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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kicking up a fuss
Kicking up a fuss 2023-01-27
UMNO expels, suspends senior party members, including former cabinet ministers
UMNO expels, suspends senior party members, including former cabinet ministers 2023-01-27

Ex-Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin was thrown out, former Defense Minister Hishammuddin Hussein was suspended for six years.

Bangladesh High Court recognizes mothers as standalone guardians for educational issues
Bangladesh High Court recognizes mothers as standalone guardians for educational issues 2023-01-27

The high-profile verdict could end discriminatory rules in the conservative South Asian nation, advocates say.

Filipino workers: Oil company abandoned us in Hurricane Ida
2023-01-27

"We did not take a bath for three days, we did not eat properly because there was no place to cook, there was no electricity," one of the workers says.

Philippines rejects ICC decision to reopen drug war inquiry, says will appeal
Philippines rejects ICC decision to reopen drug war inquiry, says will appeal 2023-01-27

International court had said it wasn’t satisfied with Manila’s probe.

Japan’s plan to discharge water from Fukushima nuclear plant faces Pacific opposition
Japan’s plan to discharge water from Fukushima nuclear plant faces Pacific opposition 2023-01-27

A regional leader says a Pacific islands delegation will meet Japan’s prime minister to voice its concerns.

Thai Olympic Committee mum after Cambodia says kickboxing name dispute was settled
Thai Olympic Committee mum after Cambodia says kickboxing name dispute was settled 2023-01-26

Thailand had threatened to boycott SEA Games event it calls “Muay Thai” but that host calls “Kun Khmer.”

Dissident: ‘They keep texting my friends and relatives to get me to go back to China’
Dissident: ‘They keep texting my friends and relatives to get me to go back to China’ 2023-01-26

Hu Junxiong has found a meaningful task in Thailand, tending a memorial to Chinese who died in World War II.

Thai chief peace negotiator wants more Deep South groups involved in talks
Thai chief peace negotiator wants more Deep South groups involved in talks 2023-01-25

After the appointment of a new Malaysian facilitator, discussions with BRN rebels are expected to resume in February.

Indonesian army major gets life for role in murder of Papuan civilians
Indonesian army major gets life for role in murder of Papuan civilians 2023-01-25

Rights activists welcomed the conviction as progress in holding members of security forces accountable for abuses.

Complaint filed in Germany alleges atrocity crimes by Myanmar junta
Complaint filed in Germany alleges atrocity crimes by Myanmar junta 2023-01-25

If accepted, the case would ‘fill gaps’ left by current accountability mechanisms.

Philippine police file murder charges against Duterte’s former military aide
Philippine police file murder charges against Duterte’s former military aide 2023-01-25

Brig. Gen. Jesus Durante, six other soldiers, charged for involvement in slaying of model-turned-businesswoman last month.

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