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President Ferdinand Marcos, who witnessed the test, says region’s “fluid security situation” makes naval preparedness imperative.

Her announcement follows the demotion of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from senior deputy House speaker.

Enactment of the law passed in 2022 requires officers to videotape interrogations of suspects in custody.

Lao merchants hope for a stronger kip vs Thai baht and more tourism from across the border.

Mining companies know that coal has an expiry date, but until then, it’s booming.

Samantha Power said it’s the first time a USAID head has visited the most populous Pacific Island country.

Though currently a niche product, electric vehicle sales are poised for rapid growth in Indonesia.

A soldier and a policeman were killed in the attack on Sunday on Basilan island.

That’s one way to expand base among Malays to counter identity politics of opposition Perikatan Nasional, they say.

“This is the highest price of eggs in the history of Bangladesh,” says a consumer group.

Indonesia’s defense minister is making a third run for top office after twice losing to Joko Widodo.

The Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled the charges against the opposition leader were vague and flawed.

Remains in the Smithsonian’s collection include brains acquired to support racist beliefs about white people’s superiority.

The Pheu Thai Party’s effort to get Srettha Thavisin elected PM won’t calm political tensions.

Police highlight violence in Enga province where Canadian-Chinese venture hopes to reopen contentious gold mine.

The ruling is likely the final blow for Pita Limjaroenrat’s bid to become Thailand’s prime minister.

Enrique Manalo seeks to calm region amid tensions after incident at sea between Chinese and Philippine coast guards.

Two Burmese banks had accounts with Sonali Bank totaling U.S. $1.1 million in deposits.

Indonesian maid’s torture highlights lack of protection for domestic workers

Siti Khotimah left her hometown to work as a domestic worker in Jakarta. She wanted to help pay off her family’s debts. Instead, she found herself in a living ...

Human Rights Monitor argues 2021 security operations in Kiwirok amounted to crimes against humanity under international law.

Suspects are to be charged with murder over killings of soldier and police officer in Basilan, authorities say.

Satellite photos show a 600-meter airstrip was constructed on Triton Island over the last month.

A Thai lawmaker has suggested that the area should stretch 5 kilometers into Myanmar.

The 61-year-old property tycoon has emerged as the frontrunner to lead Southeast Asia’s second largest economy.

Dhaka has formally applied for membership and Jakarta is contemplating it.

Seven finalists complained that they were forced to take off their clothes before being photographed.

Some Miss Universe Indonesia contestants have accused the organizers of sexual harassment. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History will be ...

Many workers from neighboring countries like Myanmar make less than the minimum wage and feel powerless to complain.

Vietnam is seeking the return of Y Quynh Bdap on charges his lawyer says are politically motivated.

Rights advocates claim courts are being weaponized against human rights defenders.