Marcos says Philippines will not ‘lift a finger’ to help ICC’s probe into Duterte’s drug war
Marcos said ICC investigators can come and visit “as ordinary people” but the government will not assist them.
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Philippines will not co-operate with ICC's drug war probe: President
MANILA — The Philippines will not co-operate with the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation into a brutal anti-narcotics campaign carried out under its former president, current President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Tuesday (Jan 23).
A helicopter trip to a Coldplay concert lands a world leader in trouble
The leader of the Philippines has landed himself in trouble after using a presidential helicopter to bypass heavy traffic and make it to a Coldplay concert.
China's BYD helps Singapore startup in ASEAN e-motorbike race
SINGAPORE -- A Singaporean startup developing electric motorcycles has partnered with one of China's most prolific automakers to make two-wheelers available across the region, as manufacturers across Southeast Asia seek to grab a slice of the market for eco-friendly transport.
Philippine-China spat over Taiwan risks putting ASEAN in crossfire
MANILA /TAICHUNG, Taiwan -- A spat between China and the Philippines over Taiwan's election is fueling fears about Beijing's next move toward the self-ruled island and possible spillovers for Southeast Asian nations caught in the diplomatic crossfire.
Muscle and mediation swirl in the South China Sea
The state visit to Beijing by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr in January 2023 did not yield the momentum for bilateral ties that his predecessor’s trip in 2017 did. Barely one month after the state visit, there was a flareup in the South China Sea (SCS) with the Chinese coastguard’s lasing of its Philippine counterpart off Second Thomas Shoal.
Indonesia aims to avoid ‘poking China’s eye’ over weapons trade with Philippines, walk ‘political’ tightrope
Military analyst Yokie Rahmad Isjchwansyah said Indonesia has huge potential in marketing its defence industry under Defend ID, the country’s state-owned enterprise company launched in 2022.
Malaysia’s Mahathir slams Anwar over corruption probe against son Mirzan, challenges government to charge him
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) last week (January 18) ordered Mirzan Mahathir, the eldest son of the two-time premier, to declare his domestic and overseas assets within 30 days.