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Southeast Asia

Former Philippine lawmaker Zaldy Co has been detained in Prague after crossing into the Czech Republic without proper documentation. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the arrest on X, stating authorities were coordinating with Czech officials to arrange Co's return.

Philippine Fugitive Lawmaker Arrested in Prague

3 days ago3 days ago

To Lam Unanimously Elected Vietnam's State President

Philippines, France Sign SOVFA

Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia

Philippines Declares Energy Emergency Amid Mideast Crisis

Vietnam

Russia and Vietnam sealed an intergovernmental agreement in Moscow on Monday to cooperate on the construction of the Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant, the first of its kind in the Southeast Asian country.

Russia, Vietnam Sign Deal for First Nuclear Plant

Vietnam Holds General Election

South Africa, Vietnam Upgrade to Strategic Partnership

OCT 25 2025OCT 2025

Fake Fortune Teller Arrested in AU$70M Fraud Targeting Vietnamese Community

NOV 13 2025NOV 2025

Typhoon Bualoi Kills at Least 33 in Vietnam and the Philippines

SEP 29 2025SEP 2025

Singapore

Singapore executed three men in two days last week, raising the total number executed by the city-state to 17 this year so far, which is the highest figure since 2003, when Singapore put 19 people to death.

Singapore Executes 3 People Within a Week

DEC 1 2025DEC 1 2025

F1 Declares First Heat Hazard at Singapore Grand Prix

OCT 3 2025OCT 2025

Indonesian Police Bust Baby Trafficking Ring to Singapore

JUL 19 2025JUL 2025

Singapore: F1-Linked Tycoon Pleads Guilty to Corruption Scandal

AUG 5 2025AUG 2025

Trump's Singapore Ambassador Pick Faces Scrutiny in Senate Hearing

JUL 11 2025JUL 2025

Indonesia

Indonesia announced on Friday a new policy banning social media and online platforms for children under the age of 16, with existing accounts belonging to users under this threshold set to be deactivated starting March 28. The restriction will initially apply to major platforms.

Indonesia to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16

US, Indonesia Finalize Trade Deal

Indonesia, Malaysia Block Grok Over Child Deepfake Images

Indonesian Couple Caned 140 Times Publicly for Adultery

Indonesia Enforces New Penal Code

Philippines

The International Criminal Court (ICC) opened preliminary proceedings against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday.

ICC Opens Proceedings Against Duterte for War Crimes

Sara Duterte Announces 2028 Presidential Bid in Philippines

At Least 18 Dead as Philippine Ferry Carrying Over 350 Sinks

Philippines: Top Court Recognizes Same-Sex Property Co-Ownership

Philippines: Landfill Collapse in Cebu Kills 1, Dozens Missing

Thailand

Between Feb. 8 and 19, a total of 72 tigers died across two Thai facilities operated by Tiger Kingdom Chiang Mai in the Mae Rim and Mae Taeng districts of Chiang Mai province. The deaths included 21 tigers at the Mae Rim site and 51 at the Mae Taeng site.

72 Tigers Die from Distemper at Thailand Tourist Park

Pheu Thai Backs Bhumjaithai to Form New Thai Government

Thailand: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul Wins Election

Principal Shot in Thailand School Siege Dies of Injuries

Thailand: Crane Collapse on Moving Train Kills At Least 32

Malaysia

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was on Friday found guilty on four counts of abuse of power and 21 counts of money laundering involving approximately 2.2 billion ringgit from the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) fund. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison and fined 11.4 billion ringgit.

Ex-Malaysian Leader Najib Razak Found Guilty in Fraud Case

DEC 26 2025DEC 26 2025

Malaysia to Resume MH370 Search in Indian Ocean

DEC 3 2025DEC 2025

Malaysia Addressing Cyberbullying After Death of TikToker

MAR 24 2025MAR 2025

UN Aviation Body Rules Russia Responsible for MH17 Downing

MAY 13 2025MAY 2025

Report: Malaysia Set to Join BRICS

MAR 24 2025MAR 2025

Cambodia

Thailand returned 18 Cambodian soldiers to Cambodia on Wednesday, after they had been held in Thai custody for 155 days following their capture on July 29. The handover took place at the checkpoint between Cambodia's Pailin and Thailand's Chanthaburi provinces.

Thailand Returns 18 Cambodian Soldiers After 155 Days

DEC 31 2025DEC 31 2025

Thailand, Cambodia Sign 72-Hour Ceasefire Agreement

DEC 27 2025DEC 2025

Cambodia Closes Thailand Border Crossing as Trump Announces Ceasefire

DEC 13 2025DEC 2025

Thailand, Cambodia Set for Christmas Eve Ceasefire Talks

DEC 24 2025DEC 2025

Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes Force Mass Evacuations

DEC 12 2025DEC 2025

Laos

China, Vietnam Agree to Boost Security Ties

MAR 24 2025MAR 2025

UN: Myanmar Surpasses Afghanistan as World’s Biggest Opium Producer

MAR 24 2025MAR 2025

Six Tourists Die From Suspected Tainted Alcohol in Laos

MAR 24 2025MAR 24 2025

Mike Pence Testifies in Trump Investigation

MAR 24 2025MAR 2025

Brunei

Southeast Asian leaders have gathered in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta for their final summit this year to discuss a litany of divisive issues including Myanmar’s civil conflict, violent disputes in the South China Sea, and the tense US-China rivalry.

ASEAN Summit Kicks Off Amid Regional Strife

MAR 24 2025MAR 24 2025

Philippines Allows Barbie Film with Blurred South China Sea Map

MAR 24 2025MAR 2025

Philippines Accuses China of Using Laser at Sea

MAR 24 2025MAR 2025

UK Joins Trans-Pacific Trade Pact

MAR 24 2025MAR 2025

PRC, Philippines Commit to Peaceful South China Sea Solution

MAR 24 2025MAR 2025