Indonesia’s Jokowi urges dialogue for Myanmar crisis ahead of Asean Summit
As one of the junta’s most vocal critics in Asean, Indonesia faces mounting pressure from rights groups to take harsher measures to address the military regime’s atrocities.
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An independent expert in Vietnam said Beijing appeared to be using the militia to intimidate and disrupt the naval exercise.
Joint Philippines-US patrols in South China Sea may begin by third quarter: Envoy
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Jokowi condemns attack on Asean officials delivering aid in Myanmar
He did not provide details of the incident but said it would not deter efforts by Indonesia and Asean to push for peace in Myanmar.
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The Timor-Leste economy is largely dependent on the extraction of oil reserves, which account for around 80 per cent of their GDP.
Myanmar crisis to dominate Asean leaders summit
Asean has been trying to kick-start a five-point plan agreed with Myanmar two years ago after mediation attempts to end violence failed.
Asean, India hold joint exercises in disputed sea for 1st time
The drills are being held against the backdrop of China’s increasing assertiveness in the region and renewed tensions with some Asean countries.