South East AsiaThailand to appoint conciliators for UN-backed mediation with Cambodia Cambodia had launched compulsory conciliation under UNCLOS after Thailand unilaterally ended a 2001 agreement that provided a framework for talks on a disputed maritime area.byReutersJune 5, 2026
South East AsiaBrunei’s ‘Instagrammer’ prince named foreign minister in cabinet reshufflebyAFPJune 5, 2026
South East AsiaCAAP confirms Philippines AirAsia has cleared outstanding paymentsbyFMT ReportersJune 4, 2026
South East AsiaFormer Thai prime minister Thaksin to be freed after royal pardon King Maha Vajiralongkorn granted pardons to selected prisoners to mark Queen Suthida's birthday on June 3.byReutersJune 3, 2026
South East AsiaCambodia taps obscure UN mechanism to settle maritime dispute with ThailandbyReutersJune 3, 2026
South East AsiaCambodia launches UN-backed process to settle maritime dispute with ThailandbyReutersJune 2, 2026
South East AsiaPhilippines seeks to build govt oil stockpile The outbreak of war sent pump prices soaring to record highs and forced President Ferdinand Marcos to declare a state of national energy emergency.byAFPJune 1, 2026
South East AsiaChina patrols waters east of Taiwan after Japan-Philippines maritime talksbyReutersJune 1, 2026
South East AsiaPhilippine senate extends deadline for vice president to answer impeachment chargesbyBernama
South East AsiaChina’s low-key presence at Asia defence forum a lost opportunity, says AustraliabyReuters
South East AsiaPhilippines ends rescue operation for 12 missing in building collapse Hopes rose after signs of life were detected early Monday, but no survivors or additional bodies were later found.byAFPMay 25, 2026
South East AsiaMyanmar’s military steps up fight for rare earth area, border routesbyReutersMay 25, 2026