Thai PM Condemns Myanmar Navy’s Use of Force
BANGKOK – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra criticized Myanmar’s navy after it fired on Thai fishing boats on November 30, killing one fisherman, injuring two, and detaining dozens. The vessels were reportedly 7.4-10.6km inside Myanmar’s waters near Ranong, though Ms. … Continue reading Thai PM Condemns Myanmar Navy’s Use of Force
ICC Seeks Arrest Warrant for Myanmar Military Leader
THE HAGUE – The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced today on its intent to issue an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, for crimes against humanity, citing evidence of the systematic persecution and deportation of the Rohingya. … Continue reading ICC Seeks Arrest Warrant for Myanmar Military Leader
ASEAN Seeks Myanmar-Resolution at Lao conference
VIENTIANE – In a significant gathering in Vientiane, Laos, ASEAN diplomats convened to deliberate on the pressing South China Sea disputes and the escalating conflict in Myanmar. As the chair of ASEAN for the current year, Laos has been at … Continue reading ASEAN Seeks Myanmar-Resolution at Lao conference
Myanmar: Appeals for International Flood Aid
YANGON – In the wake of Typhoon Yagi’s devastating passage, Myanmar is grappling with a humanitarian disaster of alarming proportions. The remnants of the typhoon have unleashed severe flooding and landslides, displacing over 230,000 citizens and inflicting significant damage across … Continue reading Myanmar: Appeals for International Flood Aid
BAGO : A Sacred Beacon of Tradition and Renewal
BAGO, Myanmar – Amidst the ancient city of Bago, where time weaves a tapestry of history, the Kyaik Pyinnyarya Pagoda stands as a testament to devotion, continuity, and spiritual rejuvenation. On the auspicious day of March 17th, a celestial ceremony … Continue reading BAGO : A Sacred Beacon of Tradition and Renewal
ASEAN’s Call for a Myanmar-Owned Solution
VIENTIANE — The crisis in Myanmar, triggered by the military coup three years ago, continues to cast a shadow over the region. In a historic meeting of Southeast Asian foreign ministers held in Laos, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations … Continue reading ASEAN’s Call for a Myanmar-Owned Solution
Four nations target telecom and gambling crimes
CHIANG MAI – China, Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos joined hands to start a special operation to combat rampant gambling-related fraud and its associated crimes in the region. The initiative was unveiled in Chiang Mai, Thailand in a meeting on August … Continue reading Four nations target telecom and gambling crimes
Aung San Suu Kyi receives partial pardon
NAYPYIDAW – Aung San Suu Kyi, the former leader of Myanmar who was ousted and detained by the military in a coup on 1 February 2021, has received a partial pardon from the junta. The pardon, announced today as part … Continue reading Aung San Suu Kyi receives partial pardon
Myanmar: Party of Aung San Suu Kyi dissolved
YANGON – The Myanmar military junta has dissolved the National League for Democracy (NLD), the party of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, accusing it of electoral fraud and terrorism. The move is seen as a major blow to the … Continue reading Myanmar: Party of Aung San Suu Kyi dissolved
MYANMAR: TOYOTA POSTPONES PLANT OPENING
BANGKOK — Toyota Motor has decided to postpone the opening of a new plant in Myanmar amid heightened political uncertainty following the Feb. 1 coup, Nikkei Asia has learned. The plant was scheduled to open this month. As a showdown … Continue reading MYANMAR: TOYOTA POSTPONES PLANT OPENING