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Fisherman worries about the construction of Indonesia’s new industrial park
2023-09-27

Find out how the construction of the Kalimantan Industrial Park Indonesia (KIPI) in the tropical island of Borneo is affecting the environment and people ...

Third-generation daredevil seeks to rejuvenate ‘Wall of Death’ show
Third-generation daredevil seeks to rejuvenate ‘Wall of Death’ show 2023-11-10

Wuthipan Kalayanapan uses social media to draw spectators to his motorcycle trick show.

Malaysian ex-youth minister sentenced to 7 years, caning for corruption
Malaysian ex-youth minister sentenced to 7 years, caning for corruption 2023-11-09

After the verdict Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman resigned as president of party he co-founded, but he will appeal.

Beijing tests Manila’s nerves in disputed reef
Beijing tests Manila’s nerves in disputed reef 2023-11-11

A large number of Chinese vessels tried blocking a Philippine resupply mission at Second Thomas Shoal.

US report: China dominates in overseas ports
US report: China dominates in overseas ports 2023-11-10

Beijing has become a leading power in owning and operating commercial sea ports worldwide, says think tank.

Philippine ex-senator and critic of Duterte is freed on bail
Philippine ex-senator and critic of Duterte is freed on bail 2023-11-13

Leila de Lima has spent six years in jail for what supporters describe as politically motivated charges.

Thai govt considers bringing in Chinese cops to allay tourists’ safety fears
Thai govt considers bringing in Chinese cops to allay tourists’ safety fears 2023-11-13

The plan could impinge on sovereignty, Thailand’s police chief warns.

Prabowo Subianto widens lead in Indonesia presidential race, poll shows
Prabowo Subianto widens lead in Indonesia presidential race, poll shows 2023-11-13

The election commission on Monday certified all three candidates for the Feb. 14 election.

Indonesia, US elevate ties as Joko Widodo urges Biden to end Gaza ‘atrocities’
Indonesia, US elevate ties as Joko Widodo urges Biden to end Gaza ‘atrocities’ 2023-11-13

Deepening of bilateral ties heralds a new era of relations between the two countries, American president says.

China hosts joint drills amid tensions in South China Sea
China hosts joint drills amid tensions in South China Sea 2023-11-13

The Philippines is not taking part in the annual training involving China, five ASEAN members.

ASEAN’s rotating chairmanships should be scrapped for a troika system
ASEAN’s rotating chairmanships should be scrapped for a troika system 2023-11-14

Under this system, each country would be part of the troika for two years, thereby ensuring more continuity across the years and giving each state another 12 ...

Malaysia’s top court commutes first death sentences, life terms under amended law
Malaysia’s top court commutes first death sentences, life terms under amended law 2023-11-14

Seven inmates on death row and four serving life-terms for drug crimes were given 30 years in prison.

All eyes will be on Xi, Biden as they meet in San Francisco
All eyes will be on Xi, Biden as they meet in San Francisco 2023-11-14

The presidents of the rival superpowers will hold talks on the sidelines of the APEC summit.

Duterte supporters: Drug-war critic getting bail shows judiciary’s independence
Duterte supporters: Drug-war critic getting bail shows judiciary’s independence 2023-11-14

Washington welcomed former Sen. Leila de Lima’s release from “detention on politically motivated charges.”

Thailand’s 4M Muslims to elect successor to nation’s top Islamic leader
Thailand’s 4M Muslims to elect successor to nation’s top Islamic leader 2023-11-14

Three candidates are vying to succeed Sheikhul Islam Aziz Phitakkumpon, who died last month.

In Bangladesh, dead political activists return to life in ‘ghost’ cases
In Bangladesh, dead political activists return to life in ‘ghost’ cases 2023-11-14

Several other people, living abroad or incarcerated, have been embroiled in similar complaints filed with police.

Thailand backs away from Chinese police patrol plan amid furor
Thailand backs away from Chinese police patrol plan amid furor 2023-11-15

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says there is no plan to station Chinese police in Thailand for joint patrols.

Bangladeshis to cast ballots on Jan. 7 despite tense climate
Bangladeshis to cast ballots on Jan. 7 despite tense climate 2023-11-15

The opposition parties denounced the announcement and called for a two-day strike.

UN expert calls on Philippines to abolish anti-communist task force
UN expert calls on Philippines to abolish anti-communist task force 2023-11-15

During a visit to the country, special rapporteur Ian Fry said he heard “horrific stories” about alleged abuses.

Philippine prosecutor summons Rodrigo Duterte over alleged death threats against lawmaker
Philippine prosecutor summons Rodrigo Duterte over alleged death threats against lawmaker 2023-11-15

Congresswoman France Castro had questioned the use of state funds by the vice president, who is the ex-president’s daughter.

Xi and Biden reinstate direct military talks
Xi and Biden reinstate direct military talks 2023-11-15

“The stakes really just couldn’t be higher,” a White House official said.

How customary laws help an Indonesian tribe preserve a forest
How customary laws help an Indonesian tribe preserve a forest 2023-11-15

In a country with a deforestation crisis, Lore Lindu National Park on Sulawesi island is a UNESCO biosphere reserve.

Villagers in Indonesia’s Aceh province turn away boat carrying 200-plus Rohingya
Villagers in Indonesia’s Aceh province turn away boat carrying 200-plus Rohingya 2023-11-16

This happened after two other Rohingya boats landed in Aceh earlier this week.

Awami League ally Jatiya Party wavers on Bangladesh election
Awami League ally Jatiya Party wavers on Bangladesh election 2023-11-16

The party cites rigging fears as it refuses to commit to participating in January polls.

After talks with Xi, Biden admits US-China ties ‘not all kumbaya’
After talks with Xi, Biden admits US-China ties ‘not all kumbaya’ 2023-11-16

But the U.S. president said his meeting with his Chinese counterpart had been “candid and constructive.”

Violence disrupts election in Papua New Guinea’s Enga province
Violence disrupts election in Papua New Guinea’s Enga province 2023-11-17

The province’s police commander said clashes resulted in one death and three injuries.

China-funded eco-city threatens Indonesian islanders' way of life
China-funded eco-city threatens Indonesian islanders' way of life 2023-11-17

Some 7,500 residents on Rempang island are set to be relocated to make way for a multibillion-dollar Chinese glass and solar panel factory.

US, Philippines sign nuclear energy cooperation deal
US, Philippines sign nuclear energy cooperation deal 2023-11-17

The two nations agree the U.S. export of technology and equipment will have “peaceful uses.”

Vietnam ‘ramps up’ island building in disputed waterway
Vietnam ‘ramps up’ island building in disputed waterway 2023-11-17

New report says Hanoi created over 133ha of new land in 2023 with dredging tools it had not used before.

Taiwan remains the ‘most sensitive’ issue in US-China relations
Taiwan remains the ‘most sensitive’ issue in US-China relations 2023-11-17

Taiwan’s neighbors, Japan and South Korea, which are key allies of the U.S. in the region, will also closely watch the developments.

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