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Indonesia urges regional effort to address crisis of Rohingya stranded at sea
Indonesia urges regional effort to address crisis of Rohingya stranded at sea 2023-01-19

There has been “alarming rise” in deaths of persecuted Myanmar minority who fled via sea, U.N. says.

Critics pan Marcos administration’s efforts to quell high onion prices
Critics pan Marcos administration’s efforts to quell high onion prices 2023-01-19

Philippine senators call on the president to appoint an agriculture secretary to focus on crisis.

Marcos to Davos forum: Entered politics to cleanse family’s name
Marcos to Davos forum: Entered politics to cleanse family’s name 2023-01-19

A people-power revolt ousted his dictator father nearly 37 years ago.

Fiji resident: ‘Nobody can stop the water’
2023-01-19

Lavenia “Big Nana” McGoon, a longtime inhabitant of the largest Fijian island, fears that climate change will eventually force her family to move away.

New Zealand’s Ardern announces resignation as prime minister ahead of election
New Zealand’s Ardern announces resignation as prime minister ahead of election 2023-01-18

Jacinda Ardern raised the international profile of her remote South Pacific country but suffered waning popularity at home.

Rohingya settlement on Bangladesh-Myanmar border torched amid fighting between militant groups
Rohingya settlement on Bangladesh-Myanmar border torched amid fighting between militant groups 2023-01-18

At least one person died during clashes in and around a no-man’s land along the frontier.

Thai court orders fugitive businessman’s extradition to China
Thai court orders fugitive businessman’s extradition to China 2023-01-18

Teow Wooi Huat was accused by Chinese expats in Kuala Lumpur of cheating in an investment scheme.

Gunmen launch deadly attack on southern Philippine Muslim community
Gunmen launch deadly attack on southern Philippine Muslim community 2023-01-18

About 20 armed men attacked a group of former Moro National Liberation Front rebels.

Bangkok property leased by Nauru diplomat was base for passport forging
Bangkok property leased by Nauru diplomat was base for passport forging 2023-01-18

Constant activity at the residence in a high-end Bangkok compound attracted attention.

Manila Court acquits Nobel Laureate Ressa of tax evasion
Manila Court acquits Nobel Laureate Ressa of tax evasion 2023-01-18

Legal troubles are political harassment, says the Rappler news website’s co-founder and CEO.

Philippines’ Maria Ressa: ‘Today, facts win’
2023-01-18

The CEO of the Rappler news website is acquitted of tax evasion.

Indonesian stadium stampede victims’ kin have little hope of justice from trial
Indonesian stadium stampede victims’ kin have little hope of justice from trial 2023-01-17

Five people charged with criminal negligence are being tried for the October incident that caused 135 deaths.

China-owned nickel smelter in Indonesia resumes production after deadly riot
China-owned nickel smelter in Indonesia resumes production after deadly riot 2023-01-17

Weekend violence resulted in deaths of an Indonesian and a Chinese worker.

US: Bangladesh’s RAB has made ‘tremendous progress’ in reducing extrajudicial killings
US: Bangladesh’s RAB has made ‘tremendous progress’ in reducing extrajudicial killings 2023-01-17

Washington had sanctioned the elite security unit in December 2021 for gross human rights violations.

Indonesian police, match officials stand trial over deadly football stampede
2023-01-17

A handful of officials have been charged with negligence tied to the disaster at the stadium in Malang, East Java, in early October.

Indonesia sends warships to monitor Chinese coast guard vessel
Indonesia sends warships to monitor Chinese coast guard vessel 2023-01-17

The ship has been in and around the Natuna Sea since the end of December.

Deaths, injuries reported in tanker explosion at Thai shipyard
Deaths, injuries reported in tanker explosion at Thai shipyard 2023-01-17

The Ruammitr Dockyard Co. Ltd. shipyard fire was brought under control after nearly six hours.

Report about govt purchase of Israeli spy technology rocks Bangladesh
Report about govt purchase of Israeli spy technology rocks Bangladesh 2023-01-14

Home minister acknowledges agencies are monitoring social media to thwart “anti-government activities.”

Malaysian, Japanese coast guards hold South China Sea security drill
Malaysian, Japanese coast guards hold South China Sea security drill 2023-01-13

Japan’s agency trained its Malaysian counterpart on how to repel foreign intruders using sound cannons.

Eight communist guerrilla leaders surrender to Philippine authorities
Eight communist guerrilla leaders surrender to Philippine authorities 2023-01-13

Military official says death of rebellion founder Jose Maria Sison last month affected militants’ morale.

Myanmar junta opposes ASEAN engagement with NUG shadow govt
Myanmar junta opposes ASEAN engagement with NUG shadow govt 2023-01-13

Indonesian foreign minister says ASEAN can solve political crisis “only through engagement with all stakeholders.”

Papua New Guinea passes law to keep small businesses under local control
Papua New Guinea passes law to keep small businesses under local control 2023-01-13

Some small-business owners had complained they faced increased competition from migrants.

Discovery of junta family assets in Thai raid prompts call for probe
Discovery of junta family assets in Thai raid prompts call for probe 2023-01-12

A luxury condo deed and two bank books are among assets seized.

Rights watchdog group wants Indonesia, ASEAN to push Myanmar to end violence
Rights watchdog group wants Indonesia, ASEAN to push Myanmar to end violence 2023-01-12

In its World Report 2023, Human Rights Watch calls on Southeast Asian bloc to hold Burmese junta accountable.

Philippine defense chief promises military promotions will be based on merit
Philippine defense chief promises military promotions will be based on merit 2023-01-12

Carlito Galvez addressed concerns about troops’ morale and welfare as they relate to operations readiness.

China ‘committed’ to joint oil exploration with Philippines despite court ruling
China ‘committed’ to joint oil exploration with Philippines despite court ruling 2023-01-12

Allowing wholly-owned foreign entities to participate in exploring Philippine natural resources was unconstitutional, the Supreme Court ruled.

Palau, United States close to renewing security, economic compact
Palau, United States close to renewing security, economic compact 2023-01-12

Palau’s government said the U.S. has offered to double its economic assistance.

Australia, Papua New Guinea hope to conclude security treaty negotiations in April
Australia, Papua New Guinea hope to conclude security treaty negotiations in April 2023-01-12

Papua New Guinea’s leader says his country’s strength is inseparable from a secure Indo-Pacific region.

Thai police ask to delay enforcement of law preventing torture, enforced disappearances
Thai police ask to delay enforcement of law preventing torture, enforced disappearances 2023-01-11

Officials say they do not have funds to buy cameras to record interrogations.

Indonesian leader regrets past rights violations, but activists demand justice for abusers
Indonesian leader regrets past rights violations, but activists demand justice for abusers 2023-01-11

Joko “Jokowi” Widodo listed 12 gross rights violations that occurred between the mid-1960s and 2003.

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