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Papua New Guinea’s jet fuel saga shows monopoly’s grip on economy
Papua New Guinea’s jet fuel saga shows monopoly’s grip on economy 2023-01-09

High crime rates, corruption, inadequate infrastructure and lack of competition increase the cost of doing business.

Bangladesh opposition leaders freed on bail after month in jail
Bangladesh opposition leaders freed on bail after month in jail 2023-01-09

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party officials had been arrested a day before a planned anti-government rally.

Malaysian PM backs Indonesia’s new capital, pledges investment
Malaysian PM backs Indonesia’s new capital, pledges investment 2023-01-09

Anwar Ibrahim said project would spur growth in Malaysia’s Sabah and Sarawak states.

Suspected Abu Sayyaf attack injures paramilitary officer, 3 civilians in southern Philippines
Suspected Abu Sayyaf attack injures paramilitary officer, 3 civilians in southern Philippines 2023-01-09

Meanwhile, the military reports 21 members of the militant group surrendered on nearby Jolo island.

Philippine president appoints new defense chief amid destabilization concerns
Philippine president appoints new defense chief amid destabilization concerns 2023-01-09

Appointment comes days after the president replaced military chief just five months into his tenure.

Another boatload of Rohingya refugees lands in Indonesia’s Aceh region
Another boatload of Rohingya refugees lands in Indonesia’s Aceh region 2023-01-08

Group follows arrival of around 240 dehydrated Rohingya who arrived in two vessels in last week of December.

Thai women tell of being trafficked, caught up in prostitution inside Myanmar
Thai women tell of being trafficked, caught up in prostitution inside Myanmar 2023-01-06

Two sisters and friend say they were forced into sex work in Kokang Self-Administered Zone near China.

Son of Philippine justice secretary acquitted on drug charges
Son of Philippine justice secretary acquitted on drug charges 2023-01-06

Court cites lapses in prosecution case against Juanito Jose Diaz Remulla III after his October arrest.

The Return of New Years Eve Crowd: Southeast Asia Region celebrates New Year after COVID-19 hiatus
2023-01-06

Fireworks return to Indonesia, Bangladesh while Thailand and Malaysia hold religious ceremonies.

In 2023, expect more violence in Thailand’s insurgency-hit Deep South
In 2023, expect more violence in Thailand’s insurgency-hit Deep South 2023-01-06

Violent incidents in 2022 point to rebels’ frustration with the government paying lip service to the peace process, analyst Zachary Abuza writes.

In significant boost for strike capability, Australia to purchase US-made rocket launchers
In significant boost for strike capability, Australia to purchase US-made rocket launchers 2023-01-06

Ukraine’s battlefield success with the HIMARS system has led to a surge in global demand.

Much of tourism-reliant Southeast Asia has no plans to restrict Chinese tourists
Much of tourism-reliant Southeast Asia has no plans to restrict Chinese tourists 2023-01-05

Chinese nationals resume travel abroad Jan. 8 as infections surge sharply at home.

Manila, Beijing agree to establish hotline to avoid South China Sea mishaps
Manila, Beijing agree to establish hotline to avoid South China Sea mishaps 2023-01-05

Upon returning home, President Ferdinand Marcos says he had “frank discussions” with Xi Jinping.

American Samoa’s plan to help police combat meth faces questions
American Samoa’s plan to help police combat meth faces questions 2023-01-05

Police say government’s drugs task force has not produced solutions after six years.

China’s coast guard patrols site of Indonesian gas field
China’s coast guard patrols site of Indonesian gas field 2023-01-05

The Tuna Block is located in Indonesia’s economic zone but also claimed by Beijing.

Bangladesh garment exports to US soar in 2022
Bangladesh garment exports to US soar in 2022 2023-01-04

Sales during the first 10 months of 2022 grew by nearly 50% compared to previous year.

China: Will work with Philippines on ‘friendly’ handling of maritime issues
China: Will work with Philippines on ‘friendly’ handling of maritime issues 2023-01-04

Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. meets Xi Jinping in Beijing amid South China Sea tensions.

Sources: Malaysia to appoint ex-military chief new Thai Deep South peace broker
Sources: Malaysia to appoint ex-military chief new Thai Deep South peace broker 2023-01-04

Anwar Ibrahim’s government will appoint retired Gen. Zulkifli Zainal Abidin to replace Abdul Rahim Noor, they say.

Philippine govt asks top police officers to resign for drug probe
Philippine govt asks top police officers to resign for drug probe 2023-01-04

Those cleared of dealings with narcotics syndicates will keep their jobs, the interior secretary says.

Papua New Guinea carries out mass burial to ease morgue overcrowding
Papua New Guinea carries out mass burial to ease morgue overcrowding 2023-01-04

The chief executive of the country’s main hospital says its facilities haven’t kept up with population growth.

Bangladesh caught in the middle of US-Russia power struggle
Bangladesh caught in the middle of US-Russia power struggle 2023-01-03

Dhaka seeks to maintain its economic interests as Washington and Moscow spar over Ukraine.

Malaysia deported Pakistani ‘journalist’ in August who had criticized home govt
Malaysia deported Pakistani ‘journalist’ in August who had criticized home govt 2023-01-03

Man’s wife says he was a U.N. refugee card holder who fled his country fearing persecution.

Philippines’ Marcos seeks peace, development during China state visit
Philippines’ Marcos seeks peace, development during China state visit 2023-01-03

Filipino fishermen, meanwhile, challenge the president to address Beijing’s aggression in South China Sea.

Chinese aircraft carrier leaves West Pacific after drills near Guam
Chinese aircraft carrier leaves West Pacific after drills near Guam 2023-01-03

The Liaoning conducted 320 take-offs and landings in the last two weeks of December.

Enter the rabbit
Enter the rabbit 2022-12-30
Analysts: As 2023 ASEAN chair, Indonesia must dial up pressure on Myanmar junta
Analysts: As 2023 ASEAN chair, Indonesia must dial up pressure on Myanmar junta 2022-12-30

If violence by Burmese military continues, Jakarta should persuade other members to freeze Myanmar’s membership at the regional bloc, one observer says.

Malaysia tightens COVID screenings for tourists as China cases spike
Malaysia tightens COVID screenings for tourists as China cases spike 2022-12-30

All travelers will be screened for fever while sewage on inbound planes from China will be tested.

Chinese aircraft carrier nears US territory of Guam
Chinese aircraft carrier nears US territory of Guam 2022-12-30

The Liaoning sailed less than 400 miles from the island, which hosts American bases.

Bangladesh blocks US-sanctioned Russian ship from docking
Bangladesh blocks US-sanctioned Russian ship from docking 2022-12-29

Dhaka plans to use another ship to offload cargo destined for a Russian-built nuclear plant.

Rohingya teenager: ‘There were bodies floating in the water'
2022-12-29

Fatimah bin Ismail, 19, was among more than 170 refugees who reached Indonesia this week after a perilous 40-day journey at sea.

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