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Bangladesh interim govt’s six-month report card
Bangladesh interim govt’s six-month report card 2025-02-04

The Yunus administration wants to implement more reforms before calling an election, but the largest political party demands polls before and changes after.

US exit from Paris Agreement threatens Indonesia’s clean energy goals: Analysts
US exit from Paris Agreement threatens Indonesia’s clean energy goals: Analysts 2025-02-04

Funding sources to move away from coal-fired power plants could dry up, experts warn.

Philippines and US stage joint air patrol, exercise over South China Sea
Philippines and US stage joint air patrol, exercise over South China Sea 2025-02-04

China said the activity, which involved U.S. Air Force B-1 bombers, undermined regional peace, stability.

Thailand says it is cutting power to Myanmar’s scam centers
Thailand says it is cutting power to Myanmar’s scam centers 2025-02-04

A Chinese security official recently visited the Thai-Myanmar border to press for a solution.

Thai PM to visit China as groups fear Uyghur detainees may be sent back
Thai PM to visit China as groups fear Uyghur detainees may be sent back 2025-02-04

Thailand has denied any plan to deport the detained men but rights groups are worried.

Philippines says it won’t let China normalize ‘illegal’ ship deployments in EEZ
Philippines says it won’t let China normalize ‘illegal’ ship deployments in EEZ 2025-02-03

Chinese coast guard ships have stayed for a month in Manila’s exclusive economic zone, including Scarborough Shoal.

Trump aid freeze is opportunity to revamp US programs in Bangladesh
Trump aid freeze is opportunity to revamp US programs in Bangladesh 2025-02-03

But disinformation may scuttle a historic opportunity to refocus the Dhaka-Washington relationship.

Bangladesh shipbreakers expose workers to radiation, hazardous materials: Activists
Bangladesh shipbreakers expose workers to radiation, hazardous materials: Activists 2025-02-03

More than two dozen potentially hazardous vessels have been torn apart in defiance of High Court ruling.

China condemns US tariffs, saying fentanyl is ‘America’s problem’
China condemns US tariffs, saying fentanyl is ‘America’s problem’ 2025-02-03

Beijing calls Washington’s 10% additional tariff “unfair,” warns of countermeasures.

Bangladesh govt orders probe into BNP youth activist’s in-custody death
Bangladesh govt orders probe into BNP youth activist’s in-custody death 2025-02-01

Touhidul Islam, 40, died at a Cumilla hospital early Saturday after being taken from his home by a security unit on Friday afternoon.

Thousands of Filipinos back calls for impeachment of Sara Duterte
Thousands of Filipinos back calls for impeachment of Sara Duterte 2025-01-31

Protesters demand accountability for both the vice president and her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Indonesia’s amnesty plan for Papua independence fighters greeted with skepticism
Indonesia’s amnesty plan for Papua independence fighters greeted with skepticism 2025-01-31

TPNPB spokesman says many involved in battle for independence “are willing to die for this cause.”

US think-tank: China, Vietnam biggest destroyers of South China Sea reef
US think-tank: China, Vietnam biggest destroyers of South China Sea reef 2025-01-31

Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative said that dredging and landfills had caused “irreparable damage” to the marine habitat.

Pristine atolls, seas in Marshall Islands get marine sanctuary protection
Pristine atolls, seas in Marshall Islands get marine sanctuary protection 2025-01-31

The atolls harbor outstanding coral reefs, abundant sea life.

Pacific aid groups ‘devastated’ by Trump’s USAID freeze
Pacific aid groups ‘devastated’ by Trump’s USAID freeze 2025-01-31

The U.S. is the fifth largest bilateral development donor in the region, far behind arch rival China.

One woman MP elected in Vanuatu poll as parties tussle to form government
One woman MP elected in Vanuatu poll as parties tussle to form government 2025-01-30

Vanuatu’s parliament will sit in mid-February for formation of government and to pick a prime minister.

His Majesty's pleasure: King reigns over Tongan government despite democratic reform
His Majesty's pleasure: King reigns over Tongan government despite democratic reform 2025-01-30

King Tupou VI reasserts the monarch’s role in the affairs of state with the appointment of his son as a senior minister.

Hamas frees 5 Thais after 15 months of captivity
Hamas frees 5 Thais after 15 months of captivity 2025-01-30

One Thai worker remains a captive of Hamas in Gaza as negotiations between the Palestinian militant group and Israel continue.

Philippines arrests 5 Chinese nationals for suspected espionage
Philippines arrests 5 Chinese nationals for suspected espionage 2025-01-30

Arrests take place as President Marcos offers China a deal over U.S. missiles and South China Sea.

Thai lawyer petitions court for release of detained Uyghurs
Thai lawyer petitions court for release of detained Uyghurs 2025-01-30

The court is due to hold a hearing on the fate of the men on Feb. 17 .

Myanmar aid groups struggle with freeze as UN warns of ‘staggering’ hunger
Myanmar aid groups struggle with freeze as UN warns of ‘staggering’ hunger 2025-01-30

Thailand has offered help refugee camps along the border for the time being.

About 5,000 people displaced by war return to Myanmar border town
About 5,000 people displaced by war return to Myanmar border town 2025-01-29

The return will raise questions about prospects of Rohingya coming back from Bangladesh.

I was 10 when my father paid a smuggler to take me out of Tibet
I was 10 when my father paid a smuggler to take me out of Tibet 2025-01-29

He hoped for a better life for me, but being separated from my family has been difficult.

Southeast Asia joins millions worldwide in ringing in Year of the Snake
Southeast Asia joins millions worldwide in ringing in Year of the Snake 2025-01-29

Lion dances, firecrackers, and feasts transformed cities from Bangkok to Manila on Wednesday.

Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship is off to a disappointing start
Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship is off to a disappointing start 2025-01-29

Excessive focus on Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim and no coherent early list of goals present problems.

Moveable feasts: Asia offers many ways – and dates – to celebrate the New Year
Moveable feasts: Asia offers many ways – and dates – to celebrate the New Year 2025-01-29

Many of the festivities symbolize the hope of good fortune, health in the new year.

With acoustic blast, China ups aggression in disputed waters: Philippine Navy
With acoustic blast, China ups aggression in disputed waters: Philippine Navy 2025-01-28

Beijing’s deployment of long-range acoustic device in the South China Sea is among its “gray-zone” tactics in the contested waterway, Manila said.

Rubio allows humanitarian aid as Dhaka claims Rohingya funding will continue
Rubio allows humanitarian aid as Dhaka claims Rohingya funding will continue 2025-01-28

Interim government officials say their U.S. counterparts delivered positive news despite President Donald Trump’s 90-day freeze order on foreign aid.

Workers struggle as Chinese investments transform Thailand’s logistics industry
Workers struggle as Chinese investments transform Thailand’s logistics industry 2025-01-28

Amid stiff competition, delivery drivers and couriers bear the brunt of cost-cutting measures.

Toxic haze covers Bangkok as Thailand reels from worsening air pollution
Toxic haze covers Bangkok as Thailand reels from worsening air pollution 2025-01-28

Government measures fall short, experts say, as air quality index (AQI) readings become more hazardous in Thai capital.

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