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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.

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 religious observances align this year in Indonesia
Nyepi and Ramadan religious 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.

Inquiry links Putin to missile in downing of Malaysian airliner
2023-02-09

However, international prosecutors are closing their investigatin due to an inability to prosecute at this time.

Philippine Army: Communist rebels kill 2 soldiers helping search for crashed plane
Philippine Army: Communist rebels kill 2 soldiers helping search for crashed plane 2023-02-21

The servicemen’s unit was involved in looking for a Cessna that crashed on the Mayon Volcano.

Philippine shift to territorial defense downplays reality of internal security challenges
Philippine shift to territorial defense downplays reality of internal security challenges 2023-02-21

Manila mustn’t forget domestic security threats as it deepens defense ties with Washington and Tokyo, analyst argues.

China appoints special envoy to Pacific island countries
China appoints special envoy to Pacific island countries 2023-02-22

Qian Bo, who was China’s ambassador to Fiji, will attempt to strengthen relations with small island states in the Pacific.

Philippines and Australia advance defense cooperation in South China Sea
Philippines and Australia advance defense cooperation in South China Sea 2023-02-22

Canberra is pushing for joint patrols with the Philippines, while similar discussions are taking place between Manila and Washington.

NGOs demand better conditions for detainees in Thailand after Uyghur man’s death
NGOs demand better conditions for detainees in Thailand after Uyghur man’s death 2023-02-22

Aziz Abdullah, a Uyghur detainee, died after falling sick at the Suan Phlu Immigration Detention Center in Bangkok.

Some of Thailand’s rubber farmers strive to go green
2023-02-22

Nation’s rubber industry boom led to massive deforestation, but some plantations are moving to more environmentally friendly production.

Indonesia, China pledge to speed up South China Sea code talks
Indonesia, China pledge to speed up South China Sea code talks 2023-02-22

Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi meets with Chinese counterpart, Qin Gang, on his first official Jakarta visit.

European legislators meet Philippine senators in ‘tense’ briefing on Duterte drug war
European legislators meet Philippine senators in ‘tense’ briefing on Duterte drug war 2023-02-22

Head of European Parliament delegation said the meeting was “more constructive than tense.”

Russia expresses ‘serious concern’ about Bangladesh ties after US-sanctioned ships blocked
Russia expresses ‘serious concern’ about Bangladesh ties after US-sanctioned ships blocked 2023-02-22

The Foreign Ministry summoned the South Asian nation’s envoy to convey displeasure over ban on 69 ships.

Malaysian facilitator: BRN agrees to other Thai Deep South groups in talks
Malaysian facilitator: BRN agrees to other Thai Deep South groups in talks 2023-02-22

Rebels’ representative, Thai government agree to time-bound plan towards peace, which analysts call good start.

Officials: Australian passengers, Filipino crew of crashed plane all dead
Officials: Australian passengers, Filipino crew of crashed plane all dead 2023-02-22

It will take time for recovery teams to bring down bodies from high up on volcano where crash occurred.

Philippines sounds fresh China alarm over ships in EEZ
Philippines sounds fresh China alarm over ships in EEZ 2023-02-23

This comes as the U.S. Navy’s top officer says it is committed to launching joint sea patrols with the Philippines.

Protecting forests is dangerous work in the Philippines
2023-02-23

Watchdog Global Witness ranks the country as among the most dangerous for environmentalists, with 19 killed in 2021.

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