Thai Army Chief Agrees to Strategic Vision with US Counterpart

In the age of COVID-19 the leaders agree to join together to face “21st Century challenges.”

Woman in Thai Deep South Convicted on Charge of Sheltering Insurgents

Arma Wani received a three-month suspended sentence following July 3 raid that killed soldier, insurgent.

Philippine Congress Votes to Keep Largest Broadcaster off Air

Committee votes overwhelmingly to deny a new 25-year franchise for ABS-CBN Corp.

Indonesian Army School Emerges as COVID-19 Hotspot

Southeast Asia’s most populous country posts a record daily increase in cases for a second straight day.

Philippines: Hundreds of Construction Workers Test Positive for COVID-19

President Rodrigo Duterte said the nation could not afford a coronavirus “relapse” in reopening economy.

Thai Deep South: Army Holding Woman for Questioning Over Deadly Raid

Arma Arni owns a house where suspected rebels were hiding out, according to military.

Russia: Deal to Sell Indonesia Sukhoi Fighter Jets Still Stands

Indonesian defense chief Prabowo Subianto discussed the purchase during a visit to Moscow last month.

Amid Pandemic, Bangladesh Asks China to Fund Additional Projects

Dhaka named nine projects including many linked to One Belt, One Road, analysts say.

Risk of Conflict between US, China Rising in South China Sea, Analysts Say

For the first time in years, the U.S. sent a pair of aircraft carriers to regional exercises.

Duterte’s Anti-Terror Law Necessary: Analyst

Philippines remains a pull for IS militants; previous security law was among the worst, expert says.

Another Indonesian Sailor Dies Aboard a Chinese Fishing Boat

Police in the Riau Islands remove corpse of a sailor kept in cold storage for days.

Philippine Govt May Press New Case Against Journalist Maria Ressa

President Duterte “is preparing something and we just have to wait,” spokesman says.

Bangladesh Cracks Down on Fake COVID Tests as Italy Turns Away its Nationals

Police close hospitals, arrest staff for allegedly issuing false coronavirus test results.

Australia, Japan, US Take Tough Joint Stance on South China Sea

Nations call out China for what they says is a dangerous use of ships to disrupt oil exploration.

Malaysian Palm Oil Company Defends Itself against Labor Complaint

NGO Liberty Shared filed a petition asking U.S. Customs to ban Sime Darby Plantation’s products.

China’s Coast Guard Shows Up at Vanguard Bank Again

Ship came within 30 nautical miles of a Vietnamese oil rig.