The Boeung Kak lake in Phnom Penh, now filled with sand to facilitate the building of a hotel, apartments and shopping mall. Several locals who protested against the project were jailed. (Photo by Simon Roughneen)
3 October 2017
Rohingya refugees from Myanmar get off a boat after crossing into Bangladesh through the Bay of Bengal on Sept. 11.
Politics

Rohingya crisis raises risks of terrorism and social unrest

Refugee influx burdens Bangladesh with an 'impossible' task

3 October 2017
Coal will remain the main source of power generation in ASEAN in the coming decades, says Wood Mackenzie analyst Edi Saputra.
Economy

ASEAN needs to double power capacity in less than 20 years

Meeting demand will take $500 billion worth of new generation facilities

2 October 2017
The final issue of The Cambodia Daily, at a newsstand in Phnom Penh on Sept. 4, that reported on the arrest of Kem Sokha, Cambodia’s main opposition leader
Politics

Keith B. Richburg: Press freedom under attack across Asia

The exclusion of BBC World Service from Hong Kong marks another blow to factual reporting

28 September 2017
Protesters march toward the Malacanang presidential palace in Manila during the Philippines' National Day of Protest on Sept. 21.
Politics

Duterte ignores costs of drug war at his peril

Honeymoon days fade, but muted Western criticism lets him stay the course

27 September 2017
The Philippine government delegation sought to allay fears over a weakening peso.
Economy

Philippine government tries to lure private Japanese investment

Peso movement in line with fundamentals: central bank governor

26 September 2017
A Philippine flag on a fishing boat flutters at the disputed Scarborough Shoal April 5, 2017.
International relations

Philippines probes deaths of 2 Vietnamese fishermen

Manila's top diplomat promises 'fair and thorough' investigation

25 September 2017
Activists protest in front of depictions of President Rodrigo Duterte and former President Ferdinand Marcos.
Politics

Philippine martial law protests seek to end Duterte tyranny

Tens of thousands march against president's war on drugs, authoritarian policies

21 September 2017
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Politics

Richard Heydarian: ASEAN can act as a bridge for the two Koreas

Neutrality and ties with both sides make the bloc well-suited for middleman role

21 September 2017
A Philippine soldier stands guard in front of damaged buildings in Marawi on Sept. 4.
Politics

Duterte tightens the screws on Mindanao extremists

Neighbors on alert to keep Islamic State-linked militants from spilling out

21 September 2017
PCC Chairman Arsenio Balisacan (Photo by Kimberly Dela Cruz)
Economy

Philippine antitrust watchdog asks Duterte for big personnel boost

Chairman braces for 'deluge' of complaints now that grace period is over

20 September 2017
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International relations

ASEAN seeks strong Japanese presence in Asia to counter China

Region expects Tokyo's infrastructure investment, lead in economic cooperation

19 September 2017
Evan Medeiros, Managing Director, Asia, Eurasia Group
Politics

US needs to shift North Korea policy to deterrence: expert

Japan, South Korea should also rethink their defense strategies

15 September 2017
An impeachment attempt against Philippine 'President Rodrigo Duterte failed in May.
Politics

Philippine business group alarmed by impeachment complaints

Makati Business Club warns of serious economic consequences

14 September 2017
"I'm definitely not on an anti-China crusade," Steve Bannon, former chief strategist for President Donald Trump, told the Nikkei Asian Review in Hong Kong on Sept. 12. "I have tremendous respect for China." (Getty Images)
Economy

Bannon: Trump right to pressure both Koreas

Former chief strategist urges more attention to Chinese investments, tech transfers

14 September 2017
A Philippine soldier stands guard in front of damaged buildings in Marawi on Sept. 4.
Politics

Philippines works to contain, finish extremists in Mindanao

Neighbors on alert to keep Islamic State-linked militants from spilling out

14 September 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump makes his first official trip to Asia in November.
Politics

Trump dusts off 'pivot to Asia' with November tour

US seeks progress on North Korea, South China Sea, trade

14 September 2017
Work is underway on a 5.58km elevated highway in Caloocan City, Metro Manila.
Politics

Japan-backed Manila subway project gets green light

Philippines presses ahead with Duterte's nationwide infrastructure drive

13 September 2017
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said he will not stop his deadly crackdown on illegal drugs.
Politics

Body investigating Duterte war on drugs allocated $20 for 2018

Congress rejects initial budget for Commission on Human Rights

13 September 2017
The latest round of RCEP negotiations was held in Manila. (Photo courtesy of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry/Kyodo)
Economy

Countries grapple with perplexing RCEP puzzle

Lack of clear incentives clouds outlook for the next big Pacific trade deal

12 September 2017
ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong Minh walk in front of flags as they attend the opening ceremony of the 49th Meeting of the ASEAN Economic Ministers and Related Meetings in Manila on Sept. 7.
Economy

With RCEP deal unlikely this year, ministers settle for 'realistic' goals

Failing to find common ground, countries look to October round

11 September 2017
Government forces display illegal drugs and the ISIS flag recovered by troops during the conflict in Marawi, Philippines on June 19.
Politics

US offers $2m for Philippines drug war

Washington, Beijing step up aid for Manila in quest for influence

8 September 2017
Opening ceremony of the 49th Meeting of the ASEAN Economic Ministers and Related Meetings in Manila, Philippines on Thursday Sept. 7, 2017.
Economy

ASEAN to cut non-tariff measures 10% by 2020

Grouping aims to address investors' concerns on trade barriers

8 September 2017
While strengthening deterrence with U.S. President Donald Trump, right, South Korean President Moon Jae-in is tapping more channels to engage his northern neighbor.
Politics

Seoul looks to ASEAN amid nuclear crisis

Regional grouping could play key role in securing peace on Korean Peninsula

8 September 2017