eliminate resistance
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
In Myanmar, resistance to the military's February coup is increasing. So is the military's brutal effort to squash it, as Myanmar slides further into chaos.
Cambodia's ties with China helped it achieve a high COVID vaccination rate
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Cambodia is one of the most fully COVID-19 vaccinated countries in the world. Besides help from China, the success is also due to systems already in place to combat malaria and other illnesses.
American journalist Danny Fester has been imprisoned in Myanmar for months
Friday, October 01, 2021
U.S. journalist Danny Fester remains in Myanmar's most infamous prison months after the Feb. 1 coup that restored the military to power and a spurred crackdown on dissent.
Kitchen Gadgets Do's and Don'ts
Friday, October 01, 2021
Lesley Stockton and Michael Sullivan return to continue the discussion about the current must-have gadgets for any kitchen.
Must-Have Kitchen Gadgets
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Hosts of Wirecutter's series “The Kitchen Report” Lesley Stockton and Michael Sullivan join to discuss must-have gadgets for any kitchen, including some of their new favorites.
Vice President Harris Is In Vietnam, The Last Stop On Her Southeast Asia Trip
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
The visit was aimed at showing the Biden administration's commitment to a region which was largely ignored by ex-President Trump. It's also aimed at countering China's growing influence in the region.
The U.S. Is Trying To Improve Relations With Southeast Asia — Using Western Vaccines
Thursday, August 19, 2021
U.S. vaccine diplomacy is in full swing, especially in Southeast Asia. This distribution of millions of shots is an effort aimed in part at helping regain influence across several countries.
Badly Needed Doctors In Myanmar Are Being Hunted By Military For Opposing Coup
Tuesday, August 03, 2021
Myanmar is reeling under a new wave of COVID-19 infections. The health care system has all but collapsed as badly needed doctors are hunted by the military for their opposition to the Feb. 1 coup.
COVID-19 Is Hitting Indonesia Hard. Epidemiologists Say The Worst May Be Yet To Come
Friday, July 16, 2021
Indonesia, the world's fourth most populated nation, is overwhelmed by the pandemic. Critics of the government say it failed to take the virus seriously and kept the country open while it spread.
Southeast Asia Struggles With Record Cases Of New COVID-19 Infections
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Thailand posts the highest deaths to date. Indonesia is also posting daily records. Vietnam is locking down Ho Chi Minh City for two weeks. And Cambodia is quietly posting its biggest numbers yet.
Indonesia Leads Southeast Asia In COVID-19 Cases And Deaths
Monday, July 05, 2021
Indonesia's president announced new measures aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19 in his country. The new restrictions only apply to parts of the main island Java and the resort island of Bali.
