Rights group warns over tighter government controls on internet, rights curbs through sedition laws; blasts Philippines on drug war
China moves to end ivory trade, keeping to 2015 pledge with US
New laws against state torture and enforced disappearance seen as a positive step by rights groups
However, analysts say Bangkok wants to set more moderate course by rebalancing its foreign policy
South East Asian nations on alert for terror threat amid warnings by Australian foreign ministry
Shui-Meng Ng made appeal as rights activists marked the fourth year since his enforced disappearance from a police checkpoint in Laos capital of Vientiane in December 2012
Analysts say the measures may impact political debate ahead of national elections due late next year
But economists call for growing income inequalities to be addressed
Thailand has been in deep mourning for King Bhumipol since he passed away at the age of 88 on October 13
On fact-finding trip to S. Korea and Japan, special rapporteur meets with abductees’ families and with defectors
Government says it will set up a ‘national level committee’ to investigate conditions and allegations of abuses amid international pressure
Security analysts who track links between Islamic State and regional militants say threat warrants increased attention
Analyst says Trump’s move could potentially harm US relations, especially among key allies, Japan and Australia as well as Vietnam
Malasian Anti-Corruption Group Tries to Unify Ahead of Next National Poll
As SE Asia's Electricity Demands Rise, Threats to Food Security
Rising protectionism and trade conflicts with China are major concerns in the region
Demonstration later this month aimed at calling for political, electoral reforms
The country is banking on agricultural reforms in its main rice producing region to meet the challenges
There have been a rising number of terror arrests, but analysts warn authorities are unprepared
The 10-nation group is already beset by divisions focused on China’s rising influence and the United States’ strategic role in the region
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