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Rohingya Refugees Stuck on Boats in Andaman Sea, U.N. Says

Two boats carrying about 400 people have been at sea for weeks, the U.N. refugee agency said, calling on nearby governments to rescue them.

Thailand’s Marijuana Business Is Growing Despite Regulatory Risks

The country’s legal marijuana business — a rarity in Asia — is struggling with oversupply, illegal imports and regulatory ambiguity. Investors are piling in anyway.

Why What We Thought About the Global Economy Is No Longer True

While the world’s eyes were on the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and China, the paths to prosperity and shared interests have grown murkier.

Bou Samnang Lost Southeast Asian Games Race, but Won Praise

Video of the Cambodian runner Bou Samnang’s rain-soaked performance in a 5,000-meter race resonated with fans who applauded her gritty determination.

U.S. and Philippines Have a Complex Military Alliance: What to Know

The United States and the Philippines have announced a plan to broaden American military access. The alliance is complicated by colonial history and rising tensions over Taiwan.