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Philippines’ Marcos seeks peace, development during China state visit
Philippines’ Marcos seeks peace, development during China state visit 2023-01-03

Filipino fishermen, meanwhile, challenge the president to address Beijing’s aggression in South China Sea.

Chinese aircraft carrier leaves West Pacific after drills near Guam
Chinese aircraft carrier leaves West Pacific after drills near Guam 2023-01-03

The Liaoning conducted 320 take-offs and landings in the last two weeks of December.

Enter the rabbit
Enter the rabbit 2022-12-30
Analysts: As 2023 ASEAN chair, Indonesia must dial up pressure on Myanmar junta
Analysts: As 2023 ASEAN chair, Indonesia must dial up pressure on Myanmar junta 2022-12-30

If violence by Burmese military continues, Jakarta should persuade other members to freeze Myanmar’s membership at the regional bloc, one observer says.

Malaysia tightens COVID screenings for tourists as China cases spike
Malaysia tightens COVID screenings for tourists as China cases spike 2022-12-30

All travelers will be screened for fever while sewage on inbound planes from China will be tested.

Chinese aircraft carrier nears US territory of Guam
Chinese aircraft carrier nears US territory of Guam 2022-12-30

The Liaoning sailed less than 400 miles from the island, which hosts American bases.

Bangladesh blocks US-sanctioned Russian ship from docking
Bangladesh blocks US-sanctioned Russian ship from docking 2022-12-29

Dhaka plans to use another ship to offload cargo destined for a Russian-built nuclear plant.

Rohingya teenager: ‘There were bodies floating in the water'
2022-12-29

Fatimah bin Ismail, 19, was among more than 170 refugees who reached Indonesia this week after a perilous 40-day journey at sea.

Philippines’ Marcos to raise South China Sea dispute during Beijing state visit
Philippines’ Marcos to raise South China Sea dispute during Beijing state visit 2022-12-29

“The president wants a peaceful and stable situation,” Assistant Foreign Secretary Neil Imperial says.

Many killed in fire at Cambodian casino on Thai border
Many killed in fire at Cambodian casino on Thai border 2022-12-29

The massive blaze broke out late Wednesday night at the complex in Poipet.

Thai parks chief bumped to inactive post after arrest on corruption charges
Thai parks chief bumped to inactive post after arrest on corruption charges 2022-12-28

Ratchada Suriyakul Na Ayutthaya allegedly solicited bribes from subordinates so they could hold onto their posts.

Much anticipated metro opens in traffic-choked Dhaka
Much anticipated metro opens in traffic-choked Dhaka 2022-12-28

When fully operational next year, north-south journey, which takes two-and-a-half hours by road, will be cut to 38 minutes.

Yellow-band disease ravages Thailand's coral reefs
2022-12-28

Underneath the calm turquoise waters off eastern Thailand, a rapidly spreading disease is killing corals over vast stretches of the sea floor, and scientists ...

Rohingya who survived a deadly sea odyssey recuperate in Aceh, Indonesia
2022-12-27

Refugee: “In Bangladesh, our life was difficult.”

Rohingya man recounts nightmare of being adrift at sea
Rohingya man recounts nightmare of being adrift at sea 2022-12-27

More than 100 aboard the vessel were children, IOM says.

Death toll from sunken Thai warship rises
Death toll from sunken Thai warship rises 2022-12-27

Navy chief apologizes to families for the sailors’ deaths.

Dozens missing in deadly southern Philippine floods
Dozens missing in deadly southern Philippine floods 2022-12-27

Communities on the southern island of Mindanao are heavily hit.

Second boatload of Rohingya arrives in Indonesia in as many days
Second boatload of Rohingya arrives in Indonesia in as many days 2022-12-26

The 185 passengers disembarked in Aceh province but 30 other people had died at sea, survivors told a local fisherman.

Boat with ‘dehydrated and exhausted’ Rohingya refugees lands in Aceh
Boat with ‘dehydrated and exhausted’ Rohingya refugees lands in Aceh 2022-12-25

The 57 men on the wooden boat – there were no women or children – had sailed from Bangladesh in late November, an Indonesian NGO said.

After post-electoral standoff, Rabuka takes office as Fiji’s new PM
After post-electoral standoff, Rabuka takes office as Fiji’s new PM 2022-12-24

Sitiveni Rabuka replaces Frank Bainimarama, who governed the island nation for 16 years.

Acehnese authorities say they’re looking out for stranded Rohingya boat
Acehnese authorities say they’re looking out for stranded Rohingya boat 2022-12-24

“We will pick them up” if they come close to the shoreline, says local official.

Myanmar’s casualties of war face perilous journey
Myanmar’s casualties of war face perilous journey 2022-12-24

Clinic at Thai border offers help to the wounded.

Myanmar’s NUG, analysts criticize Thailand for hosting meeting with junta foreign minister
Myanmar’s NUG, analysts criticize Thailand for hosting meeting with junta foreign minister 2022-12-23

This was a deliberate attempt by Thailand to prop up the Burmese military, analysts say.

To keep power, Prayuth changes political parties ahead of 2023 vote
To keep power, Prayuth changes political parties ahead of 2023 vote 2022-12-23

The Thai prime minister can hold the top political office until April 2025, Constitutional Court has ruled.

Jakarta: Dutch should apologize to Indonesia for slavery under colonial rule
Jakarta: Dutch should apologize to Indonesia for slavery under colonial rule 2022-12-23

Meanwhile, many Indonesians say Dutch should pay reparations for plunder of natural resources from their nation.

Preliminary construction underway on Luang Prabang Dam, minus key steps
Preliminary construction underway on Luang Prabang Dam, minus key steps 2022-12-22

Developers are clearing land at the site, despite lack of power agreement, impact assessments.

Activists, families call for rescue of boat adrift in Andaman Sea
Activists, families call for rescue of boat adrift in Andaman Sea 2022-12-22

Rohingya and Bangladeshis have used a satellite phone to seek help as death toll climbs.

Thai boat rescues Cambodian fisherman whose vessel sank in storm
Thai boat rescues Cambodian fisherman whose vessel sank in storm 2022-12-22

He had been floating at sea for 30 hours with bodies of three crew members tied to himself.

Vietnam, Indonesia wrap up talks on exclusive economic zones
Vietnam, Indonesia wrap up talks on exclusive economic zones 2022-12-22

Analysts say the agreement may speed up Vietnam’s negotiations with the Philippines and Malaysia.

Fiji military to assist police with security after purported threats against Indo-Fijians
Fiji military to assist police with security after purported threats against Indo-Fijians 2022-12-21

Police have not given details of the threats but a previous statement indicated that stones had been thrown at homes and businesses.

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