Indonesia
In Bali, ‘out of control’ tourism encroaches on agrarian, cultural roots
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Philippines, Japan, US coast guards kick off first trilateral sea exercises
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Bangladesh
Heat wave, coal shortages force electricity blackouts in Bangladesh
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Philippines
Philippine radio broadcaster shot dead, police say
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