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Malaysian LGBTQ+ groups condemn seizure of rainbow Swatch watches
Malaysian LGBTQ+ groups condemn seizure of rainbow Swatch watches 2023-05-24

Authorities cited a controversial law aimed at controlling products deemed morally harmful.

Rescue effort winds down for missing crew of Chinese fishing boat
Rescue effort winds down for missing crew of Chinese fishing boat 2023-05-24

Seventeen Indonesians and five Filipinos were on board the Chinese vessel that capsized.

Bangkok’s ‘Hazibition’ points finger at corporations for toxic haze in lower Mekong
Bangkok’s ‘Hazibition’ points finger at corporations for toxic haze in lower Mekong 2023-05-24

Commercial-scale corn cultivation is one culprit, Greenpeace exhibition shows.

UN to cut food rations again for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
UN to cut food rations again for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh 2023-05-23

World Food Program will reduce aid to U.S. $8 a month per person from $10 due to cash crunch.

Bangladesh police fire tear gas, arrest opposition activists
Bangladesh police fire tear gas, arrest opposition activists 2023-05-23

Officers broke up protests the same day that party leader Khaleda Zia faced a new corruption trial.

Democracy in Indonesia 25 years after the fall of Suharto
Democracy in Indonesia 25 years after the fall of Suharto 2023-05-22

Few countries have democratized as quickly as Indonesia, but the reforms are not irreversible.

Thai alliance agrees on reform agenda but no mention of royal insult law
Thai alliance agrees on reform agenda but no mention of royal insult law 2023-05-22

It will be a bill pushed through “for mature discussion” when there’s a chance, says leading party.

Indonesia’s restrictive laws, religious taboos lead women to unsafe abortions
Indonesia’s restrictive laws, religious taboos lead women to unsafe abortions 2023-05-22

Recent arrest of a dental practitioner who allegedly terminated pregnancies highlights lack of access to safe procedures.

Massive fire guts Manila’s historic post office building
Massive fire guts Manila’s historic post office building 2023-05-22

The capital city landmark was built in 1926, destroyed during World War II, and rebuilt in 1946.

United States, Papua New Guinea deepen relations with defense pact
United States, Papua New Guinea deepen relations with defense pact 2023-05-22

Papua New Guinea, following criticism, has asserted the agreement doesn’t impinge on its sovereignty.

Young Laotians eye Thai election’s potential for stability, higher migrant wages
Young Laotians eye Thai election’s potential for stability, higher migrant wages 2023-05-19

Lao merchants hope for a stronger kip vs Thai baht and more tourism from across the border.

Cyclone Mocha’s damage | Indonesia’s SEA games gold | Thai elections update
2023-05-19

Witness the force of Cyclone Mocha, the most powerful storm to hit Myanmar and Bangladesh in over 10 years, watch Indonesian fans celebrate the country’s first ...

Thai police to enforce court ruling to immediately implement anti-torture law
Thai police to enforce court ruling to immediately implement anti-torture law 2023-05-19

Enactment of the law passed in 2022 requires officers to videotape interrogations of suspects in custody.

Political intrigue deepens as Philippine VP Sara Duterte quits party
Political intrigue deepens as Philippine VP Sara Duterte quits party 2023-05-19

Her announcement follows the demotion of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from senior deputy House speaker.

Philippines test-fires new missile decoys in South China Sea
Philippines test-fires new missile decoys in South China Sea 2023-05-19

President Ferdinand Marcos, who witnessed the test, says region’s “fluid security situation” makes naval preparedness imperative.

Indonesia: The rot behind Reformasi
Indonesia: The rot behind Reformasi 2023-05-19
Graft watchdog questions Malaysian govt awarding new contract to scandal-tainted conglomerate
Graft watchdog questions Malaysian govt awarding new contract to scandal-tainted conglomerate 2023-05-18

Multimillion-dollar deal signed with a unit of Boustead Heavy Industries, which is linked to controversial warship project.

Thai opposition has ‘roadmap’ to govern, but royal reform issues linger
Thai opposition has ‘roadmap’ to govern, but royal reform issues linger 2023-05-18

Ideological differences on changes to Lèse-Majesté law remain a thorny issue.

Asia's April heatwaves likely caused by climate change, scientists say
Asia's April heatwaves likely caused by climate change, scientists say 2023-05-18

Another group says the next five years will almost certainly be the warmest on record.

Death toll seen rising in Myanmar’s Rakhine state in aftermath of Cyclone Mocha
Death toll seen rising in Myanmar’s Rakhine state in aftermath of Cyclone Mocha 2023-05-17

“A gigantic wave washed away my family,” said one survivor.

What’s a kebaya and why is it important to these 5 countries?
2023-05-17

Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei and Thailand have jointly nominated the kebaya, a traditional blouse, for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, ...

Australia urges ASEAN to not ‘lessen’ territorial rights in sea-conduct negotiations
Australia urges ASEAN to not ‘lessen’ territorial rights in sea-conduct negotiations 2023-05-17

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says any deal with China shouldn’t devalue rights of individual claimant states.

With help from China, Cambodia’s Hun Sen closes ‘win-win’ SEA Games
With help from China, Cambodia’s Hun Sen closes ‘win-win’ SEA Games 2023-05-17

But spending millions while offering free housing and food to athletes prompts some complaints.

Indonesian minister arrested for alleged corruption in 4G project
Indonesian minister arrested for alleged corruption in 4G project 2023-05-17

Communications minister detained in a case estimated to have caused state losses of more than half a billion dollars.

Indonesians, Filipinos among 39 missing after Chinese fishing boat capsizes
Indonesians, Filipinos among 39 missing after Chinese fishing boat capsizes 2023-05-17

Several ships and an Australian aircraft are searching the remote location in the Indian Ocean.

Biden cancels Papua New Guinea stopover in setback for Pacific influence
Biden cancels Papua New Guinea stopover in setback for Pacific influence 2023-05-16

The cancellation is fruitful material for detractors of U.S. overtures to the Pacific, an analyst says.

More than 400 feared dead after Cyclone Mocha hit Myanmar’s Rakhine state
More than 400 feared dead after Cyclone Mocha hit Myanmar’s Rakhine state 2023-05-16

The majority of victims were staying in refugee camps described as ‘open-roof prisons.’

Move Forward Party celebrates winning most number of seats in election
2023-05-16

Watch Thailand’s Move Forward Party celebrating their election win in the streets of Bangkok.

Philippines: ‘Stronger security cooperation’ with Japan essential for regional peace
Philippines: ‘Stronger security cooperation’ with Japan essential for regional peace 2023-05-16

Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo says both countries believe in rules-based resolution of disputes.

Thai opposition pulls off a rout, but the loser may take all
Thai opposition pulls off a rout, but the loser may take all 2023-05-16

Move Forward and Pheu Thai came out on top in the May 14 vote but face a steep climb to the summit.

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