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Malaysia’s tech sector risks putting itself in US crosshairs
Malaysia’s tech sector risks putting itself in US crosshairs 2024-06-20

China, meanwhile, has invested in the Southeast Asian nation as its own domestic market slows.

Australia pays growing price to keep Papua New Guinea on side
Australia pays growing price to keep Papua New Guinea on side 2024-06-21

“Budget support” loans to PNG since 2020 total nearly A$2.6 billion, says Australia’s foreign affairs department.

Manila dismisses calls to invoke defense treaty with Washington over sea encounter
Manila dismisses calls to invoke defense treaty with Washington over sea encounter 2024-06-21

Philippine official asserts recent clash does not constitute an “armed attack” under treaty terms.

Vietnam asks Philippines to respect its interests, consult on sea boundary
Vietnam asks Philippines to respect its interests, consult on sea boundary 2024-06-21

Manila is seeking to extend its continental shelf in the South China Sea.

Rohingya survivors of capsized boat accuse captain of rape and deliberately overturning boat
2024-06-07

Earlier this year, more than 70 Rohingya refugees were rescued from a boat that capsized off the coast of Indonesia’s Aceh province. Survivors say the ...

Migrant workers in Thailand risk missing out on minimum wage rises
Migrant workers in Thailand risk missing out on minimum wage rises 2024-07-15

Many workers from neighboring countries like Myanmar make less than the minimum wage and feel powerless to complain.

Thai court postpones Vietnamese activist’s extradition hearing
Thai court postpones Vietnamese activist’s extradition hearing 2024-07-15

Vietnam is seeking the return of Y Quynh Bdap on charges his lawyer says are politically motivated.

Philippine court convicts two left-leaning politicians of violating child protection laws
Philippine court convicts two left-leaning politicians of violating child protection laws 2024-07-15

Rights advocates claim courts are being weaponized against human rights defenders.

A decade later, MH17 missile attack victims’ survivors want justice
A decade later, MH17 missile attack victims’ survivors want justice 2024-07-15

The Malaysian Airlines jet was shot down by a Russian-made missile over Ukraine in 2014.

Over 300 Bangladesh students injured in protests against PM Hasina’s comments
Over 300 Bangladesh students injured in protests against PM Hasina’s comments 2024-07-15

Sheikh Hasina had equated anti-quota protesters and collaborators with the Pakistan Army in the 1971 independence war.

Philippines reports fewer Chinese ships in South China Sea
Philippines reports fewer Chinese ships in South China Sea 2024-07-16

Manila, Washington vow to enhance defense ties amid ongoing tensions in the disputed waters.

Indonesia’s largest Muslim group rebukes members for meeting with Israel’s president
Indonesia’s largest Muslim group rebukes members for meeting with Israel’s president 2024-07-16

Nahdlatul Ulama said an Israeli group that allegedly works to burnish the Jewish state’s image invited members.

At least 6 killed in Bangladesh student protests
At least 6 killed in Bangladesh student protests 2024-07-16

A court’s reinstatement of a quota system for government jobs has stirred violent unrest.

Pacific leaders demand fresh New Caledonia independence referendum
Pacific leaders demand fresh New Caledonia independence referendum 2024-07-17

Four prime ministers declare French handling of decolonization process “illegitimate, null and void.”

Business dispute blamed for deadly poisoning of 6 in Bangkok hotel
Business dispute blamed for deadly poisoning of 6 in Bangkok hotel 2024-07-17

Thai investigators allege “culprit” took a fatal dose of cyanide in tea served to five others.

Two US senators urge concrete action to aid Manila in sea dispute
Two US senators urge concrete action to aid Manila in sea dispute 2024-07-17

Lawmakers ask Biden for military, diplomatic and economic responses to help Manila in its dispute over Second Thomas Shoal.

Bangladesh PM tells anti-quota protesters court ruling will not disappoint
Bangladesh PM tells anti-quota protesters court ruling will not disappoint 2024-07-17

Sheikh Hasina delivers address after seven were killed protesting against quota system for government jobs.

Protest erupts after Indonesian military kills 3 suspected independence fighters in Papua
Protest erupts after Indonesian military kills 3 suspected independence fighters in Papua 2024-07-17

Locals say the killed men were civilians, not West Papua National Liberation Army members.

Bangladesh student protests are more than about reducing public service job quotas
Bangladesh student protests are more than about reducing public service job quotas 2024-07-17

Ruling party thuggery on campuses, few employment opportunities and political disenfranchisement have engendered the crisis.

Vietnam files new claim on boundary in South China Sea
Vietnam files new claim on boundary in South China Sea 2024-07-18

After Manila, Hanoi is seeking the U.N.’s recognition of an extended continental shelf.

Pacific leaders, Japan agree on Fukushima radioactive water discharge
Pacific leaders, Japan agree on Fukushima radioactive water discharge 2024-07-18

Monitoring will continue for decades while the contaminated waste is released from the Fukushima nuclear plant.

Manila, Beijing eye new South China Sea ‘hotline’ to manage disputes
Manila, Beijing eye new South China Sea ‘hotline’ to manage disputes 2024-07-18

Analysts expressed doubts if the proposed communication mechanism would ease tensions over the disputed waters.

Photos: Deadly unrest in Bangladesh
Photos: Deadly unrest in Bangladesh 2024-07-18

Protests over a quota system for government jobs turned violent across the nation.

From gastronomy to vice presidency: Jokowi scion Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s meteoric rise
From gastronomy to vice presidency: Jokowi scion Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s meteoric rise 2024-07-18

The 36-year-old’s political journey has been marred by allegations of nepotism and dynasticism.

Civil unrest worsens in Bangladesh
Civil unrest worsens in Bangladesh 2024-07-18

Death toll climbs as anti-quota protesters accuse police and ruling party of stoking violence.

Photos: Death toll soars in Bangladesh unrest
Photos: Death toll soars in Bangladesh unrest 2024-07-19

A BenarNews journalist witnessed Border Guard Bangladesh members shoot three youths.

Bangladesh declares curfew as anti-government protests escalate
Bangladesh declares curfew as anti-government protests escalate 2024-07-19

The death toll from clashes has risen dramatically as security forces struggle to restore order.

Indonesian plan to hire foreign doctors amid severe shortage faces backlash
Indonesian plan to hire foreign doctors amid severe shortage faces backlash 2024-07-19

The nation’s physicians say proposal will prove expensive and undermine local expertise, but government says situation is critical.

A palm reading: Japan’s navigation plan for Pacific waters
A palm reading: Japan’s navigation plan for Pacific waters 2024-07-19

Japan’s presence in the Pacific region is expected to take on a markedly military tone, writes Tess Newton Cain.

Deaths, protests continue despite curfew in Bangladesh
Deaths, protests continue despite curfew in Bangladesh 2024-07-20

More than two dozen were killed in violent clashes in Dhaka.

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