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Bangladesh

More Rohingya are arriving in Bangladesh, as Rakhine state burns

Many new arrivals from Myanmar are renting accommodations outside the refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar.

Thailand

With Chinese merchants controlling export prices, Thailand’s longan industry faces uncertain future

Lawmakers, experts call for new markets, strategies for Thailand’s longan industry to break its dependency on Chinese middlemen.

Thailand

Thailand closes 6 schools for Myanmar migrant children in Surat Thani

The closures in the southern province affect 2,000 students and may be followed by inspections of migrant schools in northern Thailand.

Pacific

Pacific Islands Forum investigating cyberattack on networks

PIF Secretary General Baron Waqa would not be drawn on reports that Chinese state-sponsored hackers were behind the intrusion.

Thailand

Surge of Myanmar migrants into Thailand comes with grim costs

Risking accidents, exploitation and disease, hundreds of thousands are flocking to Thailand through remote border crossings.

Thailand

With Chinese merchants controlling export prices, Thailand’s longan industry faces uncertain future

Lawmakers, experts call for new markets, strategies for Thailand’s longan industry to break its dependency on Chinese middlemen.

Malaysia

EXPLAINED: Al-Arqam, the Malaysian sect implicated in a child abuse scandal

2024-09-13

What is this Islamic sect and why is it controversial in the Southeast Asian country?

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy (in mask, helmet and bulletproof vest) is escorted by police personnel as he arrives at the courthouse for his arraignment in Pasig city, Metro Manila, Sept. 13, 2024.

Philippines

Philippine Pastor Apollo Quiboloy pleads not guilty to child abuse, trafficking charges

2024-09-13

Televangelist’s lawyer seeks hospital arrest for client in Davao City, citing health concerns for 74-year-old preacher.

Video

Police shot his brother, who was handing out refreshments in protests in July

Commentary

Military-backed parties still meddling in Thai politics: Zachary Abuza

Video

The Philippines’ Marcos-Duterte alliance collapses: What’s next?

Samoan journalists decry ‘ridiculous’ media restrictions at Commonwealth summit

Pacific

More Rohingya are arriving in Bangladesh, as Rakhine state burns

With Chinese merchants controlling export prices, Thailand’s longan industry faces uncertain future

Thailand closes 6 schools for Myanmar migrant children in Surat Thani

Pacific Islands Forum investigating cyberattack on networks

Surge of Myanmar migrants into Thailand comes with grim costs

With Chinese merchants controlling export prices, Thailand’s longan industry faces uncertain future

EXPLAINED: Al-Arqam, the Malaysian sect implicated in a child abuse scandal

Philippine Pastor Apollo Quiboloy pleads not guilty to child abuse, trafficking charges

Police shot his brother, who was handing out refreshments in protests in July

Military-backed parties still meddling in Thai politics: Zachary Abuza

The Philippines’ Marcos-Duterte alliance collapses: What’s next?

Samoan journalists decry ‘ridiculous’ media restrictions at Commonwealth summit

Malaysian authorities rescue about 400 children linked to banned Islamic sect

Philippine police: More alleged victims come forward against Pastor Apollo Quiboloy

Man mourns identical twin killed in Bangladesh unrest

China’s big pitch to Malaysian Muslim tourists: Come visit halal-friendly destinations

Nearly half of Timor-Leste’s population turns out for Mass with Pope Francis

Heading for Honiara 2025: Ts and Cs of the Pacific Islands Forum

“Mutelu,” the belief in lucky charms and spiritual objects, is big business in Thailand

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