At least 348 people have died or disappeared while fleeing Myanmar or Bangladesh by sea last year
Nguyen Xuan Phuc is most senior member of government to step down after series of high-profile corruption scandals
But experts say finding consensus among members of regional bloc is easier said than done
Companies from at least 13 countries have helped Myanmar build up its capacity to produce weapons that are being used to commit atrocities following a 2021 military takeover, experts say
Defendants accused of negligence in deadly October 1 crowd surge in East Java's Malang city that killed 135 people
A group of 112 Rohingya refugees was arrested from around the shores of Bogale township in the southern Ayeyarwady region of Myanmar
NGOs say about 1,100 refugees cleared for resettlement in third countries are barred without explanation from leaving Thailand
Anwar cited the proximity of Nusantara to Malaysia’s Sabah and Sarawak states and federal territories on Borneo island, saying the new capital’s growth will benefit the region’s economy.
The flight from southeastern China's Xiamen was heralded by Thai authorities as a major step toward boosting the economy. But it also exposed how tricky it is for tourist-hungry nations to navigate the coronavirus issue.
The refugees say they’re seeking better opportunities than being stuck in overcrowded camps in Bangladesh, where they fled military persecution across the border in Myanmar. Indonesian police say the latest group appears to be in good condition and doctors are tending to the sick.
The sentences of some inmates convicted of less than the most serious crimes were also reduced
At least 33 Rohingya girls seeking marriage partners were among those believed to have perished on a voyage to Malaysia
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