2018/04/28 |
Week in Focus: A New Era of Peace on the Korean Peninsula?
A weekly roundup of the most important news from around the region.
2018/04/27 |
Taiwan Labor Ministry's Brokerage Evaluation Sparks Concern
The labor agency's yearly assessment of migrant worker broker firms is underway, but a recent protest has renewed sentiments that the brokerage system is unethical by design.
2018/04/27 |
North and South Korea Meet for Denuclearization Talks
The meeting was a milestone, but the Koreas are still a long way from lasting peace.
2018/04/26 |
Video of Human Rights Lawyer Yu Wensheng Highlights China's Abuse of Detainees
Video evidence recorded by Chinese human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng prior to his detention contradicts Chinese authorities' claims that he has voluntarily dismissed legal representation.
2018/04/22 |
Week in Focus: Sina Weibo LGBT Backlash, Bots Flood Malaysian Internet
A weekly roundup of the most important news from around the region.
2018/04/14 |
Week in Focus: Xi Renews Vow to Open Markets with U.S, Japan Discovers Rare Minerals
A weekly roundup of the most important news from around the region.
2018/04/14 |
INDONESIA: Coal Company Caught Dumping Tons of Mining Waste, Fined US$145,000
Residents of villages along the Santan River in East Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo, have long complained they are suffering from pollution due to coal mining and burning in the area.
2018/04/08 |
Week in Focus: South Korea Jails Park for 24 Years; Sumo Discrimination
A weekly roundup of the most important news from around the region in the week beginning April 1.
2018/04/02 |
UPDATE: Protests Delay Xindian Cemetery Demolition
Protests helped push a decision on the demolition of greater Taipei's last flatland cemetery to a public meeting.
2018/04/01 |
Week in Focus: Kim's Secret Visit to China, Airbnb Share Users' Privacy with Chinese Authorities
A weekly roundup of the most important news from around the region.