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Indonesia's Flip-Flops Give Malaysia Edge in Top Palm Oil Market India

Malaysia positioning itself to take advantage of Indonesia's export ban by cutting palm oil export taxes

Biden Seeks to Keep China in Focus by Welcoming ASEAN Leaders

However, analysts and diplomats do not expect dramatic advances in what is shaping up to be a largely symbolic summit.

Biden Should Give ASEAN Leaders Face Time to Improve Ties, Says Cambodian Minister

Cambodia PM Appeals to Myanmar Junta for Access to Suu Kyi

Hun Sen, chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), in a video call on Monday told Min Aung Hlaing it was crucial the envoy meets all stakeholders in Myanmar, including Suu Kyi, who in recent months has been convicted of corruption and incitement.

China COVID Hard Line Eats Into Everything From Teslas to Tacos

With the Shanghai lockdown grinding into its fourth week, and similar measures imposed in dozens of smaller cities, the world’s largest boom market for electric cars has gone bust

Taiwan Calls China's COVID Lockdowns 'Cruel,' Says Won't Follow Its Steps

Taipei has moved to ease restrictions as it seeks normalcy and to gradually reopen the island of 23 million people to the outside world

North Korea's Kim Calls for Stronger Military as Nuclear Test Work 'Well Under Way'

Country recently tested a hypersonic missile

Bill to Help Taiwan Regain WHO Status Passes Congress

Plan seeks to boost the island as it faces pressure from China

Taiwan Says Ukraine Conflict Will Inform this Year’s Military Drills 

Taiwan’s main military drills this year will draw on the experiences of the war in Ukraine, focusing on asymmetric and cognitive warfare as well as use of reserves as it practices fighting off a Chinese attack.

Malaysia's Biodiesel Group Opposes Reduction of Biofuel Mandate

The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), an industry regulator, told Reuters on Monday countries should slow the use of the edible oil as biofuel to ensure adequate supply for use in food, warning of a supply crisis following Indonesia's ban.

Indonesia May Widen Palm Oil Export Ban to Combat Shortages

RBD palm olein accounts for about 40% of Indonesia's total shipments of palm oil products, according to analysts' estimates, which means the ban could significantly affect export earnings in Southeast Asia's biggest economy.

Hong Kong's Foreign Correspondents' Club Suspends Top Asian Human Rights Awards

Group does not want to 'unintentionally' violate any laws, according to a statement from the club president

Illegal Loggers in Vietnam Train As Jungle Tour Guides

Now, Ngoc Anh is one of 250 former loggers trained by an adventure tourism company to lead mostly foreign tourists through jungles and into some of the world's largest cave systems in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site.

Malaysia's Palm Oil Board Urges Countries to Reconsider Food Versus Fuel Priorities

Indonesia and Malaysia have made it mandatory for a certain amount of palm oil to be used for biofuel, and just last month said they remain committed to those mandates despite higher palm prices.

Thai Rebels Excluded From Talks Take Responsibility for Ramadan Bombings

More than 7,300 people have been killed since 2004 in the fighting between the government and shadowy groups seeking independence for the Malay-Muslim provinces

Southeast Asia's Tourism Industry Begins Uneven Recovery

Domestic and international traffic within the Asia Pacific this year will only reach 68% of 2019 levels and hit pre-pandemic traffic by 2025, a year behind the rest of the world, the International Air Transport Association said.

Police Crackdown on Cambodian Scam Call Centers Frees 66

"Those who refuse get assaulted, some get whipped, others get electrocuted...Some get beaten up and others get locked in dark rooms and are not given food," Thai assistant national police commissioner Surachate Hakparn told Reuters

Hong Kong Police Arrest Veteran Journalist for Alleged Sedition 

Local media identified the man arrested as Allan Au, a veteran journalist and academic at the Chinese University of Hong Kong who wrote columns for newspapers including Ming Pao and the now closed 'Apple Daily' 

Smuggled Sketches Offer Glimpses into Harsh Myanmar Prison

Taiwan Tightens Russia Export Curbs, Details Tech Rules

Taiwan’s Cabinet said in an announcement that any companies wishing to export a long list of tech-related goods to Russia would need to seek permission.