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Strong statement from Washington after China blames the Philippines for a collision between two vessels near disputed shoal.

The extension would go beyond the outer limits of the Philippines’ 200-mile exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea.

PowerChina and Sumitomo have pulled out of what aimed to be Southeast Asia's largest hydroelectric project.

Malaysian mountaineer Ayob Yahaya discusses Mount Denali challenges, days after his friend died near the summit.

A new regulation authorizes the Chinese coast guard to arrest foreign vessels and crew caught “trespassing” in waters claimed by Beijing.

If he’s sent back, Y Quynh Bdap could face a decade of prison.

Meanwhile, a binding code of conduct on the South China Sea is at least another two years away.

One estimate says over 250 offshore gaming firms illegally operate in the country.

Banks, corporations and politicians in Thailand and Malaysia are identified in rights group’s report.

Officials stopped short of condemning Hanoi’s rapid land reclamation projects.

Constitutional changes tinker with the electoral process but do not improve understanding of the political leadership roles, writes Tess Newton Cain.

In money laundering case, Bangladesh prosecutors allege that Muhammad Yunus, 13 others transferred $2.2 million from workers compensation fund.

The Indonesian president-elect traveled to Jordan to join world leaders focused on humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territory.

Initiative hopes to provide better access to education, training for child workers on palm oil plantations in the Malaysian state.

Partners of Narendra Modi’s BJP likely won’t alter Bangladesh policy, but MPs from stronger opposition may question allegedly dodgy foreign deals.

Bid to halt slide in Myanmar’s kyat triggers junta action against condo buyers.

A disproportionate number of indigenous Kanaks died in violence over controversial French electoral roll changes.

Authorities warned that Bajau Laut houses in Sabah could be used as criminals’ hideouts.

Hanoi has created as much new land in six months as the previous two years combined.

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy is wanted in the Philippines and U.S. on child abuse, trafficking charges.

The blaze started about 4 a.m. inside an area home to 118 pet stores, according to police.

Komnas HAM lists 1,675 total cases stemming from land disputes, environmental damage since 2022.

Prime Minister Jereimiah Manele says his country “will not be forced to take sides” strategically or militarily.

Fare offered in their Little Gaza Kitchen, mainly cooked by the Filipina wives of the Palestinians, is a hit.

News comes on heels of the country’s ranking plummeting on a global press freedom index.

Rohingya survivors of capsized boat accuse captain of rape and deliberately overturning boat

Earlier this year, more than 70 Rohingya refugees were rescued from a boat that capsized off the coast of Indonesia’s Aceh province. Survivors say the ...

Beijing claims it would allow extractions from the South China Sea outpost if given advance notice.

From elephant pants to kettles and shoes, mass-made products from China are squeezing local competition.

Officials say the plan will increase revenues, but critics say it will hurt most citizens and promote corruption.

Abu Sayyaf remnants could still link up with other militants in and outside the Philippines, a security expert warns.