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southeast asia
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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
November 18, 2016
Thailand Mourns Its King — and Fears for Its Future
The country enters a year of mourning, and days of uncertainty
By Hannah Beech / Bangkok
October 14, 2016
CDC Warns Pregnant Women of Zika Risk in Southeast Asia
The CDC's list includes Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia
By Feliz Solomon
September 30, 2016
Pokémon Go Players in Asia Warned to Avoid Land Mines
The advice applies to Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam
By Nash Jenkins
August 17, 2016
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
August 11, 2016
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
August 5, 2016
ISIS Launches Newspaper to Recruit S.E. Asian Fighters
The launch underscores growing fears of ISIS encroachment in the region
By Yenni Kwok
July 11, 2016
Rodrigo Duterte Sworn In as President of the Philippines
Here are the five big challenges he will face in his term
By Charlie Campbell
June 30, 2016
Indonesia's President Sends Defiant Message to China
Beijing has been making claims to waters off the Indonesian-ruled islands
By Yenni Kwok
June 23, 2016
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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has withdrawn a communiqué on rising maritime tensions after reported pressure from Beijing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
June 15, 2016
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
May 22, 2016
Outgoing Philippines President Warns of China's Influence
"We’ve disturbed a lot of rice bowls"
By Hannah Beech / Manila
May 19, 2016
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
May 10, 2016
What to Know About the Philippine Election
The two candidates with the least experience of national government are out in front
By Charlie Campbell
May 5, 2016
China to Form 'International Maritime Judicial Center'
The announcement is likely to enflame existing tensions over the South China Sea
By Nash Jenkins
March 13, 2016
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
March 9, 2016
Vietnamese Inmate Gets Pregnant to Avoid Death Penalty
Under Vietnamese law, pregnant women can't be executed
By Nash Jenkins
February 17, 2016
Indonesia Terrorist Group Resurging: Experts
The group is seen as a greater threat than ISIS
By Nash Jenkins
February 15, 2016
Exoneration of Malaysian Prime Minister Prompts Scorn
Malaysia's anticorruption agency said on Wednesday that it would review the Attorney General's decision
By Nash Jenkins
January 27, 2016
Malaysian Prime Minister Cleared of Corruption
He was accused of siphoning $681 million from a state investment fund
By Nash Jenkins
January 26, 2016
3 Things to Know About Vietnam's Party Congress
A contest of political factions could have international consequences
By Simon Lewis
January 20, 2016
How the Ancient Practice of Harvesting Edible Bird's Nests Is Facing Some Very Modern Challenges
As Chinese New Year approaches, demand for the delicacy is expected to soar
By Per Liljas / Borneo
December 25, 2015
Companies Found Guilty of Causing the Indonesian Haze to Face Consequences
The Indonesian government will revoke or freeze company licenses
By Joanna Plucinska
December 22, 2015
Police in Indonesia Arrest 9 Terrorist Suspects
Officials say one was planning to carry out a suicide bombing in the capital Jakarta on New Year's Eve
By Joanna Plucinska
December 21, 2015
Police Say '18 Suicide Bombers' at Large in Malaysia
A leaked memo sounds warning on the eve of a major summit to be attended by President Obama
By Nash Jenkins
November 20, 2015
Burma Votes in Historic Elections
The Southeast Asian nation is poised to emerge from a half-century of military dictatorship
By Hannah Beech / Rangoon
November 8, 2015
Thailand Arrests Elderly Teacher Who Gave Flowers to Activist
Thai immigration officers arrested him as he prepared to leave for a holiday in Laos
By Nash Jenkins
October 27, 2015
Three Chinese Diplomats Shot in the Philippines, Two Fatally
Police have not provided a motive for the shooting while the chief suspects have diplomatic immunity
By Nash Jenkins
October 21, 2015
Chinese Defense Minister Open to Joint Drills in South China Sea
Beijing has been criticized for its territorial aggression in the region
By Nash Jenkins
October 16, 2015
Watch Drone Footage of Indonesia's Forest Fires
Shot by Greenpeace, the film shows the causes of the haze blanketing much of the region
By Yenni Kwok
October 8, 2015
2015 Asian Haze Could Be Among Worst Ever
The seasonal pollution has already caused weeks of disruption across the region
By Nash Jenkins
October 4, 2015
Protests Outside U.S. Embassy in Manila
Dozens had gathered to protest the American military presence in the Philippines
By Nash Jenkins
September 15, 2015
U.K. Academic Held at Bangkok Airport
Wyn Ellis says he is trapped in a "Kafkaesque bureaucratic nightmare"
By Charlie Campbell
September 7, 2015
Antigovernment Protests in Malaysia Continue
The demonstration is the largest popular vote of no confidence to date against beleaguered Prime Minister Najib Razak
By Nash Jenkins / Kuala Lumpur
August 30, 2015
Large Crowds Gather to Demand the Ouster of Malaysia's Prime Minister
Hostility towards the beleaguered Najib Razak is heightening as a massive financial corruption scandal comes to light
By Nash Jenkins / Kuala Lumpur
August 28, 2015
Party Chief Deposed in Burma Purge
It's the greatest shake-up in the ruling party since the end of military dictatorship in 2011
By Charlie Campbell
August 13, 2015
Thai Tattoo Artist Who Promised Invincibility Is Murdered
Khachon Cherdchoo was a leading practitioner of
sak yant
, which associates tattooing with spiritual powers
By Nash Jenkins
August 11, 2015
Malaysian Prime Minister's Millions Are 'Donations'
However, it did not say who donated the funds or what their purpose was
By Charlie Campbell
August 4, 2015
The Country Where Cops Keep 70% of Traffic Fines
Officials do not foresee a rash of spurious fines being handed out as a consequence
By Charlie Campbell
July 29, 2015
5 Reasons Why Obama Should Steer Clear of Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak
Washington is having serious trouble finding dependable allies in Southeast Asia
By Charlie Campbell
July 28, 2015
Thai Backpacker Trial Told of Police Blunders
Police admit that key CCTV cameras were not checked
By Charlie Campbell
July 24, 2015
Singapore Prime Minister on Islam, China and His Father
On Aug. 9, 1965, Singapore became an independent state. A half-century of unparalleled prosperity later, this Asian trading hub faces very different challenges
By Hannah Beech / Singapore and Zoher Abdoolcarim / Singapore
July 23, 2015
Thai Junta Bans Launch of Vietnamese Rights Report
The report's authors accuse the junta of "choosing to side with dictatorships"
By Charlie Campbell
June 26, 2015
Orphans Seek Answers 40 Years After Fleeing Khmer Rouge
A daring orphan lift spared scores from the savage communist clique, but left children with no ties home
By Abby Seiff
April 13, 2015
Horrific Testimony at Cambodia's Genocide Trials
Horrific testimony made at atrocity trial
By Charlie Campbell
January 22, 2015
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