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White House: Biden to host US-ASEAN summit in Washington May 12-13
White House: Biden to host US-ASEAN summit in Washington May 12-13 2022-04-16

The meeting between the American president and leaders of the Southeast Asian bloc had been postponed from late March.

Laos, Thailand mark first direct passenger train between Bangkok, Vientiane
Laos, Thailand mark first direct passenger train between Bangkok, Vientiane 2024-07-28

The first 13-hour journey from the Lao capital was so popular that officials provided an additional carriage.

Bangladesh: Hasina meets with families of the dead as arrests continue
Bangladesh: Hasina meets with families of the dead as arrests continue 2024-07-28

Hundreds of people are reportedly being arrested every night in so-called block raids.

Quad foreign ministers meet in Tokyo to discuss regional security
Quad foreign ministers meet in Tokyo to discuss regional security 2024-07-29

It comes after the United States announced plans to revamp military command in Japan to improve coordination with allies.

Philippines conducts resupply mission to disputed shoal
Philippines conducts resupply mission to disputed shoal 2024-07-29

A Philippine vessel brought supplies to troops at the Second Thomas Shoal amid confusion over the arrangement.

Philippines: Second tanker sinks in Manila Bay, fuel leaks found
Philippines: Second tanker sinks in Manila Bay, fuel leaks found 2024-07-29

Two tankers have sunk in Manila Bay, raising concerns about ecological damage, impact on fishermen’s livelihoods.

Sleepless in Nusantara: An uneasy first night in Indonesia’s new capital
Sleepless in Nusantara: An uneasy first night in Indonesia’s new capital 2024-07-29

Locals remain concerned about land grabs, rising cost of living and environmental issues.

The pain of no trains, another fallout from unrest in Bangladesh
The pain of no trains, another fallout from unrest in Bangladesh 2024-07-29

Service has been suspended since two trains were vandalized and burned on July 18.

Vanuatu fights for marine protection at pivotal UN deep-sea mining meeting
Vanuatu fights for marine protection at pivotal UN deep-sea mining meeting 2024-07-30

Battle for top job at International Seabed Authority could determine future of environmental regulations.

Philippines to get US $500M in defense infusion from Washington
Philippines to get US $500M in defense infusion from Washington 2024-07-30

The cash boost “sends a clear message of support for the Philippines from the Biden administration,” American defense secretary says.

Hoping for future takeoff, Indonesia’s new capital showcases ‘SkyTaxi’ test flight
Hoping for future takeoff, Indonesia’s new capital showcases ‘SkyTaxi’ test flight 2024-07-30

But visions of flying cabs are pie in the sky as Nusantara project is mired in delays, uncertainty.

Philippines will not block ICC interviews in probe into Duterte’s drug war
Philippines will not block ICC interviews in probe into Duterte’s drug war 2024-07-30

The International Criminal Court is investigating the former leader for alleged crimes during his anti-drug campaign.

Muslim women in Thai Deep South step into roles at Pattani fish market
Muslim women in Thai Deep South step into roles at Pattani fish market 2024-07-30

They are making up for the labor shortage caused by foreign workers leaving during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Planned US missile defense tests divide Guam residents
Planned US missile defense tests divide Guam residents 2024-07-31

A 10-year launch program is part of the U.S. military’s Pacific build-up against China.

Thai court sentences prominent activist to 2 years for defaming king
Thai court sentences prominent activist to 2 years for defaming king 2024-07-31

Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak is one of the young leaders of the pro-democracy movement that staged huge anti-junta protests in 2020.

Thailand’s offer of aid to Myanmar gets mixed reaction
Thailand’s offer of aid to Myanmar gets mixed reaction 2024-07-31

Coordinating with the junta alone means aid won’t reach those most in need, government in exile says.

Analysts: Collapse of Marcos-Duterte alliance to affect 2025 elections, foreign policy
Analysts: Collapse of Marcos-Duterte alliance to affect 2025 elections, foreign policy 2024-07-31

The Philippines faces a contentious political landscape ahead of the midterm vote, pundits say.

Prabowo visits Russia to ‘emphasize’ wish for deeper bilateral ties as Indonesian president
Prabowo visits Russia to ‘emphasize’ wish for deeper bilateral ties as Indonesian president 2024-07-31

During a meeting, Vladimir Putin says Russians know the Indonesian president-elect as “a good friend of our country.”

Bangladesh protest over violence against students widens, thousands take to streets
Bangladesh protest over violence against students widens, thousands take to streets 2024-07-31

In a related development, government bans largest Islamic faith-based party, blaming it for deadly unrest.

Nations join ranks to delay deep-sea mining approval by UN regulator
Nations join ranks to delay deep-sea mining approval by UN regulator 2024-07-31

Tussle for top job at International Seabed Authority heats up amid “integrity, neutrality” claims.

Vietnamese activist faces court hearing from prison cell in Thailand
Vietnamese activist faces court hearing from prison cell in Thailand 2024-08-01

Case shines light on what rights groups say is growing regional cooperation on dissent.

Philippines, US carry out ‘cooperative activity’ in South China Sea
Philippines, US carry out ‘cooperative activity’ in South China Sea 2024-08-01

Meanwhile, Vietnamese and Philippine coast guards will soon hold first joint maritime drills.

Thai authorities kill 3 insurgent suspects in Deep South after days-long standoff
Thai authorities kill 3 insurgent suspects in Deep South after days-long standoff 2024-08-01

A member of the security force suffered fatal injuries from an earlier explosion.

Indonesia widens abortion window for health emergencies, pregnancy due to rape
Indonesia widens abortion window for health emergencies, pregnancy due to rape 2024-08-01

But Muslim-majority nation’s top clerical body slams move saying fetus has a soul at 40 days.

Thailand’s tolerance questioned as LGBT+ people fight for recognition in workplace
Thailand’s tolerance questioned as LGBT+ people fight for recognition in workplace 2024-08-02

Thailand has become the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, but LGBT+ people still face discrimination in the corporate world.

Bangladesh internet shutdown hit Rohingya camps hard
Bangladesh internet shutdown hit Rohingya camps hard 2024-08-02

With mobile data finally restored, refugees speak of struggling to feed themselves.

Retailers puffing mad as Indonesia bans single-cigarette sales, raises smoking age
Retailers puffing mad as Indonesia bans single-cigarette sales, raises smoking age 2024-08-02

Next to rice, tobacco is the second biggest expenditure on the average Indonesian household’s budget.

Philippine, Japanese warships conduct joint exercises in South China Sea
Philippine, Japanese warships conduct joint exercises in South China Sea 2024-08-02

Drills were held a month after the two nations signed a pact to counter Beijing’s assertiveness at sea.

2 killed as Bangladesh protests swell; demands grow for PM Hasina’s resignation
2 killed as Bangladesh protests swell; demands grow for PM Hasina’s resignation 2024-08-02

Tens of thousands of people insist justice is needed for more than 200 killed amid recent clashes with security forces.

New head of UN deep-sea mining regulator vows to restore neutrality
New head of UN deep-sea mining regulator vows to restore neutrality 2024-08-03

Brazil’s Leticia Carvalho promises a return to “transparency, accountability” at organization perceived as aligned with mining interests.

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