ASEAN FMs discuss post-pandemic economic recovery
It is the first in-person ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ meeting after an over-a-year hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic….reports Asian Lite News The ASEAN Foreign
China-backed facility damaged in Myanmar resistance attacks
The anti-Chinese sentiment is on the rise in Myanmar following the military coup in February, with many in the country believing Beijing to have
Myanmar staring at a long civil war
The Junta may be having its own preferred plan, but whether it will be practicable to implement such a plan when the whole country
Will ASEAN line up with Indonesia against China?
The most recent subtle initiative Indonesia has taken is to invite officials in charge of maritime security from five other countries in ASEAN to
Aung San Suu Kyi hit with new jail term
Suu Kyi, the 76-year-old former State Councillor, faces a total of 11 charges, such as violating the Official Secrets Act. She has denied them
Shringla’s Myanmar visit to highlight India’s ‘balanced approach’
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla’s two-day working visit to Myanmar beginning from Wednesday hence assumes importance especially since it’s the first such outreach to
India must help ASEAN break out of China’s stranglehold
New Delhi’s stakes in ASEAN are quite high because of its geographical location between the two oceans – Indian and the Pacific- together with
Cambodia to promote ASEAN’s spirit as ‘united family’
The Cambodian top diplomat expressed Cambodia’s readiness to assume the ASEAN chairmanship and highlighted the kingdom’s priorities across the three ASEAN community pillars…reports Asian
UNGA put off action on Afghanistan, Myanmar envoys
The current representative of Afghanistan, Ghulam M. Isaczai, was appointed by former Ashraf Ghani government before the Taliban takeover in August…reports Asian Lite News
Suu Kyi sentenced to 4 yrs in jail
Following the coup which toppled her National League for Democracy (NLD) government, Suu Kyi has been under house arrest in an undisclosed location….reports Asian
