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US to open expanded aid mission to Pacific island countries
US to open expanded aid mission to Pacific island countries 2023-08-10

Top aid official to visit PNG as Chinese navy’s Peace Ark hospital ship tours Pacific island countries.

Analysts: Proposed replacement of Bangladesh law used to muzzle dissent much the same
Analysts: Proposed replacement of Bangladesh law used to muzzle dissent much the same 2023-08-10

New bill retains harsh punishment for so-called propaganda against the nation’s father.

In Malaysia, possessing ‘LGBTQ’ watches could get you 3 years in prison
In Malaysia, possessing ‘LGBTQ’ watches could get you 3 years in prison 2023-08-10

Government bans some products by Swiss watchmaker Swatch, saying they could harm morality.

Three months after cyclone, Myanmar’s Rakhine state sees little aid
Three months after cyclone, Myanmar’s Rakhine state sees little aid 2023-08-10

‘We are trying to rehabilitate on a self-help basis,’ one resident says.

Military chief: Philippines to deploy maritime militia in South China Sea
Military chief: Philippines to deploy maritime militia in South China Sea 2023-08-10

Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. touches on plan while visiting military command on Palawan island.

Jakarta air pollution hits new heights
Jakarta air pollution hits new heights 2023-08-10

The city has been smothered in “unhealthy” levels of air pollution for several days, says a Swiss-based air quality monitor.

US honors tribeswoman from Chittagong Hill Tracts, 5 others as anti-racism champions
US honors tribeswoman from Chittagong Hill Tracts, 5 others as anti-racism champions 2023-08-09

Rani Yan Yan speaks about militarization and state-sponsored land grabs by settlers in the region.

Indonesian native-faith followers fight for recognition
2023-08-09

Sunda Wiwitan believers are pushing for official recognition of their shunned faith -- which has existed longer than Islam and Christianity in Indonesia. They ...

Mongolia's environmental crisis
2023-08-09

Mongolia's environmental crisis

Indonesian military: Working with Papuan community leaders for release of NZ hostage
Indonesian military: Working with Papuan community leaders for release of NZ hostage 2023-08-09

Separatists took pilot Philip Mehrtens hostage six months ago and it’s the longest the rebels have held anyone captive.

‘Govi is not livable. Not anymore’
‘Govi is not livable. Not anymore’ 2023-08-09

Climate change and over-grazing are wreaking havoc in Mongolia.

Philippines, US to launch joint South China Sea patrols this year: Official
Philippines, US to launch joint South China Sea patrols this year: Official 2023-08-09

Discussions on joint patrols in advanced stage as tensions with China mount.

Pheu Thai adds six parties to alliance seeking to break political deadlock
Pheu Thai adds six parties to alliance seeking to break political deadlock 2023-08-09

The Pheu Thai alliance now has 228 seats in Thailand's 750-member house of representatives.

Indonesia again delays launch of China-funded high-speed railway
Indonesia again delays launch of China-funded high-speed railway 2023-08-08

Trial run of the Jakarta-Bandung line has been postponed to early September from Aug. 18, officials say.

Malaysia state poll results will test federal alliance’s strength, analysts say
Malaysia state poll results will test federal alliance’s strength, analysts say 2023-08-08

Federal partners in a governing bloc are jointly contesting against a resurgent Malay-centric opposition in state elections Aug. 12.

Indonesian democracy activists condemn military intervention in civilian legal system
Indonesian democracy activists condemn military intervention in civilian legal system 2023-08-08

In one case, an officer allegedly forced the release of his brother from police headquarters.

"Survivor" Hun Sen wraps up 38 years as Cambodia's leader
2023-08-08

The 70-year-old prime minister has announced he will transfer power to his eldest son, Hun Manet.

Rohingya boat sinks off Myanmar’s Rakhine state, dozens missing
Rohingya boat sinks off Myanmar’s Rakhine state, dozens missing 2023-08-08

The boat apparently was heading toward Malaysia.

A son inherits power in Cambodia: The making of Hun Manet
A son inherits power in Cambodia: The making of Hun Manet 2023-08-08

Is Hun Sen’s son, with a Ph.D. in economics, ready to take over for his strongman father?

Bangladesh approves proposal to dilute draconian law used to silence dissent
Bangladesh approves proposal to dilute draconian law used to silence dissent 2023-08-07

Some activists claim victory, while others wait to see provisions of new law that will replace Digital Security Act.

Asia battles surge in dengue cases amid fears of record infections worldwide
Asia battles surge in dengue cases amid fears of record infections worldwide 2023-08-07

Some countries are seeing a spike in cases, amid signs that global warming is intensifying outbreaks.

Think-tank: Indonesia’s next president must navigate complicated ties with China
Think-tank: Indonesia’s next president must navigate complicated ties with China 2023-08-07

Two of the three hopefuls for the top office are pro-Beijing.

Philippines summons Chinese envoy over water-cannon incident in disputed waters
Philippines summons Chinese envoy over water-cannon incident in disputed waters 2023-08-07

Beijing, meanwhile, calls on Manila to stop using a rusted out WWII era ship as a military outpost.

Pheu Thai pairs up with former rival in bid to form govt
Pheu Thai pairs up with former rival in bid to form govt 2023-08-07

With Bhumjaithai on board, it has 212 of the 375 seats needed to form the government.

Lawsuit in Palau seeks to suspend work on US military radar site
Lawsuit in Palau seeks to suspend work on US military radar site 2023-08-06

Angaur state government says land was cleared without an environmental impact assessment, permits.

Chinese fire water cannon at Philippine Coast Guard in disputed sea
Chinese fire water cannon at Philippine Coast Guard in disputed sea 2023-08-06

Manila condemns “dangerous maneuvers”; China claims ships carried illegal building materials

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.

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 ...

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.

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