Chilli prices drive Indonesia’s monthly inflation
Red chilli peppers contributed to 0.08% of the country's month-on-month inflation rise of 0.28%.
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Cambodia launches UN-backed process to settle maritime dispute with Thailand
The move follows Thailand's decision to terminate a 2001 agreement with Cambodia over a disputed area in the Gulf of Thailand.
Hanoi curbs kerb culture as city clamps down on pavement vendors
Authorities step up action on illegal footpath use where tables spill into streets and force pedestrians into traffic.
South East Asia
China’s low-key presence at Asia defence forum a lost opportunity, says Australia
Australia's defence minister says China's decision to send only academics to Asia's biggest defence forum is a missed opportunity when countries need strategic reassurance.
South East Asia
Philippine senator Estrada faces arrest on corruption charges
Senator Jose 'Jinggoy' Estrada has been indicted for plunder and corruption over US$9.30 million in kickbacks from a fraud scheme involving infrastructure projects.
South East Asia
Rescuers need more oxygen to save 7 divers trapped in Laos cave
The seven Lao nationals entered a cave in central Laos’s Xaisomboun province last week in search of gold, but a landslide triggered by heavy rain blocked their exit.
South East Asia
Rescue divers find 5 of 7 people trapped in Laos cave alive
Seven Laotians entered a cave in central Xaysomboun province and were trapped after heavy rain caused flash flooding while they were searching for gold.
South East Asia
Thailand mandates 21-day Ebola quarantine for DRC, Uganda arrivals
Since DR Congo declared an outbreak on May 15, the Ebola crisis has surged, with 204 deaths and 867 suspected cases reported so far.
South East Asia
Indonesia’s work from home policy helps cut gasoline use
Following a two-month evaluation of the policy, the Indonesian government has decided to continue the arrangement.
South East Asia
Rescue team confident of reaching 7 trapped in Laos cave
Seven locals entered the cave in Laos' central Xaisomboun province on May 20 to look for gold but got trapped by a landslide triggered by heavy rain.
South East Asia
Singapore’s top envoy heads to North Korea in rare visit
Foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan seeks to expand ties beyond traditional partners amid growing global uncertainty.
South East Asia
Philippines ends rescue operation for 12 missing in building collapse
Hopes rose after signs of life were detected early Monday, but no survivors or additional bodies were later found.
South East Asia
Cambodia’s Hun Sen pardons detained opposition leader
Kem Sokha, 72, was arrested on treason charges in 2017 and sentenced six years later but was ordered to serve his time under house arrest.
South East Asia
Batam set to host US$5bil AI data centre project
The authority said it would oversee the project through a fast-track execution mechanism to help accelerate investment realisation.
South East Asia
Myanmar’s military steps up fight for rare earth area, border routes
New military chief Ye Win Oo is pushing to retake key border strongholds from ethnic armies that have gained strength in recent years.
South East Asia
Thai beer heir sexual abuse allegations ignite rare public reckoning
Siranudh Scott, a fourth-generation member of the billionaire family behind the Singha beer brand, accused his older brother Sunit of repeatedly abusing him as a teenager.
South East Asia
Malaysian among 3 dead in Philippine building collapse, 17 missing
The under-construction nine-storey building collapses near Manila, hitting a nearby hotel and trapping sleeping workers.
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9 Indonesians in Gaza aid flotilla return home
Foreign minister Sugiono said the successful repatriation was the result of intensive diplomatic and consular efforts in coordination with various parties.
South East Asia
Swathes of Hanoi demolished for development
A '100-year master plan' for the Vietnamese capital includes new bridges, subway lines and riverside developments that threaten to displace hundreds of thousands.
South East Asia
19 feared trapped after collapse at Philippine construction site
Initial reports suggest 24 people had been rescued from the rubble as well as two from an apartment-style hotel that was hit when the building came down.