Philippines

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is officially inaugurated as the Philippine leader

The president asks his critics to work with his government in unity.

Philippine Supreme Court dismisses efforts to disqualify Marcos presidency
Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court dismisses efforts to disqualify Marcos presidency

His inauguration this week will see the culmination of efforts to rehabilitate the family name.

Jokowi visits bombed-out Ukraine city, calls for war to end
Indonesia

Jokowi visits bombed-out Ukraine city, calls for war to end

The Indonesian president says he will deliver a similar message in Moscow.

New $100M highway through ‘haor’ linked to worsened NE Bangladesh flooding
Bangladesh

New $100M highway through ‘haor’ linked to worsened NE Bangladesh flooding

The road built through the floodplain would damaged the “special ecosystem” of the region, an expert says.

Vietnam orders media to promote its ocean strategy
South China Sea

Vietnam orders media to promote its ocean strategy

The campaign comes as the country develops Cam Ranh Bay’s naval facilities to counter China’s presence.

Philippine Supreme Court dismisses efforts to disqualify Marcos presidency
Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court dismisses efforts to disqualify Marcos presidency

His inauguration this week will see the culmination of efforts to rehabilitate the family name.

Douglas Emhoff, the husband of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, visits the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, June 29, 2022.
Philippines

US reiterates free speech support following Rappler shutdown order

2022-06-29

The Securities and Exchange Commission directive comes just days before the inauguration of Ferdinand Marcos.

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, attends a Pheu Thai Party campaign event in Bangkok, May 12, 2022.
Thailand

Next-generation Shinawatra takes steps to revive Thai political dynasty

2022-06-29

A recent poll put PM Thaksin’s daughter as the top choice for prime minister.

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Philippine news site Rappler ordered to shut down

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Day One on the Padma Bridge

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Man arrested for removing bolts from Padma Bridge in viral TikTok
Bangladesh

Man arrested for removing bolts from Padma Bridge in viral TikTok

Tens of thousands marveled at – and some mocked – the landmark bridge on its opening day.

Emilia Hanafi (in white) arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Sharia High Court, June 27, 2022.
Malaysia

Sharia court jails woman for changing ex-husband’s visitation dates with children

Emilia Hanafi starts seven-day sentence after her former spouse filed a contempt of court complaint.

U.S. President Joe Biden (third from right), and Indonesia President Joko Widodo (fourth from left) smile with other leaders and guests as they get ready for a group G7 photo, June 27, 2022, at Elmau Castle in southern Germany.
Indonesia

Jokowi is on ‘mission’ to stop Ukraine war, avert food crisis

Philippine funeral workers carry the remains of two alleged drug-war victims exhumed from a rented crypt at Navotas public cemetery in metro Manila after its five-year lease expired, Feb. 28, 2022.
Philippines

Rights groups welcome ICC effort to reopen Duterte drug-war probe

A view of the under construction Matarbari power plant in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Dec. 12, 2021.
Bangladesh

Japan to end funding for Bangladesh coal-fired power plant amid criticism

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