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US Indo-Pacific commander: China’s play for Solomon Islands woke up officials
US Indo-Pacific commander: China’s play for Solomon Islands woke up officials 2023-03-17

Washington’s relations with Pacific island countries are “back on track,” says Adm. John Aquilino.

Photo of naked girl with captors causes furore in Papua New Guinea
Photo of naked girl with captors causes furore in Papua New Guinea 2023-03-12

Prime Minister James Marape acknowledged the image was circulating online, called for police to make arrests.

China warns Philippines not to give US more access to bases
China warns Philippines not to give US more access to bases 2023-03-13

Beijing’s diplomatic mission in Manila casts doubt on American ambassador’s claim that move is for humanitarian reasons.

Johnson South commemoration signals apparent shift in Vietnam govt policy
Johnson South commemoration signals apparent shift in Vietnam govt policy 2023-03-13

In the past authorities have halted rallies and censored reports to avoid offending China.

Malaysian film star Michelle Yeoh makes history at the Oscars
2023-03-13

She is the first Asian to win an Academy Award for best actress in a leading role.

Analysts cast doubt on ASEAN-Beijing hotline for South China Sea
Analysts cast doubt on ASEAN-Beijing hotline for South China Sea 2023-03-13

Indonesia’s foreign office says Southeast Asian bloc and China may test a hotline in 2023.

Japan sends help to assess ecological fallout of sunken Philippine oil tanker
Japan sends help to assess ecological fallout of sunken Philippine oil tanker 2023-03-13

Meanwhile, the owner of the ship which capsized in late February issues apology.

Thailand: A lungful of pollution
Thailand: A lungful of pollution 2023-03-13
Malaysians exult as Michelle Yeoh wins Asia’s first best actress Oscar
Malaysians exult as Michelle Yeoh wins Asia’s first best actress Oscar 2023-03-13

The 60-year-old won the Academy Award for leading role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”

AUKUS pact makes waves with nuclear submarine deal
AUKUS pact makes waves with nuclear submarine deal 2023-03-13

Australia to buy attack submarines from United States, build own with U.K.’s help.

Philippines, US to hold largest joint drills amid tensions with China
Philippines, US to hold largest joint drills amid tensions with China 2023-03-14

During next month’s exercises, the allies will for the first time conduct live-fire exercises at sea.

Ukrainian envoy upset Bali governor likened his country’s tourists with Russians
Ukrainian envoy upset Bali governor likened his country’s tourists with Russians 2023-03-14

Comments come after Bali asks central government to revoke visa-on-arrival facility for both nations’ visitors.

Philippine officer guilty of killing teens in second-only drug war murder conviction
Philippine officer guilty of killing teens in second-only drug war murder conviction 2023-03-14

Court sentenced Jefrey Perez to up to 40 years in prison without eligibility for parole.

Philippine top court allows transfer of cases linked to governor’s killing
Philippine top court allows transfer of cases linked to governor’s killing 2023-03-14

Justice department requested the moves because of “hostile environment” which could lead to intimidation.

Philippines: Largest war games with US not directed at China
Philippines: Largest war games with US not directed at China 2023-03-15

The Balikatan joint exercises will take place in April amid heightened regional tensions.

Philippine Supreme Court allows Nobel laureate Ressa to travel abroad briefly
Philippine Supreme Court allows Nobel laureate Ressa to travel abroad briefly 2023-03-15

The journalist has an appeal against a cyber-libel conviction pending in the top court.

UNHCR: Rakhine not safe for Myanmar’s Rohingya repatriation pilot project
UNHCR: Rakhine not safe for Myanmar’s Rohingya repatriation pilot project 2023-03-15

A Burmese delegation arrived in Bangladesh on Wednesday to start verifying 1,000 refugees’ identities for China-mediated program.

Slain journalist’s kin welcome possible murder charges against ex-Philippine prison chief
Slain journalist’s kin welcome possible murder charges against ex-Philippine prison chief 2023-03-15

Broadcaster Percival Mabasa was gunned down in October.

Improved air quality in Southeast Asia in 2022, report says
Improved air quality in Southeast Asia in 2022, report says 2023-03-15

Meanwhile, Bangladesh ranked as fifth most polluted, according to World Air Quality Report.

Bali governor wants visa on arrival revoked for Russians and Ukrainians
2023-03-15

Tourists are violating laws in Bali, and the Bali governor believes that visitors from Russia and Ukraine are the biggest offenders. His solution? Remove the ...

Papua New Guinea ratifies border agreement ahead of Indonesian president’s possible visit
Papua New Guinea ratifies border agreement ahead of Indonesian president’s possible visit 2023-03-15

Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko also wants to make progress on a defense cooperation agreement with Indonesia.

Philippines looks to AUKUS deal to preserve regional peace, stability
Philippines looks to AUKUS deal to preserve regional peace, stability 2023-03-16

Manila issues a guarded statement in responding to the nuclear-submarine deal between the U.S., Australia and Britain.

3 Chinese workers die in Indonesia coal mine from suspected gas poisoning
3 Chinese workers die in Indonesia coal mine from suspected gas poisoning 2023-03-16

The incident highlights allegedly poor labor conditions at Chinese-owned companies in the Southeast Asian country.

Thousands mourn at funeral for Philippine governor killed by gunmen
Thousands mourn at funeral for Philippine governor killed by gunmen 2023-03-16

The slaying was the third incident in a series of attacks against local government officials.

Indonesia to restore citizenship for political exiles
Indonesia to restore citizenship for political exiles 2023-03-16

Thousands of passports were revoked in the 1960s over alleged communist links.

Philippine president orders private armed groups dismantled after spate of killings
Philippine president orders private armed groups dismantled after spate of killings 2023-03-17

A national task force has been formed to “identify hotspots” where officials are being attacked.

RECAP: AUKUS deal, Rohingya repatriation, assassination
2023-03-17

#ICYMI: Catch up on news you might have missed this week from the Indo-Pacific region.

UN: Environmental threat looms as bottled water consumption grows exponentially
UN: Environmental threat looms as bottled water consumption grows exponentially 2023-03-17

Asia-Pacific is the largest consumer, with almost half of the global market.

Unmarked UN boats used to ferry junta officials to refugee camps, email shows
Unmarked UN boats used to ferry junta officials to refugee camps, email shows 2023-03-17

The United Nations’ top official in Myanmar wrote to colleagues that the junta made a “very firm request.”

At start of Pacific tour, senior American official underscores Solomon Islands-China concerns
At start of Pacific tour, senior American official underscores Solomon Islands-China concerns 2023-03-18

Biden administration is still working to overcome skepticism about renewed U.S. focus on the Pacific, Kurt Campbell says.

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