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Political intrigue deepens as Philippine VP Sara Duterte quits party
Political intrigue deepens as Philippine VP Sara Duterte quits party 2023-05-19

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

Philippines test-fires new missile decoys in South China Sea
Philippines test-fires new missile decoys in South China Sea 2023-05-19

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

Indonesia: The rot behind Reformasi
Indonesia: The rot behind Reformasi 2023-05-19
Graft watchdog questions Malaysian govt awarding new contract to scandal-tainted conglomerate
Graft watchdog questions Malaysian govt awarding new contract to scandal-tainted conglomerate 2023-05-18

Multimillion-dollar deal signed with a unit of Boustead Heavy Industries, which is linked to controversial warship project.

Thai opposition has ‘roadmap’ to govern, but royal reform issues linger
Thai opposition has ‘roadmap’ to govern, but royal reform issues linger 2023-05-18

Ideological differences on changes to Lèse-Majesté law remain a thorny issue.

Asia's April heatwaves likely caused by climate change, scientists say
Asia's April heatwaves likely caused by climate change, scientists say 2023-05-18

Another group says the next five years will almost certainly be the warmest on record.

Death toll seen rising in Myanmar’s Rakhine state in aftermath of Cyclone Mocha
Death toll seen rising in Myanmar’s Rakhine state in aftermath of Cyclone Mocha 2023-05-17

“A gigantic wave washed away my family,” said one survivor.

What’s a kebaya and why is it important to these 5 countries?
2023-05-17

Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei and Thailand have jointly nominated the kebaya, a traditional blouse, for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, ...

Australia urges ASEAN to not ‘lessen’ territorial rights in sea-conduct negotiations
Australia urges ASEAN to not ‘lessen’ territorial rights in sea-conduct negotiations 2023-05-17

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says any deal with China shouldn’t devalue rights of individual claimant states.

With help from China, Cambodia’s Hun Sen closes ‘win-win’ SEA Games
With help from China, Cambodia’s Hun Sen closes ‘win-win’ SEA Games 2023-05-17

But spending millions while offering free housing and food to athletes prompts some complaints.

Indonesian minister arrested for alleged corruption in 4G project
Indonesian minister arrested for alleged corruption in 4G project 2023-05-17

Communications minister detained in a case estimated to have caused state losses of more than half a billion dollars.

Indonesians, Filipinos among 39 missing after Chinese fishing boat capsizes
Indonesians, Filipinos among 39 missing after Chinese fishing boat capsizes 2023-05-17

Several ships and an Australian aircraft are searching the remote location in the Indian Ocean.

Biden cancels Papua New Guinea stopover in setback for Pacific influence
Biden cancels Papua New Guinea stopover in setback for Pacific influence 2023-05-16

The cancellation is fruitful material for detractors of U.S. overtures to the Pacific, an analyst says.

More than 400 feared dead after Cyclone Mocha hit Myanmar’s Rakhine state
More than 400 feared dead after Cyclone Mocha hit Myanmar’s Rakhine state 2023-05-16

The majority of victims were staying in refugee camps described as ‘open-roof prisons.’

Move Forward Party celebrates winning most number of seats in election
2023-05-16

Watch Thailand’s Move Forward Party celebrating their election win in the streets of Bangkok.

Philippines: ‘Stronger security cooperation’ with Japan essential for regional peace
Philippines: ‘Stronger security cooperation’ with Japan essential for regional peace 2023-05-16

Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo says both countries believe in rules-based resolution of disputes.

Thai opposition pulls off a rout, but the loser may take all
Thai opposition pulls off a rout, but the loser may take all 2023-05-16

Move Forward and Pheu Thai came out on top in the May 14 vote but face a steep climb to the summit.

Biden’s planned visit to Papua New Guinea fuels hope and criticism
Biden’s planned visit to Papua New Guinea fuels hope and criticism 2023-05-16

The U.S. president and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet leaders of Pacific island countries.

Report: EV battery making riddled with rights violations, environmental threats
Report: EV battery making riddled with rights violations, environmental threats 2023-05-16

Companies including Panasonic, Tesla, and Toyota should check their supply chain, rights group says.

Cyclone Mocha inflicts heavy damage on Myanmar’s Rakhine state
Cyclone Mocha inflicts heavy damage on Myanmar’s Rakhine state 2023-05-15

While casualties were relatively few, Sittwe was battered and remains flooded.

Cyclone Mocha flattens thousands of Rohingya shelters in Bangladesh
Cyclone Mocha flattens thousands of Rohingya shelters in Bangladesh 2023-05-15

But officials and residents are thankful there were no casualties.

Malaysian govt withdraws appeal against ruling allowing non-Muslims to use word ‘Allah’
Malaysian govt withdraws appeal against ruling allowing non-Muslims to use word ‘Allah’ 2023-05-15

Issue is divisive in Muslim-majority country where some feel letting other faiths use word may cause religious conversions.

Philippine military to verify reports about senior Abu Sayyaf leader’s death
Philippine military to verify reports about senior Abu Sayyaf leader’s death 2023-05-15

Radullan Sahiron was involved in cross-border abductions in the early 2000s, which once included the murders of Americans.

Thailand’s top opposition parties agree to join forces after big electoral win
Thailand’s top opposition parties agree to join forces after big electoral win 2023-05-15

Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat says he has invited five opposition parties to form a new government.

Philippines warns of ‘serious repercussions’ if China removes navigational buoys
Philippines warns of ‘serious repercussions’ if China removes navigational buoys 2023-05-15

The coast guard installed five Philippine-flagged markers in South China Sea territories last week.

Opposition parties dominated Thailand's national elections
2023-05-15

Thailand's Move Forward Party and Pheu Thai emerge as dominant forces in the national elections, with their leaders discussing a potential coalition. Prime ...

Cyclone Mocha unleashes its fury on Myanmar's Rakhine state
2023-05-14

At least 6 deaths were reported after the Category 5 storm made landfall in western Myanmar close to Bangladesh.

Deaths reported as Cyclone Mocha makes landfall in western Myanmar near Bangladesh
Deaths reported as Cyclone Mocha makes landfall in western Myanmar near Bangladesh 2023-05-14

U.N. had warned of “a nightmare scenario” in the Bay of Bengal region, home to crowded Rohingya refugee camps.

Thais head to the polls
2023-05-14

It’s polling day in Thailand. Roughly 52 million of Thailand’s 65 million population can exercise their right to vote.

Opposition parties score big win in Thai election, unofficial results show
Opposition parties score big win in Thai election, unofficial results show 2023-05-13

Move Forward and Pheu Thai – for now – have come out on top in bid to unseat military-backed government.

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