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Cambodia's Top Court Voted to Dissolve the Opposition Party

By Laignee Barron

Meet Asia's Newest Young Fighter for Democracy

By Feliz Solomon / Bangkok

Indonesia 'Can't Stop' Militants Crossing Into Philippines

By Joseph Hincks

Thais Wait to See How Their New King Will Use His Power

By Charlie Campbell
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Malaysia Braces for More Anti-Government Protests

As public opposition to his leadership has escalated, Najib Razak's government has become more authoritarian

By Nash Jenkins / Kuala Lumpur

Thailand Mourns Its King — and Fears for Its Future

The country enters a year of mourning, and days of uncertainty

By Hannah Beech / Bangkok

CDC Warns Pregnant Women of Zika Risk in Southeast Asia

The CDC's list includes Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia

By Feliz Solomon

Pokémon Go Players in Asia Warned to Avoid Land Mines

The advice applies to Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam

By Nash Jenkins

Overseas Money Is 'Financing Terrorism in Southeast Asia'

There are widespread fears that militant groups such as ISIS are expanding in the region

By Yenni Kwok

Thailand's Referendum Is Only the Start of a Struggle

On Sunday, Thailand votes on a new constitution that would allow the military to appoint a third of legislative seats

By Charlie Campbell / Bangkok

ISIS Launches Newspaper to Recruit S.E. Asian Fighters

The launch underscores growing fears of ISIS encroachment in the region

By Yenni Kwok

Rodrigo Duterte Sworn In as President of the Philippines

Here are the five big challenges he will face in his term

By Charlie Campbell

Indonesia's President Sends Defiant Message to China

Beijing has been making claims to waters off the Indonesian-ruled islands

By Yenni Kwok

ASEAN Retracts Statement on South China Sea

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has withdrawn a communiqué on rising maritime tensions after reported pressure from Beijing

By Hannah Beech / Shanghai

China Adds Basketball Courts to Artificial South China Sea Islands

Beijing is making a play for one of the most important waterways in the world

By Hannah Beech

Outgoing Philippines President Warns of China's Influence

"We’ve disturbed a lot of rice bowls"

By Hannah Beech / Manila

Why Did the Philippines Elect a Man Like Rodrigo Duterte?

Millions yearn for a firebrand who can rid the country of the graft and crime that have plagued it for years. Rodrigo Duterte says that's him

By Nash Jenkins

What to Know About the Philippine Election

The two candidates with the least experience of national government are out in front

By Charlie Campbell

China to Form 'International Maritime Judicial Center'

The announcement is likely to enflame existing tensions over the South China Sea

By Nash Jenkins

U.S. Could Station Long-Range Bombers in Australia

The move would likely aggravate China, which asserts its power in the region

By Nash Jenkins
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