Story Archive

Manila embarks on ‘name and shame’ strategy to counter Beijing

Will neighboring countries follow the Philippines’ “assertive transparency” South China Sea campaign?

As ASEAN chair, Indonesia was ineffective, unimaginative on Myanmar crisis: Analysts

Jakarta’s reliance on investments from China, Myanmar’s biggest trade partner, made it leery of pressuring junta.

Deadly Philippine bombing exposes weakness in intel gathering: Military spokesman

Citing video evidence, witnesses, officials identified two suspects linked to the Islamic State terror group.

Papua New Guinea, Australia sign security pact aimed at regional stability

The agreement underlines Australia’s security role in the Pacific at a time of China-U.S. rivalry in the region.

China-backed Malaysian rail project to uproot entire village with scant notice: Residents

And all this upheaval is for a project that will mostly serve Beijing’s strategic interests, one analyst says.

Indonesia faces criticism over plan to deport Rohingya to Myanmar

A government minister says country has been overwhelmed by about 1,500 refugees in a month.

Death toll from Indonesia’s Marapi eruption rises

Rescuers are still searching for people who might have been on the mountain at the time of the eruption, but not registered.

US signals plan for intermediate-range missiles in the North Pacific

Some Pacific island nations are concerned U.S.-China rivalry will militarize their region.

Bangladesh disqualifies hundreds of candidates for general election

Most candidates are independents who are required to have written support from thousands of electors

Indonesia tones down internet law that critics say curbs free speech

Papua New Guinea, Australia to sign security agreement this week

The pact will allow for Australian police to work closely with Papua New Guinea’s police.

Philippine VP criticizes Marcos plan to resume peace talks with communists

Sara Duterte’s break with the president over negotiating with the rebels indicates a schism, analyst says.

Chinese warships dock at Cambodia’s Ream naval base for ‘training’

There has been no previously known instance of foreign warships gaining access to the base.

Tourist rubles ensure warm welcome for Russians in Thailand

Russian visitors are rising in the Land of Smiles, but Moscow struggles to forge strategic ties and weapon sales to the Thai military.

Farmers weather upheaval as climate change brings a storm of challenges

Small-scale growers are frustrated due to untimely rain and extended periods of drought.