A Vietnamese soldier-turned farmer seeks 'trusted' lawyer to represent him in a high profile eviction case.

Rapid democratic reforms in Burma have Laotians questioning their political future.

A Vietnamese rice farmer succumbs to injuries he sustained defending his land.

But the country continues to languish in the "Not Free" category together with North Korea, China, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

An eviction case throws the spotlight on Vietnam's land disputes, a key source of complaints and protests in the country.

The Southeast Asian bloc wants Western nations to reward Burma for democratic reforms.

Laos awards Vietnam an economic zone in the capital, weeks after granting one to China.

Uyghurs seeking exile in Europe come under increasing pressure from governments.

Cambodia hands down harsh sentences for two former officers convicted of bribery and trafficking.

The Vietnamese government punishes her after she takes part in a peaceful protest.