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A Bangladeshi and a Filipino are among 10 heroes honored in Washington for efforts to help “thousands of people.”

The raids come amid an influx of workers from neighboring countries fleeing war, economic hardship.

Internet gambling has exploded in Indonesia, facilitated by the accessibility and anonymity of digital platforms.

The deployment of China Coast Guard ship 5901 follows a tense sea encounter between Filipino sailors and Chinese personnel.

Nearly 25,000 Chinese have taken advantage of the Malaysia My Second Home program offering long-term visas.

Indonesia’s Komnas Perempuan highlighted trauma, social stigma faced by women who survive attacks.

The killing of Roning Dolah highlights dangers faced by rights advocates in Thailand’s troubled southern border region, Amnesty International said.

In the first half of 2024, private media companies in Southeast Asia’s second largest economy axed about 300 jobs.

Unannounced visit by top Melanesian diplomat used by Indonesia to paint Papuan provinces as stable, despite recent deadly clashes.

Thailand had become Myanmar’s main source of arms acquired through the international financial system: envoy.

The world’s largest coast guard ship patrolled the U-shaped line where China claims control over disputed waters.

Proposed cuts to the State Department’s budget come as China ramps up its diplomatic presence.

KontraS report on abuses comes amid national furor over 13-year-old’s death this month allegedly due to police beating.

Filipino military leaders caution against what they call false claims as tensions with Beijing rise.

Charges are linked to misusing visas and not cybercrimes because scam allegedly targeted Malaysians.

Former Philippine senator is running for election to the House on a social justice platform.

Despite push for reform, PAS – Malaysia’s largest Islamic party – opposes 10-year limit for government leader.

Beijing, meanwhile, cautions Manila against security arrangements that target “any third party.”

Analysts say there are indications the Pacific’s largest aid donor is filling some of the void left by USAID.

The six Chinese suspects and a Filipino were caught amid heightened territorial tensions in the South China Sea.

Drastic reform may not happen, but Bangladesh’s future would be better than the past, an ex-U.S. diplomat concludes after his first visit in a decade.

But confusion persists regarding the number of Uyghurs who were or are currently detained in the kingdom.

Security concerns, modernization and private classrooms threaten centuries-old Pondok institutions.

The Marcos administration reiterated it merely complied with the law, international obligations.

Observers say they are taking advantage of lax law and order situation to conduct moral policing.

Guam governor tells U.S. defense secretary that national security cannot happen without human health security.

Australia’s policies toward the Pacific will continue to be primarily driven by China’s resurgence, no matter who is elected.

At least 150 have been killed in the 7.7 magnitude temblor that sent thousands of panicked people into the streets of Bangkok.

Indonesia’s new president faces public protests over program rollouts, investor jitters.