Australian Kimberly Chen and Malaysian singer Namewee are seen in an undated photo.

‘Fragile’ Song Pillorying China’s Online Troll Army Gets Millions of Views

The pair are blocked in China over song referencing Taiwan, COVID, forced labor and Winnie the Pooh.

Rohingya Refugees Killed in Pre-Dawn Attack at Bangladesh Camp

Rohingya Refugees Killed in Pre-Dawn Attack at Bangladesh Camp

Dozens of assailants mounted the attack, the deadliest in Rohingya camps in years.

Philippines Steps up Diplomatic Protests to Beijing over South China Sea

Philippines Steps up Diplomatic Protests to Beijing over South China Sea

Manila has lodged at least 153 note verbales in 2021, Department of Foreign Affairs says.

Bangladesh PM Opens China-Funded Exhibition Center Despite Court Challenge

Bangladesh PM Opens China-Funded Exhibition Center Despite Court Challenge

The building, in the country’s first smart city, was finished in defiance of a court order, environmentalists allege.

US in Talks With ASEAN, Singapore to Restrict Myanmar Junta’s Access to Funds

US in Talks With ASEAN, Singapore to Restrict Myanmar Junta’s Access to Funds

Meanwhile, Malaysia says regional bloc needs to rethink principle of non-interference in members’ affairs.

US, Thailand Discuss Using Myanmar Border to Supply Humanitarian Aid

US, Thailand Discuss Using Myanmar Border to Supply Humanitarian Aid

People in need of aid in Myanmar have tripled since coup, Refugees International.

After Submarine Accident, China Demands US End Freedom of Navigation Ops

After Submarine Accident, China Demands US End Freedom of Navigation Ops

Tough rhetoric could be response to recent defense agreement between U.S., U.K. and Australia, observers say.

Myanmar to send ‘non-political, high-level’ envoy to ASEAN Summit

Myanmar to send ‘non-political, high-level’ envoy to ASEAN Summit

The announcement follows the bloc’s decision to bar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing, citing a lack of cooperation.

Malaysia Reopens its Doors for Migrant Workers Amid Labor Shortage

Malaysia Reopens its Doors for Migrant Workers Amid Labor Shortage

Country also will allow some vaccinated foreign tourists on Langkawi Island, from Nov. 15.

Bangladesh Communal Violence: Suspect Admits Planting Quran at Hindu Site, Police Say

Bangladesh Communal Violence: Suspect Admits Planting Quran at Hindu Site, Police Say

Death toll in last week’s Hindu-Muslim clashes rises to eight.

US Bans Malaysian Company’s Rubber Gloves on Forced Labor Concerns

US Bans Malaysian Company’s Rubber Gloves on Forced Labor Concerns

Supermax Corp. says it has been working since 2019 to meet International Labor Organization standards.

Greenpeace: Hundreds of Palm-Oil Firms Operate Illegally in Indonesian Forests

Greenpeace: Hundreds of Palm-Oil Firms Operate Illegally in Indonesian Forests

Palm-oil plantations occupy 3.12 million hectares of Indonesia’s national forest estate.

Indonesia’s President Remains Popular despite Declining Freedoms, Criticism of Economic Performance

Indonesia’s President Remains Popular despite Declining Freedoms, Criticism of Economic Performance

One poll put Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s job rating at 68.5 percent.

Philippine Justice Dept Reveals Alleged Police Abuses in Drug War

Philippine Justice Dept Reveals Alleged Police Abuses in Drug War

DOJ report proves president “not remiss” on rights pledge, spokesman says.

Philippine Drug War: Justice Dept Ends Review of 52 Officer-Involved Killings

Philippine Drug War: Justice Dept Ends Review of 52 Officer-Involved Killings

Department turns cases over to National Bureau of Investigation for further action.

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Ressa’s Nobel Highlights Declining Media, Internet Freedom in SE Asia

Ressa’s Nobel Highlights Declining Media, Internet Freedom in SE Asia

Coal-Fired Power Plant Looms over Indonesian Village

A Nobel for the Noble

A Nobel for the Noble

An Eyewitness Account of Rohingya Leader’s Killing as Told through Sketches

US, UK Aircraft Carriers Lead Show of Naval Might Around South China Sea

US, UK Aircraft Carriers Lead Show of Naval Might Around South China Sea

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