Verity - Southeast asia

Videos

Apps

Crime & justice

Science & technology

Environment/energy

Headlines Controversies Public Figures

Sign up to our daily newsletter

How our sliders work About Contact Us Newsletter Archive

Home
World
Asia

Southeast Asia

Following the confirmation of his re-election on Wednesday, the pro-Western president of Palau, Surangel Whipps Jr., reaffirmed his criticism of China's maritime claims and accused it of violating the sovereignty of his Pacific island nation.

Palau President Criticizes China as Re-election Confirmed

Typhoon Yinxing Batters Philippines

Why the U.S. Launched an International Network of AI Safety Institutes

Canada Accuses India of Targeting Sikh Separatists

Austin says it’s ‘unfortunate’ that Chinese defense chief declined meeting

Vietnam

The president of Vietnam, To Lam, arrived in Guangzhou, China on Sunday to begin a three-day visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other senior Chinese officials.

Vietnam's President Visits China for State Visit

US Army Officer Convicted for Role in Vietnam's My Lai Massacre Dead at 80

EU says T'way Air's commitments in Korean Air-Asiana merger fulfilled; final approval yet pending

Korea Herald13 hrs

Putin Arrives in Vietnam for State Visit

How the Democrats Became the War Party

American Conservative4 hrs

Singapore

Singapore's former transport minister, S Iswaran, has been sentenced to 12 months in jail for obstructing justice and receiving over $300K of gifts.

Singapore: Ex-Minister Gets a Year in Jail in Graft Case

Paetongtarn Shinawatra Elected as Thai PM

Disney+ unveils Asia-Pacific lineup for 2025, confirms season 2 of 'Moving'

Korea Herald12 hrs

Singapore Airlines Offers Compensation Following Turbulence Incident

She worked at some of Singapore's top Michelin restaurants. Now, she runs a fine-dining place out of her public housing apartment.

Business Insider10 hrs

Indonesia

Indonesia's government has approved a moratorium on building hotels, villas, and nightclubs on the island of Bali. Government officials said the reasons for the policy include protecting the environment and Indigenous culture.

Indonesia: Bali Approves Hotel Construction Moratorium

Philippines: Fugitive Ex-Mayor Accused of Spying for China Arrested

World’s conflict zones increased by two-thirds in past three years, report reveals

Indonesia Postpones Election Law Changes After Attempts to Storm Parliament

Hanwha Life acquires 75% stake in US securities firm

Korea Herald1 day

Thailand

At least 23 people died Tuesday on the outskirts of Bangkok when a natural gas-run bus went up in flames while carrying over 40 students and teachers on a field trip.

Thailand: Over 20 Children Die in School Bus Blaze

Thai King Signs Law Legalizing Same-Sex Marriages

American and Australian Tourists Die in Laos From Tainted Alcohol

Thailand: Paetongtarn Shinawatra Nominated to Replace Ousted PM

American and Australian tourists die, raising toll to 4 in Laos alcohol poisoning incident

Associated Press5 hrs

Philippines

In the Philippines, Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Monday that Alice Guo, Bamban's former mayor accused of being a PRC spy, may have fled the southeast Asian nation last month.

Philippines: Ex-Mayor Accused of Spying for China Flees

Philippines, China Exchange Blame for Collision in South China Sea

The True Aims of China’s Nuclear Buildup

Foreign Affairs5 hrs

US Army Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Selling Military Secrets to China

S. Korea sees second-highest immigration surge in OECD

Korea Herald1 day

Malaysia

Malaysia announced on Tuesday that authorities are drafting amendments to the penal code to criminalize cyberbullying as well as a new law to hold internet providers liable.

Malaysia Addressing Cyberbullying After Death of TikToker

Report: Malaysia Set to Join BRICS

How is Lebanon’s Middle East Airlines still flying amid rockets, missiles?

Musk Launches Starlink in Indonesia

TikTok's inaugural awards in Korea honor 16 creators and artists

Korea Herald4 days

Cambodia

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday announced that Thailand and China will permanently remove visa requirements for each other’s citizens starting in March.

China and Thailand to Waive Visa Requirements for Each Other's Citizens

Henry Kissinger Dies Aged 100

Countries are cheating their way to net zero by overrelying on forests

New Scientist2 days

Cambodian Parliament Elects Longtime Ruler's Son as New PM

Seoul eyes expanding foreign caregiver pilot program

Korea HeraldNov 07

Laos

Chinese Pres. Xi Jinping concluded a two-day visit to Vietnam on Wednesday, where he met with his counterpart Vo Van Thuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

China, Vietnam Agree to Boost Security Ties

UN: Myanmar Surpasses Afghanistan as World’s Biggest Opium Producer

US ‘Secret War’ remembered as Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visits Laos

Al Jazeera6 hrs

Mike Pence Testifies in Trump Investigation

Southeast Asian defense chiefs discuss regional security with US, China and other partner nations

Associated Press4 hrs

KFS plants sandalwood in East Timor for better future

Korea HeraldOct 24

Indonesia-focused AC Ventures closes oversubscribed $205M third fund – TechCrunch

TechCrunchNov 22, 2022

See this award-winning shot of a reef manta ray taken by a drone

New ScientistSep 22

The Year of Elections Has Been Good for Democracy

Foreign AffairsOct 17

First 100 Filipino domestic helpers to arrive in September: ministry

Korea HeraldOct 24

China’s Presence in Timor-Leste Is Unseen, but Unmissable

The Rebels Are Still Among Us

TikTok is a key battleground in Indonesia’s election

EconomistNov 07

Korea takes lead in sustainable forest management

Korea HeraldOct 24

Brunei

Southeast Asian leaders have gathered in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta for their final summit this year to discuss a litany of divisive issues including Myanmar’s civil conflict, violent disputes in the South China Sea, and the tense US-China rivalry.

ASEAN Summit Kicks Off Amid Regional Strife

Philippines Allows Barbie Film with Blurred South China Sea Map

Yoon focuses on expanding global solidarity against NK-Russia military ties at APEC, G20 summits

Korea Herald1 day

UK Joins Trans-Pacific Trade Pact

Do Large Solar Energy Farms Create Tornados?