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Three Philippine police officers accused of killing Spanish surfer surrender
Three Philippine police officers accused of killing Spanish surfer surrender 2023-02-15

They claim victim pulled a gun when they tried to arrest him on drug charges.

Philippine Army shifts focus to territorial defense amid regional tensions
Philippine Army shifts focus to territorial defense amid regional tensions 2023-02-15

The change comes amid Beijing’s assertiveness in disputed South China Sea.

Samoa’s police chief calls for government to repeal criminal defamation law
Samoa’s police chief calls for government to repeal criminal defamation law 2023-02-16

The defamation law was reinstated in 2017 after politicians were criticized by reporters, social media accounts.

Philippine military chief, Chinese envoy meet amid South China Sea tiff
Philippine military chief, Chinese envoy meet amid South China Sea tiff 2023-02-16

Both sides say they discussed promoting “peace and stability in the region.”

Activists slam Malaysian govt for banning ‘immoral,’ ‘LGBTQ’ books
Activists slam Malaysian govt for banning ‘immoral,’ ‘LGBTQ’ books 2023-02-16

Rights groups worry PM Anwar Ibrahim is pandering to conservatives amid atmosphere of rising religious fundamentalism.

Saying the quiet part out loud in Thai politics
Saying the quiet part out loud in Thai politics 2023-02-16

Senator’s Facebook post says he will not vote for another Shinawatra as prime minister.

Papua New Guinea commission to review political system, role of British monarch
Papua New Guinea commission to review political system, role of British monarch 2023-02-17

The review is already being criticized as a distraction from other pressing challenges in the economically lagging country.

Philippines intercepts Vietnamese fishing boat in Reed Bank
Philippines intercepts Vietnamese fishing boat in Reed Bank 2023-02-17

Incident on Feb. 9 happened days after alleged Chinese laser harassment against a Philippine coast guard boat.

Vietnam’s fishing fleet unaware of newly agreed Indonesian economic zone
Vietnam’s fishing fleet unaware of newly agreed Indonesian economic zone 2023-02-17

The alleged incursions put pressure on Hanoi and Jakarta to disclose details of the deal.

4 policemen killed, governor wounded in southern Philippine ambush
4 policemen killed, governor wounded in southern Philippine ambush 2023-02-17

Mamintal Adiong, who was among the injured, is governor of Lanao del Sur province.

Chinese investment in private Thai universities raises some concerns
Chinese investment in private Thai universities raises some concerns 2023-02-20

Academics fear the institutions may focus on profits over quality, Chinese students over Thai ones.

While granting loan, IMF urges Bangladesh to cut subsidies, raise tax collections
While granting loan, IMF urges Bangladesh to cut subsidies, raise tax collections 2023-02-19

Analysts say government won’t find it easy complying with lender’s recommendations without displeasing public, business lobby.

UN to cut food aid for Rohingya in Bangladesh over lack of funds
UN to cut food aid for Rohingya in Bangladesh over lack of funds 2023-02-17

The World Food Program cites a $125 million shortfall.

Malaysian cabinet agrees to amend citizenship law seen as discriminatory towards women
Malaysian cabinet agrees to amend citizenship law seen as discriminatory towards women 2023-02-18

Change, which Malaysian mothers have demanded for decades, has to be approved by parliament.

Report: US general warns of possible 2025 conflict in Taiwan, but analysts are skeptical
Report: US general warns of possible 2025 conflict in Taiwan, but analysts are skeptical 2023-01-30

Their comments follow a U.S. general telling officers to prepare for battle over the independent island.

Philippine president’s attorney threatens to have ICC investigators arrested
Philippine president’s attorney threatens to have ICC investigators arrested 2023-01-30

The world court has reopened a probe into ex-leader Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly war on drugs.

Marcos promises to review protections for Philippine workers in Kuwait
Marcos promises to review protections for Philippine workers in Kuwait 2023-01-30

Following wake for a Filipina, the president said officials will meet with Gulf state counterparts.

Indonesian leprosy survivor overcomes prejudice, crafts new limbs for villagers
2023-01-30

Ali Saga, a former leprosy patient, is helping others to live a normal life after leprosy with hand-crafted prosthetic limbs.

Indonesian police: 4 suspects allegedly repackaged ingredients in cough syrup deaths
Indonesian police: 4 suspects allegedly repackaged ingredients in cough syrup deaths 2023-01-30

Top executives at two firms allegedly sold industrial-grade chemicals as pharmaceutical-grade ones to drug makers producing medicinal syrups.

ASEAN chair Indonesia: Won’t resort to ‘megaphone diplomacy’ with Myanmar
ASEAN chair Indonesia: Won’t resort to ‘megaphone diplomacy’ with Myanmar 2023-01-30

Don’t expect post-coup crisis to be resolved in 2023, Indonesian foreign minister cautions.

IMF awards $4.7B to Bangladesh to preserve economic stability
IMF awards $4.7B to Bangladesh to preserve economic stability 2023-01-30

Officials in Dhaka need to accelerate reform agenda to achieve resilient growth, world lending agency says.

Kiribati says it will rejoin Pacific islands diplomatic grouping
Kiribati says it will rejoin Pacific islands diplomatic grouping 2023-01-30

Kiribati’s exit from the Pacific Islands Forum last year had suggested it might tighten ties with China.

Report: China Coast Guard ‘more robust than ever’
Report: China Coast Guard ‘more robust than ever’ 2023-01-31

Ships conduct almost daily patrols in the South China Sea, a study found.

Marcos administration will work with Chinese infrastructure firm blacklisted by US
Marcos administration will work with Chinese infrastructure firm blacklisted by US 2023-01-31

Officials from CCCC met with President Marcos this week in Manila and pitched the construction of a highway in his home province.

Indonesia drops 14 spots on worldwide corruption rankings
Indonesia drops 14 spots on worldwide corruption rankings 2023-01-31

Perception of cleanliness falls to 2014 level, as Transparency International says that judicial corruption and conflicts of interest have worsened.

Federated States of Micronesia flags substantial boost in US assistance
Federated States of Micronesia flags substantial boost in US assistance 2023-01-31

Micronesia’s president says agreement reached in late January meeting with White House officials.

Eye-watering onion prices make Philippine staple a luxury
2023-02-01

Onion prices have soared lately to as high as 800 pesos (nearly U.S. $15) a kilogram in Manila supermarkets, making them more expensive than chicken or pork.

Indonesians who lost homes to natural disasters still live in flood-prone zone
2023-02-01

During an earthquake and tsunami in 2018, entire villages in Central Sulawesi were swallowed up when the earth turned to liquid.

US defense chief visits troops, discusses anti-terror cooperation in southern Philippines
US defense chief visits troops, discusses anti-terror cooperation in southern Philippines 2023-02-01

Lloyd Austin III is expected to meet with his Filipino counterpart to discuss South China Sea concerns.

US opens Solomon Islands embassy as it vies for influence with China
US opens Solomon Islands embassy as it vies for influence with China 2023-02-02

The modest embassy building in the Solomon Islands capital Honiara was previously the U.S. consular services office.

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