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Philippines downplays sultan heirs’ Sabah claims as ‘private’
Philippines downplays sultan heirs’ Sabah claims as ‘private’ 2022-08-02

Last month, Malaysia’s prime minister promised to protect state-owned oil company assets against a court ruling.

Indonesia unblocks popular gaming sites, PayPal following public pressure
Indonesia unblocks popular gaming sites, PayPal following public pressure 2022-08-02

Internet freedom activists urge government to revoke regulation requiring online platforms to register for content monitoring.

Thailand, BRN rebels discuss potential 108-day truce during Buddhist Lent
Thailand, BRN rebels discuss potential 108-day truce during Buddhist Lent 2022-08-02

The two sides wrap up third round of in-person talks near Kuala Lumpur this year.

US House Speaker leaves Taiwan after visit cheers Taipei, riles China
US House Speaker leaves Taiwan after visit cheers Taipei, riles China 2022-08-03

Nancy Pelosi's visit came as the Chinese military announced live-fire drills off Taiwan’s coast.

Deep South rebels seek immunity during public consultations in peace process
Deep South rebels seek immunity during public consultations in peace process 2022-08-03

Chief negotiator for BRN rebels says they’re also weighing Thai proposal for a 108-day truce.

SE Asian govts urge superpowers to maintain peace after Pelosi Taiwan trip
SE Asian govts urge superpowers to maintain peace after Pelosi Taiwan trip 2022-08-03

Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and others reiterate One China Policy recognizing Beijing as sole government.

Expatriates circumvent Bangladesh banks to send billions home, finance minister says
Expatriates circumvent Bangladesh banks to send billions home, finance minister says 2022-08-03

Workers rely heavily on Hundi, a black market method that offers better exchange rates, for money transfers.

ASEAN ratchets up Myanmar junta criticism as Russian FM visits Naypyidaw
ASEAN ratchets up Myanmar junta criticism as Russian FM visits Naypyidaw 2022-08-03

ASEAN chairman Hun Sen says the situation in Myanmar is worse than ever since the coup.

China fires ballistic missiles into the sea off Taiwan
China fires ballistic missiles into the sea off Taiwan 2022-08-04

Analysts describe the live-fire drills as “The Fourth Taiwan Strait Crisis.”

Church, critics say new movie on Marcos family distorts Philippine history
Church, critics say new movie on Marcos family distorts Philippine history 2022-08-04

Imee Marcos, the eldest daughter of the late Philippine dictator, co-produced “Maid in Malacañang.”

ASEAN urges ‘maximum restraint’ as China launches missile exercises around Taiwan
ASEAN urges ‘maximum restraint’ as China launches missile exercises around Taiwan 2022-08-04

U.S. House speaker was “irresponsible” for visiting Taipei this week, top Chinese diplomat says.

Troops kill suspected bomber in southern Philippines
Troops kill suspected bomber in southern Philippines 2022-08-05

A commander identified the dead man as a member of the local Islamic State affiliate.

USS Ronald Reagan strike group monitors China military exercises off Taiwan
USS Ronald Reagan strike group monitors China military exercises off Taiwan 2022-08-05

National Security Spokesman John Kirby says Beijing overreacted to US House speaker’s visit to Taipei.

Court overturns ruling granting citizenship to children born outside Malaysia
Court overturns ruling granting citizenship to children born outside Malaysia 2022-08-05

Malaysian women married to foreigners and who give birth abroad cannot automatically pass on their nationality, appeal court rules.

China begins shipping trains for Indonesian high-speed rail line
China begins shipping trains for Indonesian high-speed rail line 2022-08-05

The Jakarta-to-Bandung railway project has seen a cost overrun of about $2 billion.

In a Bangkok green space, the living co-exist with the dead
In a Bangkok green space, the living co-exist with the dead 2022-08-05

Land around an old graveyard in Sathorn district has been revived into a park.

China ends live-fire missile testing near Taiwan early amid Japan, US protests
China ends live-fire missile testing near Taiwan early amid Japan, US protests 2022-08-05

The missile launches lasted less than three hours, sparking nationalistic disappointment on social media.

US seeks to dial down tension over Taiwan Strait
US seeks to dial down tension over Taiwan Strait 2022-08-06

In Manila, Blinken calls China’s halting of cooperation with US ‘irresponsible.’

Pain at the pump: Bangladesh imposes steep fuel price hikes
Pain at the pump: Bangladesh imposes steep fuel price hikes 2022-08-06

Expert calls the move unavoidable “in the current economic crisis.”

Deaths, injuries reported in tanker explosion at Thai shipyard
Deaths, injuries reported in tanker explosion at Thai shipyard 2023-01-17

The Ruammitr Dockyard Co. Ltd. shipyard fire was brought under control after nearly six hours.

Indonesia sends warships to monitor Chinese coast guard vessel
Indonesia sends warships to monitor Chinese coast guard vessel 2023-01-17

The ship has been in and around the Natuna Sea since the end of December.

US: Bangladesh’s RAB has made ‘tremendous progress’ in reducing extrajudicial killings
US: Bangladesh’s RAB has made ‘tremendous progress’ in reducing extrajudicial killings 2023-01-17

Washington had sanctioned the elite security unit in December 2021 for gross human rights violations.

China-owned nickel smelter in Indonesia resumes production after deadly riot
China-owned nickel smelter in Indonesia resumes production after deadly riot 2023-01-17

Weekend violence resulted in deaths of an Indonesian and a Chinese worker.

Indonesian stadium stampede victims’ kin have little hope of justice from trial
Indonesian stadium stampede victims’ kin have little hope of justice from trial 2023-01-17

Five people charged with criminal negligence are being tried for the October incident that caused 135 deaths.

Philippines’ Maria Ressa: ‘Today, facts win’
2023-01-18

The CEO of the Rappler news website is acquitted of tax evasion.

Manila Court acquits Nobel Laureate Ressa of tax evasion
Manila Court acquits Nobel Laureate Ressa of tax evasion 2023-01-18

Legal troubles are political harassment, says the Rappler news website’s co-founder and CEO.

Rohingya settlement on Bangladesh-Myanmar border torched amid fighting between militant groups
Rohingya settlement on Bangladesh-Myanmar border torched amid fighting between militant groups 2023-01-18

At least one person died during clashes in and around a no-man’s land along the frontier.

Bangkok property leased by Nauru diplomat was base for passport forging
Bangkok property leased by Nauru diplomat was base for passport forging 2023-01-18

Constant activity at the residence in a high-end Bangkok compound attracted attention.

Gunmen launch deadly attack on southern Philippine Muslim community
Gunmen launch deadly attack on southern Philippine Muslim community 2023-01-18

About 20 armed men attacked a group of former Moro National Liberation Front rebels.

Thai court orders fugitive businessman’s extradition to China
Thai court orders fugitive businessman’s extradition to China 2023-01-18

Teow Wooi Huat was accused by Chinese expats in Kuala Lumpur of cheating in an investment scheme.

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