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Japan criticizes ‘provocative’ China-Russia air patrol during Quad summit
Japan criticizes ‘provocative’ China-Russia air patrol during Quad summit 2022-05-25

Leaders of the United States, Australia and India joined Japan in declaring commitment to open Indo-Pacific.

Marcos: Philippines will assert maritime territorial rights under his leadership
Marcos: Philippines will assert maritime territorial rights under his leadership 2022-05-26

The president-elect says he will not compromise nation’s “sacred” sovereignty in dealing with China.

Brazen attack in Thai Deep South shatters Ramadan truce
Brazen attack in Thai Deep South shatters Ramadan truce 2022-05-26

Three Thai security personnel were injured in assault on police station by more than 10 attackers.

US, China urged to talk amid fears for regional trade, security
US, China urged to talk amid fears for regional trade, security 2022-05-26

Southeast Asian leaders voice concern during 27th Future of Asia conference in Tokyo.

Bus bomb injures 2 in southern Philippines
Bus bomb injures 2 in southern Philippines 2022-05-26

A similar attack in January killed a 5-year-old boy and injured his two younger siblings.

Tesla putting down stakes in Indonesia? Not yet, top minister says
Tesla putting down stakes in Indonesia? Not yet, top minister says 2022-05-26

Luhut Pandjaitan plays down colleague’s claims that U.S. firm has agreed to build electric vehicle plant in Central Java.

Blinken lays out Washington’s ‘invest, align, compete’ strategy to meet China challenge
Blinken lays out Washington’s ‘invest, align, compete’ strategy to meet China challenge 2022-05-26

United States is not looking for conflict or a new Cold War with China, the top U.S. diplomat says in a major policy speech.

In world’s largest Muslim-majority nation, LGBTQ people face hostility and uncertain times
2022-05-27

The Indonesian parliament is debating a proposed law to outlaw gay and extramarital sex.

Irrawaddy dolphin deaths on Bangladesh’s coast worry environmentalists, authorities
Irrawaddy dolphin deaths on Bangladesh’s coast worry environmentalists, authorities 2022-05-29

At least eight carcasses have been recovered from the Kuakata beach area in Patuakhali district.

Bangladesh may offer amnesty on money laundered abroad
Bangladesh may offer amnesty on money laundered abroad 2022-05-27

Deal aimed at boosting foreign exchange reserves draws howls from anti-corruption sector.

Bangladesh grapples with spate in Irrawaddy dolphin deaths
2022-05-31

The species is listed as "threatened" and is found in Bangladesh, the Mekong region, and the Philippines.

Analysts: US notches win in wooing ASEAN countries to join economic deal
Analysts: US notches win in wooing ASEAN countries to join economic deal 2022-05-31

For many Southeast Asian countries, Washington’s economic engagement is important for balance in a region dominated by China, analysts say.

UN: 1 billion meth pills seized in East, Southeast Asia last year
UN: 1 billion meth pills seized in East, Southeast Asia last year 2022-05-31

Regional law enforcers confiscated more than 170 tons of pills, crystal meth in 2021.

Philippine police kill 4 Chinese kidnap suspects, rescue businessman
Philippine police kill 4 Chinese kidnap suspects, rescue businessman 2022-05-31

The family of the victim, a 70-year-old Chinese national, paid ransom, police say.

Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over ship’s ‘harassment’ in South China Sea
Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over ship’s ‘harassment’ in South China Sea 2022-05-31

Protest comes after the incoming president says nation will assert international court’s territorial rights ruling.

A bellwether election in Bangkok
A bellwether election in Bangkok 2022-05-31

In electing Chadchart Sittipunt as governor of Thai capital, residents show they want fresh faces and are tired of the military’s hand in government.

Malaysia bans chicken exports
2022-06-01

Malaysia imposed a ban on the export of fresh chickens in an effort to deal with shortages.

Thai peace negotiator: Rebel group responsible for attack in Deep South
Thai peace negotiator: Rebel group responsible for attack in Deep South 2022-06-01

But BRN chief negotiator challenges claim that his group was behind last week’s attack near Malaysian border.

Ex-rebels in Muslim Mindanao stake future on recruitment to national police force
Ex-rebels in Muslim Mindanao stake future on recruitment to national police force 2022-06-01

Guerrillas-to-cops is an ongoing project in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.

Chinese forces step up exercises around Taiwan, South China Sea
Chinese forces step up exercises around Taiwan, South China Sea 2022-06-01

Three major exercises have been carried out in past month as U.S. reaffirms its commitments to Taiwan.

Myanmar’s junta shuts down publisher for distributing book on Rohingya genocide
Myanmar’s junta shuts down publisher for distributing book on Rohingya genocide 2022-06-01

The country’s rulers have targeted outlets for publishing content they do not like.

Philippine military kills suspected IS militant tied to bus bombing in south
Philippine military kills suspected IS militant tied to bus bombing in south 2022-06-02

Troops captured a second man following a 30-minute shootout in Cotabato.

Warships arrive in Rakhine state as tensions rise in Myanmar
Warships arrive in Rakhine state as tensions rise in Myanmar 2022-06-02

A ship and submarine docked at a naval base amid fears of clashes, locals say.

Malaysia to recruit 500,000 Bangladeshi workers over 5 years
Malaysia to recruit 500,000 Bangladeshi workers over 5 years 2022-06-02

Dhaka to begin sending laborers this month.

Of a same feather: Conservationists, traders join forces to save Bali mynah bird
2022-06-02

The species, endemic to Bali, is critically endangered but is a favorite among bird lovers.

2 boys killed as old grenade explodes in southern Philippines
2 boys killed as old grenade explodes in southern Philippines 2022-06-03

Two other children who also were playing with the unexploded ordnance suffered serious injuries, police said.

Russia’s war in Ukraine brings Sino-US tensions to surface, analysts say
Russia’s war in Ukraine brings Sino-US tensions to surface, analysts say 2022-06-03

Speakers at a Nikkei conference argue over the roles of China and the U.S. in resolving the conflict.

In regional push to counter China, new Australian PM to visit Indonesia
In regional push to counter China, new Australian PM to visit Indonesia 2022-06-03

Two nations’ leaders are expected to discuss AUKUS, the pact among Australia, United States and United Kingdom.

China takes dig at US as it again warns Bangladesh against Quad
China takes dig at US as it again warns Bangladesh against Quad 2022-06-03

This time around, Beijing uses saltier language in obliquely criticizing Washington.

Bangladesh official challenges US sanctions against elite police unit
Bangladesh official challenges US sanctions against elite police unit 2022-06-03

Dhaka’s state minister for foreign affairs says RAB plays significant in curbing militancy.

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