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Malaysia’s  govt counters potential Chinese pressure with proposed ban on rare-earth exports
Malaysia’s govt counters potential Chinese pressure with proposed ban on rare-earth exports 2023-09-11

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says his plan calling for domestic processing would “guarantee a maximum return.”

Governor claims Sulu has eliminated Abu Sayyaf Group but observers urge caution
Governor claims Sulu has eliminated Abu Sayyaf Group but observers urge caution 2023-09-11

Analysts warn of emerging threats from politicians’ private armies and say Abu Sayyaf is still present in Sulu.

US, Vietnam raise relations to highest level
US, Vietnam raise relations to highest level 2023-09-11

The deal is about stability, not containing China, President Joe Biden says.

French president clinches Airbus deal during historic trip to Bangladesh
French president clinches Airbus deal during historic trip to Bangladesh 2023-09-11

Emmanuel Macron urges Bangladesh to join France in maintaining “strategic autonomy” for Indo-Pacific nations.

Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa cleared in final tax evasion case
Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa cleared in final tax evasion case 2023-09-12

Ressa, a fierce critic of former President Rodrigo Duterte, still faces two more cases, including a cyber libel conviction.

Report: Forest encroachment for maize cultivation increased in Lower Mekong
Report: Forest encroachment for maize cultivation increased in Lower Mekong 2023-09-12

The crop’s slash-and-burn practice, responsible for toxic air pollution in the region, is rising, Greenpeace says.

Indonesian police arrest dozens protesting China-backed project near Singapore
Indonesian police arrest dozens protesting China-backed project near Singapore 2023-09-12

The U.S. $11.5 billion glass manufacturing plant would involve relocating all 7,500 residents of Rempang island.

Malaysian PM Anwar faces backlash over Najib’s acquittal
Malaysian PM Anwar faces backlash over Najib’s acquittal 2023-09-12

A court dismissed an appeal against Najib after the government failed to file paperwork by deadline.

Following police killing, Thai PM promises to purge mafia-type infiltration
Following police killing, Thai PM promises to purge mafia-type infiltration 2023-09-12

A gunman fatally shot an officer attending a dinner party at a construction tycoon’s home.

Will Thailand’s new screening system open or close doors for refugees and asylum seekers?
2023-09-12

In Thailand, refugees and asylum seekers are considered illegal migrants. Come September 22, a new National Screening Mechanism will give approved refugees ...

3 ASEAN nations to boycott defense meeting hosted by Myanmar junta
3 ASEAN nations to boycott defense meeting hosted by Myanmar junta 2023-09-12

Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines to avoid Air Chiefs Conference.

Pride and struggles in Papua New Guinea as independence day nears
Pride and struggles in Papua New Guinea as independence day nears 2023-09-13

National anniversary also stirs criticism of the failure of successive governments to fix the country’s biggest problems.

‘Contrary to public interest’:  Malaysia bans film showing Muslim exploring other religions
‘Contrary to public interest’: Malaysia bans film showing Muslim exploring other religions 2023-09-13

“Mentega Terbang” encourages Malaysians to desert Islam, religious conservatives allege.

Indonesian police report uncovering major Southeast Asia drug ring
Indonesian police report uncovering major Southeast Asia drug ring 2023-09-13

Working with Thailand and Malaysia, officers confiscated methamphetamine from syndicate linked to fugitive Fredy Pratama.

Thai border hospitals feel strain as Myanmar’s war drives patients over border
Thai border hospitals feel strain as Myanmar’s war drives patients over border 2023-09-13

Many patients can’t pay their bills, forcing hospitals to find other ways to keep operating.

Philippine officials defend US ‘eye in sky’ overflight during maritime resupply mission
Philippine officials defend US ‘eye in sky’ overflight during maritime resupply mission 2023-09-13

An P-8 reconnaissance jet monitored a Filipino coast guard operation to support troops in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal.

Bangladesh moves to replace controversial internet law but criticism persists
Bangladesh moves to replace controversial internet law but criticism persists 2023-09-13

While the government toned down certain provisions, activists allege it is “copy-and-paste” of old law.

Southern rebels welcome Thailand’s new govt with a bang
Southern rebels welcome Thailand’s new govt with a bang 2023-09-13

Peace talks between BRN insurgents and Thailand should resume after a months-long electoral impasse, analyst Don Pathan says.

China ratchets up ‘carrot and stick’ pressure on Taiwan
China ratchets up ‘carrot and stick’ pressure on Taiwan 2023-09-14

New “blueprint” for integration announced as warships threaten from the east.

Indonesian province’s residents accuse World Bank of ‘indirectly’ funding coal-fired plant
Indonesian province’s residents accuse World Bank of ‘indirectly’ funding coal-fired plant 2023-09-14

A funder of the Suralaya plant’s expansion received equity investment from a unit of the bank in 2019.

Indo-Pacific commander: US military to seek access to more Philippine bases
Indo-Pacific commander: US military to seek access to more Philippine bases 2023-09-14

Under the EDCA pact, U.S. forces already have access to nine bases in the Southeast Asian country.

More than 80 Myanmar junta troops stranded on Thai side of border
More than 80 Myanmar junta troops stranded on Thai side of border 2023-09-14

A Thai lawmaker presses his government to explain why they were allowed into the country.

Bangladesh sentences top human rights activists to prison amid outcry
Bangladesh sentences top human rights activists to prison amid outcry 2023-09-14

The case against Odhikar leaders Adilur Rahman Khan and A.S.M. Nasiruddin Elan has attracted international scrutiny in an election year.

Former Thai PM candidate Pita resigns as Move Forward leader
Former Thai PM candidate Pita resigns as Move Forward leader 2023-09-15

Pita Limjaroenrat says he is stepping down because his suspension as an MP means he cannot lead the opposition.

How a scam ring opened shop in downtown Yangon
How a scam ring opened shop in downtown Yangon 2023-09-15

With abundant office space and an educated population desperate for jobs, Myanmar’s business center has appeal.

The long arm of Chinese law is getting longer in Southeast Asia
The long arm of Chinese law is getting longer in Southeast Asia 2023-09-15

How selective will China be in targeting crime groups in cross-border law enforcement?

Philippine activists slam attempt to change phrase ‘Marcos dictatorship’ in public curriculum
Philippine activists slam attempt to change phrase ‘Marcos dictatorship’ in public curriculum 2023-09-15

Education department’s plan calls to drop late president’s name from public schools’ grade 6 social studies syllabus.

Relocation protests | Press freedom win | Pita Limjaroenrat resigns as party leader
Relocation protests | Press freedom win | Pita Limjaroenrat resigns as party leader 2023-09-15

Residents of a small Indonesian island are fighting against a plan to turn their home into an economic hub. A win for press freedom in the Philippines as ...

Philippines defense chief: ‘Covert’ actions of Chinese workers in country a ‘security risk’
Philippines defense chief: ‘Covert’ actions of Chinese workers in country a ‘security risk’ 2023-09-15

Workers from China who are in and out of the Philippines are difficult to monitor, Gilberto Teodoro Jr. says.

Oil spill fears after fuel-laden New Zealand navy ship sinks in Samoa
Oil spill fears after fuel-laden New Zealand navy ship sinks in Samoa 2024-10-07

Seventy-five people were rescued from the HMNZS Manawanui after it hit a reef just off the coastline.

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