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Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam say partnership with bloc should not harm established U.S. relations.

Analysts say Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was under pressure from coalition ally to release the ex-PM from prison.

What do 24-hour mamaks mean to Malaysians?

There have been calls to close 24-hour eateries like mamak restaurants by midnight to reduce obesity in Malaysia. But these mamaks hold a special place in ...

After a barrage of complaints, Olympic Council of Malaysia says it will tweak the national uniforms.

How one couple feels about Thailand legalizing same-sex marriage

Thailand will be the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. However, some couples are concerned that some language of the new law is ...

Case involves allegations of sexual abuse of minors, and filming and distribution of abuse videos on dark web in Australia.

Indonesian authorities vow swift response, condemn the violence as an unprovoked attack on civilians.

The nation has struggled with shortages of medical providers outside of urban settings.

During Manila visit, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth reiterates U.S. support for Philippines’ territorial defense.

Nahid Islam hopes for reform and “a new Bangladesh”

Nahid Islam, a member of Bangladesh’s interim government and one of the students who spearheaded the protests that brought down Sheikh Hasina, talks about his ...

Thai Constitution Court has ruled Srettha Thavisin out of office

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has ruled to remove Srettha Thavisin as prime minister on his decision to appoint an ex-convict to be a cabinet minister. The ...

Awami League party members were marking assassination anniversary of country's founding leader, the father of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina.

The ex-general accused of rights abuses under former President Suharto takes over the reins of power from Joko Widodo on Sunday.

Sheikh Hasina resigned as Bangladesh’s PM and fled the country. Here’s how people reacted.

Watch the chaos and celebration in Bangladesh as people react to news of Sheikh Hasina resigning as prime minister and fleeing the country, after weeks of ...

Fishermen hit as Philippine oil spill lingers

The oil slick from a sunken tanker near the Philippine capital has reached fishing communities, forcing a ban on catching and selling fish – the only source of ...

New Caledonia, climate finance, U.S. territories and lack of banking services – key issues when leaders meet this month.

Analysts say latest on-air incident over South China Sea raises questions about China’s sincerity.

The area houses more than 100 people and lacks running water, electricity.

The anti-communist task force hails the decision as victory against baseless harassment by “militant left.”

An “expensive” plug for a troubled project is how one analyst described meeting, planned Independence Day events there.

The U.S.-funded portal has been mostly unavailable since an unfavorable report on the government’s handling of pandemic.

As many as 20,000 have fled since the Arakan Army entered the township a week ago.

Attempting a census and an election in areas under rebel control would be impossible, the junta’s enemies say.

Pacific island nations have among the lowest levels of women’s parliamentary representation in the world.

“Room for improvement” by U.S. and allies to deliver electricity infrastructure upgrade, says chairman of state-owned investor.

Alice Guo, the former official, remains at large and is subject to a Senate arrest order.

The World Food Program increased the stipend to $12.50 per person at the beginning of August.

The complaint named two members of Sheikh Hasina’s cabinet and four police officials.

The Constitutional Court rocked Thai politics by ruling 5-4 to remove Srettha Thavisin over what it deemed was a gross ethical violation.