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Northern Thai residents face long battle to clear mud, waste from floods
Northern Thai residents face long battle to clear mud, waste from floods 2024-10-29

Government official says 18,000 tons of flood-generated waste impacted Mae Sai district.

Southeast Asian countries enter Mr. Putin’s BRICSyard
Southeast Asian countries enter Mr. Putin’s BRICSyard 2024-10-29

Making sense of the move by Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand to partner with bloc challenging U.S.-led world order.

Indonesia’s gutsy response to Chinese incursion shows ex-general Prabowo’s assertiveness, analysts say
Indonesia’s gutsy response to Chinese incursion shows ex-general Prabowo’s assertiveness, analysts say 2024-10-29

During Prabowo Subianto’s first week as president, Indonesian ships chased away a Chinese vessel three times.

Vietnamese court sentences blogger to 12 years for anti-state propaganda
Vietnamese court sentences blogger to 12 years for anti-state propaganda 2024-10-30

Duong Van Thai went missing in Thailand last year and reappeared in Vietnamese custody months later.

Thailand bets big on proposal to legalize casinos
Thailand bets big on proposal to legalize casinos 2024-10-30

Without stringent regulations, the move could exacerbate gambling addiction and social issues in Buddhist-majority country, critics warn.

Vietnam expands strategic capabilities in South China Sea
Vietnam expands strategic capabilities in South China Sea 2024-10-31

Hanoi is building runways, military structures on reclaimed islands at a ‘surprising’ pace, a think-tank said.

Prabowo’s army-style retreat fuels debate on active-duty troops serving in govt
Prabowo’s army-style retreat fuels debate on active-duty troops serving in govt 2024-10-31

Indonesian lawmakers are considering allowing military members to hold civilian offices, as was the case under dictator Suharto.

Chinese flag waving: Malaysians of different ethnicities blame politicians for racial provocation
Chinese flag waving: Malaysians of different ethnicities blame politicians for racial provocation 2024-10-31

Many were outraged after social media images of two separate events weeks apart showed groups waving China’s flag.

Across Asia, crimes against journalists keep mounting
Across Asia, crimes against journalists keep mounting 2024-10-31

Attacks on media workers frequently go unpunished.

Palau newspaper sued by president’s family company ahead of general election
Palau newspaper sued by president’s family company ahead of general election 2024-11-01

Island Times editor warns lawsuit is “intimidation” tactic targeting media freedom.

Hotline unlikely to suffice in Mekong battle against dry season air pollution
Hotline unlikely to suffice in Mekong battle against dry season air pollution 2024-11-01

More than 40% of haze in the lower Mekong region comes from fires in industrial maize plantations.

EXPLAINED: How would Harris and Trump differ on Asia?
EXPLAINED: How would Harris and Trump differ on Asia? 2024-11-01

Tuesday’s presidential election could lead to vastly different outcomes for U.S. foreign policy.

‘Mister Nanie’ and his street library aim to bridge Philippine literacy gap
‘Mister Nanie’ and his street library aim to bridge Philippine literacy gap 2024-11-01

With a large collection of free books, Hernando Guanlao, 72, hopes to inspire reading among Filipinos with his free books.

5 unexpected things Prabowo did in his first week as Indonesia’s president
5 unexpected things Prabowo did in his first week as Indonesia’s president 2024-11-01

In an action-packed week, Prabowo Subianto performed an about-turn from predecessor on BRICS membership and didn’t shy away from showcasing his military roots.

He thought he was going to be killed. Instead, he was released from Bangladesh’s secret prison
2024-08-20

When Bangladeshi lawyer Ahmad Bin Quasem was blindfolded, handcuffed, and brought out of his secret prison for the first time in eight years, he thought he was ...

Thailand lets autocratic neighbors hunt down opponents on its soil
Thailand lets autocratic neighbors hunt down opponents on its soil 2025-01-12

Since a 2014 coup, Bangkok has either been complicit or turned a blind eye to the actions of the security forces of other countries.

Thailand charges suspect in killing of Cambodian government critic
Thailand charges suspect in killing of Cambodian government critic 2025-01-13

Thai police are hunting for a suspected Cambodian accomplice.

Thailand urged not to deport 48 Uyghurs to China
Thailand urged not to deport 48 Uyghurs to China 2025-01-13

The Uyghurs have been held for more than a decade after fleeing from China.

US, Canadian warships conduct joint drills in South China Sea
US, Canadian warships conduct joint drills in South China Sea 2025-01-13

The ships sailed near the disputed Scarborough Shoal during exercise Noble Wolverine.

Japan’s new PM bolsters Tokyo-Southeast Asia ties amid China tensions, Trump’s return
Japan’s new PM bolsters Tokyo-Southeast Asia ties amid China tensions, Trump’s return 2025-01-13

Japan positions itself as a key regional stabilizer amid growing security concerns, potential U.S. diplomatic shifts, analysts said.

Women candidates challenge Vanuatu’s male-dominated politics at snap election
Women candidates challenge Vanuatu’s male-dominated politics at snap election 2025-01-13

A national election will go ahead this week despite a devastating earthquake in the capital Port Vila last month.

Total security breakdown at key PNG gold mine threatens economic hit, landowners warn
Total security breakdown at key PNG gold mine threatens economic hit, landowners warn 2025-01-14

A 17-month state of emergency fails to quell violence at one of PNG’s most important economic assets.

Troubled China-backed project casts shadow on new Malaysia-Singapore trade zone
Troubled China-backed project casts shadow on new Malaysia-Singapore trade zone 2025-01-14

Some analysts warn that the Forest City megaproject could spook investors in the special economic zone on Johor Strait.

Philippine official on Chinese incursions: Not ruling out another South China Sea lawsuit
Philippine official on Chinese incursions: Not ruling out another South China Sea lawsuit 2025-01-14

China has pushed Philippines “to the wall” leaving it with only drastic options to stop intimidation, official adds.

Former Malaysian communist hotbed in Thailand is now a tourist magnet
Former Malaysian communist hotbed in Thailand is now a tourist magnet 2025-01-15

Ex-Malayan communist insurgents who stayed in Narathiwat province haven’t forgotten “struggles that brought us here.”

New US aircraft carriers to be named after Presidents Clinton and Bush
New US aircraft carriers to be named after Presidents Clinton and Bush 2025-01-15

The two giant ships are part of government’s plan to boost U.S. naval power.

Thai police seek Hun Sen adviser believed linked to Bangkok killing of critic
Thai police seek Hun Sen adviser believed linked to Bangkok killing of critic 2025-01-15

Interpol red notices have been issued for two Cambodian suspects, Thai authorities said.

Thai court increases soldier’s sentence to 10 years for killing of civilians
Thai court increases soldier’s sentence to 10 years for killing of civilians 2025-01-15

Three villagers were gunned down by an army ranger unit during a 2019 incident on a mountain in the Thai Deep South.

Japan to raise South China Sea issue with new Trump administration
Japan to raise South China Sea issue with new Trump administration 2025-01-15

Partnering with Southeast Asia is “vital for regional peace and stability,” Japan’s top diplomat says during Manila visit.

Rubio to lobby Thailand not to deport detained Uyghurs to China
Rubio to lobby Thailand not to deport detained Uyghurs to China 2025-01-15

The Florida senator made the pledge during a confirmation hearing for his appointment as top U.S. envoy.

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