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A year into office, Marcos embraces US in balancing act with China
A year into office, Marcos embraces US in balancing act with China 2023-07-05

The Philippine president has also shielded his predecessor from an international probe into the nation’s drug war.

Thai parliament to hold prime minister vote on July 13
Thai parliament to hold prime minister vote on July 13 2023-07-05

Frontrunner Pita Limjaroenrat needs support of 376 lawmakers from both houses to secure position.

Analysts: August state polls will test support for Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim govt
Analysts: August state polls will test support for Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim govt 2023-07-05

Significant losses for federal coalition in six state elections set for Aug. 12 could shake alliance, analysts say.

China’s ‘nine-dash line’ claims trip up Barbie, Black Pink in Vietnam
China’s ‘nine-dash line’ claims trip up Barbie, Black Pink in Vietnam 2023-07-05

Hollywood, K-Pop blockbusters anger Hanoi with maps reflecting Beijing’s position.

Philippines accuses China Coast Guard of harassment in South China Sea
Philippines accuses China Coast Guard of harassment in South China Sea 2023-07-05

Chinese ships carried out “aggressive actions” near Second Thomas Shoal, Philippine Coast Guard says.

Indonesia withdraws as host of World Beach Games, citing funding, sponsorship woes
Indonesia withdraws as host of World Beach Games, citing funding, sponsorship woes 2023-07-05

The withdrawal marks the second time this year that Indonesia has lost a major international sporting event.

Japan’s plan to discharge Fukushima radioactive water safe, atomic watchdog says
Japan’s plan to discharge Fukushima radioactive water safe, atomic watchdog says 2023-07-04

Despite strong objections from China and others, it will likely be released this summer.

Thai MPs elect compromise candidate to serve as house speaker
Thai MPs elect compromise candidate to serve as house speaker 2023-07-04

No date has been set for the vote for prime minister as Pita Limjaroenrat remains front runner.

Academics worry about widening skills gap as Malaysian school dropout numbers increase
Academics worry about widening skills gap as Malaysian school dropout numbers increase 2023-07-03

Many students worked when schools shut down during the pandemic and they realized they preferred earning to sitting in class.

Deadly dengue outbreaks strike Rohingya camps, Bangladesh cities
Deadly dengue outbreaks strike Rohingya camps, Bangladesh cities 2023-07-03

Health officials have taken steps to kill off mosquitos that carry the disease.

Philippines dumps ad agency for using foreign images in tourism campaign
Philippines dumps ad agency for using foreign images in tourism campaign 2023-07-03

The DDB Philippines agency explained its use of stock footage from other countries as an “unfortunate oversight.”

Thai court sentences 3 to long prison terms for 2019 Bangkok blasts
Thai court sentences 3 to long prison terms for 2019 Bangkok blasts 2023-07-03

The trio set off nine bombs to disrupt ASEAN meetings being held at the time, officials said.

Elephant Sak Surin touches down in Thai homeland after flight
2023-07-03

The elephant Sak Surin was transported back to Thailand from Sri Lanka inside a specially constructed crate on an Ilyushin Il-76 cargo plane. Thai officials ...

Port Moresby suppresses West Papua flag raising ahead of Indonesian president's visit
Port Moresby suppresses West Papua flag raising ahead of Indonesian president's visit 2023-07-03

Papua New Guinea is home to thousands of refugees from conflict between Indonesia and Papuan insurgents.

Thai PM frontrunner faces uncertain path as Parliament meeting looms
Thai PM frontrunner faces uncertain path as Parliament meeting looms 2023-06-30

Pita Limjaroenrat must overcome opposition in Senate to his pledge to amend nation’s royal defamation law.

Marcos: Security concerns may hinder proposed Philippine-US pact on Afghan refugees
Marcos: Security concerns may hinder proposed Philippine-US pact on Afghan refugees 2023-06-29

“It is entirely possible that we will not find a way to make it happen,” the Philippine president says.

Australia offers to extend deployment of troops, police in Solomon Islands
Australia offers to extend deployment of troops, police in Solomon Islands 2023-06-29

Solomon Islands prime minister said the government was still assessing security needs for the upcoming Pacific Games.

Indonesia, Philippines could cut emissions by improving plastic waste management: report
Indonesia, Philippines could cut emissions by improving plastic waste management: report 2023-06-29

Report says rubbish mismanagement ranges between 50% and 75% in India and five Southeast Asian countries.

Filipino Muslims celebrate the Feast of Sacrifice
Filipino Muslims celebrate the Feast of Sacrifice 2023-06-28

On Eid-ul-Adha, followers of Islam worldwide honor Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son to God.

Karen community tries to fight off dam project with data showing damage
Karen community tries to fight off dam project with data showing damage 2023-06-28

Residents are doing their own “people’s environment assessment” after official report minimized impact.

Philippines police rescue nearly 3,000 Asians, Africans from illegal gaming operations
Philippines police rescue nearly 3,000 Asians, Africans from illegal gaming operations 2023-06-28

The migrants were duped into working in the fraudulent operations, officials say.

Thai pro-democracy protesters acquitted of threatening queen
Thai pro-democracy protesters acquitted of threatening queen 2023-06-28

The five demonstrators were charged with blocking the queen's royal motorcade.

Philippine Supreme Court disbars Marcos adviser for sexist attack on journalist
Philippine Supreme Court disbars Marcos adviser for sexist attack on journalist 2023-06-28

Lorenzo Gadon was appointed as presidential adviser for poverty alleviation on Monday.

Report: Muslim militants remain a threat in Indonesia’s Poso region despite crackdown
Report: Muslim militants remain a threat in Indonesia’s Poso region despite crackdown 2023-06-27

Government needs to improve deradicalization program and adopt less alienating tactics, says new study by think-tank.

Malaysia: Close to ending Sulu arbitration claim after Dutch court win
Malaysia: Close to ending Sulu arbitration claim after Dutch court win 2023-06-27

Court dismisses ex-sultan’s purported heirs’ bid to enforce U.S. $15 billion award against Kuala Lumpur in The Netherlands.

Ailing Thai elephant in Sri Lanka to return home for treatment
2023-06-27

This elephant was donated by Thailand to Sri Lanka in 2001. In a few days, it will be flown to Thailand for urgent medical treatment. It spent years living ...

Indonesian president launches program to remedy past human rights abuses
Indonesian president launches program to remedy past human rights abuses 2023-06-27

The cases consist of some of Indonesia’s worst violations, including atrocities dating to the mid-1960s.

This former vet quit her Ph.D. studies to make goat cheese in Thailand
2023-06-26

When you think of Thai food, do you think of cheese? Cheese is not traditionally part of the Thai diet, but a small group of cheesemakers in Thailand are ...

Indonesian leader orders probe into controversial Islamic school
Indonesian leader orders probe into controversial Islamic school 2023-06-26

Al Zaytun, a boarding school in West Java, is accused of ties to a separatist group and deviating from Islam’s teachings.

Thousands flee standoff between govt forces and ex-guerrillas in southern Philippines
Thousands flee standoff between govt forces and ex-guerrillas in southern Philippines 2023-06-26

Deadly violence broke out Saturday as police were serving a warrant for an MNLF leader in Sulu.

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