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Vietnam steps up South China Sea land reclamation
Vietnam steps up South China Sea land reclamation 2022-12-15

Despite the work, a new report says China has reclaimed 6 times more land in 10 years.

After 2 years of COVID lockdowns, Filipinos flock back to fun fairs
After 2 years of COVID lockdowns, Filipinos flock back to fun fairs 2022-12-15

Known as “Peryahan,” the fairs have been a tradition dating back to Spanish colonial times.

Analysts: Malaysia’s Anwar may give Thai Deep South talks shot in arm
Analysts: Malaysia’s Anwar may give Thai Deep South talks shot in arm 2022-12-15

He may also replace the current facilitator, who once gave him a black eye, they say.

Thai Deep South: BRN member suggests rebel group would accept autonomy
2022-12-15

Political operative of the secretive insurgent group gives rare media interview.

UNICEF plans big expansion of program to educate Rohingya children in Bangladesh
UNICEF plans big expansion of program to educate Rohingya children in Bangladesh 2022-12-15

The U.N. agency seeks to teach Myanmar curriculum to all students in refugee camps.

Malaysian teams search for people missing after deadly landslide
Malaysian teams search for people missing after deadly landslide 2022-12-16

Operator of the farm running the campsite where the disaster occurred was not licensed to allow camping.

Parties supporting Anwar sign cooperation pact ahead of confidence vote
Parties supporting Anwar sign cooperation pact ahead of confidence vote 2022-12-16

The Malaysian prime minister said the agreement shows commitment to ensure a stable political system.

Bangladesh govt criticizes US envoy for visiting home of missing opposition politician
Bangladesh govt criticizes US envoy for visiting home of missing opposition politician 2022-12-16

Security concerns forced Ambassador Peter Haas to cut short meeting with relatives of enforced disappearance victims.

Japan raises defense spending to deal with China challenge
Japan raises defense spending to deal with China challenge 2022-12-16

Tokyo’s new National Security Strategy calls for “counter-strike capabilities.”

Fiji’s ruling party, opposition in tight race as vote count nears completion
Fiji’s ruling party, opposition in tight race as vote count nears completion 2022-12-17

Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama, leader for 16 years, will need to form a coalition to stay in power.

Report: US general warns of possible 2025 conflict in Taiwan, but analysts are skeptical
Report: US general warns of possible 2025 conflict in Taiwan, but analysts are skeptical 2023-01-30

Their comments follow a U.S. general telling officers to prepare for battle over the independent island.

Philippine president’s attorney threatens to have ICC investigators arrested
Philippine president’s attorney threatens to have ICC investigators arrested 2023-01-30

The world court has reopened a probe into ex-leader Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly war on drugs.

Marcos promises to review protections for Philippine workers in Kuwait
Marcos promises to review protections for Philippine workers in Kuwait 2023-01-30

Following wake for a Filipina, the president said officials will meet with Gulf state counterparts.

Indonesian leprosy survivor overcomes prejudice, crafts new limbs for villagers
2023-01-30

Ali Saga, a former leprosy patient, is helping others to live a normal life after leprosy with hand-crafted prosthetic limbs.

Indonesian police: 4 suspects allegedly repackaged ingredients in cough syrup deaths
Indonesian police: 4 suspects allegedly repackaged ingredients in cough syrup deaths 2023-01-30

Top executives at two firms allegedly sold industrial-grade chemicals as pharmaceutical-grade ones to drug makers producing medicinal syrups.

ASEAN chair Indonesia: Won’t resort to ‘megaphone diplomacy’ with Myanmar
ASEAN chair Indonesia: Won’t resort to ‘megaphone diplomacy’ with Myanmar 2023-01-30

Don’t expect post-coup crisis to be resolved in 2023, Indonesian foreign minister cautions.

IMF awards $4.7B to Bangladesh to preserve economic stability
IMF awards $4.7B to Bangladesh to preserve economic stability 2023-01-30

Officials in Dhaka need to accelerate reform agenda to achieve resilient growth, world lending agency says.

Kiribati says it will rejoin Pacific islands diplomatic grouping
Kiribati says it will rejoin Pacific islands diplomatic grouping 2023-01-30

Kiribati’s exit from the Pacific Islands Forum last year had suggested it might tighten ties with China.

Report: China Coast Guard ‘more robust than ever’
Report: China Coast Guard ‘more robust than ever’ 2023-01-31

Ships conduct almost daily patrols in the South China Sea, a study found.

Marcos administration will work with Chinese infrastructure firm blacklisted by US
Marcos administration will work with Chinese infrastructure firm blacklisted by US 2023-01-31

Officials from CCCC met with President Marcos this week in Manila and pitched the construction of a highway in his home province.

Indonesia drops 14 spots on worldwide corruption rankings
Indonesia drops 14 spots on worldwide corruption rankings 2023-01-31

Perception of cleanliness falls to 2014 level, as Transparency International says that judicial corruption and conflicts of interest have worsened.

Federated States of Micronesia flags substantial boost in US assistance
Federated States of Micronesia flags substantial boost in US assistance 2023-01-31

Micronesia’s president says agreement reached in late January meeting with White House officials.

Eye-watering onion prices make Philippine staple a luxury
2023-02-01

Onion prices have soared lately to as high as 800 pesos (nearly U.S. $15) a kilogram in Manila supermarkets, making them more expensive than chicken or pork.

Indonesians who lost homes to natural disasters still live in flood-prone zone
2023-02-01

During an earthquake and tsunami in 2018, entire villages in Central Sulawesi were swallowed up when the earth turned to liquid.

US defense chief visits troops, discusses anti-terror cooperation in southern Philippines
US defense chief visits troops, discusses anti-terror cooperation in southern Philippines 2023-02-01

Lloyd Austin III is expected to meet with his Filipino counterpart to discuss South China Sea concerns.

US opens Solomon Islands embassy as it vies for influence with China
US opens Solomon Islands embassy as it vies for influence with China 2023-02-02

The modest embassy building in the Solomon Islands capital Honiara was previously the U.S. consular services office.

Philippines grants US access to more military sites amid tensions over Taiwan
Philippines grants US access to more military sites amid tensions over Taiwan 2023-02-02

Beijing reacts sharply to the move between the two longtime defense allies.

China’s coast guard ‘monitors’ Philippine navy ship in disputed territory
China’s coast guard ‘monitors’ Philippine navy ship in disputed territory 2023-02-02

A US aircraf carrier is also in the region as the country’s defense secretary visits Manila.

Skepticism greets Indonesian president’s plan to send general to persuade Myanmar junta
Skepticism greets Indonesian president’s plan to send general to persuade Myanmar junta 2023-02-02

Indonesia, a former military-backed dictatorship, in 2011 helped Myanmar transition to democracy.

In Bangladesh’s borderland with Myanmar, 2 Rohingya militant groups fight for dominance
In Bangladesh’s borderland with Myanmar, 2 Rohingya militant groups fight for dominance 2023-02-02

The Rohingya Solidarity Organization emerged from obscurity in 2021 to fight Myanmar military, but finds itself up against a rival insurgent group.

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