South China Sea

In show of force, Philippines and US launch naval exercise

The 12-day Samasama joint drills will take place off Luzon island.

South China Sea

Philippine president: Not pursuing trouble, defending territory by removing Chinese sea barrier

Filipinos caught 164 tons of fish after the barrier was cut down, he said.

Indonesia

A year after deadly Indonesian football stampede, victims’ families still seek justice

They want compensation and an apology from the president who promised fair, swift resolution.

Bangladesh

Russia delivers first batch of uranium for Bangladesh nuclear power plant

The U.S. $12 billion Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant is not expected to generate electricity before 2025.

Region

Laos: Belt and Road poster child – or problem child?

Chinese high-speed rail and dams are modernizing Laos but its external debt has soared.

South China Sea

Philippine president: Not pursuing trouble, defending territory by removing Chinese sea barrier

Filipinos caught 164 tons of fish after the barrier was cut down, he said.

Fisherman worries about the construction of Indonesia’s new industrial park

Rice is getting more expensive. It’s good news for Thai rice farmers.

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