Indonesia

Minister: Tesla to Invest in Battery, Electric Car Plant in Central Java

Jakarta is world’s largest producer of nickel, a key element in batteries for electric vehicles.

Police: Arrested IS-linked militants sought to join MIT insurgents in Central Sulawesi
Indonesia

Police: Arrested IS-linked militants sought to join MIT insurgents in Central Sulawesi

Suspects had pledged allegiance to the overall IS leader through WhatsApp.

Philippine military: 2 suspected Muslim militants killed in Mindanao shootout
Philippines

Philippine military: 2 suspected Muslim militants killed in Mindanao shootout

The dead suspects were identified as Datu Romah Malang Mastura (alias Mamako) and Ebrahim Samama.

Duterte allies win majority of contested seats in Philippine Senate
Philippines

Duterte allies win majority of contested seats in Philippine Senate

The Commission on Elections introduced the top vote-getters to fill 12 open seats.

Report tracks China’s assertiveness at sea over the decades
South China Sea

Report tracks China’s assertiveness at sea over the decades

China’s enduring pressure on South China Sea claimants poses dilemma for U.S. as stabilizing force.

Police: Arrested IS-linked militants sought to join MIT insurgents in Central Sulawesi
Indonesia

Police: Arrested IS-linked militants sought to join MIT insurgents in Central Sulawesi

Suspects had pledged allegiance to the overall IS leader through WhatsApp.

Packs of palm cooking oil are displayed at a stall at a market in Jakarta, April 17, 2022.
Indonesia

Jokowi: Indonesia to end ban on palm oil exports

2022-05-19

Prices for palm cooking oil, however, still remain relatively high, experts say.

Former Thai Transport Minister Chadchart Sittipunt, an independent candidate for Bangkok governor, talks with homeless people during a debate in the capital city, May 4, 2022.
Thailand

Bangkok governor’s race seen as ‘barometer’ for next general election

2022-05-18

Citizens of Thai capital region will cast ballots for the first time in nine years for local leaders.

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Southern Thailand glimpses hope for peace after lengthy ceasefire

Southern Thailand glimpses hope for peace after lengthy ceasefire

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At US-ASEAN Summit, Biden promises SE Asian countries $150 million in development

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China, ASEAN to hold South China Sea code of conduct talks this month
South China Sea

China, ASEAN to hold South China Sea code of conduct talks this month

For the last two years, most talks about the waterway have been conducted online because of the pandemic.

Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah responds to a reporter’s question during a press conference at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington, May 14, 2022.
Malaysia

Malaysian FM: ‘Junta should be more open to ASEAN proposals’

Humanitarian aid to Myanmar should not be “weaponized,” Saifuddin Abdullah says after meeting with NUG counterpart.

U.S. President Joe Biden participates in the U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit at the U.S. State Department in Washington, May 13, 2022.
Region

Biden touts ‘free and open’ Indo-Pacific in summit with ASEAN leaders

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian meets with reporters in Beijing, March 18, 2022.
Region

China slams planned US economic framework as Biden hosts SE Asian leaders

Philippine opposition presidential candidate Leni Robredo speaks to supporters during a farewell rally at the Ateneo de Manila University in northern Manila, May 13, 2022.
Philippines

Philippine presidential candidate Robredo bows out, urges supporters to accept Marcos win

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Decades-old Darul Islam militant group in Indonesia remains a threat

Decades-old Darul Islam militant group in Indonesia remains a threat

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