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Where is Jakarta’s South China Sea policy heading under Prabowo?
Where is Jakarta’s South China Sea policy heading under Prabowo? 2024-02-16

Indonesia’s new president may advocate a pragmatic approach but don’t expect radical changes, experts say.

US officials: Funding for Pacific allies ‘must be done’
US officials: Funding for Pacific allies ‘must be done’ 2024-02-15

Leaders of Micronesian nations have warned that delays in economic assistance could benefit U.S. rivals.

Gen. Prabowo’s electoral victory casts long shadow on Southeast Asia
Gen. Prabowo’s electoral victory casts long shadow on Southeast Asia 2024-02-15

There is cause for concern about democracy because the ex-special forces commander with ties to a late dictator will become Indonesia’s next leader, analyst ...

Nobel laureate Yunus says outsiders have taken over Grameen-linked non-profits
Nobel laureate Yunus says outsiders have taken over Grameen-linked non-profits 2024-02-15

Group says it properly appointed chairmen, officers to run eight of Yunus’ companies.

Myanmar police and soldiers leave Bangladesh on homeward trip
2024-02-15

330 Myanmar nationals – mostly border guards who fled into Bangladesh in early February – boarded a ship to take them home.

Thailand’s proposed fishing law leaves Burmese workers vulnerable
Thailand’s proposed fishing law leaves Burmese workers vulnerable 2024-02-15

The bill would allow boats to swap catch and crew, keeping workers at sea for long periods.

Indonesia’s Jokowi congratulates Prabowo, son on election win, as opponents cry fraud
Indonesia’s Jokowi congratulates Prabowo, son on election win, as opponents cry fraud 2024-02-15

The president dismissed cheating allegations but his party said the winning candidate abused state resources and manipulated the law.

Top Philippine diplomat: Focus on superpower rivalry in disputed waters harms claimants
Top Philippine diplomat: Focus on superpower rivalry in disputed waters harms claimants 2024-02-15

Such attention to the Sino-U.S. rivalry marginalizes the interests of South China Sea claimants, Enrique Manolo says.

Japan to assist 4 ASEAN countries to counter China: report
Japan to assist 4 ASEAN countries to counter China: report 2024-02-15

Tokyo is to provide drones, radar systems and patrol boats during the 10-year plan.

In aftermath of riots, Papua New Guinea Parliament backs Marape as PM
In aftermath of riots, Papua New Guinea Parliament backs Marape as PM 2024-02-15

The confidence vote trumped an opposition attempt to introduce a motion of no confidence in Marape.

What do Indonesian voters expect from their next leader?
2024-02-14

One of the world's largest elections concludes in Indonesia. Millions of voters cast ballots for a new president and other leaders, during 6 hours of voting ...

Accused of atrocities, fired from army, elected president: Prabowo’s unlikely rise
Accused of atrocities, fired from army, elected president: Prabowo’s unlikely rise 2024-02-14

Ex-army special forces commander is linked to human rights abuses against pro-democracy activists, and in East Timor.

Philippines recommends criminal charges for ship-tanker owner in 2023 oil spill
Philippines recommends criminal charges for ship-tanker owner in 2023 oil spill 2024-02-14

The MT Princess Express sank 12 months ago while carrying 800,000 liters of fuel.

How were voters influenced by a film accusing Indonesian President Jokowi of election interference?
2024-02-14

The film "Dirty Vote" dropped a bombshell on Sunday, alleging President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo's involvement in Indonesia's elections, purportedly aiding Prabowo ...

Suharto-era general to win Indonesia’s presidency, unofficial counts show
Suharto-era general to win Indonesia’s presidency, unofficial counts show 2024-02-14

Prabowo Subianto and his running mate, the incumbent president’s oldest son, have avoided a runoff vote in June.

Thai corrections agency grants Thaksin Shinawatra parole
Thai corrections agency grants Thaksin Shinawatra parole 2024-02-13

The former PM will be released after serving only six months of a 1-year prison sentence – and almost entirely from a hospital bed.

Together three decades, Thai same-sex couple hopes for legal recognition
Together three decades, Thai same-sex couple hopes for legal recognition 2024-02-13

Passed on a first reading, the Marriage Equality Bill must clear both houses and be approved by king.

Complaints mount at Papua New Guinea’s ‘care centers’ for volcano displaced
Complaints mount at Papua New Guinea’s ‘care centers’ for volcano displaced 2024-02-12

Recent mudslides from Mt. Ulawun’s slopes have made people nervous about returning to their homes.

Philippines confirms death of senior militant blamed for December bombing in Marawi
Philippines confirms death of senior militant blamed for December bombing in Marawi 2024-02-12

The military chief identified the dead man as Daulah Islamiyah emir Khadafi Mimbesa.

Death toll in southern Philippine landslide rises, many still reported missing
Death toll in southern Philippine landslide rises, many still reported missing 2024-02-12

Sixty-eight bodies were pulled from the mud in Davao de Oro, and 51 more people remain unaccounted for.

The case for seating overseas lawmakers in Southeast Asian parliaments
The case for seating overseas lawmakers in Southeast Asian parliaments 2024-02-12

The region’s democracies and authoritarian states alike could benefit from the voices of overseas compatriots.

Miracle survivor found nearly 60 hours after Philippines landslide
2024-02-09

Rescuers on Friday pulled out a 3-year-old girl from the devastation of a massive landslide that engulfed a section of a mining area in the southern ...

Navigating steep cliffs, braving rapids, wading through rivers: How Indonesia organizes elections
Navigating steep cliffs, braving rapids, wading through rivers: How Indonesia organizes elections 2024-02-09

Next week’s vote will be held across a vast archipelago with diverse geographies and infrastructure.

Border guards who fled Myanmar tell of losing contact with commanders
Border guards who fled Myanmar tell of losing contact with commanders 2024-02-09

Over 300 who crossed into Bangladesh have asked for assistance in returning to their homes.

Thailand to set up safe zone, deliver aid to Myanmar border towns
Thailand to set up safe zone, deliver aid to Myanmar border towns 2024-02-09

Bangkok hopes this will lead to larger goal of starting dialogue between junta and resistance forces.

Papua’s controversial Noken voting system
2024-02-09

Controversy has surrounded Papua’s Noken voting system since it was implemented in Indonesia’s 2004 general election. Basically, the entire community decides ...

Top Malaysian court rules more than a dozen state Sharia laws invalid
Top Malaysian court rules more than a dozen state Sharia laws invalid 2024-02-09

Critics say the decision in Kelantan state could undermine Malaysia's Sharia legal system.

In Indonesia, Papuans’ unique ‘noken’ voting system faces an uncertain future
In Indonesia, Papuans’ unique ‘noken’ voting system faces an uncertain future 2024-02-08

Voting in parts of Papua, home to a predominantly Melanesian population, is a collective decision overseen by tribal chiefs.

BenarNews exclusive: New Thai chief negotiator discusses challenges of southern peace talks
2024-02-08

Chatchai Bangchuad is the first civilian to lead Thailand in negotiations with BRN separatist rebels.

Hopes dim for finding survivors trapped under southern Philippine landslide
Hopes dim for finding survivors trapped under southern Philippine landslide 2024-02-08

Efforts have shifted to “search and retrieval” for victims in gold-mining community in Davao de Oro, official concedes.

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