Cambodia welcomes Westerdam at its port in shrewd realpolitik move
After being rejected by five other countries, Holland America Line vessel the ‘Westerdam’ has finally docked in Cambodia yesterday (Feb 14).
The 2,257 passengers and...
Smuggled Carrots Enter Philippine Markets
Smuggled carrots believed to come from China worry authorities and farmers. It's not just about the pesticide that clings to the root crops. They...
Joint Oil and Gas Exploration: New Talks Possible Between PH, China
New talks are possible between the Philippines and China regarding oil and gas exploration. Should there be an agreement with China or any other...
Hanoi, Manila and Tokyo condemn Chinese island runway test
China’s claims to the South China Sea are incompatible with those of its neighbours. Source: Wikimedia
Hanoi has accused Beijing of violating its sovereignty by...
18 troops dead after Abu Sayyaf counterattack
Philippine special forces suffered in a heavy counterattack. Source: Wikimedia
The Philippines said 23 people were killed and 70 injured in the deadliest clash between...
Duterte still open to Maoist peace
The Philippine army is one of the most poorly resourced in Asean. Source: Wikimedia
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte could re-impose a ceasefire with Maoist rebels a...
Jakarta backs down in Australia spat
The Australian special forces train with their Indonesian counterparts. Source: Wikimedia
The government in Jakarta appears to have backed down from a decision to suspend...
HRW blasts Jakarta on media rights
Indonesia should adopt measures to ensure that members of the security forces who attack journalists are suspended and prosecuted, according to Human Rights Watch...
MPs reject UN rights statement
Myanmar’s Lower House has unanimously rejected a statement by the United Nations human rights envoy to the country that was critical of security issues...
Mines accused of funding Maoists
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (pictured) says he will shut down any mine helping Maoist rebels waging a prolonged insurgency.
Duterte’s administration has held stuttering peace...
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