Blinken calls on China, ASEAN countries to hold Myanmar accountable
The US Secretary of State urged both to put pressure on Myanmar's rulers to return to democracy.
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Russia an important partner, Thai FM Don says
In his welcome speech, Russian Ambassador Evgeny Tomikhin stressed on the prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation.
Vietnamese, Russian diplomats discuss measures to boost relations
The two diplomats noted that despite difficulties bilateral relations have continued to develop in many fields.
‘No divine medicine for crisis in Myanmar’ – Asean envoy
The Asean envoy said Myanmar's government might accept some opposition members if they were to cease fighting, but only under certain conditions.
Myanmar’s SAC refuses to allow Sokhonn to meet Aung San Suu Kyi
Asean special envoy on Myanmar Prak Sokhonn also reiterated Asean’s call for a total cessation of violence.
Regional effort urged on Myanmar reconciliation: Wang Yi
Foreign Minister Wang Yi also voiced the hope to work together with Asean to encourage Myanmar to explore a path of political development that suits its national conditions.
Russian Foreign Minister to visit Hanoi ahead of G-20 meeting
Russia is Vietnam's biggest arms supplier and its companies are involved in several major energy projects in the country.
China exports eyed as red corn markets thrive
Typically processed as animal feed, red corn is harvested twice a year: once between late June and August, and again from late October to February of the following year.
China urges Myanmar junta to hold talks with opponents
Beijing is one of the Myanmar military's few international allies, supplying arms and refusing to label the power grab that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's government a coup.
Indonesia and United Arab Emirates reach trade pact
The accord, reached during a visit by Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to Abu Dhabi, will remove or sharply reduce duties on most goods traded between the Muslim…