Pacific
Biden proposes $40M for Pacific Islands infrastructure
The proposal at the Pacific Islands Forum in Washington comes as Congress deadlocks over budget cuts.
Malaysia
Malaysia seeking return of 2 Gitmo detainees: home minister
2023-09-25In a Facebook post since removed, minister says he visited Guantanamo.
Philippines
Philippine Coast Guard says it removed China-placed ‘floating barrier’ at disputed reef
2023-09-25Manila had accused Beijing of installing the barrier to prevent Filipinos from fishing in the Scarborough Shoal area.
Region
Power agreement with Thailand hastens timeline for Laos’ Pak Beng Dam
Construction can begin, but compensation for villagers remains unresolved.
How a severe plankton bloom off Thailand’s eastern coast is killing marine life
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