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Thai deadlock deepens as Parliament again postpones vote for PM
Thai deadlock deepens as Parliament again postpones vote for PM 2023-08-03

Vote will happen after court rules on a petition about Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat, house speaker says.

Can the Anwar govt hang on in Malaysia?
Can the Anwar govt hang on in Malaysia? 2023-08-03

Results of six state assembly polls on Aug. 12 may well decide that.

Philippines defense chief orders upgrades at military bases speeded up
Philippines defense chief orders upgrades at military bases speeded up 2023-08-03

The nine sites fall under an expanded defense agreement with the United States.

Bangladesh polls body asks Facebook’s parent to remove ‘disinformation’ in election run-up
Bangladesh polls body asks Facebook’s parent to remove ‘disinformation’ in election run-up 2023-08-03

Rival parties in South Asian nation are known for spreading false information via social media.

Bangsamoro leader: Militants endanger efforts to disarm ex-MILF guerrillas in southern Philippines
Bangsamoro leader: Militants endanger efforts to disarm ex-MILF guerrillas in southern Philippines 2023-08-04

Murad Ebrahim welcomed 1,300 former combatants during a ceremony marking last phase of process to decommission fighters.

Myanmar trafficked teen beaten but alive in Myanmar casino
Myanmar trafficked teen beaten but alive in Myanmar casino 2023-08-04

She was beaten and taken to a second location, though her whereabouts were unknown.

Bangladesh sees record number of dengue deaths for second consecutive year
Bangladesh sees record number of dengue deaths for second consecutive year 2023-08-04

Experts say the nature of the virus-transmitting mosquito has changed, leading to more infections.

Malaysian investigators seek public’s help finding missing Myanmar activist, family
Malaysian investigators seek public’s help finding missing Myanmar activist, family 2023-08-04

Police circulated photos of Thuzar Maung, husband and children via Facebook.

Love goes on after Typhoon Doksuri | Religious school leader arrested on blasphemy charge| Facebook helping with fair elections?
Love goes on after Typhoon Doksuri | Religious school leader arrested on blasphemy charge| Facebook helping with fair elections? 2023-08-04

Typhoon Doksuri brought heavy rainfall and wreaked havoc in the Philippines. But it did not stop one couple from going ahead with their wedding in a flooded ...

Indonesia’s K-pop devotees accuse politician of exploiting their fandom ahead of polls
Indonesia’s K-pop devotees accuse politician of exploiting their fandom ahead of polls 2023-08-04

But presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo wasn’t alone in trying to tap into the youth vote via a huge fan base.

Indonesians in sinking village forced to adapt
2023-07-25

More than 200 people remain in one of Indonesia's fastest sinking areas, Timbulsloko village, which has turned from a landscape of lush rice paddies into a ...

The seed bank in the Philippines safeguarding the world’s rice.
2023-07-28

Rice lovers, we have good news and bad news. The bad news is – climate change is going to affect rice production. The world’s favorite grain might disappear ...

Why the Philippines is deploying navigation buoys in the South China Sea
Why the Philippines is deploying navigation buoys in the South China Sea 2023-05-30

The Philippines is asserting its maritime rights more boldly in the face of Chinese action.

China plans 6-nation drills with Southeast Asian countries
China plans 6-nation drills with Southeast Asian countries 2023-05-30

Analysts say Aman Youyi will be smaller than similar U.S. exercises.

Malaysia investigates Chinese ship over looting of British WWII wrecks
Malaysia investigates Chinese ship over looting of British WWII wrecks 2023-05-30

Discovery of relics come amid recent reports of scavengers plundering two British shipwrecks.

As Coldplay fever grips Indonesia, Malaysia, religious right calls to cancel band’s shows
As Coldplay fever grips Indonesia, Malaysia, religious right calls to cancel band’s shows 2023-05-30

Islamic parties say the British band is immoral because it has professed support for the LGBTQ+ communities.

Indonesian leader orders crackdown on human traffickers after migrant deaths
Indonesian leader orders crackdown on human traffickers after migrant deaths 2023-05-30

More than 1,900 Indonesian overseas workers have died since 2020, officials say.

Chinese and US jets tangle over South China Sea
Chinese and US jets tangle over South China Sea 2023-05-30

A Chinese fighter jet performed “an unnecessarily aggressive maneuver” near an American plane, the U.S. military said.

Palau says Chinese vessel slowed over undersea cable during incursion into waters
Palau says Chinese vessel slowed over undersea cable during incursion into waters 2023-05-30

Palau has reported four unwanted forays into its waters by Chinese research vessels since 2018.

Philippine radio broadcaster shot dead, police say
Philippine radio broadcaster shot dead, police say 2023-05-31

Cris Bundoquin is the third journalist slain since Marcos Jr. came to power in June 2022.

Proposal to boost Indonesian military’s powers ‘dangerous for democracy’
Proposal to boost Indonesian military’s powers ‘dangerous for democracy’ 2023-05-31

The armed forces want to expand regional commands and revise a law that regulates their role.

Bangladesh court orders Nobel Laureate Yunus to pay $1.2M tax on donations
Bangladesh court orders Nobel Laureate Yunus to pay $1.2M tax on donations 2023-05-31

Cases are part of what some say is a years-long saga of political vendetta by the government.

Philippines launches final phase to clean up oil spill from sunken tanker
Philippines launches final phase to clean up oil spill from sunken tanker 2023-05-31

About 120,000 to 240,000 liters of fuel are believed to be inside MT Princess Empress.

Heat wave, coal shortages force electricity blackouts in Bangladesh
Heat wave, coal shortages force electricity blackouts in Bangladesh 2023-05-31

Chinese supplier cuts off delivery over lack of payments on $400 million debt.

In Bali, ‘out of control’ tourism encroaches on agrarian, cultural roots
In Bali, ‘out of control’ tourism encroaches on agrarian, cultural roots 2023-06-01

The Indonesian island faces a dilemma balancing tourism, respect for traditions.

Philippines, Japan, US coast guards kick off first trilateral sea exercises
Philippines, Japan, US coast guards kick off first trilateral sea exercises 2023-06-01

The drills are taking place June 1 to 7 in Philippine waters near the disputed South China Sea.

Thai police arrest more than 100 in search for illegal immigrants from Myanmar
Thai police arrest more than 100 in search for illegal immigrants from Myanmar 2023-06-01

Arrests follow discovery of house producing weapons for rebels fighting junta across border.

Thai authority plans power shutdown to 2 areas in southeastern Myanmar
Thai authority plans power shutdown to 2 areas in southeastern Myanmar 2023-06-01

Electricity is to be shut off to area housing illicit casinos, Mae Sot officials say.

Cambodian opposition leader’s brief visit to Malaysia sets off PM Hun Sen
Cambodian opposition leader’s brief visit to Malaysia sets off PM Hun Sen 2023-06-01

Malaysia said Sam Rainsy didn’t visit Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during a stopover on his way back to France.

Public hearing in American Samoa underscores opposition to marine sanctuary plan
Public hearing in American Samoa underscores opposition to marine sanctuary plan 2023-06-02

Fears of tuna cannery job losses and further economic decline in the territory highlighted by residents.

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