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Lynas Malaysia loses bid to operate part of rare earth plant
Lynas Malaysia loses bid to operate part of rare earth plant 2023-02-15

Government says processing plant’s cracking and leaching operations were generating radioactive waste.

Three Philippine police officers accused of killing Spanish surfer surrender
Three Philippine police officers accused of killing Spanish surfer surrender 2023-02-15

They claim victim pulled a gun when they tried to arrest him on drug charges.

Philippine Army shifts focus to territorial defense amid regional tensions
Philippine Army shifts focus to territorial defense amid regional tensions 2023-02-15

The change comes amid Beijing’s assertiveness in disputed South China Sea.

Samoa’s police chief calls for government to repeal criminal defamation law
Samoa’s police chief calls for government to repeal criminal defamation law 2023-02-16

The defamation law was reinstated in 2017 after politicians were criticized by reporters, social media accounts.

Philippine military chief, Chinese envoy meet amid South China Sea tiff
Philippine military chief, Chinese envoy meet amid South China Sea tiff 2023-02-16

Both sides say they discussed promoting “peace and stability in the region.”

Activists slam Malaysian govt for banning ‘immoral,’ ‘LGBTQ’ books
Activists slam Malaysian govt for banning ‘immoral,’ ‘LGBTQ’ books 2023-02-16

Rights groups worry PM Anwar Ibrahim is pandering to conservatives amid atmosphere of rising religious fundamentalism.

Saying the quiet part out loud in Thai politics
Saying the quiet part out loud in Thai politics 2023-02-16

Senator’s Facebook post says he will not vote for another Shinawatra as prime minister.

Papua New Guinea commission to review political system, role of British monarch
Papua New Guinea commission to review political system, role of British monarch 2023-02-17

The review is already being criticized as a distraction from other pressing challenges in the economically lagging country.

Philippines intercepts Vietnamese fishing boat in Reed Bank
Philippines intercepts Vietnamese fishing boat in Reed Bank 2023-02-17

Incident on Feb. 9 happened days after alleged Chinese laser harassment against a Philippine coast guard boat.

Vietnam’s fishing fleet unaware of newly agreed Indonesian economic zone
Vietnam’s fishing fleet unaware of newly agreed Indonesian economic zone 2023-02-17

The alleged incursions put pressure on Hanoi and Jakarta to disclose details of the deal.

4 policemen killed, governor wounded in southern Philippine ambush
4 policemen killed, governor wounded in southern Philippine ambush 2023-02-17

Mamintal Adiong, who was among the injured, is governor of Lanao del Sur province.

Chinese investment in private Thai universities raises some concerns
Chinese investment in private Thai universities raises some concerns 2023-02-20

Academics fear the institutions may focus on profits over quality, Chinese students over Thai ones.

While granting loan, IMF urges Bangladesh to cut subsidies, raise tax collections
While granting loan, IMF urges Bangladesh to cut subsidies, raise tax collections 2023-02-19

Analysts say government won’t find it easy complying with lender’s recommendations without displeasing public, business lobby.

UN to cut food aid for Rohingya in Bangladesh over lack of funds
UN to cut food aid for Rohingya in Bangladesh over lack of funds 2023-02-17

The World Food Program cites a $125 million shortfall.

Malaysian cabinet agrees to amend citizenship law seen as discriminatory towards women
Malaysian cabinet agrees to amend citizenship law seen as discriminatory towards women 2023-02-18

Change, which Malaysian mothers have demanded for decades, has to be approved by parliament.

Philippines, US Reaffirm Commitment to 70-year-old Military Alliance
Philippines, US Reaffirm Commitment to 70-year-old Military Alliance 2021-08-23

Chief of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command visits Manila amid ongoing China-Philippines standoff in disputed South China Sea.

For Indonesia’s Terror Groups, Taliban Victory Models Long-Term Success
For Indonesia’s Terror Groups, Taliban Victory Models Long-Term Success 2021-08-23

Local networks like Jemaah Islamiyah have conducted a similar waiting game, building grassroots support.

Philippines Military Sees No Risk From Afghan Refugees; Indonesia Worried About Fighters’ Return
Philippines Military Sees No Risk From Afghan Refugees; Indonesia Worried About Fighters’ Return 2021-08-23

Jakarta to probe release of Indonesian militants from Afghan prison.

Afghan Refugees in Indonesia Condemn Taliban, Demand Third Country Resettlement
Afghan Refugees in Indonesia Condemn Taliban, Demand Third Country Resettlement 2021-08-24

Around 8,000 live in Indonesia – many have been there for 8-10 years waiting to move, one refugee says.

Philippines: Duterte Agrees to Run for VP in ’22 Polls, Party Says
Philippines: Duterte Agrees to Run for VP in ’22 Polls, Party Says 2021-08-24

The constitution limits a president to a single, six-year term

Senior Thai Policeman Charged over Drug Suspect’s In-Custody Death
Senior Thai Policeman Charged over Drug Suspect’s In-Custody Death 2021-08-24

Video shows officers wrapping suspect’s head in plastic bag while interrogating him.

4 Years After Fleeing Myanmar, Rohingya Still Risk Death Seeking a Better Life
4 Years After Fleeing Myanmar, Rohingya Still Risk Death Seeking a Better Life 2021-08-24

Eight children aboard a capsized boat were among the latest casualties of the search for safety, work.

American VP Harris in Vietnam for Covid Collaboration and Security Talks
American VP Harris in Vietnam for Covid Collaboration and Security Talks 2021-08-24

Diplomatic sparring between the U.S. and China began before Kamala Harris landed in the Vietnamese capital.

UMNO's Return to Power Frustrates Young Malaysians
2021-08-25

Youths react to Ismail Sabri Yaakob's appointment as their new prime minister.

Indonesian Navy Holding Tanker, Crew Wanted by Cambodia for Alleged Oil Theft
Indonesian Navy Holding Tanker, Crew Wanted by Cambodia for Alleged Oil Theft 2021-08-25

Indonesian authorities seized the M.T. Strovolos off Sumatra Island in late July but only revealed this Aug. 25.

American VP Harris Inaugurates CDC Office for Southeast Asia
American VP Harris Inaugurates CDC Office for Southeast Asia 2021-08-25

Vice president announces 1 million more COVID-19 vaccine doses for Vietnam, taking total U.S. donations to 6 million.

Global Retailers Agree to Extend Safety Accord for Bangladesh Garment Workers
Global Retailers Agree to Extend Safety Accord for Bangladesh Garment Workers 2021-08-25

But pact’s provisions will be implemented through Bangladesh government body, which workers say is friendly to factory owners.

Sympathy for Rohingya Grows in Myanmar 4 years after Massacres, Purge
Sympathy for Rohingya Grows in Myanmar 4 years after Massacres, Purge 2021-08-26

In post-coup Myanmar, many Burmese now see the military as a common enemy.

Philippine Cop Gets Life Sentence for Killing Neighbors During Argument
Philippine Cop Gets Life Sentence for Killing Neighbors During Argument 2021-08-26

Jonel Nuezca is convicted of murder for killing mother and son last December, in incident filmed on video.

Bangladesh Trying to Evacuate Afghan Students as Bombings Hit Kabul Airport
Bangladesh Trying to Evacuate Afghan Students as Bombings Hit Kabul Airport 2021-08-26

Group is safe, foreign ministry source says, but future of evacuations uncertain.

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