Region

Chinese FM on Southeast Asian blitz to push Beijing’s Global Development Initiative

Wang Yi’s trip comes soon after G7 announces pledge to raise U.S. $600 billion for infrastructure in developing countries.

Nobel laureate Yunus denies Bangladesh allegation on blocking Padma Bridge financing
Bangladesh

Nobel laureate Yunus denies Bangladesh allegation on blocking Padma Bridge financing

South Asian government calls his denial an effort “to cover fish with vegetables.”

China calls for junta cooperation with Myanmar opposition to resolve crisis
Thailand

China calls for junta cooperation with Myanmar opposition to resolve crisis

The comments came as an ASEAN envoy ended a visit without meeting all stakeholders.

Marcos seeks to normalize ties with Beijing amid South China Sea tensions
Philippines

Marcos seeks to normalize ties with Beijing amid South China Sea tensions

Manila’s relationship with the Asian superpower should be multi-dimensional, the new president says.

US aircraft carrier to visit Vietnam as Western allies stage war games
South China Sea

US aircraft carrier to visit Vietnam as Western allies stage war games

The USS Ronald Reagan’s visit is seen as a show of strength, solidarity with Hanoi.

Nobel laureate Yunus denies Bangladesh allegation on blocking Padma Bridge financing
Bangladesh

Nobel laureate Yunus denies Bangladesh allegation on blocking Padma Bridge financing

South Asian government calls his denial an effort “to cover fish with vegetables.”

Jeepney driver Kevin Estrada travels his route in Mandaluyong district in Metro Manila, July 5, 2022.
Philippines

Rising prices at the pump help drive inflation spike in Philippines

2022-07-05

Meanwhile, new President Marcos questions accuracy of June figures showing a 6.1 percent hike.

“Under 2021” by Thai artist Korakot Sangno was part of an exhibition by seven Deep South artists at VS Gallery in Bangkok, June 15, 2022.
Thailand

Deep South artists portray Thai-Malay struggle in life and culture

2022-07-04

The region has been in a protracted conflict that has left thousands dead since 2004.

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Signing the Koran: Inside Indonesia's Islamic boarding school for the deaf

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Will Southeast Asia support Russia’s war with semiconductor exports?

Will Southeast Asia support Russia’s war with semiconductor exports?

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Day One on the Padma Bridge

Analysts: Jokowi’s Russia-Ukraine mission offers hope, but he must follow up
Indonesia

Analysts: Jokowi’s Russia-Ukraine mission offers hope, but he must follow up

In Jakarta, foreign ministry spokesman says trip will first be discussed before further steps are announced.

Students take shelter after a Myanmar fighter jet entered Thailand's airspace in Phop Phra district in Tak province, June 30, 2022.
Region

Thai prime minister downplays Myanmar aircraft entering nation’s airspace

The incident occurred amid fierce clashes between Myanmar security forces and anti-junta groups near border.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte, cross paths at the Malacañang Palace grounds during the official handover ceremony, June 30, 2022.
Philippines

Philippine president names career diplomat to head foreign department

Immigration enforcement officers detain suspected illegal migrant workers (second from left, second from right) from Indonesia during a crackdown on illegal migrant workers in Nilai, outside Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 1, 2013.
Indonesia

After abuse report, Indonesia seeks speedy deportation of workers detained in Malaysia

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (seated) signs a document after being sworn in as Philippine president, as his family (right) and Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo (left) look on, in Manila, June 30, 2022.
Philippines

Marcos Jr. finishes decades-long effort to restore family name

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Filipino town gets muddy to honor Christian saint

Filipino town gets muddy to honor Christian saint

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