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Philippines, US Marines kick off large-scale drills
Philippines, US Marines kick off large-scale drills 2022-10-03

Observers from Japan, South Korea are expected to join humanitarian efforts linked to the Kamandag 6 military exercise.

Bangladesh devises ambitious climate resilience plan but funding may be a problem
Bangladesh devises ambitious climate resilience plan but funding may be a problem 2022-10-03

The National Adaptation Plan envisions mobilizing U.S. $230 billion between 2030 and 2050, mainly from the developed world.

700 Malaysian workers stranded, held for ransom in Lao SEZ
700 Malaysian workers stranded, held for ransom in Lao SEZ 2022-10-03

Malaysian rights groups and family members call on Lao government to help free trapped workers.

Police chief fired, commanders suspended over deadly stampede at Indonesian stadium
Police chief fired, commanders suspended over deadly stampede at Indonesian stadium 2022-10-03

Government sets up fact-finding team of government officials, football experts, academics and journalists to probe tragedy.

Minister: Solomon Islands signed US-Pacific pact after indirect China references removed
Minister: Solomon Islands signed US-Pacific pact after indirect China references removed 2022-10-04

The Solomon Islands government has tilted toward China under Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.

Thai Navy seeks submarine engine discussions with Chinese builder
Thai Navy seeks submarine engine discussions with Chinese builder 2022-10-04

Plans to buy three Yuan-class submarines held up by EU sanctions on China that block diesel engine from Germany.

Indonesian police: Narrow stadium gates slowed people fleeing deadly football stampede
Indonesian police: Narrow stadium gates slowed people fleeing deadly football stampede 2022-10-04

Police should not have fired tear gas, member of oversight body says.

Gunmen kill Philippine radio broadcaster
Gunmen kill Philippine radio broadcaster 2022-10-04

Percival Mabasa, who was shot near his home in Metro Manila, had criticized the current and previous president.

Task force commander urges gradual end to counter-militancy operations in Poso
Task force commander urges gradual end to counter-militancy operations in Poso 2022-10-04

But analysts say the operation should stop at once, now that the last MIT member has been killed.

Power grid failure leaves Dhaka, much of Bangladesh, in the dark
Power grid failure leaves Dhaka, much of Bangladesh, in the dark 2022-10-04

Authorities worked to restore electricity to 120 million customers in 48 of the nation’s 64 districts.

Filipinos fishing on frontline of China's expansionism in disputed sea
2022-10-05

"It feels like being a thief in your own backyard," one fisherman says.

Wanted BIFF militant surrenders in southern Philippines
Wanted BIFF militant surrenders in southern Philippines 2022-10-05

Manap Mamaluba was an aide to bomb maker Abdul Basit Usman, according to the authorities.

Bangladesh's power grid back up and running
2022-10-05

A blackout in most parts of the country affected tens of millions of people.

Indonesian investigators file murder charges against ex-police inspector general, others
Indonesian investigators file murder charges against ex-police inspector general, others 2022-10-05

The charges against Ferdy Sambo stem from the fatal shooting of a subordinate earlier this year.

Japan, allies show off naval power in the South China Sea
Japan, allies show off naval power in the South China Sea 2022-10-05

Noble Raven 22-2 saw only the second deployment of a Japanese submarine in the region’s military exercises.

Fan loses wife, daughters in Indonesia football crush
2022-10-05

Andi Hariyanto says he will never watch a football match again after his wife, two teenage daughters and a cousin were crushed to death in a stampede at an ...

In meeting with Australian leader, Solomons PM vows no foreign military bases
In meeting with Australian leader, Solomons PM vows no foreign military bases 2022-10-06

The key to peace and security rests with the government meeting development needs, Manasseh Sogavare said.

Ex-cop kills dozens in rampage at childcare center in Thailand
Ex-cop kills dozens in rampage at childcare center in Thailand 2022-10-06

The perpetrator also killed his wife and child before turning the gun on himself, authorities say.

Civilian boats successfully resupply Philippine outpost in South China Sea
Civilian boats successfully resupply Philippine outpost in South China Sea 2022-10-06

The delivery to the BRP Sierra Madre is the third since President Marcos took office.

Shooting of Vietnamese fisherman remains a mystery
Shooting of Vietnamese fisherman remains a mystery 2022-10-06

The attack underlines the problem of fishing in areas with overlapping territorial claims.

Marcos eyes lead role for Philippines in ASEAN peace-keeping actions
Marcos eyes lead role for Philippines in ASEAN peace-keeping actions 2022-10-06

“We have a very important part to play,” the new Philippine president says.

Indonesia warns against ‘politicizing’ UN rights body after blocking China-Uyghur debate
Indonesia warns against ‘politicizing’ UN rights body after blocking China-Uyghur debate 2022-10-07

World’s largest Muslim-majority country voted against discussing report on alleged Chinese abuses against minority group.

In memoriam
In memoriam 2022-10-07
US, Philippine troops launch drill to sharpen coastal defense efforts
US, Philippine troops launch drill to sharpen coastal defense efforts 2022-10-07

South Korean, Japanese troops are participating as observers in Kamandag 6 hosted by the Philippines.

Thailand mourns victims of massacre at daycare center
Thailand mourns victims of massacre at daycare center 2022-10-07

The king and prime minister visited Nong Bua Lam Phu to console victims and their families.

Thai nursery massacre puts focus on guns, mental health of security personnel
Thai nursery massacre puts focus on guns, mental health of security personnel 2022-10-07

Thailand needs to do a better job in vetting the psychological wellbeing of police and military recruits, observers say.

Malaysia’s top party considers national election by year’s end
Malaysia’s top party considers national election by year’s end 2022-10-07

Coalition, opposition parties question the need to hold the vote during monsoon season.

Indonesia’s push for influence in the Pacific blunts Papua criticism
Indonesia’s push for influence in the Pacific blunts Papua criticism 2022-10-07

But Indonesian diplomacy won’t affect grassroots support for Papuan independence, analysts say.

Philippines: Duterte critic Leila de Lima held hostage in jail violence
Philippines: Duterte critic Leila de Lima held hostage in jail violence 2022-10-09

The police killed three inmates during an escape attempt, authorities said.

Malaysian PM calls snap polls 9 months ahead of schedule
Malaysian PM calls snap polls 9 months ahead of schedule 2022-10-10

His party UMNO, which leads the current coalition government, hopes to capitalize on recent decisive state election victories.

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