"It's like gold": Onions now cost more than meat in the Philippines
It's a problem in a country where onions are a staple for nearly every dish.
Southeast Asia
Biden pledges the U.S. will work with southeast Asian nations
Biden's efforts at this year's ASEAN summit are meant to lay the groundwork for his highly anticipated face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday.
Pelosi's Taiwan trip leaves Asian countries nervously awaiting China's response
From the Philippines to Singapore, countries are worried the status quo could turn from tension to conflict. Southeast Asia especially feels the strain of living in the shadow of U.S.-China rivalry.
1 billion pills: The number of seized drugs reaches ominous record in Asia
A U.N. official calls for new policies across East Asia to halt the soaring production of methamphetamines.
With U.S. focused on defense, China's trade and infrastructure sweep Southeast Asia
The Biden administration hopes to make deeper inroads in Southeast Asia but lags far behind China, which has already built up major trade ties, as well as roads and a high-speed rail.
On Her Last Stop In Southeast Asia, VP Harris Emphasizes Human And Worker Rights
Harris participated in events on Thursday in Vietnam that elevated activists in a region known for its challenges and restrictions to human rights.
Harris Says The U.S. Will Provide Vietnam 1 Million More Vaccine Doses
The vice president made the announcement during her trip to Southeast Asia. It's part of the Biden administration's push to strengthen its alliances in the region to counter China's influence
The Philippine President Says Long-Standing Security Pact With The U.S. Can Continue
The decision was announced Friday in Manila by Philippines Defense Sec. Delfin Lorenzana and U.S. counterpart Lloyd Austin. U.S. military presence in the region is seen as a counterbalance to China.
Malaysia's Recent Surge In COVID Infections Leads To A New Lockdown And New Worries
The country had been seen as a success in handling the pandemic, but a recent surge in cases has made it the third-worst affected country in Southeast Asia. Vietnam is also seeing a rise in cases.
With 19 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases And No Deaths, Laos To Loosen Lockdown
Starting Monday, the Southeast Asian country will open some schools and more businesses. It will also allow its citizens to travel domestically.