Satellite images show the scale of destruction from Asia floods
More than 1,800 people have died as floods have ravaged Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia.
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Deadly floods and landslides continue to plague Southeast Asia
More rainfall is expected in the region over the coming days as thousands lose homes and crops.
Malaysia says it will ban social media for under-16s from next year
Move comes as a growing number of countries are rolling out measures to limit children’s exposure to digital platforms.
From: 101 East
How China’s appetite for the ‘king of fruits’ is changing Southeast Asia
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Trump’s climate retreat is ASEAN’s moment to lead
As US President Donald Trump retreats on climate, Southeast Asia must lead where the US won’t.
Refugee boat sinks near Malaysia, Thailand; 21 dead, search continues
The boat was carrying dozens of refugees from Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya Muslim minority when it sank.
From: NewsFeed
Malaysia recovers more bodies from capsized Rohingya refugee boat
Malaysian search and rescue teams discovered five more bodies off the coast of Langkawi after a refugee boat capsized.
Published On 10 Nov 2025
Eleven dead, hundreds missing after refugee boat sinks off Malaysian coast
Rescue operations under way to locate any survivors, with hundreds of Rohingya still missing.
From: NewsFeed
Dancing, deals and nuclear subs – what did Trump get up to in Asia?
The Trump Administration hails the US President’s five-day, three nation Asia tour as a success.
Published On 31 Oct 2025
China, ASEAN sign enhanced free trade pact amid Trump tariffs
China and the 11-member regional bloc sign an upgraded version of their free trade pact, as both weather US tariffs.
From: Quotable
Newly Invigorated ASEAN sees itself as China-US “mediator”
“Together, we are much stronger than individual [ASEAN] countries, midsize economies ourselves.”
Published On 27 Oct 2025