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Solomon Islands leader feels he’s ‘back home’ amid weeklong visit to China
Solomon Islands leader feels he’s ‘back home’ amid weeklong visit to China 2023-07-10

China, Solomon Islands signed nine agreements including for police cooperation and aviation.

What happened to the football team rescued from the flooded cave in Thailand?
2023-07-10

The Wild Boars, members of a youth football team, were rescued from a flooded cave in northern Thailand five years ago. The story of the daring rescue mission ...

Court fines Deep South rebel’s widow, mother for blocking body’s exhumation
Court fines Deep South rebel’s widow, mother for blocking body’s exhumation 2023-07-10

Thai investigators say they need to conduct DNA test to confirm identity of Yahree Dueloh.

Thai PM frontrunner heads into home stretch
Thai PM frontrunner heads into home stretch 2023-07-10
Cambodian activist’s mother pleads with Thai authorities not to deport son
Cambodian activist’s mother pleads with Thai authorities not to deport son 2023-07-10

Rights groups, family fear Thol Samnang could be persecuted if forced to return to Cambodia.

Chinese investors, a Samoan high chief plot a cryptocurrency hub in paradise
Chinese investors, a Samoan high chief plot a cryptocurrency hub in paradise 2023-07-08

Samoa’s government said no approval was given to ventures that were launched at a Hong Kong ceremony.

Bangladesh police: Rival Rohingya militant groups in deadly gunfight at refugee camp
Bangladesh police: Rival Rohingya militant groups in deadly gunfight at refugee camp 2023-07-07

Meanwhile, an international prosecutor who visited Cox’s Bazar calls for more support for hungry refugees.

Philippines considering banning the Barbie movie | Dengue spike in Bangladesh | Will Thailand finally have a new PM?
Philippines considering banning the Barbie movie | Dengue spike in Bangladesh | Will Thailand finally have a new PM? 2023-07-07

Vietnam has banned the screening of the movie Barbie, and now the Philippines might follow suit. Because of a scene in the film depicting a South China Sea ...

Indonesia pushes to implement failed Myanmar peace plan ahead of ASEAN meetings
Indonesia pushes to implement failed Myanmar peace plan ahead of ASEAN meetings 2023-07-07

Burmese civil society groups say “ineffective” five-point consensus “emboldens” junta.

Google bans channels of Philippine pastor, a Duterte ally, from YouTube
Google bans channels of Philippine pastor, a Duterte ally, from YouTube 2023-07-07

U.S. has sanctioned the mega-church leader Apollo Quiboloy, who is wanted by the FBI for alleged sex crimes.

Solomon Islands leader to make week-long visit to China as ties burgeon
Solomon Islands leader to make week-long visit to China as ties burgeon 2023-07-07

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare’s visit to China will be his second since the Solomons recognized Beijing in 2019.

Map that triggered Vietnam ‘Barbie’ ban was ‘child-like’ drawing, Warner Bros says
Map that triggered Vietnam ‘Barbie’ ban was ‘child-like’ drawing, Warner Bros says 2023-07-07

Vietnam thought the studio was taking China’s side in the emotive South China Sea territorial dispute.

Thailand extends work permit process for migrants from 4 neighboring countries
Thailand extends work permit process for migrants from 4 neighboring countries 2023-07-06

About 500,000 workers from other Southeast Asian countries failed to meet a mid-May deadline, government says.

US, rights watchdog press Bangladesh to investigate union leader’s killing
US, rights watchdog press Bangladesh to investigate union leader’s killing 2023-07-06

A “gang of men” fatally beat Shahidul Islam after he sought back pay for workers.

Netherlands to return art, artifacts looted from Indonesia during colonial period
Netherlands to return art, artifacts looted from Indonesia during colonial period 2023-07-06

Among the items is the Lombok treasure – 335 gold and silver items that Dutch troops plundered after killing hundreds of people.

Indonesia, Papua New Guinea pledge to boost trade despite perennial border woes
Indonesia, Papua New Guinea pledge to boost trade despite perennial border woes 2023-07-06

Neither side mentioned the Melanesian independence struggle in Indonesia’s Papuan provinces that border PNG.

Report finds abuses linked to Chinese investment in overseas mining projects
Report finds abuses linked to Chinese investment in overseas mining projects 2023-07-06

China must ensure the renewable energy transition is ‘fair,’ authors say.

Chinese envoy meets Philippine defense chief amid South China Sea controversy
Chinese envoy meets Philippine defense chief amid South China Sea controversy 2023-07-06

The two officials discussed ways to improve defense relations, they said, without revealing specifics.

A year into office, Marcos embraces US in balancing act with China
A year into office, Marcos embraces US in balancing act with China 2023-07-05

The Philippine president has also shielded his predecessor from an international probe into the nation’s drug war.

Thai parliament to hold prime minister vote on July 13
Thai parliament to hold prime minister vote on July 13 2023-07-05

Frontrunner Pita Limjaroenrat needs support of 376 lawmakers from both houses to secure position.

Analysts: August state polls will test support for Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim govt
Analysts: August state polls will test support for Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim govt 2023-07-05

Significant losses for federal coalition in six state elections set for Aug. 12 could shake alliance, analysts say.

China’s ‘nine-dash line’ claims trip up Barbie, Black Pink in Vietnam
China’s ‘nine-dash line’ claims trip up Barbie, Black Pink in Vietnam 2023-07-05

Hollywood, K-Pop blockbusters anger Hanoi with maps reflecting Beijing’s position.

Philippines accuses China Coast Guard of harassment in South China Sea
Philippines accuses China Coast Guard of harassment in South China Sea 2023-07-05

Chinese ships carried out “aggressive actions” near Second Thomas Shoal, Philippine Coast Guard says.

Indonesia withdraws as host of World Beach Games, citing funding, sponsorship woes
Indonesia withdraws as host of World Beach Games, citing funding, sponsorship woes 2023-07-05

The withdrawal marks the second time this year that Indonesia has lost a major international sporting event.

Japan’s plan to discharge Fukushima radioactive water safe, atomic watchdog says
Japan’s plan to discharge Fukushima radioactive water safe, atomic watchdog says 2023-07-04

Despite strong objections from China and others, it will likely be released this summer.

Thai MPs elect compromise candidate to serve as house speaker
Thai MPs elect compromise candidate to serve as house speaker 2023-07-04

No date has been set for the vote for prime minister as Pita Limjaroenrat remains front runner.

Academics worry about widening skills gap as Malaysian school dropout numbers increase
Academics worry about widening skills gap as Malaysian school dropout numbers increase 2023-07-03

Many students worked when schools shut down during the pandemic and they realized they preferred earning to sitting in class.

Deadly dengue outbreaks strike Rohingya camps, Bangladesh cities
Deadly dengue outbreaks strike Rohingya camps, Bangladesh cities 2023-07-03

Health officials have taken steps to kill off mosquitos that carry the disease.

Philippines dumps ad agency for using foreign images in tourism campaign
Philippines dumps ad agency for using foreign images in tourism campaign 2023-07-03

The DDB Philippines agency explained its use of stock footage from other countries as an “unfortunate oversight.”

Thai court sentences 3 to long prison terms for 2019 Bangkok blasts
Thai court sentences 3 to long prison terms for 2019 Bangkok blasts 2023-07-03

The trio set off nine bombs to disrupt ASEAN meetings being held at the time, officials said.

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