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Burmese workers in Thailand fear getting drafted under new visa restrictions
Burmese workers in Thailand fear getting drafted under new visa restrictions 2024-05-31

Thailand’s Labor Ministry is requiring migrant workers to return to Myanmar to extend their stay.

US defense chief seeks to reassure Asia-Pacific partners
US defense chief seeks to reassure Asia-Pacific partners 2024-06-01

Lloyd Austin told a major security forum in Singapore the region remains a US priority.

Malaysian climber dies on North America's tallest peak
Malaysian climber dies on North America's tallest peak 2024-06-01

Weather conditions delayed rescue on Denali, where three climbers have died this year.

Thai police crack down on Russian investors in Phuket
Thai police crack down on Russian investors in Phuket 2024-06-01

Sixty-seven Russians are among those accused of breaching business laws.

The Trisakti Tragedy, 26 years on. Will justice be served?
2024-05-17

On May 12, 1998, four Trisakti University students were shot dead and several others injured during protests demanding President Suharto's resignation amid ...

Tagged leatherback turtles released into waters off Thailand
2024-05-17

Watch Thai scientists release nearly a dozen baby leatherback turtles into the Indian Ocean near Phuket. Each turtle has a tag for tracking. In this video, ...

Thai minister resigns over court petition seeking PM’s ouster for appointing him
Thai minister resigns over court petition seeking PM’s ouster for appointing him 2024-05-21

Forty senators, who petitioned Constitutional Court, say ex-minister should not have been appointed because of criminal record.

Are Vietnamese fishermen to blame for Malaysia’s squid losses?
2024-05-22

Malaysia is losing squid to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and local fishermen say Vietnamese counterparts are the main culprits. Malaysian ...

Google joins tech firms’ expansion in SEAsia with $2B investment in Malaysia
Google joins tech firms’ expansion in SEAsia with $2B investment in Malaysia 2024-05-30

The implementation of a “China Plus One” strategy has caused a surge of interest in Malaysia and Southeast Asia recently.

Myanmar junta blocks fuel to eastern border scam center town
Myanmar junta blocks fuel to eastern border scam center town 2025-02-10

Scam centers under pressure after international alarm; China thanked Thailand for crackdown.

Indonesia’s austerity push sparks concern over public services, economic growth
Indonesia’s austerity push sparks concern over public services, economic growth 2025-02-10

The government is attempting to free up funds for its free health check-up and school lunch initiatives.

Villagers helpless as the sea devours their roads and homes
2025-02-10

On January 12, 2025, residents of Kampung Pengkalan Maras in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, woke up to devastation. Powerful monsoon waves wiped out roads, ...

Coastal erosion threatens to swallow Malaysian village by the sea
Coastal erosion threatens to swallow Malaysian village by the sea 2025-02-10

Villagers in a coastal community in Terengganu state are trying to fend off the threat from encroaching sea waters.

Awami League, opposition activists among hundreds swept up in new Bangladesh crackdown
Awami League, opposition activists among hundreds swept up in new Bangladesh crackdown 2025-02-10

“Operation Devil Hunt” involves the military, police and border guards.

A dirty trade: The real cost of shipbreaking
2025-02-11

Ships drive global trade but what happens when they’re no longer seaworthy? In shipbreaking yards, every nut, bolt and sheet of metal can be recycled. ...

Activists: New Thai rule gives Myanmar junta greater power to block workers
Activists: New Thai rule gives Myanmar junta greater power to block workers 2025-02-11

Regulation requiring junta approval for migrant workers raises fears of people being forced back to military conscription and persecution.

Malaysian gay couples dream of saying ‘I do’ in Thailand
Malaysian gay couples dream of saying ‘I do’ in Thailand 2025-02-11

While Bangkok has legalized same-sex marriages, Kuala Lumpur will not recognize such nuptials.

Beginning of the end, or end of the beginning, for Bangladesh’s revolution?
Beginning of the end, or end of the beginning, for Bangladesh’s revolution? 2025-02-11

Destruction of memorial seen as symbol of Awami League rule may accelerate decision on election timetable.

Myanmar refugees in limbo after US suspends resettlement program
Myanmar refugees in limbo after US suspends resettlement program 2025-02-12

400 refugees at one camp in Thailand had been waiting for a call to start a new life in the US.

Japan to donate 2 patrol vessels to Indonesia
Japan to donate 2 patrol vessels to Indonesia 2025-02-12

Tokyo and Jakarta also eye joint development of a naval ship as Japan widens maritime cooperation.

Philippine agency recommends charges against VP Duterte over Marcos ‘threat’
Philippine agency recommends charges against VP Duterte over Marcos ‘threat’ 2025-02-12

The National Bureau of Investigation has sent a list of potential charges against Sara Duterte to Philippine justice officials.

UN Bangladesh report: Hasina directed use of deadly force during July-August protests
UN Bangladesh report: Hasina directed use of deadly force during July-August protests 2025-02-12

Killings, arrests and torture were part of Awami League strategy to cling to power, United Nations human rights chief says.

Manila’s newest weapon in South China Sea arsenal: A comic book
Manila’s newest weapon in South China Sea arsenal: A comic book 2025-02-13

China state media outlets accused the Philippine comic book of being manipulative and stirring anti-Beijing sentiments.

Indonesia’s appointment of influencer as defense ministry adviser raises concerns about priorities
Indonesia’s appointment of influencer as defense ministry adviser raises concerns about priorities 2025-02-13

Deddy Corbuzier’s communications skills will help inform the public about defense policies, government spokesman says.

Myanmar militia hosting scam centers says it will deport 8,000 foreigners
Myanmar militia hosting scam centers says it will deport 8,000 foreigners 2025-02-13

The expulsion of foreigners from the Myanmar enclave comes after unprecedented pressure on online fraud operations.

Thai court considers petition to free detained Uyghurs
Thai court considers petition to free detained Uyghurs 2025-02-14

Rights groups say the Uyghurs are at risk of being deported to China where they face torture.

US on target in Guam with first Marine redeployment and missile test
US on target in Guam with first Marine redeployment and missile test 2024-12-16

Fortification of the U.S. territory closest to China continues with billions in defense spending planned.

Philippines ratifies defense pact with Japan, amid China tensions
Philippines ratifies defense pact with Japan, amid China tensions 2024-12-16

Expect China to watch the region more closely after Senate ratified the Reciprocal Access Agreement, a Filipino security analyst says.

Deep-sea mining conference spurs rare Cook Islands protest
Deep-sea mining conference spurs rare Cook Islands protest 2024-09-22

Civil society groups say seabed mineral companies are becoming embedded in Cook Islands.

Quad countries to launch joint maritime patrol activities
Quad countries to launch joint maritime patrol activities 2024-09-22

Leaders of Australia, India and Japan held a weekend summit hosted by the U.S. president.

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