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Philippines deports 9 Japanese fraud suspects
Nine Japanese nationals wanted for voice phishing and telecom fraud were deported by Philippine immigration authorities. The suspects allegedly scammed 1.5 billion yen from over 1,500 compatriots since 2018.
East Timor Joins ASEAN: What It Means for the Bloc’s Future
Southeast Asia , May 29, 2025
East Timor has officially joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), becoming the 11th member of the bloc...
Indonesia to Host First Southeast Asia Space Summit
Indonesia , April 30, 2025
Indonesia is preparing to host the first-ever Southeast Asia Space Summit in Jakarta this year, signaling the nation’s growing ambition...
Laos Debt Crisis Triggers Regional Aid Response
Laos , June 04, 2025
Laos is facing its most severe economic crisis in decades, as ballooning public debt—now estimated at over 100% of GDP—forces...
