Indonesia

Indonesia’s austerity push sparks concern over public services, economic growth

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

Philippines

US surveillance plane crashes in southern Philippines

All four on board the Beechcraft King Air 300 aircraft were killed.

Region

Vietnamese in Thailand wait anxiously after Trump suspends refugee program

Confusion surrounds the scope of the executive order, which will be reviewed in three months.

Philippines

Impeached Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte says she won’t resign

The ex-ally of President Marcos told reporters that her lawyers were preparing for a legal battle in the Senate.

Pacific

Sir Julius Chan: From Sandline to a friend of Bougainville

The PNG PM who tried to crush the Bougainville rebellion with foreign mercenaries then became an unlikely ally for independence.

Philippines

US surveillance plane crashes in southern Philippines

All four on board the Beechcraft King Air 300 aircraft were killed.

Villagers helpless as the sea devours their roads and homes

The Malaysian village that is being swallowed by the sea

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