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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.”

Micronesia drops concerns about Japan’s plan to discharge treated nuclear water
Micronesia drops concerns about Japan’s plan to discharge treated nuclear water 2023-02-06

Micronesia’s president denounced Japan’s plan at the United Nations in September.

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.

Ma Ying-jeou, Taiwan’s former leader, to undertake unprecedented visit to China
Ma Ying-jeou, Taiwan’s former leader, to undertake unprecedented visit to China 2023-03-20

No former or sitting Taiwanese president has ever visited the People’s Republic of China.

Thai parliament’s dissolution starts countdown to May general election
Thai parliament’s dissolution starts countdown to May general election 2023-03-20

Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha is trailing Paetongtarn “Ung Ing” Shinawatra, in the latest poll.

Bangladesh inaugurates base to house 2 submarines
Bangladesh inaugurates base to house 2 submarines 2023-03-20

The facility, named for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was reportedly constructed by China.

UN refugee agency confirms involvement in junta boat transport
UN refugee agency confirms involvement in junta boat transport 2023-03-20

UNHCR says it provided “logistical support” for Myanmar officials to visit Bangladesh refugee camps.

Bangladesh extrajudicial killings fell dramatically in 2022, US report finds
Bangladesh extrajudicial killings fell dramatically in 2022, US report finds 2023-03-20

In December 2021, Washington imposed sanctions on the Rapid Action Battalion over human rights violations.

Solomons to send 80 athletes to China for Pacific Games training
Solomons to send 80 athletes to China for Pacific Games training 2023-03-21

Solomon Islands hopes it can win a record 40 gold medals at the quadrennial event.

Indonesian lawmakers ratify govt regulation on jobs
Indonesian lawmakers ratify govt regulation on jobs 2023-03-21

The presidential regulation, which parliament adopted, replaces a 2020 jobs law but both are controversial.

And they're off!
And they're off! 2023-03-21

With the election set for May 14, campaigning is now officially underway in Thailand.

Japanese underwater vehicle locates sunken Philippine oil tanker
Japanese underwater vehicle locates sunken Philippine oil tanker 2023-03-21

A leak from the MT Princess Empress has contaminated beaches and marine life.

Philippines, US denounce China’s ‘gray-zone activities’ in contested waters
Philippines, US denounce China’s ‘gray-zone activities’ in contested waters 2023-03-21

Two nations concerned about Beijing “massing” more than 40 ships around Manila-occupied Thitu Island.

Thailand to hold national election on May 14
Thailand to hold national election on May 14 2023-03-21

More than 52 million people are eligible to vote.

Nyepi and Ramadan observances align this year in Indonesia
Nyepi and Ramadan observances align this year in Indonesia 2023-03-22

Side by side, Balinese Hindus observe a Day of Silence and Muslims prepare for the holy month of fasting.

Marcos: New bases agreed to with Americans have been identified
Marcos: New bases agreed to with Americans have been identified 2023-03-22

“We’ll make a formal announcement,” Philippine president says.

1 soldier killed, another wounded in violence in southern Philippines
1 soldier killed, another wounded in violence in southern Philippines 2023-03-22

Local army chief blames members of a pro-Islamic State group for the attack.

Myanmar officials leave Bangladesh after Rohingya repatriation interviews
Myanmar officials leave Bangladesh after Rohingya repatriation interviews 2023-03-22

This time, the delegation used its own boat.

US, Thai officials bust Thailand-based phone scam gang targeting Americans
US, Thai officials bust Thailand-based phone scam gang targeting Americans 2023-03-22

Nearly 400 U.S. nationals were duped of U.S. $87 million via gang’s call center racket, police said.

Climate action regressing in Asia-Pacific, regional UN body says
Climate action regressing in Asia-Pacific, regional UN body says 2023-03-22

Myanmar performs well; Cambodia’s clean air plan lauded.

AUKUS subs deal draws mixed reactions in region baffled by ‘Indo-Pacific’ label
AUKUS subs deal draws mixed reactions in region baffled by ‘Indo-Pacific’ label 2023-03-23

Pacific island countries weren’t consulted about the morphing of oceans into one super region, Samoa’s prime minister says.

Philippines, China in talks over sea dispute, base access for US forces
Philippines, China in talks over sea dispute, base access for US forces 2023-03-23

Both countries begin two days of consultative meetings in Manila.

With MIT militants declared gone, farmers in Sulawesi region back in fields
With MIT militants declared gone, farmers in Sulawesi region back in fields 2023-03-23

“We hope this is the end of our nightmare,” a farmer who witnessed atrocities, told BenarNews.

Study: Malaysia has earmarked area 100 times Kuala Lumpur’s size for deforestation
Study: Malaysia has earmarked area 100 times Kuala Lumpur’s size for deforestation 2023-03-23

Country’s forest cover may shrink to 47.35% of land area, violating international commitment, says climate group RimbaWatch.

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