Duterte Refuses Call to Open His Bank Accounts to Scrutiny
MANILA — The Philippine president refused a demand by his most vocal critic to publicly release details of his bank accounts to disprove allegations that he had large sums of undeclared money.
Malaysia Expands Search for Missing New Zealand Swimmer
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's coast guard said Thursday it has expanded its search for a New Zealander who went missing four days ago while swimming off the country's southern coast.
Phuket's Holiday Hub Goes Quiet: Photos
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Indonesia President Has Big Poll Lead as Election Nears
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Opinion surveys two weeks ahead of presidential and legislative elections in the world's third-largest democracy show Indonesian President Joko Widodo and his ruling coalition maintaining a large lead over the rival camp.
Malaysia Plans New Taxes to Help Pay off Snowballing Debt
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysian Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said Tuesday the government plans to introduce new tax measures to help raise funds to...
Thailand Follows as Asian Markets Rise
BANGKOK — The Thai economy enjoyed a smooth day on the markets, despite a small hiccup during ...
Freedom Fighters: Prison Doesn’t Deter Vietnam’s Dissident Bloggers
HO CHI MINH CITY — It was mid-morning the day 20 police officers from the Vietnam People’s Public Security barged into a downtown Saigon kindergarten and laid their gazes on Pham Chi Dung. Before the startled looks of parents, teachers and children, he was taken away. Among those staring was his three-year-old son, who he had just dropped off moments earlier.
Myanmar Rejects Int’l Court’s Right to Rohingya Probe
NAYPYITAW — Myanmar's government on Friday rejected an International Criminal Court ruling that it has jurisdiction to investigate allegations that Myanmar security forces violated...
Balinese Man Gets 15 Years’ Prison in Murder of Japan Couple
BALI, Indonesia — An Indonesian court on Monday sentenced a Balinese man to 15 years in prison for robbing and murdering an elderly Japanese couple last year on the tourist island of Bali.
Instagram Removes Gay Muslim Comics After Indonesia Warning
JAKARTA — Instagram has removed an account that published comic strips depicting the struggles of gay Muslims in Indonesia following a frenzy of moral...