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China-owned nickel smelter in Indonesia resumes production after deadly riot
China-owned nickel smelter in Indonesia resumes production after deadly riot 2023-01-17

Weekend violence resulted in deaths of an Indonesian and a Chinese worker.

US: Bangladesh’s RAB has made ‘tremendous progress’ in reducing extrajudicial killings
US: Bangladesh’s RAB has made ‘tremendous progress’ in reducing extrajudicial killings 2023-01-17

Washington had sanctioned the elite security unit in December 2021 for gross human rights violations.

Indonesian police, match officials stand trial over deadly football stampede
2023-01-17

A handful of officials have been charged with negligence tied to the disaster at the stadium in Malang, East Java, in early October.

Indonesia sends warships to monitor Chinese coast guard vessel
Indonesia sends warships to monitor Chinese coast guard vessel 2023-01-17

The ship has been in and around the Natuna Sea since the end of December.

Deaths, injuries reported in tanker explosion at Thai shipyard
Deaths, injuries reported in tanker explosion at Thai shipyard 2023-01-17

The Ruammitr Dockyard Co. Ltd. shipyard fire was brought under control after nearly six hours.

Report about govt purchase of Israeli spy technology rocks Bangladesh
Report about govt purchase of Israeli spy technology rocks Bangladesh 2023-01-14

Home minister acknowledges agencies are monitoring social media to thwart “anti-government activities.”

Malaysian, Japanese coast guards hold South China Sea security drill
Malaysian, Japanese coast guards hold South China Sea security drill 2023-01-13

Japan’s agency trained its Malaysian counterpart on how to repel foreign intruders using sound cannons.

Eight communist guerrilla leaders surrender to Philippine authorities
Eight communist guerrilla leaders surrender to Philippine authorities 2023-01-13

Military official says death of rebellion founder Jose Maria Sison last month affected militants’ morale.

Myanmar junta opposes ASEAN engagement with NUG shadow govt
Myanmar junta opposes ASEAN engagement with NUG shadow govt 2023-01-13

Indonesian foreign minister says ASEAN can solve political crisis “only through engagement with all stakeholders.”

Papua New Guinea passes law to keep small businesses under local control
Papua New Guinea passes law to keep small businesses under local control 2023-01-13

Some small-business owners had complained they faced increased competition from migrants.

Discovery of junta family assets in Thai raid prompts call for probe
Discovery of junta family assets in Thai raid prompts call for probe 2023-01-12

A luxury condo deed and two bank books are among assets seized.

Rights watchdog group wants Indonesia, ASEAN to push Myanmar to end violence
Rights watchdog group wants Indonesia, ASEAN to push Myanmar to end violence 2023-01-12

In its World Report 2023, Human Rights Watch calls on Southeast Asian bloc to hold Burmese junta accountable.

Philippine defense chief promises military promotions will be based on merit
Philippine defense chief promises military promotions will be based on merit 2023-01-12

Carlito Galvez addressed concerns about troops’ morale and welfare as they relate to operations readiness.

China ‘committed’ to joint oil exploration with Philippines despite court ruling
China ‘committed’ to joint oil exploration with Philippines despite court ruling 2023-01-12

Allowing wholly-owned foreign entities to participate in exploring Philippine natural resources was unconstitutional, the Supreme Court ruled.

Palau, United States close to renewing security, economic compact
Palau, United States close to renewing security, economic compact 2023-01-12

Palau’s government said the U.S. has offered to double its economic assistance.

Australia, Papua New Guinea hope to conclude security treaty negotiations in April
Australia, Papua New Guinea hope to conclude security treaty negotiations in April 2023-01-12

Papua New Guinea’s leader says his country’s strength is inseparable from a secure Indo-Pacific region.

Thai police ask to delay enforcement of law preventing torture, enforced disappearances
Thai police ask to delay enforcement of law preventing torture, enforced disappearances 2023-01-11

Officials say they do not have funds to buy cameras to record interrogations.

Indonesian leader regrets past rights violations, but activists demand justice for abusers
Indonesian leader regrets past rights violations, but activists demand justice for abusers 2023-01-11

Joko “Jokowi” Widodo listed 12 gross rights violations that occurred between the mid-1960s and 2003.

ASEAN chair Indonesia to set up special envoy office on Myanmar
ASEAN chair Indonesia to set up special envoy office on Myanmar 2023-01-11

Top Indonesian diplomat Retno Marsudi will head the office.

Philippines: ASEAN must ensure South China Sea stability, economic growth
Philippines: ASEAN must ensure South China Sea stability, economic growth 2023-01-11

Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo says the regional bloc’s members are gaining power.

US plans over-the-horizon radar facility in Palau
US plans over-the-horizon radar facility in Palau 2023-01-11

The United States is responsible for Palau’s defense but has not had forces stationed there in recent decades.

Papua New Guinea to close Taiwan trade office
Papua New Guinea to close Taiwan trade office 2023-01-10

The country’s foreign minister denied the closure is in response to pressure from Beijing.

FM: Bangladesh wants good ties with US, China but it’s a challenge
FM: Bangladesh wants good ties with US, China but it’s a challenge 2023-01-10

China’s new foreign minister stops at Dhaka airport to meet Bangladeshi counterpart.

Philippine Supreme Court: Manila sea exploration deal with Beijing, Hanoi unconstitutional
Philippine Supreme Court: Manila sea exploration deal with Beijing, Hanoi unconstitutional 2023-01-10

The 2005 agreement would have allowed joint oil and gas exploration in Philippine territories in the South China Sea.

Malaysian ex-military chief appointed new facilitator for Deep South peace talks
Malaysian ex-military chief appointed new facilitator for Deep South peace talks 2023-01-10

Analysts hope retired Gen. Zulkifli Zainal Abidin will give slow-moving negotiations in southern Thailand a shot in the arm.

Indonesia plans new capital in Borneo rainforests
2023-01-10

As Indonesia's capital Jakarta sinks at an alarming rate, the country's top architects are facing the daunting task of designing a new, sustainable and green ...

Papua New Guinea’s jet fuel saga shows monopoly’s grip on economy
Papua New Guinea’s jet fuel saga shows monopoly’s grip on economy 2023-01-09

High crime rates, corruption, inadequate infrastructure and lack of competition increase the cost of doing business.

Bangladesh opposition leaders freed on bail after month in jail
Bangladesh opposition leaders freed on bail after month in jail 2023-01-09

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party officials had been arrested a day before a planned anti-government rally.

Malaysian PM backs Indonesia’s new capital, pledges investment
Malaysian PM backs Indonesia’s new capital, pledges investment 2023-01-09

Anwar Ibrahim said project would spur growth in Malaysia’s Sabah and Sarawak states.

Suspected Abu Sayyaf attack injures paramilitary officer, 3 civilians in southern Philippines
Suspected Abu Sayyaf attack injures paramilitary officer, 3 civilians in southern Philippines 2023-01-09

Meanwhile, the military reports 21 members of the militant group surrendered on nearby Jolo island.

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