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5 suspected IS-linked militants killed in govt assault in southern Philippines
5 suspected IS-linked militants killed in govt assault in southern Philippines 2023-03-27

Troops found cache of explosives during the operation last week in Maguindanao province, military officials said.

Indonesian farmers fight for their land in nickel mining boom
2023-03-27

Indonesian farmers fight for their land in nickel mining boom

Chinese coast guard ship chased out of Vietnam waters
Chinese coast guard ship chased out of Vietnam waters 2023-03-27

Chinese vessel and a Vietnamese law enforcement ship came dangerously close to each other inside Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone.

New Chinese-owned businesses put squeeze on shopkeepers in Bangkok’s Chinatowns
New Chinese-owned businesses put squeeze on shopkeepers in Bangkok’s Chinatowns 2023-03-25

Investors from mainland China are circumventing rules for setting up businesses, locals say.

Analysts: Rising intolerance, religious conservatism in Malaysia fueled by opposition
Analysts: Rising intolerance, religious conservatism in Malaysia fueled by opposition 2023-03-24

Pro-Malay politicians stoke fear that Muslim majority’s privileges are threatened under multiracial Anwar government, they say.

Muslims visit COVID cemetery as Ramadan begins in Indonesia
2023-03-24

Indonesia’s Bambu Apus Cemetery is one of the largest burial sites for COVID-19 victims in Jakarta. During Ramadan, many Muslims visit the graves of their ...

In Indonesian regency, snail fever lingers as health threat
In Indonesian regency, snail fever lingers as health threat 2023-03-24

Caused by a parasitic worm, Schistosomiasis was first found in Central Sulawesi’s Napu Valley in 1974.

Manila to Beijing: Intimidation, coercion won’t solve territorial differences
Manila to Beijing: Intimidation, coercion won’t solve territorial differences 2023-03-24

Diplomats from both countries meet in Manila amid tensions in the South China Sea and Taiwan.

Thai police seeking anti-junta activists detain 108 Myanmar nationals in Mae Sot
Thai police seeking anti-junta activists detain 108 Myanmar nationals in Mae Sot 2023-03-23

Two men were held after they were found to possess “military equipment.”

TikTok CEO denies links to Chinese Communist Party
TikTok CEO denies links to Chinese Communist Party 2023-03-23

Shou Zi Chew says U.S. arm of Chinese-owned ByteDance is independent from Beijing.

Activists fear ‘political vacuum’ after Thai election could bring another coup
Activists fear ‘political vacuum’ after Thai election could bring another coup 2023-03-23

Democracy advocates visited Washington to urge U.S. government to ensure vote “represents will of the people.”

Study: Malaysia has earmarked area 100 times Kuala Lumpur’s size for deforestation
Study: Malaysia has earmarked area 100 times Kuala Lumpur’s size for deforestation 2023-03-23

Country’s forest cover may shrink to 47.35% of land area, violating international commitment, says climate group RimbaWatch.

With MIT militants declared gone, farmers in Sulawesi region back in fields
With MIT militants declared gone, farmers in Sulawesi region back in fields 2023-03-23

“We hope this is the end of our nightmare,” a farmer who witnessed atrocities, told BenarNews.

Philippines, China in talks over sea dispute, base access for US forces
Philippines, China in talks over sea dispute, base access for US forces 2023-03-23

Both countries begin two days of consultative meetings in Manila.

AUKUS subs deal draws mixed reactions in region baffled by ‘Indo-Pacific’ label
AUKUS subs deal draws mixed reactions in region baffled by ‘Indo-Pacific’ label 2023-03-23

Pacific island countries weren’t consulted about the morphing of oceans into one super region, Samoa’s prime minister says.

Myanmar officials leave Bangladesh after Rohingya repatriation interviews
Myanmar officials leave Bangladesh after Rohingya repatriation interviews 2023-03-22

This time, the delegation used its own boat.

Climate action regressing in Asia-Pacific, regional UN body says
Climate action regressing in Asia-Pacific, regional UN body says 2023-03-22

Myanmar performs well; Cambodia’s clean air plan lauded.

1 soldier killed, another wounded in violence in southern Philippines
1 soldier killed, another wounded in violence in southern Philippines 2023-03-22

Local army chief blames members of a pro-Islamic State group for the attack.

Marcos: New bases agreed to with Americans have been identified
Marcos: New bases agreed to with Americans have been identified 2023-03-22

“We’ll make a formal announcement,” Philippine president says.

Nyepi and Ramadan observances align this year in Indonesia
Nyepi and Ramadan observances align this year in Indonesia 2023-03-22

Side by side, Balinese Hindus observe a Day of Silence and Muslims prepare for the holy month of fasting.

US, Thai officials bust Thailand-based phone scam gang targeting Americans
US, Thai officials bust Thailand-based phone scam gang targeting Americans 2023-03-22

Nearly 400 U.S. nationals were duped of U.S. $87 million via gang’s call center racket, police said.

Thailand to hold national election on May 14
Thailand to hold national election on May 14 2023-03-21

More than 52 million people are eligible to vote.

Philippines, US denounce China’s ‘gray-zone activities’ in contested waters
Philippines, US denounce China’s ‘gray-zone activities’ in contested waters 2023-03-21

Two nations concerned about Beijing “massing” more than 40 ships around Manila-occupied Thitu Island.

Japanese underwater vehicle locates sunken Philippine oil tanker
Japanese underwater vehicle locates sunken Philippine oil tanker 2023-03-21

A leak from the MT Princess Empress has contaminated beaches and marine life.

And they’re off!
And they’re off! 2023-03-21

With the election set for May 14, campaigning is now officially underway in Thailand.

Indonesian lawmakers ratify govt regulation on jobs
Indonesian lawmakers ratify govt regulation on jobs 2023-03-21

The presidential regulation, which parliament adopted, replaces a 2020 jobs law but both are controversial.

Solomons to send 80 athletes to China for Pacific Games training
Solomons to send 80 athletes to China for Pacific Games training 2023-03-21

Solomon Islands hopes it can win a record 40 gold medals at the quadrennial event.

Bangladesh extrajudicial killings fell dramatically in 2022, US report finds
Bangladesh extrajudicial killings fell dramatically in 2022, US report finds 2023-03-20

In December 2021, Washington imposed sanctions on the Rapid Action Battalion over human rights violations.

UN refugee agency confirms involvement in junta boat transport
UN refugee agency confirms involvement in junta boat transport 2023-03-20

UNHCR says it provided “logistical support” for Myanmar officials to visit Bangladesh refugee camps.

Bangladesh inaugurates base to house 2 submarines
Bangladesh inaugurates base to house 2 submarines 2023-03-20

The facility, named for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was reportedly constructed by China.

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