Search results 21 items matching your search terms. Relevance Date (newest first) Past 24 Hours Past 7 Days Past 60 Days Last 12 Months Southern Thailand glimpses hope for peace after lengthy ceasefire May 16, 2022 But there are many questions about what comes next in the peace process. In Bangkok, candles lit to honor Buddha May 16, 2022 Public ceremonies for Visakha Bucha Day -- marking Buddha's birth, death and enlightenment -- resume after a two-year pandemic pause. Malaysian FM: ‘Junta should be more open to ASEAN proposals’ May 16, 2022 Humanitarian aid to Myanmar should not be “weaponized,” Saifuddin Abdullah says after meeting with NUG counterpart. China, ASEAN to hold South China Sea code of conduct talks this month May 16, 2022 For the last two years, most talks about the waterway have been conducted online because of the pandemic. Police: Arrested IS-linked militants sought to join MIT insurgents in Central Sulawesi May 18, 2022 Suspects had pledged allegiance to the overall IS leader through WhatsApp. Bangkok governor’s race seen as ‘barometer’ for next general election May 18, 2022 Citizens of Thai capital region will cast ballots for the first time in nine years for local leaders. Report tracks China’s assertiveness at sea over the decades May 18, 2022 China’s enduring pressure on South China Sea claimants poses dilemma for U.S. as stabilizing force. Duterte allies win majority of contested seats in Philippine Senate May 18, 2022 The Commission on Elections introduced the top vote-getters to fill 12 open seats. ‘We do not recognize Myanmar’s junta’ May 12, 2022 With Southeast Asian leaders gathering in Washington, Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah told BenarNews in an exclusive interview that the regional ... In Deep South, people hope Ramadan truce can help bring permanent peace May 12, 2022 Rebels and security forces agreed to cease hostilities, and unarmed rebels were allowed to visit their families. President Biden congratulates Marcos on Philippine election win May 12, 2022 The U.S. leader says he hopes to boost Washington’s relationship with Manila. After mass arrests during Eid, Rohingya say movements further restricted May 12, 2022 Refugees say they need three signatures on new passes to visit different camps. Southeast Asian diaspora members rally in Washington against ASEAN autocrats May 12, 2022 Protesters called for ‘Democracy not Autocracy’ in the region as the US-ASEAN summit got under way. Interview: ‘It’s time for ASEAN to move forward,’ urges NUG’s foreign minister May 12, 2022 Zin Mar Aung has high-level meetings in Washington this week but still waits for the ASEAN envoy to call. Flying footwear, fawning ‘fans’ for rare Washington visit by Cambodia PM Hun Sen May 12, 2022 A Cambodian-American retiree flung a shoe at the strongman as he greeted a crowd mustered to welcome him. Myanmar political crisis takes center stage on day 1 of US-ASEAN Summit May 12, 2022 Bloc nations were urged to sideline the junta, while US officials met with the shadow government. Philippine presidential candidate Robredo bows out, urges supporters to accept Marcos win May 13, 2022 Meanwhile, likely Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio called on their voters to be “humble.” China slams planned US economic framework as Biden hosts SE Asian leaders May 13, 2022 Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, a centerpiece of U.S. policy, is expected to be launched this month. Decades-old Darul Islam militant group in Indonesia remains a threat May 13, 2022 While DI is unlikely to conduct terror attacks, members move to more violent organizations, analyst Alif Satria writes. Biden touts ‘free and open’ Indo-Pacific in summit with ASEAN leaders May 13, 2022 Economics and hotspots Myanmar and Ukraine on agenda of US-ASEAN Summit final day. At US-ASEAN Summit, Biden promises SE Asian countries $150 million in development May 13, 2022 The meeting in Washington emphasized the importance of strong economic and strategic ties, but did not directly address issues to do with democratic turmoil ...
Search results 21 items matching your search terms. Relevance Date (newest first) Past 24 Hours Past 7 Days Past 60 Days Last 12 Months Southern Thailand glimpses hope for peace after lengthy ceasefire May 16, 2022 But there are many questions about what comes next in the peace process. In Bangkok, candles lit to honor Buddha May 16, 2022 Public ceremonies for Visakha Bucha Day -- marking Buddha's birth, death and enlightenment -- resume after a two-year pandemic pause. Malaysian FM: ‘Junta should be more open to ASEAN proposals’ May 16, 2022 Humanitarian aid to Myanmar should not be “weaponized,” Saifuddin Abdullah says after meeting with NUG counterpart. China, ASEAN to hold South China Sea code of conduct talks this month May 16, 2022 For the last two years, most talks about the waterway have been conducted online because of the pandemic. Police: Arrested IS-linked militants sought to join MIT insurgents in Central Sulawesi May 18, 2022 Suspects had pledged allegiance to the overall IS leader through WhatsApp. Bangkok governor’s race seen as ‘barometer’ for next general election May 18, 2022 Citizens of Thai capital region will cast ballots for the first time in nine years for local leaders. Report tracks China’s assertiveness at sea over the decades May 18, 2022 China’s enduring pressure on South China Sea claimants poses dilemma for U.S. as stabilizing force. Duterte allies win majority of contested seats in Philippine Senate May 18, 2022 The Commission on Elections introduced the top vote-getters to fill 12 open seats. ‘We do not recognize Myanmar’s junta’ May 12, 2022 With Southeast Asian leaders gathering in Washington, Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah told BenarNews in an exclusive interview that the regional ... In Deep South, people hope Ramadan truce can help bring permanent peace May 12, 2022 Rebels and security forces agreed to cease hostilities, and unarmed rebels were allowed to visit their families. President Biden congratulates Marcos on Philippine election win May 12, 2022 The U.S. leader says he hopes to boost Washington’s relationship with Manila. After mass arrests during Eid, Rohingya say movements further restricted May 12, 2022 Refugees say they need three signatures on new passes to visit different camps. Southeast Asian diaspora members rally in Washington against ASEAN autocrats May 12, 2022 Protesters called for ‘Democracy not Autocracy’ in the region as the US-ASEAN summit got under way. Interview: ‘It’s time for ASEAN to move forward,’ urges NUG’s foreign minister May 12, 2022 Zin Mar Aung has high-level meetings in Washington this week but still waits for the ASEAN envoy to call. Flying footwear, fawning ‘fans’ for rare Washington visit by Cambodia PM Hun Sen May 12, 2022 A Cambodian-American retiree flung a shoe at the strongman as he greeted a crowd mustered to welcome him. Myanmar political crisis takes center stage on day 1 of US-ASEAN Summit May 12, 2022 Bloc nations were urged to sideline the junta, while US officials met with the shadow government. Philippine presidential candidate Robredo bows out, urges supporters to accept Marcos win May 13, 2022 Meanwhile, likely Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio called on their voters to be “humble.” China slams planned US economic framework as Biden hosts SE Asian leaders May 13, 2022 Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, a centerpiece of U.S. policy, is expected to be launched this month. Decades-old Darul Islam militant group in Indonesia remains a threat May 13, 2022 While DI is unlikely to conduct terror attacks, members move to more violent organizations, analyst Alif Satria writes. Biden touts ‘free and open’ Indo-Pacific in summit with ASEAN leaders May 13, 2022 Economics and hotspots Myanmar and Ukraine on agenda of US-ASEAN Summit final day. At US-ASEAN Summit, Biden promises SE Asian countries $150 million in development May 13, 2022 The meeting in Washington emphasized the importance of strong economic and strategic ties, but did not directly address issues to do with democratic turmoil ...
