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Bangkok court clears Thai woman of link to accused Uyghur bombers
Bangkok court clears Thai woman of link to accused Uyghur bombers 2024-11-07

Woman helped find apartments for men suspected of bombing a tourist spot popular with Chinese visitors.

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I'm back 2024-11-07
Malaysian PM lauds China’s Xi as Global South’s ‘voice,’ day after Trump’s win
Malaysian PM lauds China’s Xi as Global South’s ‘voice,’ day after Trump’s win 2024-11-07

Xi told Anwar Ibrahim in Beijing they must “oppose protectionism,” but neither mentioned U.S. president-elect’s sweeping import taxes plan.

Vanuatu climate change case at UN ‘particularly relevant’ after Trump win, lawyer says
Vanuatu climate change case at UN ‘particularly relevant’ after Trump win, lawyer says 2024-11-08

Proponents of case hope for world court opinion that transcends changes in government.

Security experts: NATO-type Southeast Asian defense alliance not feasible at present
Security experts: NATO-type Southeast Asian defense alliance not feasible at present 2024-11-08

Minilateral agreements, rather than multilateral ones, may more likely be formed, they say.

Philippines enacts laws asserting maritime claims; annoyed Beijing summons Manila’s envoy
Philippines enacts laws asserting maritime claims; annoyed Beijing summons Manila’s envoy 2024-11-08

New legislations enforce 2016 Hague arbitral ruling in favor of the Philippines, says a senator.

Russian submarine in ‘very worrisome’ surfacing to the west of Philippines
Russian submarine in ‘very worrisome’ surfacing to the west of Philippines 2024-12-02

The Philippine navy said it dispatched an aircraft and a warship to “monitor and address” the submarine.

Thailand summons Myanmar envoy, demands release of fishermen
Thailand summons Myanmar envoy, demands release of fishermen 2024-12-02

The neighbors have disputed regions along their land and sea borders.

Philippine VP Duterte faces impeachment case following ‘threat’ against Marcos
Philippine VP Duterte faces impeachment case following ‘threat’ against Marcos 2024-12-02

The complaint comes despite the president’s call to not seek impeachment against his former ally.

Still recovering from flooding, Malaysia, Thailand prepare for new storms
Still recovering from flooding, Malaysia, Thailand prepare for new storms 2024-12-02

Thousands were forced to evacuate as heavy rains killed over two dozen people.

‘Respect our sovereignty,’ Palau tells China ahead of Taiwanese president’s Pacific tour
‘Respect our sovereignty,’ Palau tells China ahead of Taiwanese president’s Pacific tour 2024-12-02

President Lai Ching-te is visiting Taiwan’s last remaining Pacific allies Palau, Marshall Islands and Tuvalu.

China ‘deposits’ statement regarding disputed Scarborough shoal to UN
China ‘deposits’ statement regarding disputed Scarborough shoal to UN 2024-12-03

Beijing announced last month the baselines of its territorial sea around the shoal to strengthen its claim.

Myanmar parents fight for their children’s right to learn in Thailand
Myanmar parents fight for their children’s right to learn in Thailand 2024-12-03

The Thai government should support the educational rights of migrant children in the country, advocates and experts say.

Disaster-prone Philippines to cut budget for early warning system against landslides
Disaster-prone Philippines to cut budget for early warning system against landslides 2024-12-03

The move may risk lives and make the country more vulnerable to climate change, local officials warn.

US targets China’s chip industry with new export controls
US targets China’s chip industry with new export controls 2024-12-03

The measures are in line with U.S. efforts to limit China’s access to key technologies on national security grounds.

Bangladesh-India relations could deteriorate further, analysts fear
Bangladesh-India relations could deteriorate further, analysts fear 2024-12-03

Narendra Modi, India’s prime minister, maintains support for ousted Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina, they say.

After doubling down on iPhone ban, Indonesia says Apple offers $1B
After doubling down on iPhone ban, Indonesia says Apple offers $1B 2024-12-03

U.S. firm’s product was proscribed because it failed requirement that 40% of smartphone components be locally sourced.

Cambodian court convicts 13 Philippine women in commercial surrogacy case
Cambodian court convicts 13 Philippine women in commercial surrogacy case 2024-12-04

The court should have been transparent to avoid controversy, criticism in the case, activist says.

Thais crack down on financial crime; Chinese suspects in focus
Thais crack down on financial crime; Chinese suspects in focus 2024-12-04

The latest round of arrests follows a sweep against Russian operators in May.

China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea confrontation
China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea confrontation 2024-12-04

A maritime incident occurred near the disputed Scarborough Shoal.

Battered wife leads fight for divorce in the Philippines
Battered wife leads fight for divorce in the Philippines 2024-12-04

A divorce bill has hurdled the House of Representatives, but will it prosper?

Trump’s warning to BRICS on US dollar adds to SE Asia’s worries
Trump’s warning to BRICS on US dollar adds to SE Asia’s worries 2024-12-04

Region already fears Washington taxing its imports, and aligning with China-led bloc may cause tariff overload, analysts say.

Taiwan president’s visit to Guam stokes fears of being targeted by China
Taiwan president’s visit to Guam stokes fears of being targeted by China 2024-12-05

China condemned President Lai’s U.S. stopovers and warned against any official interactions and support for Taiwanese independence.

Top polluting nations dispute climate accountability at international court
Top polluting nations dispute climate accountability at international court 2024-12-05

Court is hearing the case after lobbying by Vanuatu and other islands facing sea-level rise

Actress Christine Hakim talks about the empowerment of women in Indonesian cinema
Actress Christine Hakim talks about the empowerment of women in Indonesian cinema 2024-12-05

Roles for women in the industry have evolved, says Hakim, who has performed in Indonesian films for 51 years.

Panguna human rights report fuels Bougainville demands for Rio Tinto-funded mine clean-up
Panguna human rights report fuels Bougainville demands for Rio Tinto-funded mine clean-up 2024-12-06

Landslides, flooding, infrastructure collapse, mine and industrial chemical exposure identified as ‘high risk’ legacies of the PNG mine.

Myanmar to release four Thai fishermen detained after shooting, Thais say
Myanmar to release four Thai fishermen detained after shooting, Thais say 2024-12-06

The neighbors have several areas of dispute on their land and sea borders.

Filipina drugs convict on Indonesian death row to be repatriated before Christmas
Filipina drugs convict on Indonesian death row to be repatriated before Christmas 2024-12-06

Jakarta and Manila sign deal after agreeing last month to send Mary Jane Veloso back to the Philippines.

Philippines, US, Japan stage joint naval maneuvers in South China Sea
Philippines, US, Japan stage joint naval maneuvers in South China Sea 2024-12-06

The multilateral activity comes amid a confrontation between Philippine, Chinese vessels around Scarborough Shoal this week.

In Thailand’s far south, nasi kerabu is much more than a dish
In Thailand’s far south, nasi kerabu is much more than a dish 2024-12-06

The salad specialty, nestled on a bed of blue rice, is iconic to the region’s Malay Muslim culture.

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