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Video of mother feeding baby coffee mix piques Indonesian president on malnutrition
Video of mother feeding baby coffee mix piques Indonesian president on malnutrition 2023-02-06

Woman couldn’t afford milk, and believed 3-in-1 mix that contained a small amount was good for her toddler.

Analysts don’t expect progress on South China Sea code despite Indonesia’s push
Analysts don’t expect progress on South China Sea code despite Indonesia’s push 2023-02-06

China’s increasing activities in waters of ASEAN claimant states don’t inspire trust, they say.

Marine, 7 militants killed in weekend clashes in southern Philippines
Marine, 7 militants killed in weekend clashes in southern Philippines 2023-02-06

Philippine police killed the suspects while searching for a man wanted in a police superintendent’s slaying.

Video blogger convicted in first ruling under new Philippine sexual harassment law
Video blogger convicted in first ruling under new Philippine sexual harassment law 2023-02-06

He had mocked and threatened a female activist who criticized President Ferdinand Marcos.

Myanmar migrants face being exploited under Thai deportation system
Myanmar migrants face being exploited under Thai deportation system 2023-02-06

Police bribes, harassment are part of everyday life for those who flee the war-torn country.

Clamor at luxury hotel highlights Papua New Guineans’ struggle to find work
Clamor at luxury hotel highlights Papua New Guineans’ struggle to find work 2023-02-06

People are increasingly moving into towns and cities from remote highland areas but jobs in urban areas are scarce.

Vanuatu hopes to rebuild parliament of chiefs in time for regional festival
Vanuatu hopes to rebuild parliament of chiefs in time for regional festival 2023-02-05

Australian police forensics experts are assisting Vanuatu with the investigation into the suspicious fire.

Analysts: Deal on Philippine bases gives US firmer foothold in Asia
Analysts: Deal on Philippine bases gives US firmer foothold in Asia 2023-02-04

Washington will use sites in the Philippines to stage a military response to a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan or some other conflict, observers say.

Thai security adviser wants peace team to negotiate with influential BRN representatives
Thai security adviser wants peace team to negotiate with influential BRN representatives 2023-02-03

“We expect someone who has clout,” says Panitan Wattanayagorn about Deep South talks.

US lifts ban on importing palm oil products from Malaysia’s Sime Darby
US lifts ban on importing palm oil products from Malaysia’s Sime Darby 2023-02-03

There no longer are indicators that the company uses forced labor in its production chain, customs bureau says.

China angered by US-Manila deal on military bases
2023-02-03

The Philippines has granted the United States greater access to its military bases, their defense chiefs said on Thursday, amid mounting concern over China's ...

Skepticism greets Indonesian president’s plan to send general to persuade Myanmar junta
Skepticism greets Indonesian president’s plan to send general to persuade Myanmar junta 2023-02-02

Indonesia, a former military-backed dictatorship, in 2011 helped Myanmar transition to democracy.

In Bangladesh’s borderland with Myanmar, 2 Rohingya militant groups fight for dominance
In Bangladesh’s borderland with Myanmar, 2 Rohingya militant groups fight for dominance 2023-02-02

The Rohingya Solidarity Organization emerged from obscurity in 2021 to fight Myanmar military, but finds itself up against a rival insurgent group.

China’s coast guard ‘monitors’ Philippine navy ship in disputed territory
China’s coast guard ‘monitors’ Philippine navy ship in disputed territory 2023-02-02

A US aircraf carrier is also in the region as the country’s defense secretary visits Manila.

Philippines grants US access to more military sites amid tensions over Taiwan
Philippines grants US access to more military sites amid tensions over Taiwan 2023-02-02

Beijing reacts sharply to the move between the two longtime defense allies.

US opens Solomon Islands embassy as it vies for influence with China
US opens Solomon Islands embassy as it vies for influence with China 2023-02-02

The modest embassy building in the Solomon Islands capital Honiara was previously the U.S. consular services office.

US defense chief visits troops, discusses anti-terror cooperation in southern Philippines
US defense chief visits troops, discusses anti-terror cooperation in southern Philippines 2023-02-01

Lloyd Austin III is expected to meet with his Filipino counterpart to discuss South China Sea concerns.

Indonesians who lost homes to natural disasters still live in flood-prone zone
2023-02-01

During an earthquake and tsunami in 2018, entire villages in Central Sulawesi were swallowed up when the earth turned to liquid.

Eye-watering onion prices make Philippine staple a luxury
2023-02-01

Onion prices have soared lately to as high as 800 pesos (nearly U.S. $15) a kilogram in Manila supermarkets, making them more expensive than chicken or pork.

Federated States of Micronesia flags substantial boost in US assistance
Federated States of Micronesia flags substantial boost in US assistance 2023-01-31

Micronesia’s president says agreement reached in late January meeting with White House officials.

Indonesia drops 14 spots on worldwide corruption rankings
Indonesia drops 14 spots on worldwide corruption rankings 2023-01-31

Perception of cleanliness falls to 2014 level, as Transparency International says that judicial corruption and conflicts of interest have worsened.

Marcos administration will work with Chinese infrastructure firm blacklisted by US
Marcos administration will work with Chinese infrastructure firm blacklisted by US 2023-01-31

Officials from CCCC met with President Marcos this week in Manila and pitched the construction of a highway in his home province.

Report: China Coast Guard ‘more robust than ever’
Report: China Coast Guard ‘more robust than ever’ 2023-01-31

Ships conduct almost daily patrols in the South China Sea, a study found.

Kiribati says it will rejoin Pacific islands diplomatic grouping
Kiribati says it will rejoin Pacific islands diplomatic grouping 2023-01-30

Kiribati’s exit from the Pacific Islands Forum last year had suggested it might tighten ties with China.

IMF awards $4.7B to Bangladesh to preserve economic stability
IMF awards $4.7B to Bangladesh to preserve economic stability 2023-01-30

Officials in Dhaka need to accelerate reform agenda to achieve resilient growth, world lending agency says.

ASEAN chair Indonesia: Won’t resort to ‘megaphone diplomacy’ with Myanmar
ASEAN chair Indonesia: Won’t resort to ‘megaphone diplomacy’ with Myanmar 2023-01-30

Don’t expect post-coup crisis to be resolved in 2023, Indonesian foreign minister cautions.

Indonesian police: 4 suspects allegedly repackaged ingredients in cough syrup deaths
Indonesian police: 4 suspects allegedly repackaged ingredients in cough syrup deaths 2023-01-30

Top executives at two firms allegedly sold industrial-grade chemicals as pharmaceutical-grade ones to drug makers producing medicinal syrups.

Indonesian leprosy survivor overcomes prejudice, crafts new limbs for villagers
2023-01-30

Ali Saga, a former leprosy patient, is helping others to live a normal life after leprosy with hand-crafted prosthetic limbs.

Marcos promises to review protections for Philippine workers in Kuwait
Marcos promises to review protections for Philippine workers in Kuwait 2023-01-30

Following wake for a Filipina, the president said officials will meet with Gulf state counterparts.

Philippine president’s attorney threatens to have ICC investigators arrested
Philippine president’s attorney threatens to have ICC investigators arrested 2023-01-30

The world court has reopened a probe into ex-leader Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly war on drugs.

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