Southeast Asia

The plan to ban the drug, two years after its historic decriminalization, has opened up a political rift in PM Srettha Thavisin's coalition government.

Nguyen Phu Trong devoted his political career to purifying the system, but his anti-corruption crackdown exposed the communist regime’s political decay.

The announcement followed reports that the current acting president, Myint Swe, has been placed on medical leave.

Malaysia and Indonesia are both beginning to reduce long-standing subsidies that have kept fuel prices well below market rates.

The U.S. secretary of state will begin the six-nation tour with a visit to Vietnam to attend the funeral of the late Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong.

The announcement comes amid scrutiny of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, or POGOs, and their alleged links to organized crime.

The 1987 Constitution explicitly prohibits political dynasticism, but an enabling law has never been passed.

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The agreement, which is designed to reduce tensions at Second Thomas Shoal, was the subject of immediate disagreement between Beijing and Manila.

The Three Brotherhood Alliance has agreed to hold its fire in northern Shan State until the end of the month.

The late party chief adroitly balanced Vietnam's relationships with the major powers, while expanding its role on the international stage.

The problem isn’t workers leaving. The problem is what’s happening to the youngsters who are replacing them.