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Indonesian president’s son named a vice presidential candidate
Indonesian president’s son named a vice presidential candidate 2023-10-22

Prabowo’s coalition hopes Gibran will draw millennial and Gen Z voters who make up 53% of the electorate.

Thailand seeks China-built frigate as ‘diplomatic substitute’ to troublesome submarine deal
Thailand seeks China-built frigate as ‘diplomatic substitute’ to troublesome submarine deal 2023-10-23

Thailand’s plan to purchase a U.S. $369 million Yuan-class submarine from China has encountered numerous problems since 2017.

Son’s VP nomination raises questions about Indonesian president’s legacy
Son’s VP nomination raises questions about Indonesian president’s legacy 2023-10-23

Gibran Rakabuming Raka is the running mate for Prabowo Subianto, the frontrunner from a rival party.

Philippine leader orders probe into collisions with Chinese ships in EEZ
Philippine leader orders probe into collisions with Chinese ships in EEZ 2023-10-23

Manila is adopting an “assertive transparency” tactic in dealing with Beijing in the South China Sea, an analyst says.

Guantanamo judge sets January schedule for guilty pleas in Indonesian bombings
Guantanamo judge sets January schedule for guilty pleas in Indonesian bombings 2023-10-23

Malaysians Mohammed Farik bin Amin, Mohammed Nazir bin Lep could be sentenced a week later.

3 killed in possible poll-related violence ahead of Philippine village elections
3 killed in possible poll-related violence ahead of Philippine village elections 2023-10-24

Voting for village officials and youth representatives across the Philippines will be held on Oct. 30.

In complaint, Philippine congresswoman accuses ex-President Duterte of making death threat
In complaint, Philippine congresswoman accuses ex-President Duterte of making death threat 2023-10-24

Rep. France Castro says she lives in fear and that the former president must be held accountable.

Ethics board set up to investigate Indonesia’s apex court faces controversy
Ethics board set up to investigate Indonesia’s apex court faces controversy 2023-10-24

One member tasked with addressing claims of court’s political motivation is accused of own bias.

Australia puts 11 asylum seekers in detention on Nauru
Australia puts 11 asylum seekers in detention on Nauru 2023-10-25

The first transfer is the first to the Australian immigration detention center on Nauru in nearly a decade.

Myanmar victims, activists file war crimes complaint against junta in Philippine court
Myanmar victims, activists file war crimes complaint against junta in Philippine court 2023-10-25

Lawyers and advocates are relying on the principle of “universal jurisdiction” to have the case heard.

US, allies hold naval exercise in South China Sea
US, allies hold naval exercise in South China Sea 2023-10-25

The five-nation drills took place amid confrontation between Beijing and Manila in disputed waters.

Biden not worried by Australia’s ties to China
Biden not worried by Australia’s ties to China 2023-10-25

In Washington, Australia’s prime minister also says he’s confident Congress will pass bills needed for AUKUS pact.

UN court extends deadlines in Rohingya genocide case
UN court extends deadlines in Rohingya genocide case 2023-10-25

The International Court of Justice says Myanmar’s junta regime now has until late 2024 to submit a written brief.

Philippines drops funding deal with China for 3 railway projects
Philippines drops funding deal with China for 3 railway projects 2023-10-26

Transportation minister says Beijing lost interest and this is not linked to South China Sea tensions.

Dueling Dhaka political rallies could turn violent, analysts warn
Dueling Dhaka political rallies could turn violent, analysts warn 2023-10-26

Opposition BNP is demanding that the Awami League govt allow a caretaker administration ahead of polls.

China’s foreign minister in Washington to pave way for Xi Jinping
China’s foreign minister in Washington to pave way for Xi Jinping 2023-10-26

Wang Yi is the most senior Chinese official to visit America in years, but President Xi might be right behind him.

Thai peace talks: Expect new PM to appoint civilian as chief negotiator
Thai peace talks: Expect new PM to appoint civilian as chief negotiator 2023-10-27

Srettha Thavisin will likely pick a non-military person to lead negotiations in the Deep South, analyst Don Pathan argues.

6 more bodies found at Papua mine in wake of rebel attack
6 more bodies found at Papua mine in wake of rebel attack 2023-10-27

The discovery in Yahukimo regency in the Papuan highlands brings the death toll from the Oct. 16 incident to 13.

Indonesian court condemns 8 Iranians to death for drug smuggling
Indonesian court condemns 8 Iranians to death for drug smuggling 2023-10-27

The men were caught with 319 kg of crystal methamphetamine off the coast of Java.

Controversy clouds bid by Bangladesh PM’s daughter for coveted WHO job
Controversy clouds bid by Bangladesh PM’s daughter for coveted WHO job 2023-10-27

Saima Wazed lacks credentials to lead the U.N. health agency’s regional office and has an unfair advantage, critics say.

Images of Malaysian children holding toy guns, waving Palestinian flags spur backlash
Images of Malaysian children holding toy guns, waving Palestinian flags spur backlash 2023-10-27

The social media posts appeared ahead of Anwar’s call for Palestine Solidarity Week in schools.

Biden meets China’s foreign minister, vows to ‘work together’
Biden meets China’s foreign minister, vows to ‘work together’ 2023-10-27

The talks came as the Pentagon released footage of another near crash between Chinese and U.S. jets.

Violence breaks out during opposition protests, turns deadly
Violence breaks out during opposition protests, turns deadly 2023-10-28

Police fired tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons to push back Bangladesh Nationalist Party activists.

Philippines Brands 16 Groups as Communist Party ‘Terrorist’ Affiliates
Philippines Brands 16 Groups as Communist Party ‘Terrorist’ Affiliates 2022-02-23

Government cites 2020 Anti-Terror Act as basis for the label.

Malaysian PM to Meet Thai Counterpart in Bangkok to Discuss Border Reopening
Malaysian PM to Meet Thai Counterpart in Bangkok to Discuss Border Reopening 2022-02-23

Both leaders will also talk about economic cooperation, and key connectivity projects crossing the land borders.

EU Steps Up Engagement with Indo-Pacific States, Touts Rule of Law
EU Steps Up Engagement with Indo-Pacific States, Touts Rule of Law 2022-02-23

France hosts inaugural meeting of European and Indo-Pacific foreign ministers.

Trolley Brings Learning to Kids in Rural Philippines
2022-02-23

A tiny, mobile school slides along from village to village three times a week

US Navy: Team Sent to Recover Downed F-35 Fighter-Jet
US Navy: Team Sent to Recover Downed F-35 Fighter-Jet 2022-02-24

Personnel will verify crash site first, after which recovery will begin.

Indonesia, Singapore Condemn Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Indonesia, Singapore Condemn Russian Invasion of Ukraine 2022-02-24

Others Southeast Asian states are more muted in their reactions.

Russian Forces Invade Ukraine, Strike Major Cities
2022-02-24

Russian forces fired missiles at several cities in Ukraine and landed troops on its coast on Thursday, after President Vladimir Putin authorized what he called ...

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