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Dozens missing in deadly southern Philippine floods
Dozens missing in deadly southern Philippine floods 2022-12-27

Communities on the southern island of Mindanao are heavily hit.

Death toll from sunken Thai warship rises
Death toll from sunken Thai warship rises 2022-12-27

Navy chief apologizes to families for the sailors’ deaths.

Rohingya man recounts nightmare of being adrift at sea
Rohingya man recounts nightmare of being adrift at sea 2022-12-27

More than 100 aboard the vessel were children, IOM says.

Rohingya who survived a deadly sea odyssey recuperate in Aceh, Indonesia
2022-12-27

Refugee: “In Bangladesh, our life was difficult.”

Much anticipated metro opens in traffic-choked Dhaka
Much anticipated metro opens in traffic-choked Dhaka 2022-12-28

When fully operational next year, north-south journey, which takes two-and-a-half hours by road, will be cut to 38 minutes.

Yellow-band disease ravages Thailand's coral reefs
2022-12-28

Underneath the calm turquoise waters off eastern Thailand, a rapidly spreading disease is killing corals over vast stretches of the sea floor, and scientists ...

Thai parks chief bumped to inactive post after arrest on corruption charges
Thai parks chief bumped to inactive post after arrest on corruption charges 2022-12-28

Ratchada Suriyakul Na Ayutthaya allegedly solicited bribes from subordinates so they could hold onto their posts.

Many killed in fire at Cambodian casino on Thai border
Many killed in fire at Cambodian casino on Thai border 2022-12-29

The massive blaze broke out late Wednesday night at the complex in Poipet.

Philippines’ Marcos to raise South China Sea dispute during Beijing state visit
Philippines’ Marcos to raise South China Sea dispute during Beijing state visit 2022-12-29

“The president wants a peaceful and stable situation,” Assistant Foreign Secretary Neil Imperial says.

Rohingya teenager: ‘There were bodies floating in the water'
2022-12-29

Fatimah bin Ismail, 19, was among more than 170 refugees who reached Indonesia this week after a perilous 40-day journey at sea.

Bangladesh blocks US-sanctioned Russian ship from docking
Bangladesh blocks US-sanctioned Russian ship from docking 2022-12-29

Dhaka plans to use another ship to offload cargo destined for a Russian-built nuclear plant.

Chinese aircraft carrier nears US territory of Guam
Chinese aircraft carrier nears US territory of Guam 2022-12-30

The Liaoning sailed less than 400 miles from the island, which hosts American bases.

Malaysia tightens COVID screenings for tourists as China cases spike
Malaysia tightens COVID screenings for tourists as China cases spike 2022-12-30

All travelers will be screened for fever while sewage on inbound planes from China will be tested.

Analysts: As 2023 ASEAN chair, Indonesia must dial up pressure on Myanmar junta
Analysts: As 2023 ASEAN chair, Indonesia must dial up pressure on Myanmar junta 2022-12-30

If violence by Burmese military continues, Jakarta should persuade other members to freeze Myanmar’s membership at the regional bloc, one observer says.

Enter the rabbit
Enter the rabbit 2022-12-30
Chinese aircraft carrier leaves West Pacific after drills near Guam
Chinese aircraft carrier leaves West Pacific after drills near Guam 2023-01-03

The Liaoning conducted 320 take-offs and landings in the last two weeks of December.

Philippines’ Marcos seeks peace, development during China state visit
Philippines’ Marcos seeks peace, development during China state visit 2023-01-03

Filipino fishermen, meanwhile, challenge the president to address Beijing’s aggression in South China Sea.

Malaysia deported Pakistani ‘journalist’ in August who had criticized home govt
Malaysia deported Pakistani ‘journalist’ in August who had criticized home govt 2023-01-03

Man’s wife says he was a U.N. refugee card holder who fled his country fearing persecution.

Papua New Guinea carries out mass burial to ease morgue overcrowding
Papua New Guinea carries out mass burial to ease morgue overcrowding 2023-01-04

The chief executive of the country’s main hospital says its facilities haven’t kept up with population growth.

Sources: Malaysia to appoint ex-military chief new Thai Deep South peace broker
Sources: Malaysia to appoint ex-military chief new Thai Deep South peace broker 2023-01-04

Anwar Ibrahim’s government will appoint retired Gen. Zulkifli Zainal Abidin to replace Abdul Rahim Noor, they say.

Philippine govt asks top police officers to resign for drug probe
Philippine govt asks top police officers to resign for drug probe 2023-01-04

Those cleared of dealings with narcotics syndicates will keep their jobs, the interior secretary says.

China: Will work with Philippines on ‘friendly’ handling of maritime issues
China: Will work with Philippines on ‘friendly’ handling of maritime issues 2023-01-04

Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. meets Xi Jinping in Beijing amid South China Sea tensions.

Bangladesh garment exports to US soar in 2022
Bangladesh garment exports to US soar in 2022 2023-01-04

Sales during the first 10 months of 2022 grew by nearly 50% compared to previous year.

China’s coast guard patrols site of Indonesian gas field
China’s coast guard patrols site of Indonesian gas field 2023-01-05

The Tuna Block is located in Indonesia’s economic zone but also claimed by Beijing.

American Samoa’s plan to help police combat meth faces questions
American Samoa’s plan to help police combat meth faces questions 2023-01-05

Police say government’s drugs task force has not produced solutions after six years.

Manila, Beijing agree to establish hotline to avoid South China Sea mishaps
Manila, Beijing agree to establish hotline to avoid South China Sea mishaps 2023-01-05

Upon returning home, President Ferdinand Marcos says he had “frank discussions” with Xi Jinping.

Much of tourism-reliant Southeast Asia has no plans to restrict Chinese tourists
Much of tourism-reliant Southeast Asia has no plans to restrict Chinese tourists 2023-01-05

Chinese nationals resume travel abroad Jan. 8 as infections surge sharply at home.

In significant boost for strike capability, Australia to purchase US-made rocket launchers
In significant boost for strike capability, Australia to purchase US-made rocket launchers 2023-01-06

Ukraine’s battlefield success with the HIMARS system has led to a surge in global demand.

In 2023, expect more violence in Thailand’s insurgency-hit Deep South
In 2023, expect more violence in Thailand’s insurgency-hit Deep South 2023-01-06

Violent incidents in 2022 point to rebels’ frustration with the government paying lip service to the peace process, analyst Zachary Abuza writes.

Son of Philippine justice secretary acquitted on drug charges
Son of Philippine justice secretary acquitted on drug charges 2023-01-06

Court cites lapses in prosecution case against Juanito Jose Diaz Remulla III after his October arrest.

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