China has carried out military drills near Australia and Vietnam, emphasizing its power in the Pacific as U.S. focus shifts to other global issues. Experts warn that these exercises highlight China's growing military capability.

Truong Huy San, a prominent Vietnamese journalist, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for criticizing the government through his Facebook posts, provoking concern regarding freedom of speech in Vietnam.

The article discusses the rising prices of coffee driven by escalating trade wars, climate change, and reduced supply from major producers like Brazil and Vietnam, alongside growing consumer demand.