Vietnam jails six on anti-state, security charges
This is one of the harshest days of sentencing in the communist country where dissidence is routinely quashed.
Jokowi kicks off new term
Indonesia’s president Jokowi was sworn in for a second term yesterday.
Indonesia beefs-up security after IS-linked attack
Police were searching for more suspects in the wake of the assassination attempt on chief security minister, Wiranto.
Indonesia minister stabbed by IS-linked pair
The assassination attempt comes just over a week before Joko Widodo kicks off a second term as leader of Indonesia.
Bangladesh to fence Rohingya camps
Critics say the move will turn the refugee settlements into prisons.
Bangladesh eyes new Rohingya repatriation attempt
Naypyidaw has cleared 3,450 individuals for "return".
Facial recognition and the big picture
Advocates say facial recognition technology helps keep communities safer but critics say it could also erode civil liberties.
US warns travellers over security at Manila airport
The US homeland security department has advised to exercise increased caution when travelling to or from Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Singapore bets big on drones
Companies have already started testing the devices for commercial use, mainly in an area of over 200 hectares (500 acres) dotted with high-rise buildings and shopping malls.
Singapore’s a prime target for hackers
The recent data breach is the largest in the country’s history.
Thailand developing closer ties with the US
The US supports the Royal Thai Armed Forces’ leadership role in Southeast Asia, including its role in peacekeeping missions, maritime security operations, as well as humanitarian assistance/disaster relief efforts.
Indonesian terrorist attacks show terrorism is still a threat in Southeast Asia
The recent bombings have brought about fears of a new wave of terrorist attacks in Indonesia.