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A look at how Beijing influences Chinese media, diaspora in Malaysia
A look at how Beijing influences Chinese media, diaspora in Malaysia 2023-07-19

Soft programming on mainland TV and subtle coercion through embassy keep Malaysian Chinese press and people mostly pro-Beijing, Asia Fact Check Lab found.

Scores reported injured in clashes between Bangladesh’s ruling party, opposition BNP
Scores reported injured in clashes between Bangladesh’s ruling party, opposition BNP 2023-07-18

Bangladesh Nationalist Party says one of its supporters was killed, while Awami League denies responsibility.

Report: Next Indonesian leader will face challenge curbing military power
Report: Next Indonesian leader will face challenge curbing military power 2023-07-18

While in office, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has eroded civilian authority over the armed forces, IPAC says.

Philippines: Victims’ relatives rejoice as ICC allows drug-war probe to resume
Philippines: Victims’ relatives rejoice as ICC allows drug-war probe to resume 2023-07-18

“The former president could not care less,” said a spokesman for Rodrigo Duterte.

Solomon Islands leader tells US, Australia to respect sovereignty
Solomon Islands leader tells US, Australia to respect sovereignty 2023-07-17

Criticism of China-Solomons Islands policing pact interferes in his country’s affairs, Manasseh Sogavare said.

July 19 PM vote will be make or break for Thailand’s Pita
July 19 PM vote will be make or break for Thailand’s Pita 2023-07-17

If he loses again, the opposition politician will give the Pheu Thai Party a chance to form government.

Rights group: Myanmar democracy activist, family abducted in Malaysia
Rights group: Myanmar democracy activist, family abducted in Malaysia 2023-07-17

Meticulous kidnapping raises suspicion that people linked to the Malaysian government may be involved, Human Rights Watch says.

Justice secretary: Philippines won’t honor ICC arrest warrants in drug-war probe
Justice secretary: Philippines won’t honor ICC arrest warrants in drug-war probe 2023-07-17

The court is to rule on a government appeal to stop an investigation into ex-leader Rodrigo Duterte.

Swatch sues Malaysian govt over seizure of ‘Pride’ watches
Swatch sues Malaysian govt over seizure of ‘Pride’ watches 2023-07-17

Swiss watchmaker says 'arbitrary' seizures caused loss and damage to its reputation.

Hun Sen deletes Twitter post linking Thai election to Cambodian opposition
Hun Sen deletes Twitter post linking Thai election to Cambodian opposition 2023-07-14

The long-time Cambodian leader seems to gloat over a Thai politician’s defeat in an initial parliamentary vote.

Dhaka opens new sewage plant but it’s not plugged into sewers
Dhaka opens new sewage plant but it’s not plugged into sewers 2023-07-14

This “is tantamount to building a bridge without constructing the approach roads,” said one critic.

Sole Thai PM candidate fails to get voted in | Iranian tanker seized | A wasted sewage treatment plant
Sole Thai PM candidate fails to get voted in | Iranian tanker seized | A wasted sewage treatment plant 2023-07-14

Pita Limjaroenrat’s failed initial bid to become Thailand’s prime minister, an Iranian tanker seized by Indonesian coast guards for suspected illegal ...

Ancient alligator species identified in Thailand
Ancient alligator species identified in Thailand 2023-07-14

It is closely related to the Chinese alligator, the only one in Asia.

US again touts importance of Myanmar peace plan despite divisions within ASEAN
US again touts importance of Myanmar peace plan despite divisions within ASEAN 2023-07-14

Statement by bloc’s top diplomats said many members viewed Thailand’s meeting with junta foreign minister as a positive step.

Show featuring Jesus Christ in drag causes uproar in Philippines
Show featuring Jesus Christ in drag causes uproar in Philippines 2023-07-14

A drag queen wore a costume as Black Nazarene, a statue that Philippine Catholics revere as miraculous.

Rights watchdog: Bangladesh failing to protect Rohingya against rising violence in camps
Rights watchdog: Bangladesh failing to protect Rohingya against rising violence in camps 2023-07-13

Authorities put refugees at risk by forcing them to be informants against criminal elements, Human Rights Watch says.

Crossing the 9-dash line
Crossing the 9-dash line 2023-07-13
US Marine jets fly over South China Sea during Philippine drills
US Marine jets fly over South China Sea during Philippine drills 2023-07-13

Military officials said the exercises did not target any country despite Chinese harassment concerns.

Thai opposition leader falls short in first round of voting for PM
Thai opposition leader falls short in first round of voting for PM 2023-07-13

Move Forward Party’s Pita Limjaroenrat will seek more supporters ahead of next vote on July 19.

China, ASEAN agree to accelerate accord on preventing conflict in disputed waters
China, ASEAN agree to accelerate accord on preventing conflict in disputed waters 2023-07-13

A “milestone,” is what Southeast Asian bloc’s chair Indonesia calls the guidelines to speed up negotiations.

US, Australia call for China-Solomons police pact to be made public
US, Australia call for China-Solomons police pact to be made public 2023-07-13

Solomon Islands-China relations have blossomed since the Pacific island country cut ties with Taiwan.

Did Prayuth as PM ‘return happiness’ to Thailand? ‘Not really,’ most say
Did Prayuth as PM ‘return happiness’ to Thailand? ‘Not really,’ most say 2023-07-12

He will be remembered as someone who squandered the great power he had, as one analyst put it.

Philippines marks 7th anniversary of South China Sea ruling
Philippines marks 7th anniversary of South China Sea ruling 2023-07-12

China, meanwhile, maintains that it will not recognize the “illegal” 2016 decision by an international arbitration court.

Thai top diplomat says he met with Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi
Thai top diplomat says he met with Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi 2023-07-12

The jailed Nobel laureate encouraged dialogue with the Burmese junta, Don Pramudwinai told ASEAN members.

Thai polling body says PM frontrunner may have broken rules, refers case to court
Thai polling body says PM frontrunner may have broken rules, refers case to court 2023-07-12

The Election Commission’s referral comes a day before Thailand's Parliament is set to vote for prime minister.

Rights group slams Philippine govt for ‘red-tagging’ activists
Rights group slams Philippine govt for ‘red-tagging’ activists 2023-07-11

Four Cordillera People’s Alliance members are involved in helping poor communities in remote areas, supporters say.

Singapore’s pre-execution photo shoots
2023-07-11

In Singapore, prison officials offer a photo shoot shortly before a death-row inmate’s execution. While some find it cruel, some feel like these photos are ...

Prayuth quits politics ahead of Thai PM vote
Prayuth quits politics ahead of Thai PM vote 2023-07-11

The leader of the 2014 military coup who served nine years as prime minister announced his retirement via Facebook.

Indonesia captures Iranian tanker for suspected illegal oil transfer
Indonesia captures Iranian tanker for suspected illegal oil transfer 2023-07-11

The ship and its crew were detained last week by the Indonesian coast guard.

World ‘one miscalculation away’ from nuclear apocalypse, Indonesia’s top diplomat warns
World ‘one miscalculation away’ from nuclear apocalypse, Indonesia’s top diplomat warns 2023-07-11

“We cannot be truly safe with nuclear weapons in our region,” Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi says.

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