World Sep 23 Myanmar model who criticized country’s military leaders fears she may be forced back home By Jerry Harmer, Associated Press
Politics Jul 10 Blinken says Southeast Asian nations have ‘obligation’ to hold Myanmar accountable As Blinken lamented the lack of any progress in Myanmar he also moved to strengthen U.S. ties with key regional ally Thailand. It's part of efforts to counter Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific. By Matthew Lee, Associated Press
Politics Apr 16 Biden to hold May summit with Southeast Asian leaders The May 12-13 gathering is meant to demonstrate the United States' commitment to being a partner with countries in the region. By Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Politics Oct 26 Biden announces $100 million spending at ASEAN summit Biden made the announcement at a virtual summit with the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Tuesday. By Associated Press
World Jul 22 Death rates soar in Southeast Asia as virus wave spreads The deaths have followed record numbers of new cases being reported in countries across the region which have left health care systems struggling to cope and governments scrambling to implement new restrictions. By David Rising, Eileen Ng, Associated Press
Oct 28 26 missing, 2 killed after strong typhoon slams Vietnam By Hau Dinh, Associated Press Typhoon Molave has slammed into Vietnam with destructive force, killing at least two people and sinking two fishing boats with 26 crew members in what was feared to be the most powerful storm to hit the country in 20 years. Continue reading
Feb 02 Fears of new virus trigger anti-China sentiment worldwide By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press A scary new virus from China has spread around the world. So has rising anti-Chinese sentiment, calls for a full travel ban on Chinese visitors and indignities for Chinese and other Asians. Continue reading
Nov 04 Most Southeast Asian leaders skip meetings with Trump’s proxy By Jim Gomez, Grant Peck, Associated Press The U.S. sent recently appointed national security adviser Robert O'Brien to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations gathering in President Donald Trump's stead. Continue reading
Sep 05 Watch 3:16 How Cambodia’s 1st all-male, gay dance company is preserving tradition In 2015, artist Prumsodun Ok formed Cambodia’s first all-male and gay-identified Khmer dance company -- in his living room. Part of his mission was to support the revival of an art form all but destroyed by the reign of the… Continue watching
Aug 08 Watch 3:11 Utkarsh Ambudkar’s brief but spectacular take on avoiding ethnic stereotypes Actor and singer Utkarsh Ambudkar has appeared in the movie “Pitch Perfect” and television’s “The Mindy Project.” This fall, he’ll star on Broadway in Lin Manuel Miranda’s “Freestyle Love Supreme.” But despite these high-profile performances, Ambudkar, who is South Asian,… Continue watching