The United States says it will help Thailand and the Philippines with a new civilian nuclear technology to reduce climate-damaging emissions, but experts warn the final products are years away from ...

Criminal complaint filed against ex-President Duterte for ‘threat’ to assassinate Philippine senators The former president’s remarks should not be taken seriously, his lawyer said.

Students in Indonesia’s Papua region protest free-meal program, demand free education instead Authorities responded with force, including the use of tear gas and warning shots.

Philippine court convicts 4 police officers for killings in Duterte drug war Victims’ families see convictions as “partial victory” in holding former president accountable for bloody anti-drug ...

Malaysia to invest $5.3B to become ‘neutral’ semiconductor hub amid US-China tensions Plans to emerge as a global chip center include expanding domestic industry and training 60,000 local engineers.

PNG, Bougainville optimistic special moderator can guide ‘peaceful’ independence process Dispute centers on PNG parliamentary impasse to ratify 97.7% referendum vote for creating a new nation.

Protest erupts after Indonesian military kills 3 suspected independence fighters in Papua Locals say the killed men were civilians, not West Papua National Liberation Army members.

ASEAN lobbied General Assembly to drop call to suspend arms sales to Burmese junta, BenarNews reported last month.

Philippine drug-war survivors: Duterte’s ICC arrest marks first step toward justice As the ex-president faces charges for crimes against humanity, families of people killed in Duterte’s anti-drug ...

Nations join ranks to delay deep-sea mining approval by UN regulator Tussle for top job at International Seabed Authority heats up amid “integrity, neutrality” claims.

Thailand’s new government has appointed the first civilian to lead the country in Malaysia-brokered peace negotiations with separatist rebels in the mainly Malay Muslim Deep South, officials confirmed ...

Beijing draws baselines around shoal in Manila’s jurisdiction to fortify claims Its line is around Scarborough Shoal, the South China Sea feature that lies within the Philippines’ exclusive economic ...